The holiday season is in full swing. From movies to holiday dinners, there are so many things that make this ‘the most wonderful time of year.’ Among the things I love are the flavors of the season, especially oranges and cranberries. That’s why when I saw this recipe on the Food Network, I wanted to try it. It’s been a few years since I discovered it, but it was an immediate … [Read more...] about Apricot, orange, cranberry bread – perfect for the holidays
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Try this end-of-summer delight – coconut rice with shrimp and corn
Around our house, it's a constant search for easy recipes with lots of flavor. Kathy easily tires of having the same-old-thing week after week, so we’re always on the hunt for new options. When she found this one, I immediately thought, “Oh, yum! I love coconut!” I also like corn. (Thank goodness for that, since I have Celiac disease.) And, who doesn’t love shrimp? Put those … [Read more...] about Try this end-of-summer delight – coconut rice with shrimp and corn
Shipwrecked Enchiladas…barbecued? Say what?
Shipwrecked enchiladas on the barbieDon't worry. You don't have to destroy a boat to have these Shipwrecked Enchiladas on the Barbie. The name came about because I was originally going to call this dish something like Deconstructed Green Enchiladas with Cream Cheese. Well, that’s a mouthful (no pun intended). It’s also descriptive. But it’s boring and not something most … [Read more...] about Shipwrecked Enchiladas…barbecued? Say what?
Quick and easy tortizzas for lunch
Tortizzas — a great lunch alternativeMost lunches around our house are all about a spinach salad. We dress it up a little differently each day—mix up the ingredients, change the dressing, etc.—but a salad is still a salad. As a result, we’re always looking for alternatives. And those alternatives should be easy and quick to make. After all, who wants to spend half the … [Read more...] about Quick and easy tortizzas for lunch
Thick and rich Chunky Potato Soup
A chunky potato soup with flavor galoreWe’re big fans of soup. But we’re even bigger fans of rich and thick soups that aren’t loaded with tons of fat. Hmmm…sounds like a real conundrum, doesn’t it? Well, the problem is solved with this hearty Chunky Potato soup. It comes out thick and rich and the taste is divine (assuming, of course, that you like potato … [Read more...] about Thick and rich Chunky Potato Soup