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recipe inspired by: allrecipes.com Sun-Dried Tomato Basil OrzoOrzo is the Italian word for barley, but orzo pasta is a form of macaroni that looks like a large grain of rice. I love orzo. It is easy to make and has a good texture. I prefer it over rice any day! This recipe made with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil and Parmesan cheese is so tasty. It is full of freshness that is delicious eat
If you follow the blog on Facebook , you know that 2013 has already been a challenging one for our family. I withheld the details until we knew with what we were dealing...Melanoma... it sounds scary, right?I have to be honest, I never realized how scary it is until now...I know this is a long post, but please take the time to read it to the end. Armed with information on Melanoma, you just m
SURPISE! I love surprises! Actually, I love being the one doing the surprising!A couple years ago when Madison was turning 18, Don was retiring from the fire department at that very same time! This was a great opportunity for me to throw a surprise party...for BOTH of them...at the same time...and with both of them helping me! How did I pull this off you ask?? Well, I'm a genius, o
Weekly Menu and Shopping ListLife is slowly finding a normal rhythm now that the kid is back at school and the flu has left the premises (hopefully for good!). I'm used to planning our meals around the weekly sales, so being spontaneous for dinner is challenging for me! I feel like I'm ALWAYS at the grocery store when there is no planning involved! When I have a plan, I go with my list
Let me start with an apology. I am so sorry for the poor quality of these pictures! My photographer is back at college in GA, so I was left to go this alone...and at night with no natural lighting. Not a good combo!Rest assured - these patties taste amazing....the pictures don't do them justiceNow that is out of the way, let's talk TURKEY! I like ground turkey as an alternative to groun
If you have vowed to eat healthier in 2013 this dish is for you! It is high in protein and the only carbs are from the grapes, so it is relatively low-carb. You can omit the grape sauce if you want very low-carb, but be sure to cook the chicken on top of the grape mixture and then discard. It is still juicy and delicious without the sauce! Pair this with a cauliflower mash (see recipe
THIS is a great way to start the day! It will fill you up for hours!! It is full of protein and low in carbs, so if you are cutting out the carbs for the new year, this is a great go-to meal anytime of day! If you don't want to bother with the bacon, you can easily sub in ham, which is what I usually do simply because I can be a little lazy when making breakfast...especially on a weekday!I'm
Spicy Ginger Chicken and Vegetables over RiceThis is a healthy and delicious recipe created by my awesome kid, Madison! She lives in Savannah most of the year going to college at an amazing art school! She really loves her school, and I do too. It's in Savannah - what's not to love?? Plus, they are on the quarter system which means she attends school for 10 weeks at a time, and then over winter br
I hope the 1st day of the New Year was an enjoyable one for everyone! We stayed up very late the night before, so we slept in a bit on this first day of the year. Madison made us breakfast and we just enjoyed a lazy day for the most part.A few years ago I started a tradition on New Year's Day to try to turn things around. We had experienced several challenging years, and by challenging
allrecipes.com Eggs Benedict Breakfast PizzaOur family has a tradition of celebrating Christmas together on Christmas Eve at the in-law's house. However, they are in the middle of packing up for a move, so we all got together for a holiday brunch at my house on Christmas Day.Madison made her famous Angle Food Cake French Toast, and it was AMAZING as usual! I made this Eggs Benedict Break
My daughter goes to school in Savannah... a wonderful place to visit if you ever get a chance. She was introduced to queso at the local Mexican restaurant, Carlito's. She and her friends go there specifically for the queso...and the cute waiter, of course! Last year they tried to go every week! They really like that queso... or maybe it was the waiter??Madison had treated me to Carlito's ques
Photo by Madison Myersallrecipes.com Sopapilla CheeseCake BarsTraditional Sopapilla is a Mexican donut. It is made from leavened wheat dough and butter. When fried it puffs up leaving a hollow center. This recipe is great because you get all the yummy goodness without all the work! Gotta love that!We were watching TV the other night and someone said they have Mexican food for their Christmas dinne
Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful~ Norman Vincent PealeThe three of us were hanging out the other day, and I started to get all nostalgic. Our Christmas tree certainly isn't elegant and it doesn't have a theme, but it tells a story...and that makes me smile :)It is full of ornaments we have collected over the past 20+ years
This cheese dip is delicious! It is a LOT of cheese, so it couldn't be anything other than delicious! No, it is not good for you at all, but definitely worth indulging once a year :o)Serve this hot out of the oven with your favorite bread or chips. We picked up some Sea Salt Pita Chips and they went great with this!**WARNING**If you make this for your next gathering,
I've changed my blog colors today in support of the school. You can show your support today by wearing the school colors - green and white
allrecipes.com Double Tomato BruschettaRecently I hosted a gathering and served all Italian appetizers. Everything really turned out wonderful and went together nicely. The food choices were a big hit, especially this Bruschetta! It is so delicious! I didn't change a thing in the recipe and will make this over and over again!!Ingredients6 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped1/2 cup sun-dried tomato
Photo by Madison Myersallrecipes.com Fried Mozzarella Cheese SticksMadison had a craving for Mozzarella Sticks. I suggested she bake up a healthier version instead of frying, and I shared a recipe with her to try. That recipe bombed! Mozzarella sticks are meant for frying - it's true! So she set out to fry some up. We don't have a fryer, so I advised she use an electric skillet to ensure she get t
Photo by Madison Myersallrecipes.com Salad Stuffed ShellsAt a recent gathering where I served all Italian appetizers, these salad stuffed shells made for a healthy vege choice among all of the unhealthy cheese laden food. I was a little hesitant to make this recipe, but I am so glad I did! It is a fun and delicious way to serve salad. It is so versatile too! You can put anything in there
allrecipes.com Cranberry Pistachio BiscottiThis was my first attempt at making Biscotti, and it wasn't as scary as I expected! It was pretty easy to make and it turned out great! This is not the same as the biscotti you buy at the grocery store. This biscotti won't break your teeth! I love it! The cranberries and pistachios work very well together, and I took it a step further by dipping some of t
