The Special Memory of Making the Caramels My mom used to make Old-Fashioned Christmas Caramels at Christmas time. She would cook the recipe on the stove top. I would smell the sweet sugars cooking when I was a kid. The pot would be steaming with the red bulb of the candy thermometer sticking out the top. She would pour the sweet smelling caramels onto a cookie sheet and set the pan on the deck to solidify in the cold winter air. I can easily see this precious memory of my mom making the ... Continue Reading...
Spicy Black Bean Avocado Roll-ups and Dip
Spicy Black Bean Avocado Dip I love this recipe because it is versatile as it can be used in two ways: in Spicy Black Bean Avocado Roll-ups or as a Spicy Black Bean Avocado Dip. This Roll-up appetizer I created would be a yummy addition to a Holiday party or any group gathering. Or it can be enjoyed as a tasty dip for tortilla chips or veggies. The dip is especially delicious with grape or cherry bite-size tomatoes. The southwest taste comes through strong in this tasty appetizer made with fresh ... Continue Reading...
Veggie Stew Casserole with Whole Wheat Dumplings
Veggie Stew Casserole with Whole Wheat Dumplings is moist and reminiscent of a delicious stew. It could be eaten as an entree for vegetarians or as a side dish to accompany the meat. I created this recipe because I wanted a vegetable dish using the rarely used vegetable parsnips. My idea for whole wheat dumplings is so simple and easy; they are like cheater dumplings. I simply cubed 100% whole wheat bread, added the liquid ingredients and the bread cubes become dumpling-like once the dish is ... Continue Reading...
Veggie Bean Alfredo Casserole
Veggie Bean Alfredo Casserole This Veggie Bean Alfredo Casserole is stuffed full of veggies and has the added bonus of protein and fiber from garbanzo beans. I love all the veggies in this casserole dish blended with the bean Alfredo sauce. Adding garganzo beans (or plain hummus) to this veggie dish adds protein which is great healthy bonus for all. This is especially a bonus for vegetarians or those seeking an added boost of protein. It's a perfect warm side vegetable dish addition to a ... Continue Reading...
Balsamic Veggie Pasta Salad
This post contains affliate links to products or services I love. See my disclaimer for details. Balsamic Veggie Pasta Salad: Balsamic Veggie Pasta Salad is a delicious cold salad with lots of veggies and pasta. I am infatuated with balsamic vinegar on food. It is so tasty and a flavor love I've acquired through time. I mixed the balsamic vinegar with sour cream and this dressing made the salad so scrumptious. I added cooked rotini pasta to this salad to bulk it up and make it heartier. The ... Continue Reading...
Easy Four Ingredient Mexican Hummus Dip
Easy Four Ingredient Mexican Hummus Dip: This Easy Four Ingredient Mexican Hummus Dip is so tasty and so quick to make. It is uses only four ingredients: plain hummus, sour cream, taco seasoning, and salsa. I love to just play in the kitchen by trying different combinations and tasting it. I just threw these four ingredients together and I absolutely loved the combination so a new recipe was born. This easy fast recipe is quick to whip up. As a busy mom to three boys, I love easy quick tasty ... Continue Reading...
Reindeer Loaf
I love this recipe because it has good healthy foods for ingredients and my kids love it. It's a perfect addition to Santa's cookie plate on Christmas Eve. Santa can share the Reindeer Loaf with his reindeer because it has ingredients reindeer like including carrots, applesauce, and raisins (if you add the raisin sauce). While your kids load up Santa's plate on Christmas Eve, they can snack on a piece of Reindeer Loaf too. My kids love this Reindeer Loaf. It's a very kid-friendly recipe. This ... Continue Reading...
Last-minute Pickle Wrap Appetizer
This post contains affiliate links. There is no added cost to you. Please see my disclaimer page for more details. In a pinch and need a last-minute appetizer? This Last-minute Pickle Wrap Appetizer is so fast and easy to make. I love it and I know you will too! It is made with common ingredients you probably have in your fridge right now. These rolls are super good and a crowd pleaser at parties. I've made these at home for a snack as well. This recipe has saved me when I suddenly needed ... Continue Reading...
Vegetarian OR Chicken Enchiladas as a Hybrid Meal
This recipe contains an ingredient I received for free to do a review on. The views in this post are 100% my own. The product is Briannas Homestyle Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing. I really love the flavor and quality of this product. This recipe is my creation called Vegetarian OR Chicken Enchiladas as a Hybrid Meal. We are a family of five and we all have very different tastes. Our family is a hybrid of vegetarians and meat eaters which leads me down untraditional paths in my cooking. I must ... Continue Reading...
Easy Veggie Cilantro Lime Salad
This easy healthy recipe for Easy Veggie Cilantro Lime Salad is a quick prep side dish perfect for busy families. The recipe uses prepared salad dressing poured over a mixture of healthy vegetables for a luxuriously creamy side dish to go with a lunch or dinner meal. I received this dressing for free for an honest review. This post is 100% my own opinion. This website contains affiiliate links. Please see my disclaimer for details. Thank you! Scroll down to easily print this ... Continue Reading...
