This could be called Pasta Salad for those Who Don't like Pasta Salad. People who don't ordinarily like pasta salad go crazy for this one. How popular is it? People love it so much they eat the leftovers as a snack. One woman said she had complete strangers come up to her and ask for the recipe! Now that's a recipe! Not surprising that it's … [Read more...]
Easy Ideas for a Fun Fourth of July Celebration
I love something on my front door to set the mood for a Fourth of July party. Here's a great-looking wreath that costs just a couple of dollars. Cheap chic at its best! Use a wreath form from the craft store or get a length of foam pipe insulation at the hardware store for about a dollar. Duct tape the ends together to make a wreath form. You … [Read more...]
Eat Chicken Wings the Easy Way with this Trick
Everybody seems to love wings. We gnaw away on them getting mess all over our faces, hands, and clothes. Perhaps that's some of the fun, but if you'd rather keep all of the flavor in the wings instead of wearing it, there is hope!Here is a clever video on how to get the bone out of the wing quickly. You have to see it to believe it! When you … [Read more...]
Savory Radish Crostini Appetizers
Red radishes pack a lot of peppery crunch in salads and wraps. They are usually pretty inexpensive, but if you grow them yourself you get to pick them at their peak of flavor. Picked when they are small they are not as peppery. Here is a yummy recipe for crostini that is so simple. You just spread Boursin garlicky cream cheese on slices of … [Read more...]
Artichoke Olive Crostini or Pasta Topping
You know how much I love crostini for entertaining. It can be inexpensive, but wonderful. This spread won't be the most inexpensive for crostini, but it will be devoured. A plus is that you can make this as much as two days ahead of time. Just keep it in the refrigerator and then allow it to return to room temperature to serve.The great thing … [Read more...]
Lemon Apple Cole Slaw: Money-Saving Side Dish
We love slaw as a side for fish, barbeque, and sandwiches. This fresh-tasting slaw is great for family meals and it's nice enough for casual entertaining. A nice bonus is that it's very inexpensive. Mmmm . . . slaw with baked beans goes with so many foods.It makes about 5-6 cups of slaw, depending on how big the cabbage is. The recipe says it … [Read more...]
Perfect Popovers or Yorkshire Pudding
This THE best recipe for popovers, hands down. Do not lose this recipe because the cookbook it's from is out of print and this recipe is a treasure! My grown son still begs me for these popovers. Some call it Yorkshire pudding and it's wonderful for any holiday or to make an ordinary day feel special. Our Canadian friends often … [Read more...]
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