This recipe brings back wonderful memories of my oldest brother, Blake. Blake is a wonderful big brother who has taught and inspired me my whole life. He is one of those people who is good at everything, including cooking! He taught me this recipe years ago and it is still one of the easiest, yummiest things…
Pineapple Habanero Margarita
Happy Cinco de Mayo! I just whipped up a delicious Pineapple Habanero Margarita that I want to share with you! I highly recommend that you stop at the store on your way home or make the trip for these ingredients….totally worth it!! Habaneros are HOT so just use a tiny slice for the perfect heat…
Mother’s Day Ideas
Pamper your mother with lavender this year… Lavender is a natural calming herb, proven to lower heart rate and blood pressure, by merely taking in its relaxing scent. (source: Health.com) Doesn’t this sound like the perfect way to spoil your mother this year on Mother’s Day?! Here are a couple of ways you can surprise…
Spicy Cucumber Margarita
Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner and I have the perfect, festive drink for your celebration…a Spicy Cucumber Margarita! I have made these a few times now and they always get rave reviews! I just take my favorite margarita and add cucumber and jalapeño for a light, refreshing, beautiful festive cocktail. Perfect for Cinco…
Veggie and Rice Stuffed Zucchini Boats
“wow! (pause….) wow!” This was my middle son’s reaction the first time I made Rice and Veggie Stuffed Zucchini Boats. It made my day! We were all pleasantly surprised by just how tasty these were. Yummy flavor combos! I love finding a healthy recipe that the kids like too! (It always helps when you…
Spring Vegetable Crock Pot Minestrone
Do you need a fast and easy weeknight meal? Nothing’s better than a crock pot dinner! This Spring Vegetable Minestrone combines in-season, spring veggies with the traditional minestrone flavors of beans, broth, pasta and Parmesan. Yum! I love embracing the season and trying new vegetables. I used the veggies below but feel free to try…
Chicken Skewers with Coconut Rice and Ginger Peanut Sauce
One of my kids’ favorite meals. Chicken Skewers with Coconut Rice and Ginger Peanut Sauce is a crowd pleaser! It’s easy. Healthy. And the Peanut Ginger Sauce has a kick that makes it the perfect dipper. The coconut rice compliments the rest of the flavors wonderfully! We serve it with simple snap peas, sauteed in…
Spring Veggie Pot Pie Crumble
Welcome spring with fresh veggies baked in a shortcut crust crumble. Bake individual servings in crocks or make it all at once in a casserole dish. It’s the fresh goodness of spring combined with comfort-food crust. Perfect combo! I love cooking with vegetables that are in season. It’s nature’s way of bringing us balance. Spring…
Carrot Rice Soup
With Easter right around the corner, Carrot Rice Soup seems like the perfect choice. (Save some for the Easter Bunny…he’ll thank you for it!) Carrots sauteed in butter give this soup a rich, savory flavor. Jasmine rice adds heartiness and texture. It is melt-in-your-mouth delicious! Garnish with a sprinkle of parsley and fresh ground pepper. …
April Fools’ Day…Spaghetti and Meatballs?
Happy April Fools’ Day! Anybody pull a good prank today? I did!! My family eagerly sat down for Spaghetti and Meatballs tonight and here’s what I served….. Cupcakes!! It was pretty funny! Some family members are a little more gullible than others, but it was a good laugh all around! I got this great idea…