Cajun Lime Grilled ShrimpThis is an awesome marinade to use on chicken wings too! For those who might be worried about the amount of spiciness, simply halve the spices only, and taste test once marinade is mixed.
Caramel FrappuccinoSomeone was just asking for a Caramel Frappucino recipe so thought should share with everyone. Here's the recipe I've used for quite awhile.
Orange Peach Creamsicle SmoothieThis is a scrumptious treat and if you would like to dress it up then garnish with an orange slice and/or a piece of cubed peach on a fancy toothpick.
Cheesy Tomato Topped Spinach CasseroleFeel free to experiment with the ingredient flavors for this recipe. For example combine sun dried tomato and basil cream cheese, Caesar dressing, half fresh Parmesan and half mozzarella cheese.
Chocolate Covered Bacon TreatsA dear friend of mine heard about chocolate covered bacon while watching a cooking show and suggested giving it a try. They are indeed tasty and I used maple cured bacon because it just sounded so right to use with chocolate
Lemon Cream ChickenThis chicken and cream sauce is wonderful served over a bed of basmati rice that has been cooked in chicken broth with a splash of lemon juice added. Also very good over buttered egg noodles.
Angel Hair with Feta and Sun Dried TomatoesSince I absolutely love all these ingredients of course I couldn't resist trying this recipe and I definitely was not disappointed!
Choose Your Flavor CookiesThere are so many extract flavors to choose from, even coffee extract, for these oh so easy mild flavored cookies. My favorites happen to be almond, cherry, maple or raspberry.
Uses Of 3 % Hydrogen PeroxideYou can purchase 3% hydrogen peroxide over the counter just about everywhere, and it's inexpensive and much safer for all of us and our environment than using chlorine bleach! Here is a list of a few of my tried and true uses.
Wipe Zester ImmediatelyThe easiest way to clean a zester is to immediately wipe off the excess zest with your finger tips from the handle side out towards the zesting edge on both sides. Rinse right away with water.
Super Simple Homemade Hand LotionYou can buy rose water at pharmacies or health food stores and sometimes Wal-Mart and Target carry it. Glycerin is available at pharmacies and health food stores but craft stores such as Michael's carry it too.
Chili Con QuesoI love deep frying or baking my own tortilla chips made from corn tortilla's rather than store bought pre-made chips.
Lemon and Garlic Roasted Broccoli and CauliflowerThis dish also tastes yummy sprinkled with 1/3 cup of grated Parmesan or Romano before serving if you choose.
Hazelnut Crescent CookiesThose of you who are familiar with my recipes know I am really not a big dessert baker, but I oh-so-love the flavor of these cookies - especially during the holidays!
Deeli's Spicy Grilled Cheese SandwichesSpice up those boring grilled cheese sammies. Heat a large skillet over low heat. Spread butter or mayonnaise on to one side of two slices of the bread.
Baked Sweet Potato FriesFeel free to use just about any kind of spice or seasoning and adjust the amounts to taste. I also like these using crushed red pepper flakes or cumin.
Oven Baked Caprese Grilled Cheese SandwichesCan't remember where I found the idea of baking grilled cheese sandwiches a couple of years ago, but finally decided to give it a try.
Sweet Pepper Garlic and Cayenne Sauce with LinguiniCook linguini according to package directions until al dente and drain. Meanwhile, saute peppers, garlic, and cayenne in the olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
Trial and Error Potato SaladWhen I was young my daddy always made the potato salad and, at least for me, no other potato salad on earth has ever even come close to being just as good as his. Maybe that's simply because I loved him so much. ;-)
Back To School Supply Sales For Home Office NeedsNow is a perfect time to take advantage of some really great sales bargains, not just for back to school supplies for your children, but also for your own home office needs.
"Whipped Cream" Substitute ToppingSomeone requested what to use as a heavy cream substitute so thought maybe I should share the tip with everyone.
