Brussels Sprouts
They are like the proverbial stepchild of the vegetable world. Some people run in horror when you speak their name while others hesitate in the
realm of distrust when the words “brussels sprouts” are uttered. I don’t know and haven’t quite determined why or why not some
adore and others detest this tiny cabbage-like vegetable, but I know one
thing – I love them!
Just in time for memorial day weekend! This is the sauce you love at that "World Famous Burger place"! This ideal secret sauce for burgers is a carefully balanced, creamy blend
with just enough acid, spice, smokiness, and sweetness. This was developed
especially for a burger, but it works just as well as for fries, onion rings, sandwiches,
deviled eggs (instead of mayo), and more. I think this concoction is
just right, but it's easy to adjust the proportions according to
personal taste to create your own house secret sauce.
Cinco de Mayo-
The commemoration of the Mexican/French battle is not observed as a national holiday in Mexico. However, all public schools are closed nationwide in Mexico on May 5. The day is an official holiday in the State of Puebla, where the Battle took place, and also a full holiday (no work) in the neighboring State of Veracruz.
These Crispy Cheddar Smashed Potatoes are a simple and delicious
side dish to any meal! They're cheesy, buttery and so flavorful!
Barbecue season is here in Arizona, however, just around the corner- for those in the northern states. I say this, as this potato is a great side with burgers, steak and chicken! You make these in the oven, so actually even if you are not ready to fire up the "Q", you can make this easy delicious side!
There are many things I
like about this recipe...first off is the fact that I made it, instead of
getting it from a store. That's not to say that there's anything wrong
with chicken salad from a store, but I always like to have control of my
chicken pieces, which equates to no fat, grizzle or bones. I just love all
the flavors in this recipe, the apples and celery....yum! The second thing I appreciate is
that it's not overly "dressed", which translates into a lot
of mayonnaise. I think you will really like this dish, and if you look
closely, you will see the almonds, tarragon, celery, apple, red onion,
and dried cranberries! Do you like my Mom's baker? It is a Guardian circa 1950's!
One of the guarantee's of an unforgettable Easter holiday, is to set the
right tone for your Easter dinner tablescape. When you are planning to
host your Easter dinner, the first thing to do is to remember that it is Spring now, so the best options to decorate the table are fresh
flowers, green grass and porcelain rabbits and eggs. To create a
beautiful tablescape or tablescapes for your guests, you don’t need to
spend large sum of money. Instead of paying a fortune for
decorations of your dinner table, maybe you can choose to DIY them.
