Photo Credit: TrendHunter.com One of the most popular appetizers at our daughter's wedding was savory sweet potato wedges on a stick. Everybody was raving about them. This is one of those rare recipes that just about everyone loves and can eat (gluten free, vegan, etc.). It's also super healthy and inexpensive. What's not to … [Read more...]
Famous Chefs’ Recipes for Thanksgiving: Guaranteed Success!
How about inviting some famous chefs to your holiday meal this year? It's easy! Try some of these recipes from famous restaurants and chefs. If they turn out great, you can bask in the glory. If they are not as good as expected, everyone will tell you that they like your recipe that you usually make much better. Again, bask in the glory. People … [Read more...]
15 Foods for Better Summer Skin
With the warmer weather we are outdoors a lot. I don't want to turn into the "Tanning Mom," so I'm using plenty of sunscreen and I'm ready to try some natural skin protection with these foods. These sound good to me: 1. Almonds: provide some sun protection and have antioxidants to repair sun damageKeep 1/4 cup of almonds in your desk or purse … [Read more...]
A Thanksgiving Potluck at Your Home Can Solve a Lot of Problems
Do you go to 2 Thanksgiving dinners? Or do you have to attend 4 of them? Can you even face a fourth holiday meal? Instead of running a marathon during the holidays, sit down with your spouse and discuss how to simplify it all. Perhaps alternating years at various relatives can work. I realize that gets complicated if others in the family … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato Pie to Love
If it's Thanksgiving, there is sweet potato pie on many tables. It makes a great dessert all year long too. You only need 1 pound of sweet potatoes for each pie. So much flavor and goodness from one sweet potato! Sweet potato pie has a slightly different taste and texture than pumpkin pie. It gets a honey-like sweetness from the sweet potatoes … [Read more...]
Easy Sweet Potato Crowns
If you want a different sweet potato dish for Thanksgiving that's easy and impressive, take a look at this. My friend served these & we really liked them. They look so cool standing almost like little individual pies. It's super easy to make these as you just cut the unpeeled sweet potatoes into chunks & bake. Then you add the topping & broil … [Read more...]
Easy Grilled Yellow Squash
Quick, easy, and delicious: here's a great way to use all that yellow squash coming in from your garden right now. My very good friend made this and said it was wonderful. She used it in a sandwich & intends to keep making it during yellow squash season.Some reviewers added zucchini, onions, green beans, carrots, and sweet potatoes. You can … [Read more...]