Basil Salt
It’s the season for basil here…and when I found a recipe for basil salt? Oh, my goodness, I was all in! Have you ever made basil salt? Each year I buy a small 4″ pot of basil in the produce section of Trader Joe’s. Not in the plant section there or at any other garden center. I have found that the 3″ pot at Trader Joe’s will be huge and flourish in no time at all. No need for any other basil in the garden. Added to a large pot, with supports as it grows larger, it supplies all the…
Summer Sheet Pan Nachos
I don’t know about you, but with summer vegetables abundant already, summer sheet pan nachos are my new best friend. Fast, easy and delicious, it makes great use of fresh tomatoes, avocado, red onion, corn, pepper, cilantro, jalapenos, green onions,…
Roasted Beets- A Favorite Side
Are you a beet lover? I know you are either a lover or hater of beets. It’s one of those vegetables. I love them any way they are prepared. Canned, pickled, cold, warm…and then I made roasted beets. OH, MY!…
How to Use AI for Garden Planning
I don’t know if you’ve gone down the bunny hole with AI yet…but I truly needed inspiration for a backyard garden planning update. If you’ve followed along you’ve seen my 8′ tall zinnia bed that sometimes I plant and other…
Would You Love the Best Pickled Okra?
Do you love pickled okra? It is the EASIEST and FASTEST canning recipe ever! You don't want to miss this recipe!
Cinco de Mayo Favorite Recipes
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Are you like me and love to have favorite Cinco de Mayo recipes? We love Mexican recipes any time of year…so what better time to celebrate, right? If you have followed me long, you know that…
Sprite Biscuits
I know sprite biscuits have been around a long time. I would love to know how many pans of these have been served to those who have had their feet under my table. Seriously. Then I had to create a…
Lemon Buttermilk Pie
Have you heard of a lemon buttermilk pie? or eaten one? Since finding and enjoying P Allen Smith’s buttermilk pie –a custardy version of pecan pie–I need more buttermilk pie in my life. This lemon buttermilk pie ticked all the…
Salmon Wellington
I don’t know about you, but Beef Wellington is always a special favorite dish created by my niece or sister. But, have you had Salmon Wellington? When I ran across a recipe suggesting you use salmon? Oh, my! Yes, please.…
Parmesan Bread Sticks
Every now and then a different form of bread adds a lift to your menu. These Parmesan bread sticks are so quick and easy…and OH, so good! Simple ingredients. A quick put together to create a surprisingly delicious bread that…
Chocolate Chow Mein Bird Nests
This is a great showstopper dessert that everyone will love. We do eat with our eyes first, right? Well, these chocolate chow mein bird nests will please everyone’s eyes and their palette. They tick off all the boxes for creativity…
