Valarie Russell on August 13th, 2019

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 […]

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Valarie Russell on August 6th, 2019

Quick and easy to make, delicious served on a pickle tray or used in your weekend Blood Mary!   1-pound green beans, trimmed 2 cups white vinegar 1 tablespoon mustard seeds 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 cloves garlic   Place the beans in a heatproof container. In […]

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Valarie Russell on July 16th, 2019

Delicious Glazed Lemon Zucchini Bread Recipe that is soft, moist, filled with grated zucchini and lemon juice and topped with a lemony glaze. 2 cups cake flour 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp baking powder 2 eggs 1/2 cup canola oil 1 1/3 cup sugar 2 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 lemon zest 1 […]

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Valarie Russell on June 18th, 2019

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 […]

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Valarie Russell on September 26th, 2017

This is the perfect season for fixing this quick, easy and delicious salad. Perfect for any dinner or family gathering. Hope you like this as much as we do. Enjoy!   1 head broccoli 6 to 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled 1/2 cup chopped red onion 8 ounces sharp Cheddar, cut into very small chunks […]

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Valarie Russell on September 12th, 2017

This is a favorite of mine, great side dish with any meal. We especially like it with chicken and turkey at Thanksgiving. It’s so good it could be dessert!   2 small acorn squash whole 3/4 cup cranberries ½  tsp orange zest ¼ cup  water 3 tbsp sugar 1/2 cup chopped pecans 2 tbsp brown […]

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Valarie Russell on October 13th, 2015

Homemade apple muffins recipe with walnuts is a welcome addition to your morning, everybody loves homemade goodies, and these muffins are no exception! 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 3/4 cup milk 1  large apple, peeled, cored, and […]

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Valarie Russell on July 21st, 2015

One of my favorite summertime beverage is sweet ice tea, but adding fresh peaches makes it amazing. The fresh lemon makes the peaches pop with flavor. This is so delicious especially on those hot summer days; garnished with some fresh cut mint from the garden… heaven in a glass.   5 individual tea bags or 3 family […]

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Valarie Russell on July 7th, 2015

Old-fashioned, delicious and easy to make describes this yummy dessert. It’s wonderful served with ice cream. 6 cups sliced peeled ripe peaches 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon TOPPING: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking […]

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Valarie Russell on April 14th, 2015

Aah yes, I have a salad to share with you today. It’s fresh, healthy and full of color! A much needed departure from all the cooked foods we have been devouring lately. If you’re anything like us, we tend to eat more cooked foods in the winter. It seems to be somewhat instinctual but a good […]

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