Wasabi Mashed PotatoesNo more boring taters! Try this Japanese spice to "spice up those spuds a notch". These taters are a great companion for steak but also nice with fish and poultry.
Greek Browned Butter And Kasseri PastaThis simple dish includes Greek Kasseri cheese and butter. Serve with a balsamic vinaigrette dressed salad and slightly toasted baguette slices, drizzled with sauteed minced garlic in extra virgin olive oil and then sprinkle with a bit more cheese.
Pulled Pork BBQ SandwichesDoes anyone remember Love's BBQ restaurants? Alas, they are out of business in the US now but the memory of those yummy sandwiches inspired me to try this recipe.
Creamy Tuna and Peas on Toast (Trailer Trash SOS)This was one of my grama's standby recipes when I was a little girl and is her version of SOS. I simply must recommend good old fashioned 'Wonder Bread' for this recipe.
Taste Of Home Kids Coloring CookbookI just came across this link at Taste of Home and it would be such a wonderful project for children and parents to work on together! Not only would there be a cookbook colored by the child to cherish but it's a wonderful way to teach children to cook.
Important Information If You Receive Federal Benefit Paper ChecksAs of March 1, 2013, these payments will all be electronic because of changes made by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. They are doing this in order to save money on paper, printing and postage. In other words, the check will no longer be in the mail.
Natural Sore Throat RemediesCold and flu season is upon us so here are some good old fashioned home remedy standbys for sore throats.
Use Distilled Water in Neti PotsIt's better to be safe than sorry so please use distilled water or water that has previously been boiled and then stored in a sterile container. Also, rinse your Neti pot well with hot water, turn upside down on a clean towel to drain and allow to completely dry....
Furoshiki: Japanese Wrapping ClothI have never heard of Furoshiki before and this is the absolute coolest! Not only is it a green way to wrap gifts (the cloth itself being an extra gift), but it can also be used as a purse/carrying case!
Italian Seasoned Garlic Parmesan ChickenServe with angel hair pasta sauteed with garlic and cherry tomatoes, along with a simple balsamic vinaigrette salad for a complete full of flavor meal.
Chocolate Almond BarkWhen I was a little girl in the 1960's, my parents would treat my brother and I once a month with a special trip to the original Boehm's Candy Kitchen that was at the base of Snoqualmie pass near Seattle. Boehm's candy is some of the finest in the world; I can attest to that.
Zucchini Tomato and Parmesan BakeI was looking through an old recipe binder of mine and came across this recipe. It made my mouth started watering when remembering how tasty and easy it is! It's time to share!
Adopt A Pet Using CraigslistThere are so many people who can no longer keep their cherished pets, for one reason or another, but want to know they truly did find them a good home, rather than taking them to a shelter and always wondering if they even made it to a new home at all!
Coconut Macadamia DropsQuick and oh, so easy and definitely good. This is a last minute recipe cause only takes about fifteen minutes.
Asparagus and Tomato Pasta SaladA tasty make ahead pasta salad. Cook pasta al dente as directed on package and add asparagus for last 3 minutes of cooking and then drain.
Flushmate Pressure Flush System Recall Due To Exploding ToiletsAn exploding toilet is quite a comical thought at first with lots of imagined pictures in our mind, but what if you or someone you know actually happens to have this particular pressure flushing system?
Use Radish Greens Instead Of DiscardingDo you know that radish greens are awesome tasting because they have a nice peppery flavor? Why throw them away?
Roasted Bell Peppers Stuffed with Garlic, Basil and TomatoesYummy served hot or cold. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 7x11 or 9x13 inch baking dish with vegetable oil and place bell pepper halves open side up in the prepared baking dish.
Sharing Information On Social Networking SitesI know lots of people who absolutely love Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter. There are lots of good things about these networks, but my caution about these particular social networks is to be careful of what and how much personal information you publish on them!
Take Bulbs to Approved Disposal CenterWhen it comes to disposal and/or cleanup of CFL light bulbs, the most important and thorough information comes from the Environmental Protection Agency.
