This one is for my husband. He went to the grocery store recently on a hunt for pistachio ice cream...he doesn't do this often...but he was really craving it, so he went. But he returned home with some kind of "neopolitan," although it wasn't neopolitan, per say. It was a combination of something, something and pistachio. And he proceeded to then only eat the green pistachio … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2012
Grab-n-Go Picnic Ideas
Need some quick and easy..."grab n go"...ideas for your next summer picnic? I love, love taking the boys out for picnics during the summer. I love the casual nature of the meal, I like that the kids can "graze and play," and I like that everyone is fun down afterwards...ready for an afternoon of resting, reading and playing quietly inside during the peak heat of the … [Read more...]
5 Summer Meal Ideas
Looking for easy dinners? Check out this list of 5 Summer Meal Ideas! Ahh, summer is almost upon us! I love the warmer weather and the wonderful fresh meals that this season entails. Here are my favorite summer meals from 5 Dollar Dinners: What is your favorite summer meal? … [Read more...]
Cheeseburger & Fries Kebabs
I'm in love with these. In a lotta love with these. Really. They are so so so easy to put together, make very little mess and there was not a clean plate at the table. As we approach the September release of my third cookbook (gah!!!), I'll be sharing more recipes over on OneDishDinners.com this summer...starting with these! ($5 Dinner Challenge link up will return … [Read more...]
Wedge Cobb Salad
New spin on Cobb Salads...serve it wedge style! I love fresh salads during the summer, especially when some, or all of the ingredients are coming out of my garden. (Or down the street from the local farmer's market!) There's just something primitive about eating foods that you grew, or you know who grew them, and where they were grown. There's a comfort to this primitive … [Read more...]
Lemon Pasta with Chicken and Broccoli
I wanted a fast and easy recipe for Sunday dinner because the eclipse was going to occur right about the time we usually eat dinner. However, I only took into account the timing of the full eclipse and forgot that it would start 20 minutes before that time and last for quite awhile afterwards. Family kept wandering in and out of the house as they took turns looking at the … [Read more...]
Cilantro Lime Chicken Enchiladas
Chicken Guacamole Enchiladas. Cilantro Lime Chicken Avocado Enchiladas. Cilantro Lime Chicken Guacamole Enchiladas. CLCG Enchies. For short. I really don't care what we call these, because it doesn't really matter. What matters is that they are packed with flavor. And they are the perfect summer enchilada. Sales for avocados have started, you can pinch cilantro … [Read more...]
Spinach Mushroom Quiche Recipe
Breakfast for dinner...yes, please! Light and tasty summer dinner...yes, please! Powerful flavors in a simple dish...yes, please! This is actually one of my favorite quiches, that I usually make with ground sausage...but I swapped out the sausage for mushrooms...and the result was amazing! (Find a slew of mushroom recipes and "swapability ideas" on the Mushroom Love … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Vegetables Feed the Larger Family
As we head into the summer months, my beloved slow cooker switches into high gear. See, I try and avoid using the oven if at all possible, so the slow cooker gets a lot of use. We all know you can save money and feed many by serving garden vegetables. One way I save is by having veggie night once a week. And sometimes the slow cooker helps me out. All I do is rinse and slice … [Read more...]
Crunchy Parmesan Spaghetti
Spaghetti noodles. With a little crunch. Served warm or cooled. I'm loving these noodles as a side dish this summer. They are the perfect compliment to grilled chicken, steaks and/or shrimp "on the barbie", and grilled pork chops. It's uber simple...instead of tossing with marinara or meat sauce, you toss the cooked noodles with a mixture of bread crumbs and grated … [Read more...]