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Wednesday, July 31, 2024

P is for Potatoes

During the Summer, I always try to have an assortment of salads in the refrigerator.  I never know who will be around at dinnertime.  Family and friends are often over enjoying the pool and it is great to have sides available for whatever I am throwing on the grill.  This Southern Style Potato Salad is always a big hit.

Southern Potato Salad

P is for Potatoes.......

Monday, July 29, 2024

Banana Oatmeal Muffins #MuffinMonday

These quick and easy muffins are a great way to use up those over-ripe bananas that are sitting on your counter.

Banana Oatmeal Muffins

It's time for Muffin Monday...............

Sunday, July 28, 2024

Blackberry Ricotta Pizza #SundayFunday

This pizza sauced with crushed blackberries, covered with the cheeses and sprinkled with additional blackberries makes a unique, fun, breakfast treat.

Blackberry Pizza

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are getting creative with Blackberries today......

Saturday, July 27, 2024

Maple Popcorn and the Weekly Menu #CooktheBooks #MoviesandMunchies

This month's Movies and Munchies pick is the iconic A League of Their Own chosen by Debra of Eliot's Eats.  

A League of Their Own

When I was looking for this movie I discovered a series based on the film available with Amazon Prime.  I haven't watched it yet but I will.

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Cherry Crisp

I am lucky to have a daughter with a cherry tree.  Normally this tree is very prolific and I am the happy recipient of all the bounty it provides.  This year was rather sparse.  It only provided enough cherries for this delicious crisp so we savored every bite.

Cherry Crisp

Monday, July 22, 2024

Mixed Fruit Dump Cake

Your husband just came home from the neighbor's house and tells you he invited him to come for dinner in an hour, you quickly pull another steak from the freezer and throw together this amazing dessert using whatever fruits you have in the refrigerator. Voila!!  A great finish to your dinner in less than an hour's time.

Mixed Fruit Dump Cake

In this version, I used up some rhubarb, blackberries, and strawberries that were perfect for baking or smoothies but no longer beautiful enough to serve by themselves....

Sunday, July 21, 2024

Cucumber Avocado Salad #SundayFunday

Cucumbers, Avocados, Scallions, and Tomatoes are dressed simply with olive oil and lemon juice.  This is a great side dish for whatever you are serving up.  I used it to top Salmon Rice Bowls.

Cucumber Avocado Salad

It's Cucumber season and the Sunday Funday Bloggers are serving them up in many different ways....

Saturday, July 20, 2024

Blueberry Muffin Skillet Cake and a Book Review #CakeSliceBakers

Next time you have company for breakfast or brunch, serve this fun Blueberry Muffin Cake instead of individual muffins.  

Blueberry Muffin Cake

It's time for the Cake Slice Bakers.......

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

O is for Oranges and a book review

This pulled pork, seasoned with Cara Cara oranges and chili powder is made in a slow cooker, making it perfect for serving at your next gathering without heating up the house.

Orange Chili Pulled Pork

O is for Oranges......

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Salsa #NationalCherryDay

Pork Tenderloin marinated in lime, olive oil, and spices grilled to perfection and topped with a fresh cherry salsa.

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Salsa

It's National Cherry Day.......

Sunday, July 14, 2024

Fig and Prosciutto Pizza #SundayFunday

Crispy flatbread topped with creamy gorgonzola, sweet figs, and delicate prosciutto.  A perfect appetizer at your next gathering on the deck or patio.

Fig and Prosciutto PIzza

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are celebrating Figs today......

Saturday, July 13, 2024

3 Book Reviews, 1 Dinner and The Weekly Menu

I just completed the next three books in the Gamache Series by Louise Penney.  The first review is the sixth book in the series, Bury your Dead.

Bury Your Dead

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Chicken Spiedini and Il Sorriso from Sicily #ItalianFWT

It's Summertime throughout the northern Continents, so we try to beat the heat by breaking out the grills.  If we were visiting or living in Italy that might mean Spiedini.  Spiedini translates to skewers.  Any meat or item can be used.  If it is on a skewer it is Spiedini.

Chicken Spiedini

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are cut into chunks, breaded, placed onto a skewer, and grilled.  I removed mine from the skewers before drizzling them with a delicious, buttery, herb sauce.

Sunday, July 7, 2024

Asian Sweet and Spicy Salmon with Blueberry/Pineapple Salsa, The Weekly Menu and a Book Review #SundayFunday

This amazingly delicious salmon is tender, marinated and glazed in an Asian sauce before and during grilling, and then topped with a Blueberry and Pineapple Salsa.

Salmon

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are celebrating National Blueberry Month.......

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

N is for Noodles

There is nothing that I love more than coming home from the Farmer's Market and using the fresh bounty that I just purchased.  Today's recipe uses fresh asparagus, sweet tomatoes, and young zucchini tossed with some Boursin cheese and topped with shredded Parmesan.  So good and so easy.....

Spring Primavera Pasta

N is for Noodles....

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Crepes with Vanilla Creme and Blueberry Compote and a Book Review

Tender delicate Crepes stuffed with Vanilla Creme and topped with Homemade Blueberry Compote.  Perfect for Breakfast or Dessert.

Crepes with Vanilla Creme and Blueberry Compote

July is National Blueberry Month.......