Recipes

Cucumber Apple Salsa

Cucumber Apple Salsa

This salsa is a wonderful accompaniment for chicken or pork tenderloin as well as, our choice, fish tacos. The recipe is so simple to make, it’s fresh and a little spicy. Cucumber Apple Salsa Cucumber Apple Salsa Ingredients 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon chile spice 1 Granny Smith Apple, cored and chopped 1/2 English cucumber chopped 1…

Strawberry Nachos

Strawberry Nachos

Strawberries are one of the first fruits to come in season  – they’re one of my favorite signs that spring is right around the corner. We typically keep them in the fridge and enjoy a bowl in the evening – Strawberry Nachos are a fun way to kick them up when we have kiddies around….

Heavenly Chicken Salad

Heavenly Chicken Salad

I’m sharing a recipe from  a now closed restaurant that was once a favorite lunch place in Staunton. The most popular item on the menu was their Curried Chicken Salad, not a low calorie item – but a delicious occasional treat.   Heavenly Chicken Salad Heavenly Chicken Salad Ingredients 1 C mayo 4 Tablespoons lemon…

Homemade Protein Bars

Homemade Protein Bars

Some people add unhealthy, high sugar ingredients to make their protein bars taste good, my recipe tastes good, is super healthy, and low calorie – a triple good combo. We actually cut them into smaller portions for a snack. During the holidays with so many sweets around, these are a nice alternative. Red Razbarry’s Protein…

Heavenly Flamiche

Heavenly Flamiche

The spinach Flamiche is wonderful for any meal, it is just as good for breakfast/brunch as it is for a light supper. It’s so easy to make – I typically have all of the ingredients on hand – which makes it a fab last minute meal. Heavenly Flamiche Heavenly Flamiche Ingredients pie crust 1 box…

Puffed Pancake

Puffed Pancake

This is a fabulous breakfast for guest, it pretty and tastes even better than it looks. Because it’s such a no fuss recipe, you have time to enjoy a cup of coffee with your guests while it bakes – and Hubby cooks the homemade apple sausage – HA! Puffed Pancake a la Mom Preheat oven…

Cheese Bread Heaven

Cheese Bread Heaven

During my brother’s visit a couple of weeks ago, he made dinner for us – he certainly knows how to be a great guest! His secret surprise was Garlic Cheese Bread from North Wood’s Inn in San Gabriel, California – something we love, love, love…..it’s ooey, gooey, fight for the last piece – heaven.  …

Grilled Romaine and Fried Chicken Salad with Grilled Lemon Vinaigrette

Grilled Romaine and Fried Chicken Salad with Grilled Lemon Vinaigrette

The flavors in this salad are all wonderfully subtle and compliment each other for a perfect blend…. Grilled Romaine Salad 2 hearts of Romaine, sliced lengthwise 2 large or three small fried chicken tenders (our chicken was prepared courtesy of Walmart) 1/2 lb bacon cooked and crumbled 1C Gorgonzola, crumbled Lightly brush both sides of…

Savory Salsa Cheesecake

Savory Salsa Cheesecake

This rich savory salsa cheesecake is a fabulously unique appetizer. It’s delicious with simple crackers and some grapes…. Savory Salsa Cheesecake 2T butter, melted 1/2 C bread crumbs 12oz cream cheese, softened 4oz Roquefort cheese 1C sour cream 2T flour 1C grated Parmesan 1/2C salsa 4 large eggs 1T dried parsley 1 bunch fresh cilantro…