Archive for October 2013
Grilled Peaches
We love peaches. In anything, served any way, our family will just devour them. When heated, the sweetness of the peaches comes out even more, making it perfect for an extremely easy dessert and a nice variation of “peaches and cream”. Grilled Peaches Ingredients: 2 Peaches Vanilla ice cream Directions: Cut peaches in half, remove…
Read MoreHomemade Magic Shell
**Recipes have been moved. Please see: Rachel’s Cooking/Homemade Magic Shell
Read MoreBaked Apples
I love fall, and I enjoy sitting and watching the leaves flutter down from the trees. It’s a great time of year to sit on the porch swing and enjoy a warm dessert! Hearty and satisfying, these baked apples are perfect for a chilly fall evening. These are gobbled up in no time at our…
Read More30 Sandwich Ideas for Kids and Adults
Everyone gets into a food rut now and then, these 30 sandwich ideas for kids and adults are sure to shake you out of your brown bag blues. A sandwich is basically anything you can stick between two pieces of bread. Or tortilla. Or lettuce. Or pita bread. Let your imagination run with it! You…
Read MoreBlackberry Crostata
I grew up in Washington state, where blackberries are in every area possible. I have fond memories of picking blackberries with my mom and brothers, going home with buckets full of berries, stained fingers and lips. This blackberry crostata takes me back to childhood. It’s so delicious, I could eat the whole thing! If you…
Read More15 Healthy Snacks For Lunch Boxes
There are many ways to get nutrition in lunch boxes and make it fun and exciting. If it tastes good, they won’t notice that it is also good for them. Here are a few ideas to run with on healthy snacks to stuff in a lunch box. 1. Homemade trail mix – If kids aren’t…
Read More5 Ingredient Trail Mixes
Trail mixes are wonderful to have handy. Any time you are in a rush and need a quick pick-me-up, nuts and dried fruit are the ticket! These work great for midday snacks, to pack in lunch boxes or to grab on the way out the door if you don’t have time for breakfast. Tropical Trail…
Read MoreGrilled Greek Pork
One of our favorite savory meals! We love garlic, and tzatziki sauce definitely fulfills all garlic desires. My mouth is watering, just remembering it! Grilled Greek Pork Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10-30 minutes Ingredients: 10 pork chopsMarinade: ½ cup lemon juice (about 1-2 lemons) ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves of…
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