Grilled Tropical Salsa
Sweet and Spicy plays it up in this salsa. So simple to throw together an 8 year old kid can do it. In fact, a cool 8 year old DID MAKE THIS. This is the second recipe I wanted to highlight from the Hopkins County 4-H Food Show. In case you missed my last post about the show, read the Peanut Butter Cocoa Balls recipe. Grilled Tropical Salsa would be perfect with tortilla chips, inside a quesodilla,... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...Simple Zucchini Pancakes
Photo By Gina Homolka These simple zucchini pancakes make a great side dish. They're light and low in carbs and are absolutely delicious! HERE'S ALL IT TAKES Servings: Makes 20 small pancakes • Time: 20 minutes 2 medium zucchini, grated 2 shallots, finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh chives 1/4 cup parsley, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 2 eggs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 6-8 tbsp whole wheat flour kosher... More...
By ginahomolka | 11 comments | Full Recipe...Spicy Olive Cornbread Bites
Simple & quick with a kick! That's how I'd describe these small cornbread muffins. Great with a bean soup or serve them as an appetizer when entertaining. I combined the recipe for Moist Cornbread Muffins with a jar of jalapeno stuffed olives, then I got out my mini-muffin pan to bake these up. Seven to ten minutes later, we were ready to eat. HERE’S ALL YOU NEED TO DO Heat oven to 450ºF... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...Roasted Tomatilla Dip
I'm calling this a dip, rather than a salsa, because it's thick like a dip. I've made tomatilla salsa a few times with many ingredients and spices. Everytime it turned out great, however, this time I was looking for a simple, uncomplicated, truly tasty green condiment to go on top of chicken fajitas. You know, as well as I, the best way to find out if a recipe is good, is to take it to a party. ... More...
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...Toasted Butternut Squash Seeds
I was prepping a butternut squash and couldn’t bare to toss the seeds. Especially after the experience of toasting the pumpkin seeds, I couldn’t help wonder if the butternut seeds would be any different or the same. I also wondered why we don’t already eat butternut squash seeds. So I followed the Roasted Pumpkin Seeds recipe. I did the same cleaning steps, baking temperature, salted the... More...
By Jill | 18 comments | Full Recipe...Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
First I want to thank my dear friends, without them this post would not be here. To Kim, for text messaging me and putting me up to the challenge of roasting pumpkin seeds. To Kelly of Sass & Veracity and Judy of No Fear Entertaining for answering my call for help on Twitter. Kelly, your EXTREMELY SIMPLE technique was SPOT ON! Thank you, thank you. So, let's get down to thrashing a pumpkin for... More...
By Jill | 6 comments | Full Recipe...Simple Fig Preserves
Jarvis Farms is experiencing their fig harvest in August. MAN! Are these figs DELICIOUS! I'll be honest with you. I had never eaten a fig until last week sometime. I've always seen fig newtons, and knew I didn't like them. But never had I appreciated a fresh fig right off the tree. I'm a changed woman. So there I was standing in the kitchen, I'd already eaten the first pint of figs just from... More...
By Jill | 6 comments | Full Recipe...Fresh Fruits are Just More Fun
I couldn't resist picking up a bag of cherries at the grocer the other day. It's been so long since I've eaten them and it was time my kids discovered their sweet flavor. While I was at it, I picked up a big bag of seedless black grapes. When I got home, I washed them up in my salad spinner and put them in the frig. Uh no, I didn't 'spin' the fruit in my salad spinner. It doubles as a strainer... More...
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...Black Bean Snack Bites
Black bean nachos are served regularly round my house. Well, the other day, I didn't have my normal flat, restaurant style chips and I had to use scoops. The kids loved the variety (they thought I'd made something new). I kept them simple for Max and Mag, but topped mine with chopped chicken, sliced onion and a dot of habanero sauce. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES Tostido Scoops 1 (15oz) can of black beans,... More...
By Jill | 7 comments | Full Recipe...Simple Spicy Salsa Recipe
Every Texan, I believe, ALWAYS keeps a jar of salsa in their frig. It's as much a highly valued pantry staple as flour or sugar. Oh sure, there's those that like to make their own from scratch. But I'll bet ya, they store a back up jar in the back of the pantry. But can you believe? Me, born and bred from Dallas, Texas (actually Garland or as my grandfather would say "Gawland"). Did not have... More...
By Jill | 7 comments | Full Recipe...Picnic Platter with the Kids
Break out of the normal lunch routine of chips and sandwiches! Treat your family and yourself, to a simple fruit, cheese, meat and crackers platter. We enjoyed this platter of fun eats while sitting outside under the shade tree. It was a perfect light lunch for us. The kids loved building their own miniature sandwiches and we all felt like we were having a party! ALL IT TAKES your favorite lunch... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Holy Guacamole!
Oh yea, it's as good as it looks and zesty too! I found this delicious version of guacamole in one of my favorite children's books, Chicks and Salsa by Aaron Reynolds. Of course, I did alter it a bit to suit my fancy and it turned out beautifully and all the chicken's said, "Ole!" HERE'S ALL I DID 1 large garlic clove, finely minced 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped cilantro the juice... More...
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