This HEARTY GRILLED BREAKFAST SKILLET is a must have recipe if you are going camping, traveling in an RV, or just fixing breakfast in your own backyard.
A skillet full of meats, potatoes, veggies, eggs and cheese cooked on the grill in a cast iron skillet. The aroma of a campground right in your backyard. Continue reading HEARTY GRILLED BREAKFAST SKILLET
Strawberry Mascarpone Pretzel Salad in a Jar
Strawberry Mascarpone Pretzel Salad in a Jar is a variation to the retro Strawberry Pretzel Salad that has been popular since the 1960’s.
This dessert was at any covered dish event we ever went to. It is perfect for summer because it is colorful, refreshing, and so delicious. Created in a jar with a lid makes it portable, it can be placed in a cooler on ice, and individual servings of any dessert are always a big hit.
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Strawberry Vanilla Cream Dessert, a pecan crust, layers of cream cheese-whipped topping-confectioner sugar, vanilla pudding with fresh sliced strawberries, then topped with whipped topping and a strawberry. This is the perfect dessert to take to any summer event. Continue reading STRAWBERRY VANILLA CREAM DESSERT
Sharing some easy meals served on a board that are creative, colorful and so delicious. Loaded with fresh fruits, vegetables, and meats, these boards have become our new way of eating.
The summer heat has arrived here in WV, making it hard to think of serving big meals that require heating up the kitchen. Check out some of my easy meals served on a board and see how creative you can be. Continue reading EASY MEALS SERVED ON A BOARD
Raspberry Mascarpone Hazelnut Choc Brownie Bites are elegant but so easy. They are made with a box of brownie mix as the base and then each one is built with a rich mixture of flavors.
Many of the recipes that I create are inspired by my grandchildren.
This recipe for Garlic Lasagna Bread is a great example. Continue reading GARLIC LASAGNA BREAD
I recently visited a bakery that gave you options when choosing a cupcake. You could pick a cupcake bottom, a filling, frosting, and toppings. My first thought was that my grandchildren would love to do this. My next thought was on creating a build it yourself cupcake bar for them.
Berry Lemon Mascarpone Cookie Tart
Berry Lemon Mascarpone Cookie Tart is a richly, delicious summer tart.
It is created using a refrigerated cookie dough crust that is filled with sweetened mascarpone cheese, homemade lemon curd, and then topped with a variety of fresh fruit.
This Frozen Pea Salad is an old fashioned classic recipe that is served at most gatherings in the south. When you need a unique side dish that is quick and easy to make, give this one a try.
It is made with frozen peas, celery, cheese, bacon, red bell pepper and onions, then tossed in a sweet and tangy sauce. Served cold, it sets right along with the OLD FASHIONED POTATO SALAD,
DEVILED EGGS, and PROTEIN PACKED PASTA SALAD.
INGREDIENTS:
*Frozen Peas– They are already cooked, so just allow them to almost fully thaw in a strainer. Proceed with the recipe at this point.
*Bacon- Cook crispy and crumble. Everything is better with bacon.
*Cheddar Cheese- I prefer to use a block of sharp cheddar for the extra flavor. Dice the cheese into small pieces.
*Celery- Chop into small pieces. This gives the salad some extra crunch.
*Red Bell Pepper- Adds flavor and color.
*Onions- Many recipes use red onions, but sweet white onions work great. Just dice them before adding to recipe.
*DRESSING- Mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Assemble ingredients.
Place a bag of frozen peas in a colander to drain. Allow to thaw at room temperature until almost thawed.
While the peas are thawing, cook the bacon until crispy. Crumble bacon.
Prep the other ingredients.
Chop the cheese, celery, and red bell pepper, into small pieces.
Dice the onions.
Place the peas, celery, onion, red bell peppers, and cheese in a large mixing bowl. Set back 1 slice of the bacon to use as garnish. Place the rest in the bowl. (Sorry, my picture of the bacon is missing)
In a measuring cup, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the pea mixture and gently toss to coat the ingredients evenly.
Transfer to a serving dish, garnish top with reserved bacon. Cover with airtight lid or Cling Wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Gently stir the salad again right before serving.
This is a quick and easy recipe that uses common ingredients.
It can be made up to 2 days ahead of time.
This salad is a unique dish to bring to a cookout.
Do I need to cook the peas first?
No, frozen peas are already cooked. Just let them set out at room temperature until almost totally thawed.
What kind of cheese should be used?
Sharp cheddar is the best.
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