Chive Lemon Vinaigrette is the perfect seasonal bridge In May we begin to see our chive plants really come into their own. We can still get plenty of nice citrus. So the combo of flavors in Lemon Chive Vinaigrette makes a lot of sense. And nearly anyone has the space to grow some chives. Chives are easy to grow Chives aren't the easiest plant to get started though. The seeds are super tiny and they take a long time to time germinate. You might give up on them entirely before they even get ... Read More about Chive Lemon Vinaigrette
Recipes
Berry Blast Almond Smoothie
Berry Blast Almond Smoothie makes a healthy breakfast I admit that breakfast has always been a struggle for me. Even when I was a kid, my mom had to force me to eat anything at all. I still feel the same way, and because I do intermittent fasting, I still don't eat very early in the day. That's where I appreciate this Berry Blast Almond Smoothie. I am always happy to have something that tastes like a fruity milkshake, you know? Protein for breakfast is a good idea But, probably just ... Read More about Berry Blast Almond Smoothie
Chipotle Chicken with Black Beans and Rice
Chipotle Chicken with Black Beans and Rice is a fast and easy meal Even though we are now empty nesters, I still appreciate a meal I can have ready with minimal fuss and bother. Chipotle Chicken with Black Beans and Rice is all of that. It's also made with ingredients that I nearly always have on hand. Rice, canned beans and tomatoes, broth, onions and spices are from the pantry. Celery, sweet peppers and chicken breast from the fridge. These ingredients can be used to make other dishes ... Read More about Chipotle Chicken with Black Beans and Rice
Creamy Spinach Feta Soup
Creamy Spinach Feta Soup proves it's time for something green You know that springtime feeling when you start to crave something green? Something green and fresh and right out of the garden? A lot of time that is a salad or some kind of raw green vegetable, but it's a bit early for that. It's not too early for greenhouse spinach though, and while we don't have a lot yet, we had enough to make this Creamy Spinach Feta Soup. Creamy Spinach Feta Soup is perfect for this time of year It is ... Read More about Creamy Spinach Feta Soup
Easy Rhubarb Cake
Easy Rhubarb Cake is a family favorite It is rhubarb time here in the Northeast. I think everyone around us grew up eating rhubarb because it grows like a weed here. I should note that it is definitely NOT a weed. You have to plant it. But every old house in our small towns and every farm out in the country seemed to have had a nice patch of it against some corner or another. Easy Rhubarb Cake is an easy choice when we have lots of rhubarb. Rhubarb is very tart - not really edible all on ... Read More about Easy Rhubarb Cake
How to Make the Best Homemade Yogurt
Let me help you make the BEST Homemade Yogurt It sounds like a big promise, I know. I stand by it though, and once you try my method, I think that you will agree. I'm going to show you the easiest way to make Homemade Yogurt without any special gadgets or equipment. Just two ingredients - milk and a good live culture yogurt you can buy in just about any supermarket. You can use gadgets to culture the yogurt, once it's ready for that step, and I'll link some that I have used successfully ... Read More about How to Make the Best Homemade Yogurt
Lemon Ginger Scones
Lemon Ginger Scones are a "by-heart" recipe By-heart recipes are favorites that you keep in your head and don't have to go to the cookbook or recipe box to find. I have lots of them actually. Our favorite Cornbread is one, my brownie recipe is another. Larry's favorite Sour Cherry Bars is another one I never need to look up. And these Lemon Ginger Scones definitely qualify. A recipe you know "by heart" usually means you don't have to look it up to get the ingredients right, but it's more ... Read More about Lemon Ginger Scones
Spicy Peanut Noodles
Spicy Peanut Noodles are Asian-inspired goodness This recipe has been kicking around my various blogs for years, and once I got to this version, I have never been able to improve upon it. Spicy Peanut Noodles is made with pantry ingredients you probably already have, plus a few veggies. The best part though, is how fast and easy it is to make. It is perfect for a busy weeknight, or after a day doing chores and errands on the weekend. It is so delicious and special, that you can serve it to ... Read More about Spicy Peanut Noodles
No Stress Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes
A Mother's Day Brunch does not have to stress you out! We all want to do something special for our Moms, right? Or, maybe you're one of the Moms? Either way, a special brunch to celebrate Mother's Day does not have to make your Mother's Day stressful! There are always buffet items that can either be made entirely ahead of time, or that need to be quickly cooked or heated up right before serving. Today. I'm sharing some of my own favorite no-stress Mother's Day Brunch recipes, as well as some ... Read More about No Stress Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes
Double Chocolate Banana Bread
Double Chocolate Banana Bread is double-delicious I have to admit right here at the start that I am not a big fan of bananas in general—not eaten out of hand at least. But if you combine them with a couple of kinds of chocolate and bake them up in a decadent, moist quick bread? Yes please - give me all the Double Chocolate Banana Bread that you've got! The "Muffin Method" As is the case with most quick breads, this bread uses what we learned back in Home Ec class as, "The Muffin Method" of ... Read More about Double Chocolate Banana Bread
The Best Homemade Granola
This really is the best homemade granola There is a general perception that granola is a healthy breakfast option, but is it really? Pick up a box at the store, and what do you find? Lots of sugar, seed oils, soy and preservatives. I think we can do better, and my Best Homemade Granola is going to help. The other challenge with any granola, healthy or, not is the flavor. I think I have found a couple of ways to improve both the flavor and the quality of the ingredients. Better fats, a ... Read More about The Best Homemade Granola
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are amazing Some people seem to be over the whole brown butter thing. Never! Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are all the proof you need that brown butter is still a good idea. Is brown butter worth the bother? That is, of course, a matter of opinion. But if you think deep caramel notes and a nutty flavor are important in a cookie, then I believe you will agree. The small effort in browning the butter [and chilling it - more on that in a minute] is ... Read More about Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies