Summertime means lots of fresh vegetables and salad. I try not to make only lettuce based salads, though, and broccoli salad is a favorite at our house. Watch for more vegetable salads in the future! Broccoli salad is so easy to make. I don't grow my own broccoli - it always seems to be eaten … Continue reading How to Make The Most Fantastic Broccoli Salad
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Try this Strange Looking Vegetable Next time You See It
I had just harvested some kohlrabi from the garden. My husband picked one up and asked "What is this? It looks like it's from outer space!" Yes, Kohlrabi/Brassica oleracea is a little odd looking. And a little bit like a space craft. It's an excellent easy vegetable to grow though, and extremely nutritious, has antioxidants, … Continue reading Try this Strange Looking Vegetable Next time You See It
Perfectly Easy Pork Chops and Rice In One Pot
We don't eat a lot of pork at our house, but occasionally do like a nice pork chop. And what goes better with a chop than some flavorful rice. It's done all in one pan, and only takes about 30 minutes to make - perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. You need an oven proof … Continue reading Perfectly Easy Pork Chops and Rice In One Pot
How to Cook Easy Skillet Rainbow Swiss Chard
We love Swiss Chard, and I often grow, as well as buy, Rainbow (Bright Lights) Swiss Chard. It's a healthy green, cooks quickly, and can be quite tasty without being bitter. Besides, Rainbow Chard is so pretty! By all means use plain green and white Swiss Chard if that's what you have. It's still a … Continue reading How to Cook Easy Skillet Rainbow Swiss Chard
How to Make amazing Wonton Soup!
Living way out in the country has lots of positives - being near a good Chinese takeout restaurant is not one of them. I've been trying to use my Instant Pot to cook with more often, instead of using it only for rice, potatoes or hard boiled eggs, or making yogurt. I bought a couple … Continue reading How to Make amazing Wonton Soup!
A surprising new way to make Angel Food Cake
I just read about making angel food cake in a cast iron pot in a recent issue of Southern Cast Iron Magazine - yes, so surprising, no hole in the center! I just had to try it. It calls for a 4 quart cast iron pot - I used my 3 quart cast iron pot … Continue reading A surprising new way to make Angel Food Cake
How To Make Surprisingly Good Stuffed Pork Chops With Gravy
Last week I showed how easy it was to make chicken Shake and Bake mix at home - and this week it's time for the pork Shake and Bake home version. I'm also giving you a new recipe to try: stuffed Shake and Bake pork chops with onion gravy. You'll need one pork chop per … Continue reading How To Make Surprisingly Good Stuffed Pork Chops With Gravy
How to Make my Copycat Shake & Bake Crumbs for Chicken
Those little boxes of pre-made crumbs for poultry are convenient, but so expensive! And really, the packets of "shake & bake" are common things you probably already have in your kitchen. I make my own bread crumbs, so for me the cost is a few cents for the spices. I save all bits of bread … Continue reading How to Make my Copycat Shake & Bake Crumbs for Chicken
How to Make Easy, Tasty Overnight Granola
I love granola. But it's so expensive in the store! A few dollars for a small bag. I've made homemade granola for years, but then I found this idea from a magazine. It tastes great, you can make it at your convenience, and it's much cheaper. Lastly, you can tailor it to your own tastes. … Continue reading How to Make Easy, Tasty Overnight Granola
I came up with Super Easy Sausage & Mushroom Fettuccine “Alfredo”
I love pasta, the rest of the family tolerates my pasta dinners. I wanted to use up some sausage, sweet peppers and mushrooms. And I wasn't in the mood for Sausage and Peppers either in a sandwich or over rice. So I started thinking pasta. With some sauce. Creamy. Decadent. Easy. And I happened to … Continue reading I came up with Super Easy Sausage & Mushroom Fettuccine “Alfredo”