Common Ingredient SubstitutionsThere have been times I wanted to tear my hair out because didn't have an ingredient at the last minute so here's my list of common ingredient substitutions that have worked for me in a pinch.
Reduce Your Chance Of Auto TheftHere are several ideas I've learned over the years. Many of these are everyday common sense things to keep in mind that we already know about but others are, "Why didn't I think of that?" to use as added protection ideas.
Download Store Coupons on Your Rewards CardI downloaded coupons to my Safeway grocery store rewards card for the very first time. Not only did I receive normal rewards card discounts of about $9.00 in savings but I also received an additional savings of about $10.00 from the downloaded coupons!
Product Review: Amore Tomato PasteA few months ago, I was perusing new recipes to try and came across one where one of the ingredients stated "1 tablespoon Amore brand tomato paste from a tube." Tomato paste is available in a tube?
New Year's Resolution: Be A Better PersonMy New Years resolution is to practice daily (365), even on a bad day, to work harder to do the best humanly possible to think and act kindly and thoughtfully in every single little aspect of life towards all others in every single situation.
Cookie Crust Fruit PizzaYou can replace any or all of these fruits with your choices such as kiwi, papaya, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, peaches, nectarines, or canned, crushed and drained pineapple.
Tax Forms No Longer Being MailedIf you're like me and wait for IRS forms and instructions to arrive via US Postal mail to fill out and send in, here's a heads up! Don't wait and expect them to arrive in your snail mail box from now on, because it's not going to happen.
Baby Stockings for Christmas OrnamentsYou can find inexpensive packages of red, green or Christmas decorated baby and toddler socks and/or booties on sale now. Just sew a loop at the top of them to hang on your Christmas tree.
Bulgogi (Korean Beef)Don't forget to serve with rice tea. You can find Kimchi in a jar in the produce section of your market, but be forewarned that it is very hot and spicy!
Re-read The Books You HaveHow many of us see a movie a second, third, or even more times and always find something we missed? Well, it's no different when reading a book. Our brains cannot absorb all the information the first, second, or even third time around.
Vegetable Water Blanching TimetableThere have been a lot of requests for blanching veggies as of late so here's an easy timetable to follow. Be sure to check tenderness part way into the blanching guide times because freshness and size of vegetables vary.
St Patrick's Day Glazed Lime BarsWhen St Paddy's Day is over you can, of course, still make the lime bars or you can easily switch out the limes for lemons and have lemon bars instead. ;-)
Simple Homemade Glycerin SoapIt's easy to make soap bars with soap crafter's melt and pour glycerin soap base that you can purchase at almost any craft store. You can use items like clean dry yogurt cups, juice boxes, cream cheese containers, etc. as the molds.
Roasted Turkey Legs and GravyI am simply a person who adores dark poultry meat instead of white so why cook an entire turkey? Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Pour the 15 ounce can of chicken broth into the bottom of a roasting pan.
Three Cheese SauceHomemade cheese sauce is so tasty and best yet, it's fresh and versatile! Use it as a sauce for steamed, baked or roasted veggies, as a pasta sauce, and even in baked dishes that call for store bought cheese sauces.
Flavored MayonnaiseBetween sandwiches and burgers, a dressing for fish, poultry or potatoes, the sky is the limit for what to use these for.
Turtle BurgersThese "Turtle Burgers" are just so very cute, creative, and fun that they definitely need to be shared with my entire ThriftyFun family and not just the recipe lovers! A little crispy and not too crunchy; just how a turtle should be.
Make Crostini and Bruschetta in SkilletWhenever I make crostini or bruschetta, I almost always end up burning the baguette slices no matter how careful I am when toasting them under the broiler, so I tried something different and will never have a burnt slice of toasted baguettes again.
Traditional Greek SaladThis is the way my Papa (Grampa) from Greece would make a salad and would occasionally toss in a few pitted Kalamata olives, too ;-)
