Today's featured salad is my Amberry Salad, it's a twist on the traditional Ambrosia Salad recipe. A few years ago, my mom and I made a little wager to see whose version was best. We both took our salads to a family get-together and didn't tell anyone about our wager. She served the traditional … [Read more...]
Raspberry Spinach Salad with Candied Pecans
Raspberry Spinach Salad is a sweet and refreshing summer salad loaded with sweet raspberries, tangy cheese and candied pecans. Then tossed in a light, slightly tangy raspberry vinaigrette. … [Read more...]
Simple & Healthy Banana Ice Cream
Simple Banana Ice Cream - a low calorie dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth when you're trying to eat healthy. It's simple, delicious and your waistline will love you. Your 40's! I've heard people say that once you reach your 40's your body begins to morph. You start seeing signs of … [Read more...]
Mango Salsa (with Avocados)
Mango Avocado Salsa - this spicy fruit salsa is made with sweet mangoes, creamy avocados and a little cucumber and tomato. It's simple to make and goes great with some of your favorite summer dishes; fish, chicken, beef, it also makes an amazing side dish. … [Read more...]
Raspberry Cheesecake Fruit Dip
Raspberry Cheesecake Fruit Dip 1 package (8oz cream cheese, softened)1 container (6oz raspberry yogurt)2 teaspoons lemon juice3/4 cup powdered sugar1 tub (8oz Cool Whip topping, thawed) In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, yogurt, lemon juice and sugar using a mixer.Fold in … [Read more...]
Lyna’s Simple Peach Cobbler
Lyna's Simple Peach Cobbler 1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 stick butter (melted)3/4 cup milk1 quart peaches (drained)sugar for sprinkling Preheat oven to 350°F, Grease a 9x9" dish.In a medium mixing bowl, mix together all ingredients.Pour … [Read more...]
Simple No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake
Last night for our Valentine's dinner I made Cherry Cheesecake for dessert. I pulled our Valentines menu together at the last minute so I had to do a dessert that was quick and easy. This is one of my go-to dessert recipes because it's so easy and is oh so yummy. Last night I made the basic … [Read more...]
How to Freeze Avocados
By viewing my last few posts you can probably guess what I've been craving. I seem to have had Mexican food on the brain these last couple of days. In fact, as I'm sitting here writing this post I'm munching down on some chips and Pico de Gallo. Yesterday when I was picking up all of the ingredients … [Read more...]