RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS-invite someone over to share a mealSALADSSOUTHWESTERN CAESAR SALAD Ingredients: 4 anchovy filets (optional) 2 cloves fresh garlic, peeled 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper dash or two of Tobasco 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Pinch cumin powder Pinch chipotle powder 1-2 roasted and peeled hatch or similar green chiles, chopped a handful of cilantro leaves (optional) 2-3 teaspoons to taste, lemon or lime juice 1-2 tablespoon crumbled cotija cheese 1-2 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup good quality mayonnaise Romaine lettuce, washed, chopped, and crisped up in the fridge Optional garnishes: frozen corn, thawed and roasted in a skillet strips of roasted red bell pepper seasoned and toasted pumpkin seeds a bit more cotija cheese on...
Impatiens are loveable plants with big blooms and rich, vivid colors. Unfortunately, they don’t grow in every zone. But don’t let that stop you. Because you can grow it as a houseplant. Downy mildew is the bane of impatiens. It can wreak havoc with the blooms and leaves covering them with a white cobweb. When downy mildew attacks, your only option is to uproot the plants and burn them. Other impatiens growing problems include lack of blooming. This is a more common issue than you think and it can leave you scratching your head. These and other problems are the topics of this article. Impatiens Won’t Bloom Without flowers, your impatiens lose their allure pretty fast. And this problem can...
Creamy lemon garlic seafood pasta has the most delicious flavor and texture all in one dish! It’s SOO GOOD that you can bet that your guests won’t be able to resist coming back for seconds! If you love the mix of seafood and pasta then you MUST try these other seafood recipes! Start with this Shrimp Alfredo, this Mac and Cheese, and or these delicious Scallops! Creamy Lemon Garlic Seafood Pasta Ok, before you make this recipe, you are probably wanting to know exactly what seafood is in it! This seafood pasta has some of my all-time favorite shellfish in it. Mussels, scallops, and shrimp. Not only are they mouthwatering in taste and texture but they are some of the...
As a person who feels the need to be prepared for emergencies of all kinds, and to also help others in their preparation efforts, one can at a time has been my motto for many years. Have you heard about one can a week? Sometimes people get overwhelmed when they start a food storage plan. I’ve been wanting to update this post so I can assist those who may be getting started in their emergency preparation journey. Let’s make this really easy and plan to get one can a week each time we go shopping. It can be a #10 can of dehydrated or freeze-dried meat, vegetables, fruit, wheat, rice, etc. I will explain the difference between dehydrated and freeze-dried...
Those winter warmer meals are definitely the way forward now. Those colder wintery nights just invite juicy, hearty meals with simple and delicious flavours. The added butter beans brings a deeper and more enhanced flavour as it absorbs all the meaty flavours making it more delectable. A real treat for dinner packed with simple flavours providing maximum satisfaction. Serves 2 Ingredients: 4 pork belly slices 1 leek, finely sliced 125 asparagus tip, cut into chunks 215g butter beans, drained 7 garlic cloves, peeled and kept whole. 1 tsp oregano 300ml chicken stock 1 tsp olive oil Method: Preheat the oven to 180°. On the stove, start by frying the leeks and garlic together with the olive oil in the baking...
