Growing up outside of Kansas City, you might think I lived in “farm country.” Nope. I lived in the suburbs. 635 people in my high school class. I began to wonder what it would be like to live in a small town. To make a long story short, I decided to go to college in […]
Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich – Our Perfect end of Summer BLT The end of summer BLT’s are perfect for an easy dinner when you don’t have time to cook. The ripe summer tomatoes are unbelievably delicious right now and there is no better way to use them than on a fresh bacon, lettuce and juicy tomato sandwich. […]
Salisbury Steak Meatballs – Perfect Meatball Recipe We double love these Salisbury Steak inspired meatballs because who doesn’t love Salisbury Steak? We have such fond memories of Grandmother’s Salisbury Steak for Sunday dinner! There was always plenty of mashed potatoes, thick brown gravy, and a big plate of fresh corn on the cob from her garden. (With […]
One Pot – Easy Chicken Ham & Cheese Noodle Recipe This is a quick and delicious chicken dish, with a little added ham for tons of flavor, that is very easy to prepare for a family meal. It’s a hectic world we live in and recipes like this one really come in handy for days that […]
How to Make Garden Fresh Salsa SALSA!!!!! There is nothing better than a fresh bowl of salsa made from garden tomatoes. My Mother-in-law taught me how to can beans and tomatoes many years ago. I figured that if I could can tomatoes, I could can salsa because they are similar. I found a couple recipes […]
Zucchini Brownies – Healthy and Delicious These brownies are wonderful if you are looking for a healthy snack option. This is the basic recipe that we use. Feel free to add a little bit of nuts or toss in a few chocolate chips! Zucchini Brownies 1 cup zucchini, shredded 2 cups flour 1 ½ teaspoon […]
What to Do with All this Basil? Soooo, what does one do with so much basil, knowing that summer is winding down and it’s use it or lose it??? You got it. Make fresh basil pesto! Ahhhh, pesto. Yummy, earthy, nutty, and pretty healthy. When the kids were little I would occasionally make it for […]
Garden Delicious Zucchini – Popular Baked Summer Zucchini Squash Recipes Gardens are bursting with vegetables and fresh zucchini right now. Everyone is looking for clever ways to give them away. We actually found a bag of zucchini tied with a ribbon on our front porch. Everyone is also looking for clever ways to prepare them. […]
