Mar 25 2013
We love grits! We usually eat them for breakfast with butter,salt,pepper and an egg ( maybe bacon too). But this grits recipe has a little twist and it is oh so easy ( and I mean easy) to prepare. Enjoy it as a side dish with anything, breakfast, lunch or dinner. This recipe needs to …
Feb 25 2013
Ah a new week ahead, so many possibilities await us all. For the past few days I have been sequestered in my art room. I have been working diligently on a big order for a hotel. They bought several of my embroidered do not disturb signs from my shop. My hubby went on an ice …
Oct 01 2012
The weather here still shows no sign of Autumn temperatures. Our garden is flourishing with fresh eggplant, zucchini, carrots, onions and peppers. Even the tomato bushes are full ( perfect for fresh salsa)I thought I would spare you another zucchini recipe and instead share this simple and delicious eggplant dish. I make this for just …
Sep 21 2012
The change of seasons has most of us thinking of seasonal decor and seasonal foods. One of the most popular veggies in autumn is the pumpkin. We decorate with them, carve them, paint them, bling them and most of all we eat them. We eat them in pies(my recipe is Click HERE )and in cookies mostly. But, …
Sep 04 2012
I hope everyone had a lovely weekend. It’s Tid Bit Tuesday today. But, before I get to my over sharing . Drum roll please…… Using the rafflecopter selection system the winner has been chosen. Please join me in congratulating Barbara from Two Birdies and a B she is the winner of the In The Kitchen …
Aug 31 2012
I’ve shared several egg recipes with you in the past- Basil and Corn Tart, Mini Frittatas, Eggs to Go and a yummy Spinach Omelet Roll (you can find them all in my Eat It- recipe section). Today I have another to add to the list, this time using zucchini (yes we still have zucchini in …
Aug 13 2012
It’s Meals On Monday, I decided to stop putting it in the title it’s just to looonnnnggggg! As long as we have fresh zucchini from the garden I will be sharing zucchini recipes, giggle What You Need: 2 Cups zucchini, skin and seed removed (very finely shredded, it should look like applesauce) 4 Cups flour …
Jul 30 2012
In our area corn is abundant. I love the taste of grilled corn. Grilling corn is eazy peazy. What You Need Corn on the cob Barbecue grill ( or broiler) Olive Oil Butter Salt and pepper Seasoning of your choice ( fresh garlic, or basil finely chopped) Aluminum Foil ( optional) Large bowl Basting brush …
Jul 23 2012
Okay as you know I have a whole lot of zucchini. So I did some experimenting and today’s recipe is for zucchini cookies ( you can find more zucchini recipes in my recipe section). Enjoy! What You Need 1 Cup zucchini (grated)-about 4 small 3/4 Cup butter (softened) 1 1/2 Cups sugar 1 Egg 1 tsp Nutmeg 1/2 …
Jul 09 2012
Zucchini, did someone say zucchini? Yes. We have plenty. Our garden is producing quicker than I can cook it. We have baskets full, bowls full and a fridge full. I heard someone say once .”when zucchini season arrives don’t leave your car unlocked” Because you will surely find it filled with zucchini . We have …
Jun 18 2012
For Fathers Day my darling husband requested spaghetti salad with extra peas ( from our garden) This is a wonderful cold pasta salad to have for a barbecue or summer meal. It’s so delicious with fresh veggies from the garden ( or your local market). You can use leftover spaghetti pasta for this too! What …
Jun 11 2012
Spinach is growing abundantly in our garden so today I am sharing two yummy spinach dip recipes, one cold and one hot. Perfect for entertaining . What You Need 1 Lb spinach 2 Cups sour cream 1 Cup Mayonnaise ( I use Kraft olive oil mayo) 1 (1.4 oz) Package vegetable recipe mix (I use …
May 07 2012
Monday already?! I hope you had a nice weekend. This recipe always reminds me of my Mother. She used to make it for us when I was young. Enjoy! What You Need 2 1/2 Cups milk 1/3 Cup short grain white rice (uncooked) 1 /4 tsp Salt 1 Egg 1/4 Cup brown sugar 1 …
Apr 23 2012
It’s Meals on Monday and it’s meatless today! You are going to love this simple recipe. I make it with eggplant (or zucchini.) So I hope you will try both ways. Enjoy! What You Need 1 Eggplant ( or you can use 4 small or two large zucchini) 1 Cup flour 1 Cup Italian bread …
Oct 11 2011
Oops sorry I didn’t post yesterday! Today’s meatless Monday recipe is brought to you by Tuesday. I know it has a crazy name. You can call it cream of broccoli soup. But don’t you think the name cream of stinky is more fun? This is my daughter’s favorite soup. Enjoy! What You …
Sep 26 2011
