Cole Slaw is great for a picnic or an outdoor barbecue. Too often, though, it is made with mayo, making it rather delicate and needing to be refrigerated. I have created this recipe to solve that problem. Here’s my cole slaw recipe without the mayo. It’s still a good idea […]
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Summer is the season for squash. Yellow summer squash and zucchini are plentiful in South Texas in the summer months. Here’s an easy dish that is light and refreshing. Made primarily from vegetables from our local farmer. It doesn’t get any fresher than that! I like to prepare all the […]
Shopping local has become part of our effort to stay healthy during this pandemic. Along the way, we’ve discovered some lovely farmers and even chocolate pasta!
What are egg muffins? I know that could be your first question. The idea came from making meat loaf muffins. It wasn’t originally my idea, but that recipe is mine. The best part about meat loaf muffins is that they cook so much faster than a regular meat loaf. Plus […]
Sweet Potato Salad? I get some strange looks when I first mention this to people. Along with questions like: “It’s a hot dish, right?” Nope, it’s cold, just like your mother’s potato salad. It was my own creation because I wanted something that wasn’t your average potato salad. Once people […]
Braised kale is a delicious way to prepare kale. Kale is a winter vegetable that can be cooked a variety of ways. This recipe is for braised kale with bacon and onions. Enjoy! Kale is generally regarded as one of the healthiest greens. It is rich in nutrients, packed with […]
I did a lot of research on how to make ginger tea. Someone suggested it for my arthritis pain and inflammation. I found quite a few recipes and tried more than one. When it comes to recipes, especially those I make often, I am all about simplicity. Eventually, I borrowed […]
Scrambled eggs & cheese – one of those dishes that seems to work for any meal. Sometimes you just want that certain comfort that only scrambled eggs can provide. As a child, scrambled eggs were a regular item. Sometimes, if we’d been running around all day, we would have scrambled […]
Today, the fourth of July, is Independence Day in the United States. It is a holiday to commemorate our adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776. It was a declaration of the thirteen original American colonies as a new nation, the United States of America, no longer […]
Jalapeño Lime Salad Dressing has become our favorite dressing. It has been a lot of years since I bought salad dressing. There are many reasons to make your own dressings: Salad dressings are really easy to make. They are much cheaper than store bought dressings. They are healthier than store […]