Spinach Salad with Nuts, Apples, Feta and Bacon

Delicious!  (I didn’t make the sugared nuts since we are trying to eat better, I just threw the pecans in but I bet the sugared ones are also delicious!) salad 16 oz baby spinach 1/2 small red onion, slivered 1/2 cup crumbled bacon 1 cup Feta cheese 1 cup craisins 1 – 2 apples, cored … Continue reading

Buttery Garlic Green Beans

We love fresh green beans!  I’m always looking for ways to mix them up a bit and this recipe fit the bill. 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped in half 3 tablespoons butter or 1 – 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, pressed 2 pinches lemon pepper salt 1  Place green beans … Continue reading

BBQ Chicken Salad

I made this salad for dinner the other night and we’ve been eating it for lunch too.  It’s so easy and delicious, full of all kinds of flavors. salad 1 (12.5 oz) can chicken, drained and broken up 8 cups chopped lettuce 1 tomato, diced 1 can corn, drained 1 can black beans, drained and … Continue reading

Teriyaki Chicken Strips

We’re trying to eat a little healthier around here so I’m on the lookout for healthy dinners.  I had a package of chicken tenders in the freezer so searched for recipes to utilize them and this one fit the bill.  It was delicious, easy and fast, my three favorite things in a recipe. 1 pound … Continue reading

Lemon Zucchini Bread

I think we’re winding down on the zucchini here so you can all relax.  This recipe was delicious, so light and lemony.  I made these in my new Pampered Chef Mini Loaf Pan It makes 8 mini loaves which are a perfect personal treat.  OK, enough about that and on to the recipe. bread 3/4 … Continue reading

Graham Streusel Coffee Cake

My father in law came for a visit so we invited all the grandkids who are living near us to come over for dinner.  I made this for dessert and it was a hit and so easy to make. streusel 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 3/4 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup chopped pecans 1 … Continue reading

Chocolate Chip Cake

My cute neighbors across the street had a baby boy so I got to take dinner to them last night.  I made them this chocolate chip cake for dessert so I didn’t get to try it and report on how it tastes but it looked and smelled delicious. cake 2 cups flour 1 1/2 sugar … Continue reading