My friend, Lisa discovered this recipe from Cooking Light, 2006. My family loves it. I buy the frozen bag of Tilapia at Wal-Mart. I double the crema recipe, as we like more sauce. We also make the crema ahead and add a little more lime juice than it calls for. The consistency should be the a little… Continue reading Fish Tacos with Lime-Cilantro Crema
Author: Tracy
The Best Brittle
Parents that drop off goodies in appreciation for teachers and school staff rank among the best. I just happend to be working one day in the office at Truman's school when a sweet mom, Terri, dropped a plate of this very addicting brittle by for the office staff. Thanks Terri for introducing me to something… Continue reading The Best Brittle
Asian Chicken Salad
We swap recipes back and forth frequently, but this one came from Kendra. I make it more than anything else and it the most requested recipe I have on file. I have test driven several Asian Chicken Salad recipes and this one stands alone in a class by itself. Toasting the almonds does make a… Continue reading Asian Chicken Salad
Honey Bars
Dorothy Whisenhunt, a dear family friend from Abilene, Texas, made these at Christmas 2003. We were addicted. The edge pieces are the best! Honey Bars Mix together: 1 c. sugar 1/2 c. honey 1 egg 3/4 c. cooking oil (Crisco vegetable oil) Sift and add: 2 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. soda 1/2 tsp. salt… Continue reading Honey Bars
Taco Soup
This started off to be a favorite crock pot/Weight Watcher recipe. It is now simply a favorite. Friends along the way have helped us perfect it. The chicken variation at the bottom is perfection! 1 lb. lean ground beef 1 c. chopped onion 1 16 oz. can pinto beans, not drained 1 16 oz. can dark kidney… Continue reading Taco Soup
Honey Dijon Salad Dressing
Jamye made this salad dressing at our supper club several years ago. Forget the store bought salad dressing and impress your guests. Delicious and easy. Honey Dijon Salad Dressing 2 T Balsamic 1 T Honey ¼ C Olive Oil 1 t Dijon mustard Pepper Mix the above ingredients together and toss with red leaf lettuce.… Continue reading Honey Dijon Salad Dressing
Fancy Chicken Salad
This recipe is a huge hit with Tracy's tennis team. Janice was a teammate for years...she has since moved to Lake Tahoe, but I think of her often when I make this recipe. Fancy Chicken Salad 4 chicken breasts, cooked 2 jars/cans marinated artichokes 1/2 green onion, tops only 1 box of Chicken Rice-a-Roni 2 small… Continue reading Fancy Chicken Salad
Broccoli Salad with Bacon
Kendra first had this salad at a potluck in Seattle. Tracy first had this at a baby shower in West Texas. Two worlds apart, but an oldie but goodie that is timeless. Broccoli Salad with Bacon 1 bunch broccoli, uncooked, finely diced 1 small red onion or half a sweet one, finely chopped 1 pound… Continue reading Broccoli Salad with Bacon
Enchilada Soup
My family loves this recipe. Mom practically begged me to make it the first time. It is easy and warm, and we never make it the same way twice. Here is the perfect answer to a cold or rainy day. Enchilada Soup 2 chicken breasts, lean hamburger, or chopped pork 1 onion, chopped 1… Continue reading Enchilada Soup
Spicy Tequila Lime Shrimp
Kendra's business partner Jeremy shared this yummy recipe. It is another great one for the grill. Spicy Tequila Lime Shrimp 1 lb peeled and deveined medium to large sized prawns 1/4 cup tequila 1/4 cup lime juice 1 T red pepper flakes 1-2 T chopped fresh cilantro Mix all ingredients in glass bowl and let… Continue reading Spicy Tequila Lime Shrimp
