My dad and mom make coleslaw from scratch all the time; my dad does a grand job on chopping up the vegetables, and my mother usually makes the dressing. Recently, my dad was trying to help out and added an additional ingredient, and thus created this unique take on Coleslaw. 1 medium head cabbage, finely … Continue reading Jerry’s Coleslaw
This was a throw together quick stew I created one evening. It goes together in no time. 4-5 cups water 1 tablespoon beef bouillon (or vegetable, for a vegetarian/vegan option) salt & pepper, to taste 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon (beef) bacon drippings (or use Melt or your favorite … Continue reading Beefy Lentil Stew
I was looking for a flavorful rice dish to go along with one of my favorite chicken marinades and this is what I came up with. 1 tablespoon Melt "butter" 1 cup Stock (I used chicken, but use vegetable or all water for a vegetarian/vegan recipe) 1 cup Water 3/4 cup Basamati Rice 1/4 … Continue reading Lime Rice
Bruschetta is one of my favorite appetizers; so flavorful and fresh. This is my take on the classic. Tomatoes (I used cherry/grape sized tomatoes, sliced in half), diced Garlic cloves, minced fine Salt & Pepper, to taste Balsamic Vinegar Cilantro (Basil is the standard; you could also substitute parsley), minced fine Olive Oil (use … Continue reading Bruschetta
If you have any leftover Pesto, this is a great way to use the leftovers. Leftover Pesto Pasta of your choice Vegetables of your choice (optional) Chopped Chicken (optional) Melt (optional) Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. While the pasta is cooking, chop up any vegetable you wish to add to the … Continue reading Pesto Pasta
I'm not a fan of basil, and I don't care for the regular pesto; this is the recipe I created; my own version of pesto that I do like. 2/3 cup cashews (I used roasted & salted, adjust seasonings to your taste if you use raw) 2 large cloves garlic, chopped 1 to 1 1/3 … Continue reading Julie’s Pesto & Pesto Chicken
I created this when I was trying to use up the vegetables in my fridge before they went bad; this is great dish for breakfast, a main meal, or a side dish. 4 strips Bacon, cooked crisp & crumbled; set aside (drain fat & set pan aside; you'll be using the pan to cook the … Continue reading Squashta Bacon & Eggs