Thank you to all who left such sweet comments about the western tale. I adore you all! We have had an abundance of fresh tomatoes at our house, I love it!! I’ve been making sauces, freezing tomatoes and making this yummy fresh salsa too. Enjoy. What You Need 2-3 Medium sized …
Sep 19 2011
One of the nice things about having a big windowsill in the kitchen is growing fresh herbs. I love cooking with rosemary. These potatoes are a wonderful side dish or lunch too. Enjoy What You Need 2 Lbs potatoes, cleaned and cut into chunks ( your choice of potatoes) 3 Tbsp olive …
Aug 01 2011
Fresh beans from our garden inspired this recipe for today’s meatless Monday. We had a favorite Chinese restaurant for years and we loved their green beans. They changed owners and we can no longer get them. So It has been an ongoing challenge to try to recreate those yummy take away beans. I hope you …
Jul 25 2011
I know for most of us we want to limit our time in the kitchen during the summer heat. So this one is quick and easy and limited cooking. A great recipe for leftover rice too. What You Need 2 Large Tomatoes (chopped) 1 Red bell pepper (chopped) 2 Green chilies (chopped) remove …
Jul 11 2011
We’re crazy for carrots…Keeping meatless today with a delish carrot recipe. This recipes requires dough rising times of about 3 hours (two hours for the first rise and one hour for the second) What You need 1 Lb carrots (cleaned and peeled) 1 Cup bread flour (white) 2 tsp salt 1 Packet dried yeast ¾ …
Jun 27 2011
Fresh strawberries are abundant at our house right now. Our plants are bearing strawberries faster than we can eat them. I love it though, plenty to share with the grandchildren and neighbors. I’ve been enjoying fresh fruit smoothies, delish and so nice on a hot day. Today I’m sharing my very simple and quick smoothie …
Jun 20 2011
I hope you’ll enjoy this easy one pot ( skillet”) meal. What You Need 1 Lb cheese tortellini (fresh made or frozen, find it in your groceries freezer) 2 Tbsp olive oil (not extra virgin) 1 medium eggplant (small bite sized pieces) 2 red bell peppers (small bite sized pieces) Salt and pepper 4 cloves …
May 31 2011
Because of the Memorial day holiday I didn’t post a meatless Monday recipe yesterday. So today I will call it “3-fer Tuesday”, giggle. Fried Chicken, Potato Salad and also Stuffed Peppers all are favorites at my house . One Meatless and two with meat. I’ll be back to the regular meatless Monday next week. I …
May 13 2011
Hello I’m Katherine ( Katie) and I’ll be your tour guide today. Welcome to Katherine’s Corner where I try to always keep things interesting by sharing a variety of topics with you. Please leave your luggage behind and stay inside the red velvet ropes, and of course no flash photography…..giggle. At the top of my …
May 09 2011
A little something for snacking or a great side dish too. What You Need Vinaigrette 3/4 Cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 Cup sherry or wine vinegar 1/4 tsp Salt 1/2 a tsp Ground pepper 2 Garlic cloves (whole) 2 Tbsp chives (chopped) Bowl (with lid or use plastic wrap) Whisk Artichokes: 4 Artichokes 1 …
May 02 2011
What You Need Rice flour for dusting hands and rolling pin 1 package gluten-free pizza dough mix -13.2 oz ( available at most markets) 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp red onion (diced) 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/2 Cups canned tomato puree 1/2 tsp stevia, agave or splenda type sweetener( or you can use 2 …
Apr 25 2011
Potatoes,potatoes…potatoes…I’m making them Greek style. What You Need 5 large red potatoes (washed , do not peel) 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 Cloves garlic ( minced) 1 Tbsp. dried oregano 1/2 tsp. sugar 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper Parchment paper Mixing bowl Whisk Foil Baking dish …
Apr 11 2011
I love this recipe it’s perfect for lunch or a side dish. What You Need 4 Cups vegetable stock 1/2 Cup asparagus tips 3/4 Cup baby carrots( halved lengthways) 3/4 Cup petite peas 1 Cups fava beans 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 baby leeks, thinly sliced 1 ¼ Cup risotto rice 1 Tbsp pesto …
Apr 04 2011
Asparagus is plentiful where I live right now. But, you can always uses frozen ( thawed) too. We pick it fresh at a local farm. What You Need 1 Cup chopped asparagus spears ( tips reserved) 1 Tbsp butter 1 Small onion (finely chopped) 2 Celery stalks (finely chopped) 1 Leek, white part only (finely …
Mar 21 2011
I feel like I should share a banana joke… but instead I’ll share One of my husbands favorites! What You Need * Cake: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 3/4 cup sugar …
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