One of the Captain’s favorite veggies is the green bean! Yep! although he loves corn, peas and carrots….he would be happy if I served him green beans every day. So, I am always searching out new recipes for mixin’ it up a bit with green beans. Our Farmer’s Markets never let me down as…
I know, I know….it is most likely cold and snowy where you are but I just can’t help it. I love food and I don’t care if it is summertime food or wintertime food or any season food. There is no right or wrong time to eat anything! I remember when fashion dictated that white…
Winter has arrived in Florida and boy-oh-boy…. it was certainly cold this morning! Granted, 50 degrees is not cold to those of you looking at 20 degree weather…but for down here, for those of us who are spoiled by the balmy weather….50 degrees is cold!! Sweatshirt cold! Light Jacket cold! Warm, woolen socks cold! Seriously,…
Good Morning my dear readers…..and even though green bean casserole remains a favorite on many a Thanksgiving Table (personally, I happen to like it)….this recipe gives us choices. And it is green! Which usually means healthy, right? So do you need a colorful, green colored, substitute side dish for your Thanksgiving table? Then, I’ve got…
Yum’s The Word Side Dish! Folks, Thanksgiving is going to be upon us before you know it….Today is the 4th of November already…How did that happen? I have been thinking side dishes for a couple weeks now….searching out my cook books for something different, but still traditional. I poured over the pile of cookbooks scattered…
Mexicali Rice! Mexicali Rose! Do any of you remember the song Mexicali Rose sung by none other than Gene Autry? “Mexicali Rose stop cryin’ I’ll come back to you some sunny day” “Dry those big brown eyes and smile dear Banish all those tears and please don’t sigh Kiss me once again and hold me…
I am still lovin’ the Fall Season! And the Fall Season means hearty soups and casseroles. Yep! I refuse to let warmer Florida temperatures lure me away from Autumn and comfort food smells permeating throughout my kitchen. This kale and wild rice casserole just screams “Fall/Autumn” and Sunday Dinner or Supper. Sunday was the day…
Green Beans N’ Ham, I am! “I do not like green eggs and ham. I do not like them, Sam-I-Am.” Dr. Seuss, Green Eggs and Ham OK…dear readers….a little bit of a pun on Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss, because we are talking Green Beans N’ Ham! I just can’t say Green Beans…
Pear Walnut and Cranberry Salad! I love this salad and more importantly, the Captain loves it too. This salad has a history. OK…here comes the mush and gush! 😉 When the Captain and I married, this salad was served at our Wedding dinner…. Above are the lyrics to a song called “Here” which was printed on…
Potluck Scalloped Potatoes were always a good “go to” recipe. Your pantry should have all the ingredients which are simply potatoes, onions, flour, milk and salt and pepper. This recipe does not call for cheese, but of course one could easily add any type cheese which would make it “Potatoes Au-Gratin”…cheese and a nice topping…
Walnut Apple Salad or Apple Walnut Salad! Add a cranberry vinaigrette and you have one of the best salads…ever! It doesn’t matter if you call it apple walnut or walnut apple….it is delish. You can make up the cranberry vinaigrette ahead of time and it will be ready when it is time to serve. I…
Avocado and Tomato Salad! The Captain and I entertained out of state guests this week-end. And we managed to get a visit in to a Farmers Market. I love fresh produce and you can’t get much fresher than from a market right on the property owners land. I picked up some garlic and green onions…