Southwest Confetti Stuffed Peppers (or Salad or Salsa) – Intensely Delicious and Nutritious!

If it has a Southwest or Mexican flair, my family will be all over a new recipe, and my new Southwest Confetti Stuffed Peppers (or Salad or Salsa) was no exception.  I’m not a huge New Year’s resolution-maker.  Especially with cooking and food, I will probably never be an all-or-nothing kind of girl.  So, you [...]

Rustic Panzanella: My Twist on an Italian Classic

On June 16, 2012, in In the Kitchen, Lunch, Recipe, Reviews, Salad, Side Dishes, by Glenda Embree

There is NOTHING “classic” about my panzanella.  If you’re hoping for a traditional, made-like-a-little-Italian grandmother, panzanella, this won’t be your recipe.  But, if you are looking for out-of-this-world delicious, incredibly simple and quick to prepare for a homey get-together with family or friends, you just hit the jackpot! Classic panzanella is all about the bread [...]

Our CFK Jennie-O Make the Switch Donation and My Soda Free Progress

As a participant in May’s Champions for Kids Jennie-O Make the Switch Simple Service Project, I gave up drinking soda, to save money and funnel that savings into donating food to help kids in need in our own community.  With “Healthy Switch” being the theme, I wanted to be sure the recipes we created and [...]

Mini Quinoa Veggie Bites AND What is Quinoa, Anyway?

I’m always on the lookout for quick-fix breakfast options and ways to prepare tasty meatless meals.  I’ve recently been experimenting with incorporating more quinoa (say KEEN – WAH) into our meal plans, so I’m pretty enthusiastic about blending all three goals into this yummy recipe.  Switching up or adding even more veggies is going to [...]

Mini Parmesan Crisp Bowls with Israeli Salad and a SILPAT Review and Give Away! PLUS Sweet Potato Chips!

On March 23, 2012, in Appetizers, Budget-wise, Giveaways, In the Kitchen, Lunch, Salad, Side Dishes, Vegetables, by Glenda Embree

I’ve always heard such good things about SILPAT baking mats and have been terribly curious to try one out.  I got the opportunity, this week, to test the SILPAT Petite Jelly Roll Mat, which fits a 9 x 13 pan.  Now, I understand why people get so excited about SILPAT!  What an excellent kitchen tool!  [...]

Blackberry Cream Cheese Spread and Ecce Panis Bread – DELISH!

On March 22, 2012, in Breakfast, Condiments, Dessert, Dips and Sauces, In the Kitchen, Lunch, Recipe, Reviews, Side Dishes, Snacks, by Glenda Embree

What a fabulous opportunity I’ve had this week, to try a wonderful new product at Wal-Mart — Ecce Panis Bread.  If you love homebaked bread, but just can’t find the time or motivation to tackle baking your own from scratch, or remembering to thaw frozen bread dough, Ecce Panis is a yummy solution. I had [...]

You Say “Nachato”, I Say “Potacho”…Fabulously Easy and Delicious Potato Recipe

On March 10, 2012, in In the Kitchen, Recipe, Side Dishes, Vegetables, by Glenda Embree

I wanted a fast side dish for a meatloaf supper.  Potatoes are definitely my family’s first choice, at such times, with the resounding preference being “mashed with gravy”.  I just wasn’t going to invest that kind of time, so I needed something new.  No one was more shocked than me, when I created a dish, [...]

Simple Veggie Stir-Fry: Easy, Delicious and a Nutrition Powerhouse

On February 23, 2012, in In the Kitchen, Recipe, Side Dishes, Vegetables, by Glenda Embree

For color, nutrition and flavor veggies are at their best if they haven’t been cooked to mush before serving them.  This recipe is one of those mix it up and use what you have on hand at the moment ones, but the cooking principle would be the same, regardless of what veggies you choose.  Normally, [...]