Creamy, CHEESY Broccoli Rice Recipe
This cheesy broccoli and rice recipe was a BIG HIT with the family. It made a perfect side to a batch of crispy, chicken. It, also, made a filling vegetarian lunch the next day. I thought it was even better the next day. Broccoli rice recipes I've tried in the past left me with overcooked broccoli and dried out rice. I like my broccoli to have a bite and I want the rice to blend with the creamy... More...
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...Campers Casserole
Campers Casserole is simple to bring together and I could totally imagine it being cooked in a dutch-oven over a campfire. Since I was home, I used my trusty casserole dish. You may want to salt & pepper this dish to your taste. My husband and son enjoyed this dinner with ketchup on top. It was very filling and I enjoyed trying this new recipe. But I'll be honest, it needed an extra... More...
By Jill | 7 comments | Full Recipe...Lean Beef and Vegetable Casserole
I introduced this layered casserole to my family last night. It was a simple casserole recipe to bring together. And I liked that it called for everyday pantry items. Once out of the oven, the aroma of beef, tomatoes and potato reminded us of meatloaf. We all had the natural urge to squeeze a little ketchup over our plates. My 9-year old son and husband went back for seconds, if that means anything... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...Deviled Egg Sandwiches
Back in the years of living single & carefree, I had a Summer when I barely had enough money to buy eggs, bread, and and a few vegetables. Somehow, I look back on that time as the best time of my single life. Anyhoo. Remember when I shared the Cheesey Zucchini and Squash recipe and told you that I would eat cheesey zucchini & squash when I grew tired of egg salad sandwiches? Well here's... More...
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...Kim’s Coleslaw Salad
Instead of the traditional mayonnaise-based dressing, Kim's Coleslaw Salad uses oil & vinegar with a touch of sugar. It's zesty, fresh, crunchy and hard to stop eating. This particular recipe is a BIG HIT for potluck meals. Kim has told me that even when she has doubled the recipe for parties, hoping to bring home leftovers, she ends up bringing home an empty bowl. Beside using oil &... More...
By Jill | 11 comments | Full Recipe...Simple Roasted Zucchini Quesadillas
You can't go wrong with this fresh and simple recipe. Roasted vegetables make an excellent filling for quesadillas whenever you need to throw together an appetizer for guests, a light lunch for yourself, or a quick recipe for a large, hungry crowd of Main Street Farmers' Market Fans. The kids down at market wanted to gobble them up. HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED 20 homemade flour tortillas or store bought 2... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Peppers and Black Bean Soup
When you barely have time to prepare something good to eat, make a batch of peppers and black bean soup. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 2 (14 ounce) cans black beans 2 tablespoons butter or oil 1 large jalapeno, seeded and chopped 1 large garlic clove, crushed or minced 1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 small onion, chopped 1/2 teaspoon New Mexico Chile Powder 1/4 teaspoon Cumin 1/4 teaspoon Hot Spanish... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Grill Roasted Bell Pepper
Ever have those days when you feel like grillin' ANYTHING, just so you can grill? I threw on a couple of red bell peppers the other day, just because. I took great pleasure in watching the skins turn black, knowing full well the inside was growing sweet and tender. Turning every now & then, making sure to get all the sides good and black. I didn't watch the time. I watched the peppers. After... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...Roasted Garlic Paste and Oil
Inspired by Michael Chiarello's book Flavored Oils: 50 Recipes for Cooking with Infused Oils. I have, rolling around my head, the idea to make a loaf of garlic bread. Not the bread with garlic spread on it's slices. Garlic stirred into the dough itself. Is your mouth watering just thinkin' about it? But first, I need to roast a few heads of garlic. And while I'm at it, I may as well make garlic... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...Zucchini and Red Bell Pepper Pasta
Fast, healthy and filling! It will take longer for the pasta to cook than the vegetables. Don't let the simplicity of the dish trick you, it's loaded with flavor. Using the freshest vegetables and a GOOD wedge of young Parmesan makes this dish a hit with everyone. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES linguine cooked according to the package directions 1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup onion,... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...Soft White Bread Made At Home
The original recipe is Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread Inspired by Chris Kimball from the book, Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day. At the time of mixing the dough, I didn't have whole wheat flour and took a chance on using all All-Purpose Flour in the recipe. It worked out beautifully. The family fell in love, the kids wanted to eat peanut butter sandwiches all day long, and I fell addicted to... More...
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...Roasted Red Pepper and White Bean Soup
"This is a SIMPLE SOUP, completely dependent on the quality of the broth." That's what the cookbook says and I couldn't agree more. I followed the recipe, but then again, I didn't follow it. The original recipe called for canned ingredients. I had to take the home cooked approach. For you, I'll write the original recipe, THEN I'll tell you what I did. You pick the one that fits your needs... More...
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