Pumpkin Dog Biscuits I don’t eat “junk food” and I won’t give it to my dogs either! Making your own dog treats is less expensive, more wholesome and a lot safer than buying them at the market. Dog biscuits are very easy to make. With all the recent scares about pet treats, many people have…
Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Tarts
Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Tarts If one of your resolutions this year was to eat healthier and practice portion control, but you still miss a little treat now and then–keep reading! While no one professes that cheesecake is a healthy choice, it can certainly be part of a healthy eating plan. Portion control is the…
Twisted Tater Tot Casserole
Twisted Tater Tot Casserole Not your ordinary Tater Tot Casserole! Raw ground beef is pressed into the pan like a crust, then casserole is broken up and stirred mid-way in the cook time so you get nice, solid pieces of beef unlike the usual “brown-then-mix” version of this dish. Don’t worry, the meat…
Quinoa Fried “Rice”
Quinoa Fried Rice Quinoa has become one of my favorite grains. Often, I will substitute quinoa for rice in many dishes. Using quinoa in place of white rice in my fried rice recipe was a big improvement. The grain has a natural crunch and nuttiness that adds so much to this dish. Quinoa is cooked…
Check That Reduced Produce Rack!
If your grocery store has a reduced rack for produce, never overlook this. Today, I got green & red bell peppers for a fraction of their regular price. They were in good shape too–just as good as what was being sold for full price. What I do is dice them then freeze them. That way…
Happy New Year
Happy New Years to all. May the New Year be filled with great food, wine and prosperity! For all heading out tonight, stay safe and remember, plenty of rides available if you’ve overdone the wine. Don’t drink and drive, PLEASE!
Coming Up in 2013
Many new and exciting dishes coming in the next year. I’ll be featuring more “healthy” dishes in the mix and plan to do more vegan/vegetarian main courses as well. Many personal friends and followers are either vegetarians or have decided to go meatless a few times a week. I’ll also be showcasing foods based on…
Almond Cherry Cheesecake
Almond Cherry Cheesecake Great dessert for New Years dinner, especially if ham is on the menu. Loaded with almonds and coconut, you’ll savor this rich dessert. Adapted from Paula Deen. Almond Cherry Cheesecake Crust: 1 cup sliced almonds, coarsely choppped 1 1/4 cup flour 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup sweetened shredded…
Happy Holidays
Happy holidays to all!
Maple Meatloaf
FROM KITCHEN “DISASTER” TO TREASURED RECIPE Maple Meatloaf I’ll begin by saying, “I HATE meatloaf.” Always have since I was a child. My kitchen odyssey has been at times to experiment with this hated dish to see if I could come up with something the least bit palatable–to me at least. About 4 or…
