Here’s another recipe we tried while vacationing “Up North” this past week. I adore using my Crock Pot in the summer! So easy and you can still make hearty meals when it’s too hot to cook! Yay! These tacos are perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. ~ serves 6 to 8 hungry people ~ 2…
Fish tacos always sound good to me. I could eat them at least 3 days a week and not get tired of them. We decided to kick up our recipe for these grilled fish tacos a notch by making them spicy, and OH MY gosh, did they ever turn out spectacular. We named them “firecracker…
Sweet breezy summer days here in the Mississippi river valley. It’s been cool and rainy, off and on. It seems the sun can’t make up it’s mind. I read somewhere that this has been the rainiest June in Minnesota in 100 years. I believe it, and I’m not complaining. I’ve been getting so much done!…
This is a healthy alternative to traditional ranch dressing. Wonderful on salads and tacos! 2 avocados, mashed 1/4 cup lemon juice 8 oz. lite sour cream or plain greek yogurt 1/4 cup buttermilk 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt (or more, to taste) Place all ingredients…
This is our favorite way to use up leftover, grilled steak but it’s also a good excuse to fire up the grill. Either way, you’re in for a treat! Two tacos will feed one hungry person. Double or triple the recipe as needed. for two tacos: 2 taco-sized flour or corn tortillas 1/2 lb. lean…
Today my friend Nancy and I discovered a new hiking path, here in Red Wing, called Sand Hill Trail. It meanders around this little sandstone bluff and it was the perfect destination for a picnic. We packed up our picnic basket with leftovers from Easter and headed out. I love days that start with an…
Ever since we vacationed on the island of Maui back in 2003, and experienced the taste of the amazing fish tacos there, we’ve been enjoying the process of creating fish taco recipes in our own kitchen. We visited LA back in 2011 and went on a quest for the best fish taco. The fish tacos…
riviera maya guacamole: This is a recipe for guacamole that was inspired by the simple, wonderful guac we had while visiting Mexico’s Riviera Maya. I think the key to a good guacamole recipe is to keep it short and sweet. 2 ripe avocados, peeled and mashed 1 diced, ripe Roma tomato 2 Tablespoons grated onion…
~ big homemade buttered pretzels ~ These are the best big, soft pretzels I’ve ever had. Gracie is on Spring break this week and we’ve been busy creating things in the kitchen. We made these yesterday, and decided to dress them up three different ways! YUM! for the dough: 5 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1…
~ five minute rotisserie chicken tacos ~ Busy day? Here’s the perfect recipe for when you’re running low on time and you just want to get dinner on the table. The little “trick up my sleeve” is rotisserie chicken. It’s an awesome way to have a warm, healthy meal in minutes… without the hassle. I…