What you’ll need:• 3 1/2 cups of all purpose flour• 1 1/4 cup sugar• 2 sticks of butter, room temperature• 1 egg• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder• 1 tsp salt• 1 tsp vanilla extract.In the mixer cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add in the egg and vanilla, then mix again until...
Asparagus & Lobster Custard
2 cups of chopped asparagus RESERVE you’re tips cause you’ll need them later)6 eggs1 cup of bone chicken broth1/2 cup of milk1/2 cup of cream1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice2 tablespoons of lemon zest1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese2 cups of chopped and cooked lobster Preheat that oven to 325Place in the blender the asparagus,...
Top Ten Things to do in JULY
1. Go greener and feel better about yourself by taking a tiny step and turning off your lights this summer! Conserve energy and water as both are such an important part of our sustainability and are often carelessly used and wasted. 2. Plan a backyard camping staycation with the children. Roast marshmallows by...
Korean Beef and Rice Bowls with Chia Seeds and Swiss Chard
1 lb ground beef 1/2 red onion diced very fine 2 tsp minced garlic 1tbsp vegetable oil 1/4 cup soy sauce (I use gluten free) 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 tsp sesame seed oil 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp ground ginger chopped lettuce, chopped red peppers,...
Fudge Brownies A la Mode
COOKIES ‘N CREAM OREO FUDGE BROWNIESYou’ll need : 1 box Ghiradelli fudge brownie mix eggs & oil (as called for by the brownie mix) 1 heaping half cup (6 oz) Cookies & Cream ice cream 1/4 Cup hot fudge topping (chilled or room temp) I like the thick one 16 Oreos DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven...
Sun-dried Chicken with Spinach & mushrooms over Linguine
You’ll need: 12 Chicken thighs skinned sprinkled with salt and pepper both sidesA handful of fresh Spinach (like 16-24 leaves)8 large basil leaves from the garden sliced and diced 1 cup of sliced thin Baby Bella mushrooms1/2 cup of cream1/2 stick of butter2 tablespoons of garlic salt7 sun dried tomatoes 3 tablespoons of sound dried tomato...
Goat Cheese and Honey Bites
You’ll need: • 1 package puff pastry• 6-8 oz. goat cheese• 1/4 cup honey• 4 springs thyme Follow the package instructions for thawing the puff pastry sheets. Roll out the dough a little to flatten it. Using a 2-inch circle cookie or biscuit cutter (or the rim of a small glass), cut rounds out of the dough.Transfer the...
“Slap your Mama Garlic wings”
These wings are a hit and my boys ask for them regularly. I use an orange blossom honey that you can get in the cheese section at HEB. It’s in a glass bottle with a stopper but you can make your own by squeezing oranges into the honey and then glazing the meat. This also...
Top Ten Things to do in March
I am an affiliate with the products that I promote and when you choose to purchase from these companies I do get paid a commission. Take a look at the herb garden and snip and pull anything that can be used to create homemade oils and vinegars while accessing the needs to replace. Go...
Persian Rice with Cranberries and Pepitas
This dish is wholesome enough to be served as an entree although my meat loving boys always insist it be a side! It’s flavored with turmeric and saffron which gives it that distinctly Persian flare! Also this pairs well with traditional Thanksgiving fare. You’ll Need: Basmati Rice 2 cups dry1 box of chicken stock...
Learning Life with an Angel
The month on March will be a great one this year…even on the 28th day. For that day will mark the anniversary of my mother’s death. For the first time in my 41 years living without her it won’t seem sad. I found...