Looking for an easy meal? Check out these 11 recipes that are perfect for grilling! I have to admit - I'm not ready for summer to end just yet! I complain about the heat a lot but that's expected when you live in South Texas. We have days that where the temperatures reach 100 degrees and then we have 100 perfect humidity on top of that. It get's a bit toasty down here. But I just love love love the summer food! And when I say I love summer food I mean I love to grill. There is less mess, less heat in the house and you end up with one delicious meal. Are you a fellow grill lover? Perfect! Here are 11 recipes for the grill! Grilled BBQ chicken pizza // You can't go wrong with pizza in our house and if some of it is made on the grill? Even better! Mediterranean grilled … [Read more...]
Planting the Color of The Year – Radiant Orchid Plants in Your Garden
The color of the year, chosen by Pantone, is Radiant Orchid. It's a bright purply-pink color and it's a huge hit in home decor accents and fun office accessories all over the place. But if you want to GROW something in your garden or home landscaping that features the color of the year can you? The answer is yes! See some of my favorite plants that will bring the radiant color of the year to your outdoor spaces. Hatsuzakura Tulips from Colorblends Oh I adore these gorgeous tulips by Colorblends. Plant bulbs in the fall when the leaves start turning colors for gorgeous blooms in the following spring. Lavender Bloom-a-Thon Azaleas by Proven Winners These Azaleas are reblooming azaleas so they are shade-loving, evergreen shrubs that flower at least twice a year with … [Read more...]
Baked Eggplant Parmesan
I stumbled upon this fabulous eggplant parmesan recipe posted by the fine folks who work with Martha Stewart. I downsized it for my family, and chose to bake slices on parchment paper instead of oiling the cookie sheet. It’s so easy and a really satisfying meal. Plus, the eggplant is baked not fried, so it’s “lighter” (aka No Guilt) and won’t make near as much mess to prepare. Serve it to company, serve it to the kids.. Do not be surprised when they ask for seconds. Eggplant Parmesan does not have to be a heavy fried affair, here’s how: Baked Eggplant Parmesan Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 medium sized eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2” rounds 1 egg ½ cup plain dry breadcumbs ½ cup grated parmesan cheese ½ teaspoon oregano ¼ teaspoon dried basil 1 jar spaghetti sauce … [Read more...]
Creative Vegetable Dishes
If you have been to a farmer's market lately you may have noticed the vibrant colors that some of the vegetables such as carrots, radishes, and swiss chard come in. Not to forget the different varieties of potatoes and onions. These beautiful colors alone make for creative vegetable dishes, but I'm going to show you even more ideas for whether you are entertaining at home, encouraging children to try new foods, or enjoying a meal with your family. The standard meat and three veggie meal is no more with these simple tips. Mashed Potato Bar Peel and dice potatoes, then boil in a large pot of water until tender. Once cooked drain the water, and mash the potatoes with milk and butter until creamy. Divide the mashed potatoes between ramekins, this makes it easy to pop dishes into the … [Read more...]
Creative and Useful Edible Gardens for Containers
It can be tough to grow as big an edible garden as you want to have if you don't have a large yard. So container gardening allows you to grow edible plants in a fun, creative way that fits your existing home decor. Here are some of my favorite ways to create an edible container garden. 1. Match Your Home's Decor With a DIY Container If you have a particular home decor look you want to enhance or match you can create a container to match like I did on Untrained Housewife with this rustic tiered strawberry planter. 2. Turn Your Hanging Basket into an Edible Oasis Hanging baskets are traditionally used for annual ornamentals so this technique I saw on Better Homes and Garden makes it easy to add not only great color, but delicious vegetables as well. 3. Edible Herbs in … [Read more...]
9 Recipes for Fresh Homemade Salsa
Today I'm sharing with you 9 recipes for fresh homemade salsa. Its the perfect time of year. Is your garden bursting with ripe tomatoes and other veggies? Does your local farmer's market and the produce aisle of your grocery store have all kinds of tempting vegetables on display? One of the healthiest- and most yummy- things you can do with this bounty is create salsa. Bowls full of delicious, raw (or mostly raw) vegetables just waiting to be scooped up? YAY! Sometimes I skip the chips eat it with a spoon; using sliced bell peppers as a scoop is also a great option, as is using some butter or romaine lettuce as a wrap and eating it like a 100% vegetable burrito. Need some inspiration? Here are a few of my personal favorite salsa recipes: Artichoke Salsa by Recipe … [Read more...]
