This is an oldie but goodie. It’s one of my favorite breakfasts OF ALL TIME! These Muffin Melts are perfect for preparing the night before and take just minutes to bake in the morning. All you do is smear the prepared spread on the English Muffins and pop in the oven. The result is nothing short of perfection. The spread…
Archives for July 2015
Hot and Spicy Italian Beef
This is a fun and spicy take on traditional Italian Beef. My husband is obsessed with all things beef and it was a true testament to how good these sandwiches were, because he actually ate the leftovers. *Gasp* He hardly ever eats leftovers, which makes me crazy, but these leftovers were gobbled up in no…
Best Green Beans Ever
I get a little skeptical when recipes claim to be “The Best Ever”. The Pioneer Woman has staked her claim with this one, and with 80 5 star reviews on Food Network’s website, it’s hard to argue. I’ve been making green beans more frequently with them growing rapidly in my garden and this was our favorite…
Cucumber Salad
Summer is the season for salad. This is one of my favorites! Lettuce doesn’t always need to be the center of attention. This Cucumber Salad is cool, refreshing and full of flavor. Fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, salty feta and a tangy Italian dressing make a wonderful salad. It’s the perfect start to any meal and takes no time at all to put together. Cucumbers are in…
Fresh Tomato Salsa
Here’s the thing, we’re kind of snobby when it comes to salsa. It will pretty much guarantee a return visit to a restaurant if they have good salsa. If not, sadly, they’ll never see us again. So making salsa at home is quite the daunting task. The husband likes it hot and I like it…
Broccolini with Garlic
Broccolini is a beautiful cross between regular old broccoli and Chinese kale. It was developed in California by the Sakata Seed Company of Yokohama, Japan. It provides small broccoli flowerettes with long, slender stalks and deep green leaves. Broccolini has a sweeter flavor and has a more tender texture than ordinary broccoli. So, if you’re lucky like me, your…
4th of July Fruit Skewers
“Where liberty dwells, there is my country.” — Benjamin Franklin 4th of July is upon us this weekend! Can someone please tell me where half the year has gone? Let’s make sure this weekend, we take a deep breath and pause for a moment and enjoy the celebration with family and friends. And while you’re…