This heart healthy three bean salad made with black beans, kidney beans and chick peas is packed with refreshingly light flavors of lemon and basil. I've recently been experiencing some health issues with my cholesterol and have been trying to incorporate more beans into my weekly diet. Eating salads like this Lemon-Basil Three Bean Salad certainly makes it easier. Though beans are comparable to meat in calories, they have more fiber and water content; which makes you feel fuller more ... Read More about Lemon-Basil Three Bean Salad
Grasshopper Cocktail
The classic Grasshopper Cocktail made with Creme de Menthe, Creme de Cocoa and heavy cream is still a favorite and would make a tasty drink for your St. Patrick's Day celebrations! I grew up in the 1970's and if you've ever seen that show; yes, people really dressed like that! "Basement bars" were also a big thing back then and on weekends you would find neighbors gathering from house to house making up the latest drink concoctions like the Pink Squirrel or the Grasshopper ... Read More about Grasshopper Cocktail
Herb Creamed Spinach
This Herb Creamed Spinach made with spinach, mushrooms, garlic & herb cheese spread and white wine is a tasty side dish that can be ready in minutes. My kids LOVE creamed spinach; however, my husband can't eat the store bought variety that comes in the frozen section. I think he's allergic to something in it because his tongue starts to swell. So I came up with an easy recipe for this Herbed Creamed Spinach for him to try and we all loved it. How do you make Herb Creamed ... Read More about Herb Creamed Spinach
Reuben Tacos
Reuben Tacos are made by stuffing soft tortilla bowls with diced corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese; then baked and topped with Russian Dressing. Every year I try to come up with new recipes for St. Patrick's Day. Some of our favorites were Irish Cottage Pie, Guinness Steak and Leek Pie, Irish Soda Bread and Irish Champ to name a few. When it comes to corned beef, I like to prepare it pretty simple so I tend to make it the way my family likes it, but always have leftovers. ... Read More about Reuben Tacos
Blueberry Pie Corn Muffins
Taking shortcuts in the kitchen makes recipes like these Blueberry Pie Corn Muffins a breeze; especially when you can use boxed corn muffin mix and blueberry pie filling. I'm one of those people that doesn't care for desserts. I also don't particularly care for baking in general. It's too precise and I like to open my cabinet or refrigerator, see what I have on hand; then whip something up. It's how I release my creativity because we all know I'm not artistic by any stretch of the ... Read More about Blueberry Pie Corn Muffins
Swiss Vegetable Medley
Swiss Vegetable Medley is a classic 1980's casserole side dish made with broccoli, carrots and cauliflower in a creamy mushroom and Swiss cheese sauce; then topped with fried onions. The famous Green Bean Casserole was created in 1955 and didn't have competition until the 1980's when this Swiss Vegetable Medley became a new household favorite. My husband's Aunt Linda used to make it for us whenever we visited her in Florida and he LOVED it! As for me, it was always one of ... Read More about Swiss Vegetable Medley