Quinoa - It has a bit of a nutty flavor and the texture is kind of creamy, yet crunchy, it's similar in taste and texture to brown rice. It's considered to be a super food and it can be used in a variety of recipes. Picture by: The New York Times Are you familiar with Quinoa? When I first read … [Read more...]
Fluster’s Creative Muster – Party #25
This weeks feature is some "Fried Oklahoma Pickles" from Valerie at Cottage Making Mommy. I love pickles, we always have a huge variety stocked in the refrigerator. I use them for just about everything, as a snack, a side dish, in recipes, on burgers, but I can't say I've ever had them fried. I also … [Read more...]
Fluster’s Creative Muster – Party #24
This week's feature is Snickerdoodle Bread, doesn't it sound yummy? Cathy, from A Peek into My Paradise, shared this recipe at last weeks party and had a record number of views. If you haven't had an opportunity to check out her blog, I highly recommend that you do. Cathy does a little bit of … [Read more...]
Chicken & Mushroom Pot Pie
Chicken & Mushroom Pot Pie 1 tablespoon olive oil3 sweet onions (sliced)1/2 teaspoon salt6 boneless chicken thighs (cubed)8 ounces baby bella mushrooms (sliced)3/4 cup chicken stock1 teaspoon poultry seasoning1 9- inch pie crust Preheat oven to 425°F.In a large oven-safe … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Balsamic Tenderloin Chops
Pressure Cooker Balsamic Boneless Pork Chops 2 1/2 pork chops (boneless)1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 cup brown sugar1 tablespoon paprika1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 cup chicken stock2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Mix together sugar, paprika, salt and garlic powder. … [Read more...]
Healthy Snacks – a fun guide for kids (and us)
Schools over, let the fun begin! For weeks I've been preparing a list of things to do with the kids: activities, trips, social events, all in an effort to keep them away from the TV and video games. After only one week of summer vacation I began finding a major flaw in my diabolical plan. There was … [Read more...]
Fluster’s Creative Muster – Party #23
Last week, Lois from Walking on Sunshine, shared her recipe for Homemade Queso Dip. She received so many views that she became this weeks featured link. Lois has a wonderful blog about food and family, so if you are looking for a little fun and some great recipes I'm sure she would love for you to … [Read more...]