Spaghetti squash is a very versatile vegetable. It can be used as a nutritious substitute for any pasta. For our family weekend barbecue, I decided to make a pasta salad. I used spaghetti squash as the pasta in my recipe for Asian Salad. It was a family favorite! PrintAsian Spaghetti […]
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Guacamole Citrus Twist
I love guacamole! Guacamole is a dip made traditionally from avocados, with additions of tomato, onion, lime juice, and seasonings. It ranges in texture from a thick sauce to a chunky dip. Health tip–Avocados are packed with more than twenty vitamins, contain “good fats” that reduce cholesterol, can help fight cancer, […]
Italian Pack Pasta
I wanted to use my Italian pack items and my beefsteak tomatoes but I also needed a quick, easy dinner while life is so busy! I felt like challenging myself today cause lets face it…Life has been busy and I have let my kitchen inspirations fall to the waste side […]
Carrot Butter and Shiitake Mushroom Escargot
I am sure most of you have heard of ComicCon. A convention where adults (and children) dress up in costume and do whatever they do there. I have never been to a ComicCon and have no desire to go get my “Geek on” there but, a couple weeks ago I […]
No Soup For You!
I have been wanting to eat Brussels Sprouts in a soup and I wanted to find a way to have them in without it being the main attention getter. You may not believe me this when I tell you but…Brussels Sprouts have a bad rap. I get it; they are […]
Green Chile Sauce
I am neither Irish nor Mexican, but that didn’t stop me from making some delicious St. Paddy’s Day green chile enchiladas using a homemade, to-die-for green chile sauce. It was about time I used the 6 green chiles that were still sitting in my fridge from the Bountiful Basket I […]
Irish Shepherd’s Pie
There is nothing more comforting than Irish Shepherd’s Pie. This traditional Irish recipe has been handed down for generations in our family. We make this dish year round but it is a great recipe for St. Patrick’s Day instead of corned beef and cabbage. It is commonly made with […]
Tater Tot Hot Dish ~ Jamie Style
Since we started contributing for baskets, I can count on 1 hand the number of times I have used frozen vegetables while cooking. There is no need anymore! I have this beautiful bounty on a weekly basis. I love the difference it is making for my family, I feel better […]
Wonton Soup
When I go to an Asian restaurant, I love to try the wonton soup! Different regions of Asia make wonton soup their specialty by adding spices or meats from their areas. Some wontons are filled with shrimp, pork, beef, or vegetables. Wontons are similar to small dumplings filled with delicious […]
Squash Quesadilla
The challenge was on. What can you do with an acorn squash that is different and tasty? At our house, we love quesadillas! A quesadilla is a flour tortilla filled with a savory mixture containing cheese, vegetables, chicken, beef, or even, tofu. It is a basic tortilla “grilled cheese sandwich” but […]