My mom taught me how to grow sprouts. I have tried several varieties and I think my favorites are alfalfa sprouts (kind of mild) and radish sprouts (a little spicy). Fresh sprouts are so easy to grow and so nutritious and I love adding them to things I am making. Because you can grow sprouts year round, […]
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Cheesy Green Chile Squash Casserole
It’s important to me to prepare meals for my family that are home cooked and include fresh, natural ingredients. The trouble is finding recipes that are kid friendly and still enjoyable for us adults. This baked summer yellow squash and green chile casserole recipe fits the bill because your kids will love the cheese and […]
Easy Asparagus And Ham Pasta & Giveaway
We love pasta at my house. It is such a comfort food and there are 1,000 different ways to fix it with a huge variety of vegetables and proteins, not to mention sauces. I have fun coming up with new pasta dishes that my family will enjoy and here is my latest recipe- Asparagus and […]
Citrus Oven Roasted Asparagus Recipe
I just love vegetables and my kids do too. It is all about how you cook veggies to let their natural flavors shine through but still enhance them and compliment them. If way-too-long cooking times and strange ingredient lists always seem to stand in the way of healthy cooking for your family, you will love […]
Easy Grilled Vegetables And Sausage Hoagie Recipe
I am always looking for new dinner ideas. It is great to have a large rotation of convenient, quick and easy family dinners up my sleeve because I like home cooked meals without too much time and energy involved. This time of year, I enjoy working some easy grilling vegetables into my recipes to celebrate […]
How To Cook Artichokes [Steamed]
Eating seasonal fruits and vegetables not only ensures your meal is fresh and full of flavor, but it also reduces your carbon footprint as it requires limited refrigeration. If you are looking for a seasonal vegetable this month, artichokes are an excellent choice for you. It is a delicious, fresh vegetable that many people only […]
Okra Patties From My Pinewood Kitchen
Okra is a real popular dish down here in the south. My mother always loved okra every which way from boiled, to sautéed, to fried. I, on the other hand, was more picky about which okra recipes were acceptable. I didn’t like the mucilaginous, slimy nature of certain okra recipes even though my mother assured […]