The weather is warming up now that Spring is officially here, and we have been celebrating by taking our meals outdoors. We have already fired up the grill three times in the past week. We like to mix it up though and have cooked burgers, chicken, and shrimp so far. Here is the recipe for the quick and easy Shrimp Salad that I whipped up for dinner one night. The best part is that you can cook the orzo salad ahead of time and then grill the shrimp right before serving. Ingredients: 1 bag Shrimp (large, fully cooked) 1 box Orzo 1 jar Pesto 1 small bag of Pine Nuts 1 can Pineapple (diced) 1/2 cup Sweet Chili Sauce Salad greens [sc:adsense ] Combine the defrosted shrimp with the sweet chili sauce in a shallow dish. Cover and refrigerate until ready to … [Read more...]
Plan a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta With these Mexican Inspired Recipes and Activities
Cinco de Mayo is coming up. You know, on the 5th of May. {Can we stop for just a moment to think about that? MAY. It's right around the corner. 2014, slow down.} Cinco de Mayo is probably one of my most favorite days of the year. It's a no-excuse-needed-to-eat-yummy-Mexican-food kind of day. It's also, and more importantly, the day the United States celebrates Mexican heritage and pride. And a day to eat Mexican food. Oh, I said that already. Well, it can stand to be repeated. YUM! Today, I've got a bunch of recipes {and even a few decorating ideas} for you to throw a Fiesta like no other! Read on. Pineapple Habanero Salsa - Fresh pineapple is one of my very favorite fruits. If you've never cut a fresh pineapple, don't be intimidated. Make this recipe and cut into your first … [Read more...]
Easy Tex-Mex Chicken {a Recipe}
My family eats the same old recipes every week. Spaghetti, tacos, chicken nuggets and pizza are often found on our dinner table. A couple of weeks ago I was desperate to find a new recipe. Our taste buds were craving something different than the norm! My initial search was for a simple chicken skillet dish. When I found a how- to on making chicken breasts in the skillet on the stove top I began thinking on how to make it a bit more tasty. In my fridge I had salsa and in my pantry I had a can of each black beans and corn. From there, this yummy dish was created. [sc:adsense ] Tex-Mex Chicken 2-4 chicken breasts, depending on family size 1-2 Tbls. butter 1-2 Tbls. EVOO seasoned salt pepper 1 cup of fresh salsa, I like to get the container from the produce section 3/4 cup … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Recipes – Beyond Simple Roasting
The month of October brings out the pumpkins. You see them in the store, in the patch, on front porches...everywhere! The closer it gets to Halloween the more likely you are to carve a pumpkin. As a kid, my mom and I would cut off the top of the pumpkin, reach inside and start pulling out all of the "guts". The ooey-gooey, slimy pumpkin seeds and all the stringy stuff that comes with them. We'd just toss it all onto an old newspaper and when we were finished we'd fold it up and throw it in the trash. All the potentially amazing, chocked-full-of-good-for-you-goodness went straight to the trash. For real. Did you know roasted pumpkin seeds are good for you? They are. They're packed with fiber, vitamins, minerals, and numerous health promoting antioxidants. Today I've got a few … [Read more...]
12 Sweet and Savory Pumpkin Recipes
It's officially Fall, y'all. You know what that means...Pumpkin Spice Lattes, pumpkin pie, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin bread, pumpkin ice cream...oh yes, I did say pumpkin ice cream! Today I have rounded up twelve of the most delicious pumpkin recipes that the internet has to offer. Whether you're hosting a dinner party with friends or hanging out at the house with your family, you're sure to find something that will please all palates. /1/ Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins - Pumpkin and cream cheese go together like milk and cookies. Make these tonight for the kiddos to have for breakfast in the morning. /2/ Cinnamon and Sugar Pumpkin Doughnuts - I wouldn't be opposed to you dropping a batch of these off at my doorstep. Mmmmm...pumpkin doughnuts. /3/ Pumpkin French Toast - This … [Read more...]
There’s S’MORE to Campfire Cooking
Campfire cooking doesn't have to stop at S'more's and hotdogs. Check out these ten recipes before heading out on your next adventure to the great outdoors. I'm sure you'll find something {or a bunch of something's} you'll HAVE to throw on the campfire! /1/ Bacon Stuffed Cinnamon Buns in a Skillet - Did somebody say bacon? This savory breakfast will have you asking for seconds. I'm sure of it. And don't you even worry about those calories. You'll burn those off swatting at the mosquitoes! /2/ Campfire Orange Blueberry Muffins - How's this for a twist on cooking over an open flame? Pour your muffin batter right into a hollow orange peel, wrap in aluminum foil and toss into the fire. The most perfect orange infused blueberry muffin you ever will eat. /3/ Campfire Breakfast … [Read more...]
