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EASY MEALS SERVED ON A BOARD

asy Meals Served on a Board are all the rage. They are colorful and creative. Loaded with fruits,veggies,protein, and other goodies.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

STRAWBERRY MASCARPONE PRETZEL SALAD IN A JAR

Strawberry Mascarpone Pretzel Salad in a Jar is a variation to the reto Strawberry Pretzel Salad that has been popular since the 1960'sStrawberry Mascarpone Pretzel Salad in a Jar

Strawberry Mascarpone Pretzel Salad in a Jar is a variation to the reto 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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BREAKFAST IDEAS FOR ST PATRICK’S DAY

These St Patrick’s Day breakfast ideas are like diving into a little pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

The children and grandchildren will be celebrating this fun holiday with a lot of sweet treats today, so I have some ideas to start their St Patrick’s Day breakfast on a healthier note.

I love to serve foods in individual  dishes.  They look more appealing and it is a good way to practice portion control.   I  use my ramekins or mini cast iron skillets for individual servings.St Patrick's Day breakfast ideas.

These Loaded  Crustless Mini Breakfast Souffles look like  a pot of gold.  I have posted this recipe previously.  HERE  Continue reading BREAKFAST IDEAS FOR ST PATRICK’S DAY

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SALAD/JALAPENO DRESSING

Southwest Chicken Salad with Jalapeno Dressing is my husband’s favorite salad.  He even requested it for lunch on Valentine’s Day one year.

Southwest Chicken Salad is filled with southwest inspired ingredients like black beans, corn, grilled chicken, peppers, tomatoes and topped with a homemade jalapeno dressing. 

 

Southwest Chicken Salad is filled with southwest inspired ingredients like black beans, corn, grilled chicken, peppers, tomatoes and topped with a homemade jalapeno dressing.

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RASPBERRY ALMOND CREAM EGG ROLLS with RASPBERRY SAUCE

Raspberry Almond Cream Egg rolls with Raspberry Dipping Sauce are an elegant holiday appetizerRaspberry Almond Cream Egg rolls with Raspberry Dipping Sauce are an elegant holiday appetizer.  A crispy deep fried egg roll wrapper filled with  almond flavored cream cheese and raspberry sauce.  Serve with extra raspberry dipping sauce  on the side.  

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SPICY BEEF AND 3 BEAN CHILI

Spicy Beef and 3 bean chili is the ultimate pot of chili. Beef, beans, spices, veggies and tomato juice slow simmered to perfection.The ultimate pot of chili with ground beef, spicy seasonings, peppers, onions, tomatoes with jalapenos, 3 kinds of beans, and tomato juice. Slow simmered for hours to allow the flavors to blend perfectly.

Spicy Beef and 3 Bean Chili is delicious served as lunch, dinner, or at a football party.  Serve it on a snowy day, or a day when the leaves are turning colors and falling. Leftover chili can be frozen or eaten on a hot dog, in Tacos in a Bag, or over pasta. Continue reading SPICY BEEF AND 3 BEAN CHILI