Yum! I’m lovin’ grilled chicken…especially when it is super moist and full of flavor. This herb crusted chicken breast is fantastic. What makes it good and tasty is not only the spices but the method I used to make this chicken breast. Have you noticed that it seems like skinless, boneless chicken breasts seem…
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Chorizo and White Bean Soup Recipe
This chorizo white bean soup is easy to make, and the flavors work together perfectly. The bold flavor of the chorizo makes this a super delectable soup. Looking for a flavorful soup recipe? And something that takes only 30 minutes to make? Make yourself a pot of chorizo white bean soup! This is Spanish…
Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Mango Salsa Recipe
Bacon wrapped scallops are a tasty treat with the sweetness of the scallops and the smoky, salty bacon. Throw in some spicy mango salsa and you have yourself a gourmet meal. A few nights ago, MaryJo and I went to one of our favorite restaurants, Bonefish Grill. We arrived at around 6 pm, which is…
Beer Biscuits from Scratch
You’ve probably all heard of beer bread, right? But have you heard of Beer Biscuits? Possibly my all-time favorite biscuit recipe is this one that I adapted from The Soup & Bread Cookbook by Beatrice Ojakangas. The recipe was printed in the Minneapolis Star Tribune Taste Section a couple of years ago. If you’ve never heard…
Healthy Classic Crab Louie Salad Recipe
Crab Louie salad recipe with vegetables, hard-cooked eggs, and a spicy mayo chili dressing makes for a great dinner. Crab Louie! Where have you been all of my life? I’ve got to admit, I only recall having this one other time, and that is when Mary Jo made it for a Purple Foot Club wine…
Creamy Ham Wild Rice Soup
Creamy wild rice soup with ham is warming and comfortable. Perfect for a fall or winter meal with crusty stout bread. Is wild rice a Minnesota thing? I’d never heard of wild rice until I moved to Minnesota from Illinois when I was in college. And, funny thing, years later when I worked at the…
Mexican Jalapeno Taco Sauce Recipe
Mexican jalapeno taco sauce. Squeeze some of this tear-inducing sauce on your taco and dream of Acapulco. And make sure you have some tissues ready in case your nose starts running (like mine did). This is a simple taco sauce that packs some heat, but it’s a good heat and tastes great. I’m on a…
Avocado Toast with Fried Egg
Avocado toast with fried egg! Breakfast is served. Yummy and totally satisfying. And it is so good with Mary Jo’s alfalfa sprouts and a little sliced tomato. I could definitely have these 2 or 3 times a week for breakfast or even for lunch. I have been seeing this avocado toast thing lately, but I’d…
Roasted Cruciferous Vegetables – How To Cook Healthy
Roasted cruciferous vegetables are a great side dish and this roasting method makes them delicious. Just pick whichever veggie you’d like to eat. The Holidays came and went and the New Year is in full swing. If you are like me, it is really easy to overeat during the festivities. I’m not much of…
Easy Delicious Crab Dip Recipe (Boston Style)
New Year’s Eve is always a time to try new appetizers and this year it is an easy crab dip recipe. This is not one of those cheese-laden gooey dips. It’s a full-blown, in-your-face, crab meat delight. Inspiration For Easy Crab Dip The crab appetizer idea all started when our local Winn-Dixie store had a…
Growing Alfalfa Sprouts
Growing alfalfa sprouts is inexpensive, and crazy simple, and it should be on your list of things to do for the new year and to continue on a regular basis. Look at these tiny seeds. In a matter of a few days, these will turn into healthy, crunchy, tasty sprouts that you can enjoy on…