04/14/2016Leave a comment 2 cups whole wheat flour ( be careful, some dogs have wheat allergies, other flours will work just fine) 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/3 cup smooth natural peanut butter 1 cup very warm chicken broth Optional: 1 egg ( DO NOT USE if your dog has an egg allergy) Preheat […]
04/18/2018Leave a comment Pico de Gallo is traditionally diced small and used as a salsa and topping for a lot of Mexican dishes, but I think it rocks as a wonderful tomato salad too. I saw Ree make a larger pico on The Pioneer Woman, and I have been wanting to try it ever since, […]
That BFF of mine was in the hospital yesterday. She is so sick, she has pleurisy that came from a really bad cold… that mess is so bad. We have all been sick, it has hit our community bad this year. I blame this insane weather… Flip Flops one day and Boots the next… seriously, one […]
I have been wanting to try a tater tot casserole for awhile now. Yes, that’s right… I have never had one, let alone made one… so this is a double first. First time making it and the first time tasting it… and I am happy with both. It’s really good… kinda like an odd Shepard’s […]
09/17/2016Leave a comment I have a confession, I am addicted to olives. All olives. I do not think I have met an olive that I haven’t loved. This Olive and Feta Medley is so good and you CAN buy it already made; however the price for 3 ounces runs about $4.00 and you get mostly oil. […]
3 cups flour ( you can sub wheat flour or rice flour etc if your dog has allergies) 1 egg 1 cup beef broth 1 1/4 cup peanut butter with honey ( or plain) 1 teaspoon baking powder Mix flour, baking powder and egg in stand mixer ( or bowl if by hand) Add the […]
07/26/201807/26/2018Leave a comment I was going to title this Melody’s Chicken Salad and in my mind that is exactly what it is. My daughter adores chicken or turkey ( a Thanksgiving leftover staple) salad with grapes. I like it with the grapes … I also like to kick in a few Granny Smith Apples from […]
These people that I live with love cookies. They can not get enough cookies, which means I am always baking cookies… especially this time of the year. Fa lalala and all that. These are my biggest hit, besides my sugar cookies, but I’ll talk about those another day. I could talk about those lil devils […]
Mix these ingredients together well and set aside. 2 large eggs 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter 1/2 tablespoon vanilla Pinch salt Whisk together and gently mix into dry ingredients. Stir in … 1 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup peanut butter ( I microwave it a few seconds for easy mixing) Add apples and fold in […]
03/21/2016Leave a comment Cream Cheese Spread Using a food processor combine all ingredients in this order Pulse one jar green olives 5-6 times add green onion and pulse 3-4 times add 2 tsp of powdered ranch pulse twice add 3 packages 8oz of softened cream cheese and pulse until mixed We eat it with Triscuits […]
Pico, it’s way better than ketchup! Ingredients 6 roma tomatoes…diced small 1/2 red onion… okay, I can’t take it.. those onions are purple (I feel better) 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 jalapeno pepper… seeded and diced small 1/2 lime.. juiced 1 clove garlic, minced salt and pepper to taste Mix the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, […]
Savory salads with berries, one of my favorite things! 4 cups mixed greens 1/2 cup blueberries 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/8 cup almonds 1 cup cubed baked or rotisserie Chicken For the Dressing: 1/3 cup olive oil 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. honey ¼ tsp. pepper Layer salad ingredients […]
09/24/2016Leave a comment Welcome Fall !!! The first thing I think of when Fall comes back around is comfort food. In coastal North Carolina it may be Fall on the Calendar, but the thermometer says otherwise. I wanted the feel of comfort but not in this heat! PIMENTO CHEESE!! It’s easy to make, but not […]
Ingredients 1/2 cup blackberries 1 cup blueberries 1 cup halved fresh strawberries 1 medium firm banana, sliced 3 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons lime juice 1/4 teaspoon grated lime peel 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract In a large bowl, combine fruit. In a small bowl, combine the honey, lime juice, peel and vanilla. Pour over fruit; gently […]
