Need some game day snacks? Try this hot spinach queso dip jazzed up with jalapenos, Rotel, and bacon. It's pretty easy to throw together and people love it! You can serve this in a hollowed out bread bowl with the bread chunks as dippers. The bread bowl is great to eat when the dip is gone! This queso is also great on baked potatoes, shredded … [Read more...]
Cobb Salad Pita Pockets
A Beautiful California Cobb Salad April, 4, 2013 If you love California Cobb salad, you can capture all those flavors in this perfect pocket sandwich. Simply tuck your favorite Cobb salad ingredients into pita bread for a satisfying flavorful sandwich to take anywhere. How about a picnic lunch at the park or Saturday lunch on the deck? … [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...]
Mushroom and Manchego Panini: Quick, Delicious Sandwich
My daughter made these sandwiches for us the other night and they were incredible. I couldn't believe all the flavor. The mushrooms had a slightly tangy flavor from a splash of vinegar. Since you don't use any meat, you can afford to splurge on gourmet mushrooms. I'd not tried Manchego cheese before & it's wonderful. This sandwich has 16.8 … [Read more...]
Soaring Beef Prices Force People to Find Alternatives
If you feel like the price of beef has been going up and up, it's not your imagination. Between drought and increasing costs of feed, beef cattle are selling at higher and higher prices. Shoppers are looking at other meats and types of protein to help the food budget. Beef, it's what's NOT for dinner in more homes.Chicken, turkey, and pork can be … [Read more...]
Entertain for Less but Keep the Fun!
Going out with friends can get expensive. How about some new ways to cut costs but still have a great time? Brunch can be fairly inexpensive to give with you providing all the food, but it's easier to do with everyone bringing something. On a Sunday, you might ask people to bring their Sunday newspapers if they have them. I like this kind of get … [Read more...]
Quick Skillet Gnocchi with Chard (or Spinach), White Beans, and Tomatoes
Here's a quick skillet supper with everything going for it. It's low calorie, heart-healthy, full of fiber, high in vitamin C & A, high in calcium, is good for lowering stress, and has plenty of protein. The tomatoes and chard are supposed to be foods that keep you young looking. Wow! And with all that it's delicious! It has plenty of chewing … [Read more...]