Frozen puff pastry is the best. Easy Apple Slab Pie Found here. 1 lb (2 large) granny smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/3″ slices 4 T unsalted butter 1/4 c brown sugar, lightly packed 1 t ground cinnamon 1 sheet (8 or 9 oz) frozen puff pastry, thawed (I used Pepperidge Farms) All […]
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Recipe | Smoked Salmon Salad
Found this recipe in my last printed copy of Eating Well magazine. It was delicious. Smoked Salmon Salad Smoked salmon fillet Greens of your choice 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced Avocado, diced 2 hard boiled eggs, diced Feta, crumbled Dill weed, to taste Salt and pepper, to taste Everything But the Bagel seasoning, to taste […]
Recipe | Snoop’s Fast Bacon
I first learned that Snoop Dogg could cook thanks to Martha Stewart. I then learned that Snoop Dogg could cook the world’s best and easiest bacon from The Splendid Table. Yes, really. Here’s how. Toss bacon strips in a pan. Separate the strips, but don’t worry if they overlap. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, […]
Recipe | White Bean and Sun-Dried Tomato Gnocchi
Gnocchi can be a funny thing. Wonderful and pillowy. Also stodgy and flavorless. The recipe determines everything. This recipe is one of the great ones. I riffed off an Eating Well recipe and relied on kale gnocchi from Trader Joes. Winner winner, add this to the dinner list. White Bean and Sun-Dried Tomato Gnocchi Inspired […]
Recipe | Mediterranean Nachos
So simple. So tasty. All our favorite flavors – and you can customize this with whatever you have on hand. Mediterranean Nachos Pita chips Roast chicken Hummus Olives Feta Parsley Tomatoes Cucumber Red onion Pile high and enjoy!
Recipe | Mexican Potato Salad
This couldn’t be simpler and it’s oh-so-delicious! Mexican Potato Salad 1 can diced cooked potatoes, drained 1/3 c. Trader Joe’s frozen Mexican corn, cooked according to package instructions 1.5 T mayonnaise 1/4 c. diced green onions Chipotle chile powder, to taste Cracked pepper and sea salt, to taste Combine the first four ingredients. Add spices […]
Recipe | Sunrise Mocktail
Lovely as-is, fancy if you add ginger ale. Boozy if you add tequila, gin or bourbon. Sunrise Mocktail 2 c orange juice 2 c cranberry juice 1 c pineapple juice Stir together and serve over ice.
Recipe | Spinach Braid
This is the perfect side dish to the most simple of meals. Of course, it’s delicious as party appetizer, too. Spinach Braid Inspired here 12 oz Frozen chopped spinach thawed and squeezed dry 1/4 c mayo 1/2 c plain yogurt or sour cream 2 T minced garlic 1/2 t sea salt 1/2 t chili powder […]
Recipe | French Onion Meatballs
I like French onion soup, though I don’t like the overload of cheese. I like meatballs. This seemed like a perfect cold-night dinner. I did make modifications from the original recipe, so this is my version. French Onion Meatballs Inspired here Premade meatballs (32) 6 T unsalted butter 2-3 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced 3/4 […]
Recipe | Our Signature Alaskan Salmon
This is Kelly’s specialty. We recreated the glaze after having it on our honeymoon to Alaska. Hayley’s Signature Alaskan Salmon Salmon fillets (4-6) with skin on. Thicker is better Glaze 1/4 c butter 1/4 c brown sugar 1/8 c soy sauce 1/8 c honey 2-3 T garlic Combine glaze ingredients in small saucepan and cook […]