A refreshing soup on a hot day. The flavors of the fresh vegetables blend together nicely. This is a soup I make again and again. 2 cups tomato juice 4 medium tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped 1/2 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber 1/3 cup finely chopped onion 1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper […]
Creamy Pea Salad is flavored with bacon, cheddar cheese, and red onion. Makes a great potluck side! 1/4 cup Mayonnaise 2 tablespoons sour cream 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 4 cups peas 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded 4 slices bacon, cooked and […]
What is a Thai eggplant? It’s a dinky little eggplant, and if you lop off the top and quarter them, they make a great ingredient in many dishes. Try this simple and delicious Thai eggplant recipe. 8-10 THAI EGGPLANT (quartered) 1½ cup ONION (chopped) 1 cup RED BELL PEPPER (chopped) 4 cloves GARLIC (finely chopped) […]
My brother has been raving about his fiancée making Zucchini Au Gratin so I thought I might give it a try. I’m not sure of her exact recipe but here’s my take on it. It’s easy and low carb too. 4 cups sliced raw zucchini 1 small onion, peeled and sliced thin salt and […]
Our “Meatless Mondays” continue, this week was roasted Brussel sprouts. This was plenty for me but, Kenny opted to add a baked potato with his meal. The Brussel sprouts were amazing. 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup onion, thin sliced ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper, Coarse Ground 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed […]
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Meatless Mondays is a recent global campaign aimed at lowering our overall meat consumption for our health and the environment. Believe it or not, the movement has a history stretching back to World War I. It all started with Herbert Hoover prior to his presidency… and it was originally Tuesdays, not Mondays, when Americans were […]
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This spicy, creamy plate of pasta rivals any Italian restaurant fare—and comes together in 30 minutes. Add with this a small simple salad and a nice slice of homemade bread, talk about delicious! 1 lb. Italian sausage 1 each green and red pepper, cut into thin strips 1 medium onion, cut into thin strips 1 jar […]
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