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Clone of Kentucky Fried Chicken Slaw

We love the slaw from Kentucky Fried Chicken.  You can make it easily at home if you buy the packaged cole slaw mix.  Lots cheaper too.You can use the prepackaged cole slaw mix or cut up a cabbage yourself. It takes a little practice, but you can cut the cabbage with a big knife or shred it on a metal shredder. The slaw seems to taste better when … [Read more...]

Grilled Vegetables in Foil; So Easy, So Yummy

You don't need a special container to grill veggies. Just wrap veggies in several foil packets (not one big one--too hard to handle) with some olive oil inside. So simple, so good.This recipe calls for white potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, and green beans, but I think you can use any veggies you have on hand. Just keep the pieces small enough to … [Read more...]

Creative Ways to Serve Watermelon

A slice of watermelon just says Summer!  Kids love to spit the seeds.  It's so refreshing on a hot day.  Here are some creative ways to serve watermelon that are fun to try. I love these stars you make with metal cookie cutter.  They are great on a place for those who want just a taste of watermelon and not a big slice.  They can also be added … [Read more...]

Red Potato Salad with Garbanzo Beans

What a great idea! Just make your favorite potato salad & add a can of drained garbanzo beans (chickpeas) to the finished salad. Mix & serve. This inexpensive and yummy dish packs plenty of protein.The garbanzo beans add some crunch and a whole lot of cheap protein. Plus the eggs have protein & the potatoes have some. So it might seem like a … [Read more...]

Speedy Tex-Mex Recipes

It's no secret that I love Tex-Mex food.  Here are some of my favorite recipes for Cinco de Mayo or anytime you want fun food that makes your taste buds say, "Ole!"Lime Chicken Nachos or Soft TacosA great fresh taste for entertaining or for an easy family meal.Turn Jarred Salsa Fabulous with Add-InsChoose some of these add-ins for a quick cheat on … [Read more...]

BAKED Mozzarella Sticks

Who doesn't love hot breaded mozzarella sticks?  Crunchy on the outside, all melty on the inside, and so good dipped in marinara sauce!  With this healthy recipe you can make them ahead and keep them in the freezer until you want them.  There's even a way to make special shapes for holidays!  The problem with most mozzarella sticks is that they are … [Read more...]