The first frost of the season has hit my neck of the woods. I’m not fully embracing the cold yet. Some raw survivalism has taken over though and I’ve been canning and freezing a lot of food so I can enjoy the fresh veggies from my garden during the cold months. I don’t know about … Continue reading
I came up with the idea for this appetizer after having something similar at a local restaurant. I’m not sure what to call this. So I’m going with tart. Generally I think you need some sort of crust to qualify as a tart, but in this case goat cheese is my crust. I’m afraid I’m … Continue reading
I had a salad at a restaurant with orange and fennel that I really liked, but wanted to find a way to make it without fennel. I really want to like fennel, but it’s just not my favorite flavor. I switched it up and added scallions (red onion looks and tastes really good with this … Continue reading
Peas are so so good for you. High in fiber, protein, vitamin C and folate. Bring this raw pea pesto to a party and you’ll have people eating their peas and loving it. Ingredients: 10 ounces frozen peas, thawed 2 garlic cloves 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 3 – 4 large basil leaves 1 teaspoon sea … Continue reading
I make these BBQ chicken pita pizzas for dinner and also for appetizers while entertaining. They’re a bit drier than the recipe shared a few months ago, but my family really likes them. They’re a great high protein, low-fat dinner option. Ingredients 6-8 whole wheat pitas BBQ sauce (my favorite is Bone Suckin BBQ) 1 to … Continue reading
This was the appetizer I was going to make for our Christmas Eve gathering but the whole time factor eliminated it as a possibility. Good thing because that’s how I found Mini Fruit Kabobs with balsamic vinegar reduction as an alternative! I’ve been anxious to make these Southwestern Potato Skins ever since I saw the recipe … Continue reading
Are you looking for something you can bring to a New Year’s Eve party? Or maybe you’re planning in advance for a Super Bowl party? Try these Baked Buffalo Chicken Tenders! I brought them to a gathering last week and they were a hit. My husband has asked that I make them for a family … Continue reading
I was supposed to bring an appetizer and veggie tray for Christmas. “No problem!” I thought. I’d recently found a recipe I was super excited about making. Well, work, errands, naptime, and kids meant I didn’t have the time to make the planned recipe. I had to find something in my kitchen that would be … Continue reading
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