Potato and Pea Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette

What You Need:
1 lb. tiny red potatoes, unpeeled and halved
1/2 C red onion, coarsely chopped
1 C of frozen petite peas
2 T of tarragon vinegar
2 t Dijon mustard
1/3 C extra virgin olive oil
2 T fresh tarragon, chopped
1/2 t salt
1/2 t pepper
How to Make It:
Fill a saucepan 2/3 full of water.
Place the potatoes in the pan being [...]

Spinach Salad with Chicken and Berries

What You Need:
1 t + 1 T of olive oil, divided
3/4 t ground cumin, divided
1/2 t salt, divided
1/4 t pepper, divided
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 T of honey
2 T of lemon juice
2 t lemon peel, grated
1 (5 oz.) pkg. baby spinach leaves
2 pints strawberries, halved
1/3 C red onion, sliced thin
How to Make It:
Pour [...]

Skip the Cooking On Mother’s Day

Does Mom like to eat? One thing about that is she is usually the one doing the cooking. Wouldn’t you like to give Mom a break for a change? You could always cook for her but then again who wants to spend Mother’s Day in the kitchen. Why not treat her to dinner on Mother’s [...]

Alfredo Chicken Wild Rice Casserole

What You Need:
1 (10 oz.) jar Alfredo pasta sauce
1/2 C milk
2 1/2 C wild rice, cooked
2 C chicken, cooked and cubed
1 C of frozen peas
1/3 C bottled roasted red sweet peppers, chopped
1/4 C slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 t dried basil
1 C soft bread crumb
1 T of butter, melted
How to Make It:
Place the oven setting on 350 [...]

Maple Sauce Carrots

What You Need:
1 1/2 T of butter
1/2 C chicken broth
3 T of maple syrup
2 t lemon juice
1 lb. baby cut carrots
1/4 t salt
1/4 t pepper
How to Make It:
Place a skillet over medium heat.
Add the butter and allow the butter to completely melt.
Pour the chicken broth into the skillet.
Stir in the maple syrup and lemon juice [...]

Mother’s Day Meal Plans

According to tradition we have turkey at Thanksgiving, ham at Christmas or both at Easter. What we do not have is a specific food that says “Mother’s Day”. Not having a specific food for Mother’s Day can either be a curse or a blessing, depending upon your outlook.
Your job will be simple if you already [...]

Parmesan Asparagus Fettuccine

What You Need:
4 oz. fettuccine noodles, uncooked
1 T of butter
1/2 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces
1/4 C onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 oz. cream cheese, cubed
1/4 C milk
1/4 C Parmesan cheese, shredded
1 1/2 t lemon juice
1 t lemon peel, grated
1/8 t pepper
How to Make It:
Fix the fettuccine noodles according to the package, [...]

Skillet Fries in a Flash

What You Need:
2 T of olive oil
2 C refrigerated sliced potatoes
1/2 t salt
1/4 t pepper
How to Make It:
Place a 10 inch skillet over medium heat.
Add the oil and allow the oil to heat until hot but not smoking.
Place the potatoes into the hot oil and stir to coat.
Add the salt and pepper, turning the potatoes [...]

Crab and Red Pepper Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

What You Need:
2 (5 oz) Portobello mushrooms
2 T of olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (6 oz.) can crabmeat, drained and flaked
5 t mayonnaise
1 sweet red pepper, halved and roasted
2 provolone cheese slices
How to Make It:
Remove the stems from the mushrooms, discard then rinse the mushrooms well.
Dry the mushrooms with paper towel.
Set the oven to the [...]

Mother’s Day Fun for Kids

Serve Mom Breakfast in Bed
It’s usually always Mom that is up at the crack of dawn preparing breakfast for everyone. This would be a great gift for Mom, breakfast in bed. This will allow Mom to sleep in and then surprise her with breakfast in bed.
Keep this breakfast simple. Serve her that favorite muffin or [...]

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