When it's this hot outside, sometimes you just need something cool for dinner. Ripe, soft, sweet mango with fresh frozen peach slices. Splash in a little almond milk, orange juice and Greek yogurt and you have a meal! This would be great for breakfast or lunch or anytime but I had it for dinner! I've started 'flash freezing' my extra fruit if I'm not able to eat it right . . . Continue Reading
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Margarita pie with a pretzel crust
Frozen Margarita Pie with a Pretzel Crust ~ a wonderful light and creamy grown-up dessert that is incredibly easy to make with just a few tasty ingredients. This is a must make for all your summer parties! Get out the easy button because this Margarita pie with a pretzel crust is just that, easy and delicious. It's light, creamy, not too sweet, not too boozy, and since . . . Continue Reading
Chocolate Raspberry Pie
Chocolate Raspberry Pie with tart fresh raspberries and a sweet cream cheese layer topped with luscious semisweet chocolate. Happy 4th of July! We're not having a big cookout but we did go buy a new grill yesterday. I think we'll grill fresh zucchini and squash and watch the fireworks in downtown Fredericksburg Virginia. I hope you, your family and friends have a lovely day . . . Continue Reading
Asparagus, Tomato & Cheese Frittata
Traveling husband said, "Hey Trish, what'cha making for dinner?" I responded, "Well … I thought I'd make an asparagus, tomato and Fontina cheese frittata. Doesn't that sound good?" Traveling husband replied "hakuna frittata - great!" Yup. Now all I can think about when I hear (or think) frittata is the song from The Lion King, Hakuna Matata! Sing it with me ... Hacuna . . . Continue Reading
Bow Tie Pasta with Oven Roasted Tomatoes, Roasted Asparagus and Boursin Cheese
Big name for big flavor! I was truly surprised at the bold, creamy, crunchy and savory flavor in each bite. Sometimes pasta dishes taste a little bland. Not this one. With a little easy preparation, this can be a quick and easy weeknight dish. I found this recipe posted on Tasty Kitchen and I've tweaked it just a little bit. This can be made in two parts. First you roast . . . Continue Reading
Rosemary Cheese Bites
We had a little barbecue last weekend with friends and family. I saw this recipe posted by Carrie on Good Life Eats and knew these would be great pre-dinner snacks. I was so right! Every single one disappeared. Before we get into the easy-peasy step-by-step recipe, I also want to share some other pictures and a recipe used in this delicious dinner. We had a fresh tossed salad . . . Continue Reading
Pie No. 23 – Marshmallow-Almond Key Lime Pie
We've always loved Key Lime Pie and I plan to make a traditional version this summer (probably at the beach on vacation.) But this one sounded so interesting I had to give it a try. We were not disappointed. It is very good and creamy and tastes like a cross between Key Lime Pie and cheesecake. This is another one of those multi-step pies but I was surprised at how quickly it all came . . . Continue Reading
Pie No. 16 – Grasshopper Pie
Pie number 16 tastes like springtime. It's light and tastes clean and fresh and minty! I should also mention that it's easy peasy to put together. No rolling pin, no baking. Super simple. Grab the Oreo cookies, butter, marshmallows, half and half, The bottle of Creme De Menthe Liqueur hiding in the back of the cabinet, might as well grab the Creme De Cacao Liqueur, green food . . . Continue Reading
Lentil and Black Bean Chili
Sometimes things just work out great with a recipe. Even a Weight Watcher's recipe can bring surprise and delight! This was certainly the case with this chili. Black beans and lentils are great alone, but add spices and tomatoes and peppers and you may have a new family favorite. Sometimes I like a lot of flavor and a little kick especially in legume based creations. Topped with . . . Continue Reading
No. 12 – Strawberry Chocolate Pie
Fresh strawberries, chocolate graham crackers, sweetened whipped cream, Nutella and cream cheese. Oh yeah! My son's roommate asked if I could make something that tasted like chocolate covered strawberries so I went in search of a good recipe. I found this one on http://www.food.com/ and modified it a little bit. It tastes a lot like a chocolate covered strawberry, so I believe we . . . Continue Reading