Tag Archives: Easy & Quick
Home & Homemade Tuscan Bean Soup
I know you’re sick of hearing me talk about unpacking boxes and sorting and organizing. But, I’ll bet you that I’m even more sick of actually unpacking the boxes and sorting and organizing. I have good news – I AM … Continue reading
Summer Succotash
This succotash isn’t really a succotash because technically, succotash should contain lima beans. I never called this recipe succotash until two summers ago when our cajun friend Tracy, whose from Southern Louisiana, was visiting the Dusty Dog, and I was preparing this … Continue reading
Greek Quinoa Salad
Are you cooking with quinoa? If you aren’t, you should reconsider. It’s one of those whole grain, fiber powerhouses and it’s so good for you. According to the Ancient Harvest Quinoa box, quinoa is a complete protein grain on it’s … Continue reading
Dark Chocolate Zucchini & Coconut Muffins with Vanilla Bean Glaze
Zucchinis are everywhere. Have you noticed? If you have a garden, you know what I’m talking about, and if you don’t have a garden you know what I’m talking about too because, chances are your neighbor has a garden and … Continue reading
Catahoulas, Hummingbirds, & Bears Oh My!
I’ve been alone out here in the mountains this week while Rhonda has been in Dallas working. With our brood of eight animals someone has to stay behind and manage the clan. That someone is me. This is an every … Continue reading
Easy Peach Cobbler
Have I gone on too much about summer already (picnics, sun, fireflies, vacations)? It feels like maybe I have, but summer is such a great season – especially now that I am out of that Texas heat and in … Continue reading
I Love Spinach
That’s all I have to say this week. Ok, I do have a little more to say… I really do love spinach. I like it raw in a salad with walnuts, pears, and a nice vinaigrette. I love it sauteed … Continue reading
Egg & Pepper Sandwich – Jersey Style
I grew up around a lot of Italians but never ate an egg and pepper sandwich until about five years ago when my birthmother, who is half Italian and who has a history of marrying Italians, made them for dinner one … Continue reading
Caramelized Onions, Pasta & Parmesan
Caramelized onions, pasta, and a generous topping of fresh parmesan — this is simple goodness. Comfort food if you ask me. The first time I ate this, we were visiting our friend Carol in South Texas. She lives in the … Continue reading