Vegetarian/General

Classic Pizza Dough

Pizza is one of my favorite food, and I have enjoyed making homemade pizzas for years with this pizza dough. Nothing is more fun than inviting over a few couples, having them bring some toppings, then bellying up to the pizza-making bar. 1 cup lukewarm water 2 T. olive oil 1 packet dry yeast 3… Continue reading Classic Pizza Dough

Pork

Szechuan Green Beans with Ground Pork

This is probably my favorite way to eat green beans. I think it gets even better if you sort of leave it on the stove on low for awhile (found that out by accident). If you haven't cooked with hoisin sauce, you don't know what you've been missing. Buy it for this recipe, then go… Continue reading Szechuan Green Beans with Ground Pork

Crock Pot · Poultry

Easy Chicken Stroganoff

Another great recipe for the crock pot!  Feel free to use fat free cream cheese and cream of chicken soup.   Also,  leave the chicken in whole breasts. Serve with a green veggie and salad.  Great for a Winter day. Easy Chicken Stroganoff * 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed * 1/8 cup margarine *… Continue reading Easy Chicken Stroganoff

Seafood

Fish Tacos with Lime-Cilantro Crema

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

Seafood

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

Poultry

To-Die-For Grilled Chicken

This recipe comes from a longtime friend, Ryan.  Kudos to introducing us to a great grilled chicken recipe.  The recipe is a family fave. To-Die-For Grilled Chicken Chicken breast (desired quantity) Jalapeno slices Jack cheese slices Italian Dressing Bacon Open and pound the chicken breast flat. Place a jalepeno (slice) and a thick slice of Jack… Continue reading To-Die-For Grilled Chicken

Pork

Southwest BLT Wrap

This recipe is great for a picnic.  These wraps can be made ahead (without the sauce), wrapped in foil.  Prior to serving, simple unwrap the foil and drizzle the sauce on each wrap.  Enjoy! Southwest BLT Wrap 1/2 cup salsa 1/3 cup frozen corn, thawed 6(8inch) flour tortillas 18 bacon slices, cooked and chopped 1/2… Continue reading Southwest BLT Wrap

Pasta

Sonoma Pasta

My dear friend Margit served this at our friends, the Fosters’ in Sun River. I knew I was addicted when I woke up in the middle of the night dreaming about it. When I want to throw caution to the wind diet-wise, I make this dish. Sonoma Pasta 3 oz. halved sun-dried tomatoes 8 slices… Continue reading Sonoma Pasta

Poultry

The Best Chicken Tetrazini

I used my mom's chicken tetrazini recipe for years, until my friend Jennifer gave me this recipe. I have always made this dish for new mom friends, but she somehow elevated it, like she always does with food, parties, her home, and all areas of her life. It is a bit of a time commitment,… Continue reading The Best Chicken Tetrazini

Pork

Monte’s Ham

My sister Tracy and I love sharing recipes, but I always have to go searching various locations for our favorites. So we're starting this blog as an easy repository of our favorite recipes that we go to again and again. The recipe for Monte's Ham is a classic in our family. I adapted it from… Continue reading Monte’s Ham