I am sharing a healthy recipe today. Shocker. I know. I love zucchini. I love fries. Put them together and you get these guys. Healthy doesn't always equal tasty. These fries do match up healthy and tasty. These are baked, not fried and just as good. You can eat them as they are and be happy. Or you can dip them in ranch dressing and be happier. Your choice.1 1/2 c. Panko (Japanese Bread Crumbs)3/4 c. shredded Parmesan Cheese2 tsp. Italian Seasoning (I made my own)1 tsp. Kosher (coarse) salt1/4 … [Read more...]
Swiss Gratin Potatoes
Side dishes are an important part of any great meal. The steak, chicken, pork or whatever may be the star of the show, but it does need a good sidekick to complete the goodness. Enter the Swiss Gratin Potatoes. I {heart} swiss cheese (or mouse cheese as my children call it). Yes it stinks, but it tastes incredible. It is the perfect cheese for these potatoes.4c. peeled and sliced potatoes1/4 c. butter1/4 c. flour1 c. milk1 c. heavy cream1 c. chicken broth1/2 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. pepper1 c. Swiss … [Read more...]
Baked Risotto with Asparagus & Spinach
I've never eaten risotto. I've never made risotto. Until I saw this dish. I knew I needed to try it. I like asparagus and I like spinach. Together in this risotto, it's pretty tasty. You could substitute broccoli if you aren't fond of asparagus. I think you may like it.1 Tbsp. olive oil1 c. finely chopped onion1 c. Arborio (risotto) rice8 c. (8-10 oz.) spinach leaves, torn to pieces2 c. chicken broth1/4 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. nutmeg1/2 c. shredded Parmesan cheese, divided1 1/2 c. sliced asparagusHeat … [Read more...]
Onion Rings
I have never made homemade onions rings until now. I know. Was I crazy? Yes. They are going to be made more often now. I can't even look at the frozen kind you cook in the oven. Nope. Not a glance. These are incredible. I completely ate them all. Well, my husband had a few. Anyone who knows me, knows that I can out eat my 6 foot, two hundred something hubby. It's what I do. Onion Rings Print Author: Mandy Bird Ingredients ¾ c. corn starch ¼ c. flour 1 tsp. … [Read more...]
Garlic Potatoes
This recipe is versitile. You can used canned or regular potatoes to make this. Canned makes it come together in a snap. You can adjust it to make as much as you want. Super simple, super yummy.Garlic Potatoes1 Tbsp. margarine1 15 oz. can whole or sliced potatoes, drained1/4 tsp. garlic salt1/2 tsp. parsleyIn a skillet, melt margarine. Add the potatoes and sprinkle with garlic salt. Cook and stir 15-18 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.Note: The amounts in this recipe are for canned potatoes. You … [Read more...]
Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
I love love love this salad! I actually grew spinach in my garden this year just so I could make this salad anytime I wanted. Not kidding. My neighbor made this for a church dinner and I asked her for the recipe right then. Only I had to wait a few weeks to get it because she left for England the next day. Those were some long weeks. I made this salad the day after I finally got this recipe. Now, you can make this as the recipe says if you are serving it to a group of people, or you can do like … [Read more...]
Baked Potato Wedges with Parma Dip
I've had this recipe since Home Economics in Junior High. You cook the potatos in the microwave so there is no heating up your kitchen with the oven. So nice for this time of year. The dip is simple and perfect with these wedges.Baked Potato Wedges3 large potatos1/4 c. Miracle Whiponion powdersalt & pepperWash and cut potatos length-wise. Brush with Miracle Whip. Place wedges in a glass dish. Season with onion powder, salt, and pepper.Microwave uncovered for 6-10 minutes or until … [Read more...]
Perfect Boiled Eggs
I know this is late for Easter, but people still make boiled eggs other times of the year, right? Egg salad sandwiches are a favorite of mine. Take some boiled eggs, mix with mayo or salad dressing, maybe some mustard and relish if you want and spread on a piece of bread. I like to make it and toast it like a grilled cheese sandwich. So good! So here's the way to make perfect boiled eggs. Nice and yellow. Not the yucky green color (which is the protein being burned from overcooking them. Gross, … [Read more...]
Asian Chicken Salad
Asian Chicken Salad is a staple at any potluck dinner we have. It's one of my favorite salads and I crave it a lot! The first time I had this was when my grandma made it for a dinner a long time ago. I crave it all the time now. I love the flavor and crunch of the toasted almonds and sesame seeds. It's best to make this and chill for about 5 hours for the flavor to get into the chicken. It gets all nice and juicy. The cabbage and almonds will soften if left too long so it's perfect for … [Read more...]
Baked Asparagus
Baked Asparagus is the perfect way to eat it. If you've never tried it before, start with this easy recipe! I had never tried asparagus until a couple months ago when my husband's sister Melanie made it for dinner. Nor had I ever wanted to. It just never looked appealing to me. My world has changed. It is such a simple dish, but that's the beauty of it. You know me and simple. We are like this *fingers crossed*. All Melanie did was drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper, and put it in … [Read more...]
