Here’s the deal…when i was a kid, there was nothing. And I mean NOTHING, that compared to a Creamsicle from the Ice Cream truck. I would scrimp and save every last penny for one of those lusciously sweet treats. Nowadays, not only are the ice cream trucks becoming few and […]
Author: Renae
Southwestern Stuffed Chicken, Black Bean Salad & Rice
Every year, we roast, peel and bag green chile from Hatch New Mexico. And during the year, we use these beautiful and tasty chiles for many, many meals. This is just one. But it’s a very, very good one. OK, yes, you can use canned green chile, but keep in […]
White Lasagna with Asparagus & Tomato Salad
There are a lot of lasagna variations and this is just another that you might consider if you have leftover cheese filling, as I did. Plus, this is a great recipe to omit the meat and make it vegetarian. The kids really like the white sauce and I loved the […]
Easy Orange Peel Chicken with Sticky Rice
Since moving to the burbs, we cannot find a decent Chinese food restaurant to save our life. I know, I know. A good Chinese restaurant isn’t truly life-saving, but it is necessary. No? I guess until we find it, I’ll have to keep making it. Or at least trying. This […]
Homestyle Turkey Chili Beans in a Bread Bowl
I have to be honest, if I have a choice, I’d pick ground beef over ground turkey any day. But, ground turkey is healthier, and sometimes, it’s even cheaper! That’s a combination you just can’t overlook. So, outside of the usual, burgers and tacos, chili makes perfect sense. The bread […]
Fortune Cookies to Welcome the Year of the Rabbit!
Today, February 3, 2011, is the first day of the Chinese new year – Year of the Rabbit. And what could be more fun than making fortune cookies to bring in the Lunar New Year? These simple cookies are not only great fun, but they’re also super crispy and lightly […]