Campfire Omelet In the early days of our marriage, I used to make omelets, frittatas, and egg foo young. Easy enough for just a couple of us. As the family grew and our boys became young men, I could see that an omelet was not filling them up for dinner. So I began to try the hearty campfire egg dish. With biscuits and a vegetable, there seems to be enough to hold them over–at least for a while. … Continue reading →
“If I’m engaged to someone and they serve me chicken, the wedding is off,” proclaimed our 7-year-old son. Hubby and I nearly choked on our chicken dinner as we laughed hysterically at our young son’s observation that we served a lot of chicken in our household. We explained that this was the wise choice for dinner as Grandma lived with us and too much beef was not healthy for her. What’s my reason now for serving a weekly … Continue reading →
It’s a standard dish for our family during the cooler months of the year. The kind that “sticks to your ribs”.The kind you dream about when the weather is drizzly as you slip into your car for the long ride home. The kind that welcomes you home with heat from the oven warming your whole body. As good as homemade chicken noodle soup but heartier. The recipe has been in our family for ages. I got it … Continue reading →
Rich, creamy semi-sweet chocolate swirled over a mix of peanut butter with graham cracker crumbs and powdered sugar makes a mouth-watering snack-sized dessert for a party, holiday gathering, or potluck. Tomorrow, I’ll bring it to work to just say, “thank you for your kindness” to all the teachers with whom I work. This dessert is ranked high on our family’s “must haves” for the holidays. And the best part is that it is easy to make and does … Continue reading →
Chicken Fajitas It may look like we do a lot of barbecuing at our home~and you would be right in thinking that. During the summer months when it is 109 degrees outside, who wants to heat up the house with a hot oven? This week at our Arizona diggs, we are featuring our version of Chicken Fajitas~a traditional dish for serving when we have guests. We like to think of our home as the local “Bed and Breakfast” … Continue reading →
With Labor Day rapidly approaching and most of America planning to cook outdoors with family and friends, most of your menu is probably planned or typical from past warm family gatherings. How about adding a new twist with a fun, easy, and conversation-sparking treat? Gourmet S’mores. While we were on vacation in California and browsing around, we found an interesting book called, “S’mores: Gourmet Treats for Every Occasion” by Lisa Adams. Being of the persuasion, “I’ll camp for S’mores,” … Continue reading →
Are you looking for a quick meal that will please the whole family and keep it light for summer? Here’s a salad with some meat in it to make it a hearty meal that even my big guys like. Just remember that if you are making this recipe for man-sized appetites, you will need to at least double it for 4 servings. It’s chock full of yummy veggies–green pepper, tomatoes, green chilies, onions, and lettuce heaped with ground … Continue reading →
This light, delicious dinner is perfect for a summer meal. When the temperature skyrockets, and you are too tired to cook, this meal is on the menu. 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts a smidgen of barbecue sauce 2 bags of Dole’s Caesar Salad Kits Fire up the BBQ. It’s the only thing that gets hot with this meal. Wash the chicken breasts and pat them dry. Brush a light film of a mild barbecue sauce on … Continue reading →
I found out this week that my family does not like Vietnamese food. I picked some up–at their request–from a local downtown restaurant near the University. I had tried the famous restaurant’s Spring Rolls prior to inviting the family to join me in this new adventure. They were eager to try a new Asian food entree, being lovers of most Oriental dishes. However, after I brought the white Styrofoam boxes home and we sat down to eat, there were … Continue reading →
I went grocery shopping with our youngest son just before Hubby and I left on vacation earlier this month. He was stocking up on food for he and his brother during Mom’s cooking absence. It was quite fun to see this mature, capable side of my son. I pushed the grocery cart. He threw in the items. Boxed Mac and Cheese (of course), frozen chicken tenders, brats, gatorade, seasoned chicken breasts, bottled Alfredo sauce, and pasta. I was amused, … Continue reading →
