Search Results: quick

Nectarines + Lemon = Sunshine Salad

Nectarines + Lemon = Sunshine Salad

Is it really nectarine season??  I thought nectarines were a summer fruit?? Our Oklahoma Spring has lasted longer than any I can remember ((YAY!!)). As a matter of fact, our Winter was crazy long too ((Yippee!!)). So, my mind just can’t comprehend that Summer is around the 

Tip of the Week!! Die flies!!, Die!!!

Tip of the Week!! Die flies!!, Die!!!

I am so excited to be sharing this ‘Tip of the Week’ with you. I have been dealing with a pesky problem for several years & recently found the solution — and it works every single time & is practically free.

Grilled Broccoli for Mother’s Day!

Grilled Broccoli for Mother’s Day!

We had such a tasty Mother’s Day meal – all prepped, planned & executed by hubby.

Tip of the Week + Giveaway!!

Tip of the Week + Giveaway!!

I have noticed these squeeze dispensers being used on the Food Network all of the time. Finally, after a few years of thinking how handy it would be to have a set for myself, ((and forgetting to look for them at the store–every single time I 

This must be what chocolate pudding tastes like in HEAVEN.

This must be what chocolate pudding tastes like in HEAVEN.

I can’t decide, is it the crack of the hard chocolate topping I hear when first breaking into the pudding, or is it the surprise blackberry tucked into the waves of decadent pudding and creamy chocolate wafers – or is it the perfect balance to the 

Cinco de Mayo!! (((9 recipes to help you celebrate in style)))

Cinco de Mayo!! (((9 recipes to help you celebrate in style)))

It’s Cinco de Mayo and you know what that means!?! Time to celebrate and whip up something tasty.

Birthright Stew

Birthright Stew

For those of you who have been following my recipes for a few years – this one should be familiar. I like to call it “Birthright Stew” – I will tell you why soon…

Italian-style Green Beans

Italian-style Green Beans

I love fresh green beans – only if they are way over cooked according to the FOOD Network experts… Sure, the bright green color is beautiful. But the waxy, squeaky texture awakens my gag-reflex…and of course, I try my very best to avoid that.

My earliest memory in the kitchen:

My earliest memory in the kitchen:

with my momma and some cake batter… I must have been 3 or 4…

Jalapeño Ginger Honey-Seared Flat Iron Steaks = YUM.

Jalapeño Ginger Honey-Seared Flat Iron Steaks = YUM.

 Flat Iron steak is quickly becoming my favorite cut of beef.

TV dinner, in a jar?

TV dinner, in a jar?

How cute are these individual pot pies?!

A little story about a plant…

A little story about a plant…

and regeneration and forgiveness.