In all of my research and experimentation to find delicious recipes and healthy ways to take care of my home and share them with you, I’ve had a whole bunch of “why didn’t I think of this sooner?!” moments, so … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: February 2012
Meyer Lemon Bars
My dad decided that he was going to grow some citrus trees a couple of years ago. Needless to say, this is not exactly a common thing to do in central Texas, but he pulled it off. And boy, did … Continue reading
Cherry-Bacon Vinaigrette
This is my all-time, hands down, absolute FAVORITE salad. I would eat this every day for the rest of my life. Maybe I didn’t make it clear enough. If I were on death row, this would be my last meal. … Continue reading
English Muffin Bread
English muffins were one of my favorite breakfasts growing up. Slather them with butter, jelly, honey, cinnamon sugar, or cream cheese, and I was a happy girl. When I found a recipe for English muffin bread, I jumped on it. … Continue reading
Penne and Shrimp with a Tomato Cream Sauce
I realized a few days ago that today is Ash Wednesday. For our Catholic home, that means fasting and no meat today. There went my meal plan! The next few days all have meat in them, so I had to … Continue reading
Lemon Pepper Salmon
One of Husband’s favorite foods is salmon. He would eat it every night if I would make it. Unfortunately for him, salmon is not one of my favorites. However, I did make it tonight with my lemon pepper seasoning, and … Continue reading
Lemon Pepper Seasoning
Lemon pepper seasoning is one of those spices that works on basically any light meat. I use it on chicken, salmon, and tilapia most often, but it can be used on anything that you want add a very simple flavor … Continue reading
Always Have Zest on Hand
I hate it when a recipe calls for orange or lemon zest and I don’t have an orange or lemon around to zest. You can make the recipes without it, but it just never tastes quite as good. My solution … Continue reading
Baked Ziti
We had one of my best friends and her husband (who is also a pilot in Husband’s squadron) over for dinner last night. I’ve been on medicine to help my neck and an occipital migraine for the last few days, … Continue reading
Glazed Donut Muffins
After a late night with some of our friends, I got up the next morning to make breakfast for those that crashed at our house instead of driving home (we’re very responsible when it counts). I had been craving glazed … Continue reading