Last week, I had a tasty, little night cap. My husband was a bartender throughout college, so he gives me most of my yummy drinky treat recipes. I love all things Amaretto — the smell, the taste, the color. It’s pretty! If you want a sweet after dinner drink, this one’s for you. Use … Continue reading
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Taco Salad a la Maw Maw
Back home, my grandmother would cook for the family on a regular basis, and one of the dishes I most looked forward to was her taco salad! I can make it a thousand times, but it NEVER tastes like hers, but it still fits the bill. Plus, it’s super easy! Ingredients: Lettuce Chopped onions Shredded … Continue reading
Green is Great Juice
Call it whatever you want, but green juice is yummy! If someone would have told me that I would drink something green one day and like it, I would have gone completely Cajun on them … yet, lo and behold, green juice is in my belly. My hubby and I were inspired by the documentary … Continue reading
Versatile Enchiladas
This is one of my go-to recipes, and it’s so versatile! I make it vegetarian, but you could easily make this vegan or with chicken or steak if that’s your thing! Vegan–substitute cheeses for vegan products Carnivors–Cook the meats till they are almost done on the inside Vegetarian Version: Ingredients: 2 cans black beans 1- … Continue reading
Dad’s Bean Dip
My dad used to make this for us on the weekends, yummmmmy! I’ve altered it a bit to make it low fat. This is a perfect snack, or side dish! The recipe can be altered for more people. I’m the only one in my house who eats this, so I use only one can of … Continue reading
Olive Oil & Balsamic Pasta
This pasta dish is easy, light and refreshing … oh, and eeeeeasy to fix! Ingredients: 1 package whole grain thin spaghetti 10 cherry tomatoes, cut Fresh basil leaves about 1/4 c or as much as you like 1/2 c Buffalo Mozzarella (optional; omit to make vegan) little under 1/4 c of balsamic vinegar 1/4 c … Continue reading
Crock pot-ish Tortellini
I say “crock pot-ish” because there are steps that are done outside of the crock pot. We ate this tonight, and is was pretty good! This serves about 5 generously, with not much for left overs, so you could always double the recipe. Ingredients 1 bag of tortellini 1 jar marinara sauce 1 cn diced … Continue reading
