Zucchini Corn Parmesan Bake

This was delicious and gone by the next day, always a good sign. Another good recipe for using up garden zucchini and corn. 3 tablespoons olive oi 1/2 cup diced red onion 1 teaspoon minced garlic 4 medium zucchini, cubed 1 cup frozen corn, I used fresh corn from the garden 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella … Continue reading

Pepper Geek’s Pickles Jalapenos

And here is Pepper Geek’s recipe for pickles jalapenos which I also really liked, easy and multiple jars at a time. 2 cups white vinegar 1 cup water 1 tablespoon kosher or sea salt 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 clove garlic, crushed 10 – 12 jalapenos, sliced into thin rounds 1 Pack … Continue reading

Pepper Geek’s Pickled Shishito Peppers

We have these Shishito peppers in our garden as well as the jalapenos. These aren’t as hot as the jalapenos. I found this Pepper Geek website and I really like the way they pickle peppers, so easy. 20 Shishito peppers 1 cup water 1 cup Apple Cider vinegar or white vinegar 2 teaspoons Kosher salt … Continue reading

Safari Skewers

We are still missing Disneyland over here so I am still making Disney food. These were part of Courtney’s birthday dinner. We had them at Disneyland in Adventureland at the Bengal Barbecue the last time we were there. We had been eating so much sugar that the Bengal Barbecue was a welcome change of pace. … Continue reading

Italian Zucchini Boats

And just like that zucchini season is upon us, I wish you safe travels my friends as we navigate the zucchini wilderness. I’m coming up with new zucchini recipes since my kitchen counter is already covered with the little beasts and they sit there mocking me . . . and this one is a winner, … Continue reading

Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Parmesan

I hated brussel sprouts when I was a kid.  I remember them being mushy and awful.  My daughter brought some home from the store a while ago and we roasted them and now I love them.  These were especially delicious with the addition of the balsamic.  More quarantine cooking, when will it end?  (The quarantine, … Continue reading

Air Fryer French Fries

I’ve been skeptical about air fryers so haven’t joined that particular club yet but then Kohls had a huge sale and this Kalorik Smart Fryer was on sale for $60, originally $120, and with a 40% off coupon and another $10 off coupon and free shipping and being quarantined and all, I figured what the … Continue reading

Skillet Red Skin Potatoes

Instead of doing a big Easter dinner this year, we decided to do a big brunch and it was so good that I think we might do it every year now.  We had Buttermilk Waffles (recipe here), Cinnamon Rolls (I cheated and used a mix for theses), a Bacon and Cheese Fritatta that Bob made … Continue reading

Summer Squash and Onions with Tomatoes

This was so delicious and so easy!  Another great recipe for enjoying all the summer produce from your garden. 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 – 2 onions, chopped or sliced 2 – 3 zucchini, chopped or sliced 2 – 3 yellow squash, chopped or sliced 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes with … Continue reading