We have this ongoing fight in our house… Doug absolutely despises sweet potatoes. I think it’s pretty funny myself and was quite surprised when he suggested we make some Sweet Potato Fries for the Thanksgiving Leftover Party. Doug really can’t even stand the smell and won’t even touch any dishes that have sweet potatoes in […]
Cooking with Cranberries: Cranberry Relish Recipe
Last week we talked about some great uses for Pumpkin Pie Spice, another ingredient that is perfect to use for the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays are Cranberries. Now although I grew up thinking that cranberries at Thanksgiving came from a can, {and I still really like them} cooking with cranberries is easy and can be […]
Mexican Basics: Pico de gallo
Having good basic recipes can be like gold to a home cook. We continue our Mexican Basics series today with Pico de gallo; uncooked, fresh salsa. Just like the Classic Guacamole, I’m sure there are a number of recipes. In fact, many cooks often just toss in a pinch of this and a little of […]
Mexican Basics: Classic Guacamole
As most families, Mexican food is not only one of our favorites, it’s also one of the most pocket friendly meals you can serve. Whether you like spicy food or not {like me}, most Mexican recipes are bursting with flavor. All this week we will be sharing Mexican Basics, beginning today with Classic Guacamole. The crazy […]
Herb Garlic Bread: Potluck Tagalong
Well it’s official, summer’s winding down. The kid’s are back in school, football is back and sadly the days are becoming noticeably shorter every passing day. You’ve got one last barbecue blast to go to but you’ve taken every potluck recipe you can think of this past summer. Well here’s an easy tagalong that will […]
Fried Green Beans – The Healthiest Way to Eat Green Beans
Ever since Liz came home from one of her trips to Arkansas she has talked about P.F. Changs and their Fried Green Beans. All I’ve heard for the past few months is how yummy these are and how she wishes that we had one of their restaurants located by us. She found them to be […]