Today, I share another favourite from my childhood, a summer tradition at my grandparents’ house for every barbecue: cucumber salad! Crunchy cucumbers and crispy summer onions, cut into thin slices, mixed with a simple and delicious dressing made with vinegar, sugar and water. Cucumber Salad – A classic old school recipe. Refreshing, fresh and crispy, […]
If you’ve been following me for a while, it’s no secret that I love Taco Tuesday. Although I like flour tortillas, corn chips and rice, I sometimes like to mix things up, especially since I started eating healthier. A few weeks ago, I was on a mission to find a unique variation for tacos (ok, […]
It’s a wonderful meal for a weeknight or anytime. I cooked it overnight, refrigerated it and then reheated it. It was served for a small gathering of friends and everyone really enjoyed it. The broth added enough sodium for my taste so I left out the extra salt. There was no need to add cornstarch […]
This easy, family-friendly casserole, dotted with melty pockets of cheese, proves that tacos and spaghetti are a match made in heaven. Ingredients 8 ounces spaghetti 1-1/4 pounds lean ground beef or ground turkey 1 (1-oz) package taco seasoning 2/3 cup water 1 can (10.75-oz) cream of chicken soup 1 can (10-oz) can R-otel diced tomatoes […]
This old school cafeteria pizza recipe captures the essence of everything that was good in the school cafeterias of our youth. (Cafeteria ladies are not included). This fall was a real mom step for me. After 28 years of recording the first day of school with a picture every year, then sending my daughters to […]
I don’t know when or why this idea came to me. Maybe it was the ultra-fluid hibiscus sherbet I made a few years ago or the ice cream quality of a fresh frozen fruit smoothie, but either way, I am now convinced that homemade smoothie service is about the easiest and most delicious creation I’ve […]
If you’ve been following me for a while, it’s no secret that I love Taco Tuesday. Although I like flour tortillas, corn chips and rice, I sometimes like to mix things up, especially since I started eating healthier. A few weeks ago, I was on a mission to find a unique variation for tacos (ok, […]
I’ve worked for Outback for years, the onion blossom is breaded, not beaten. We skip the beer, flour the onion, soak it in a milk bath, flour it again. Let’s face it: Nobody goes to the Outback Steakhouse for health food. Yet the chain still manages to shock us with creations like its scandalous new […]
Helpful Reviews I have made these several times for tailgating parties. I put the brown sugar in a ziploc bag and shake a few pieces of bacon and a couple smokies then wrap them up. I also sprinkle more brown sugar on top before baking. If your bacon isn’t crisping up, put your pan under […]
Crockpot Ranch Porkchops is going to be added to our monthly menu because it is so delicious and it only takes 3 ingredients to make this easy pork chop dinner recipe. Yes, I did say it only takes 3 ingredients! Just put your pork chops in the slow cooker and add cream of chicken and […]