As long as Jeff and I have been married I’ve heard about his mom’s legendary dilly beans. I’ve never perfected the art of canning, as she has, so I’ve never attempted making them. Until I came across a recipe in an old magazine for refrigerator dilly beans. Oh my gosh. Could it be? Is it…
I walked up to the farmer’s market at the Red Wing Depot on Saturday morning before Jeff and Grace woke up. I tiptoed around the house, sipping tea, getting dressed, and quickly checking my email before I left. The sun was already making it’s way across the sky and it was pretty hot outside for…
Here’s how I oven roast potatoes so they come out delicious and crispy every time! These are excellent with anything grilled. ~ preheat oven to 400 degrees F. ~ 2 to 3 lb. small red potatoes 1/3 cup light olive oil 4 oz. freshly grated Parmesan cheese OR asiago 1 large clove garlic, minced 2…
Last night the hubby prepared delicious, grilled lemon chicken while I made this awesome potato salad to go with it. I had a specific idea in mind when creating a pesto potato salad, and I think it came out just right! Creamy pesto with tender, baby bliss potatoes. The flavors of fresh herbs and tomatoes…
If you like garlic bread and caprese salad, then you are going to LOVE this Easy Cheesy Caprese Garlic Bread! It is so darn good. Sort of a cross between garlic bread and pizza. I adapted it from my recipe for The BEST Garlic Bread on the Planet. Although I do make this to go…
Here’s a delicious ranch dressing I created especially for a new fish taco recipe. I wanted something herby, lemony, and ranchy to mix with my slaw. Ohmygosh. This is fantastic. Serve it on salads, as a veggie dip, or in place of tartar sauce! Delish! 1/2 cup real mayonnaise 1/3 cup parmesan cheese (powdered or…
After our long, relaxing, Memorial Day weekend I’m ready to share some new recipes! Here’s one we enjoyed yesterday as part of our picnic lunch. It turned out truly sensational. It’s a combination of traditional caprese salad and tender, cheesy tortellini. My favorite part is the amazing, thick pesto dressing. Seriously addictive and soooo delicious!…
Healthy and delicious! Make these ooey gooey, cheesy, bowls vegetarian, or add some grilled chicken or steak if you want the extra protein. They’re so easy and good! You can use whatever veggies you like. This time I made our dinner bowls with zucchini, green bell pepper, tomato, onion, and carrots. for 4 dinner bowls:…
I was talking with a friend of mine on the phone a few days ago and somehow we got on the subject of scones. Food is a common topic of conversation between me and my friends since I am a food blogger and most people like to eat. Not everyone likes to cook as much…
This time of year reminds me of working at the tearoom and making soups, salads, scones and quiches with fresh, delicious ingredients. We mostly made crustless quiche there, and although it’s amazing in it’s own way, today I was craving a more traditional quiche with a flaky pastry crust and a silky, creamy interior. This…