Let's face it: this Memorial Day weekend will not be like any we've had before. Sure, it's the first signal of summer, but kids have been home for the last 3 months. Summer seems like it started in March this year because of the pandemic. Not only that, but you can rule out any large… Continue reading Quarantine Cuisine: 20 Recipes for a Memorial Day in Lockdown
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Mediterranean Couscous Salad
I'm still over here trying to use up all of my couscous. It's been weeks and the stuff never runs out! I've been getting creative in the kitchen trying to come up with ways to use the little pasta pearls. I've done main dishes, side dishes, and now salads. I refuse to buy any other… Continue reading Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Hawaiian Pasta Salad
If you've only been going to the grocery store once every few weeks, you've probably been stocking up just like I have. I'm finally getting to the bottom of my freezer and grocery day is still a few days away. I've managed to use up a lot of old frozen products I had (roasted green… Continue reading Hawaiian Pasta Salad
Spicy Dill Veggie Dip
Today feels like it should be any other day of the week but Wednesday. Monday? That's what it feels like. This week keeps dragging on so slow. I'm ready for the weekend to get here in a big bad way. Do you ever feel like time is moving slow? I feel that way a lot.… Continue reading Spicy Dill Veggie Dip
Buffalo Chicken Nuggets
It's post-Christmas and the house is calming down as the days tick down to the new year. I've got the post-Christmas blues. No more Christmas music on the radio. No more dazzling light displays. No more food, fun and family. It's almost time to return to the real world. While the Christmas magic wears off,… Continue reading Buffalo Chicken Nuggets
Texas Bean Dip
'Tis the season for endless holiday parties and mass amounts of dips. By dips, I mean chips and dip of course. You can't have a party, a shindig, a hootenanny, or a small gathering with out the perennial favorite appetizer. I like to vary the dips I make and bring. My aunt's got a superb… Continue reading Texas Bean Dip
Cranberry Jalapeno Dip
Our casual work Christmas party was yesterday. The appetizers were plentiful, we had a full spread of cookies, and the Secret Santas amongst us were very giving. I didn't end up eating an actual meal yesterday. I just ate chips, dips, cheese and some crockpot chicken and dressing my boss made. We're a group that… Continue reading Cranberry Jalapeno Dip
