Memorial Day weekend is the start of summer time period and there’s no greater time for you to be the queen (or king) of fire and charcoal.
Regardless of whether you refer to them as cookouts, potluck’s or barbecues, the summer season is loaded with several events which are suitable for an outdoors meal. And also this suggests that there’s a pretty good possibility you’ll be asked to go to a number of such events within the subsequent couple of months.
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Comments OffWhen I was growing up Feta cheese wasn’t a part of my diet. To be truthful I don’t believe my mother knew what Feta was or how to make use of it. It simply wasn’t widely recognized here in the United States. Over the years I have turn into a big supporter of the Feta! It’s really a fantastic mouth watering cheese and extremely distinctive.
Feta cheese is amongst the earliest cheeses on the planet, and it is considered an authentic product from Greece. To be more precise, since October 14, 2002, feta cheese has become officially recognized as being a Greek only, cheese.
This is a wonderful and easy appetizer. The only thing that I changed in the recipe was adding a sprinkle of Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
1/2 pound torn fresh spinach
2 tablespoons water
3/4 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
3 tablespoons butter or stick margarine, softened
1 egg
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup water chestnuts, chopped
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans, divided
56 large fresh mushrooms (about 3 1/2 pounds)
Refrigerated butter-flavored spray
Spinach Cheese Mushrooms Recipe at Cooking.com
DIRECTIONS
In a saucepan, bring spinach and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 3 minutes. Drain; squeeze dry and finely chop.
Posted in Appetizers, Holidays, Mushrooms, My Family Recipes, New Years, Party Starters, Thanksgiving Tags: Appetizers, holiday, mushrooms, parties, recipes, spinach, starters Comments Off
This mac-and-cheese makeover has all the comfort and great taste of its predecessors with a substantially more healthful profile. It uses whole-wheat pasta and includes a colorful layer of spinach. It’s also a winner for make-ahead convenience.
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
Posted in Casseroles, Eating Well Cookbook, Family Meals, Main Dish, My Family Recipes, Pasta, Side Dishes Tags: Casseroles, cheese, cooking.com, favorites, maccaroni, recipes, Side Dishes 1 Comment »It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without cranberries, now would it? I know for a fact that around our house it wouln’t be Thanksgiving without it. I have tried many recipes and variations on this fruit, but the one from Ocean Spray is definitely the best.
How much do you really know about this fruit? Where does it grow? How did it become part of our Thanksgiving traditions? Here are a few facts from our friends at Ocean Spray about this deep red fruit.
Posted in Fruit, Fruits, Holiday Sides, My Family Recipes, Side Dishes, Thanksgiving, Turkey Tags: cranberries, facts, holiday, recipes, Side Dishes, Thanksgiving Comments OffMy family laughs every time I mention Ambrosia Salad. It seems every holiday party they go to it is there and for some absurd reason they think it is funny. Go figure!
There is a reason why it is at every party you go to…it is good! How often have you seen leftovers of Ambrosia Salad? I bet not too often. It is one of those food items that could be a side salad, then again it could be a dessert. Take your pick! Anyway I like it anytime of the year.
Posted in AllRecipes, Appetizers, Christmas Cookies, Desserts, Fruit, Fruits, Holiday Recipes, Holiday Sides, Holidays, My Family Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes Tags: Ambrosia, Holidays, recipes, salads, Side Dishes Comments Off
This is an herb, vegetable or salad green, depending on the recipe. Try it torn up as a salad on it’s own with chopped apples & blue cheese, or just add to a lettuce salad for a zip. A wonderful salad is made with spicy arugula, shredded radiccio, a few seeded and sliced cucumbers and a simple vinaigrette. Or as a lettuce-replacement on a sandwich. It can also replace spinach in many cooked spinach recipes. (How about that famous American appetizer: spinach dip?)
Until a few years ago I had never heard of Arugula much less tasted it. My daughter introduced me to it and I became an instant fan.
Posted in AllRecipes, My Family Recipes, Pasta, Salads, Sandwich Recipes, Vegetables Tags: arugula, mayonaise, pasta, recipes, salads, sandwich, shellfish, Turkey Comments OffPotato Salad is a summer staple in this house. It goes with everything, and I do mean everything…well maybe not Italian food. I like to mix my flavors up with Potato Salad. Having the same old one everytime makes it the same old one, if you know what I mean 
This particular recipe has a little zing to it which is provided by the horseradish. Hope you enjoy it as much as the family does…
Posted in Holiday Recipes, Potatoes, Salads Tags: Fourth of July, picnics, potatoes, recipes, salads, Side Dishes 1 Comment »I have a lot of recipe books that were given to me over the years and I receive a lot of magazines. One of my favorite is Eating Well Magazine. I have yet to find a recipe that I didn’t like.
This is a very simple recipe and one that I would advise making well before serving. It can sit in your refrigerator for up to two days, but no longer. It is great for those leftover chicken pieces, although the recipe calls for only white meat, I tried it with dark and light and it tasted great. I had some tomatoes that were just at the point of maybe not using, too ripe for salads. I used those and again tasted really great.
Posted in Chicken, Eating Well Cookbook, Salads, Side Dishes Tags: broccoli, chicken, prepare ahead recipes, recipes, salads, Side Dishes, tomatoes Comments OffPacking cookies in lunches? Here’s a great pack-and-munch treat.
1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® oatmeal cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
3/4 cup crisp rice cereal
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1.Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir all ingredients until soft dough forms. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.
2.Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet. Cool completely.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.
