Sausage and Peppers Pasta Salad I have been thinking about this sausage and peppers pasta salad since eating it as a child. For the life of me I could not remember who made it first. My Mom says it was my Aunt Deb but I am not so sure. Either way, it was so good that I have been thinking of it for nearly 40 years. I decided to make it from memory today. It is just as good as I remember. This Sausage and Peppers Pasta Salad has very few ingredients but the few that do, pack a punch.…
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Continue ReadingBLT Chicken Tenders This chicken tender recipe is the Summer recipe of your dreams. Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Chicken with a tangy tomato ranch dressing hack. What could be better? The beauty of this recipe is that you can prep the chicken tenders ahead of time and bake them when you are ready. You can also bake them off ahead of time and use them for meals throughout the week. The full, printable and Pinterest Pin-able recipe is at the end of this post. Be sure to come back and read through the post if you are one of those who…
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Continue ReadingTomato Butter Tomato Butter will be the hit of all your Summer meals. Make this with the infamous tomato powder I have all of my readers hooked on. Whip the butter into a creamy dream with the tomato powder, celery salt, onion and garlic powder and dried herbs. It is the perfect topping for fresh corn on the cob, any roasted veggies, baked potatoes. You can also use this spread to make grilled cheese sandwiches. There is a printable and you can pin it to Pinterest. Furthermore, you can also give me a follow on Pinterest! Tomato Powder The tomato…
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Continue ReadingDelicious Tangy Chicken Salad Everyone loves my chicken salad. They say that it is tangy and delicious. This chicken salad has very simple ingredients that add great flavor and texture. It is even better the longer it sits. The full, printable and Pinterest Pinnable recipe is at the end of this post. You will have questions about some of the steps and ingredients, so peruse the following paragraphs for the information below. Buttermilk Powder The first ingredient you will question is Buttermilk powder. I get this Buttermilk powder on Amazon. There are many brands. But you can also find this…
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Continue ReadingSummer Salad With Whole Grain Farro This Summer Salad with Whole Grain Farro not only tastes good, but it is good for you! Made with farro, which to me, is like a cross between a grain and a pasta, Summer Veggies and a vinaigrette. This salad can be eaten as soon as it is made. It is even better the longer it sits and can be made up to twenty four hours in advance. What Is Farro? Farro is an Ancient Whole Wheat Grain with a nutty taste and a chewy texture.Prepare this like rice. To me, it is kind…
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Continue ReadingGrilled Steak Tacos If I had to pick one recipe my friends ask me to make most often it would be these Grilled Steak Tacos. Marinated overnight in a tomato based marinade with onion and lime, these grilled steak tacos are tender, flavorful and delicious. I make a huge amount of these for get togethers and anyone can throw some meat on the grill when they have a hankering. Read This Before Coming Back To Facebook To Troll Me I learned this recipe from an old friend who owned the bar we hung out at. This was one of his…
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Continue ReadingCaesar Pasta Salad with Grilled Chicken This recipe is always a favorite in my house for Summer and Spring. Caesar Pasta Salad is easily made with ready made ingredients that come together perfectly. The grilled chicken is easy to make and has great flavors. The chicken is marinated overnight with a can of Sprite and some Zesty Italian Dressing. The Caesar Pasta Salad I am always surprised when people have never had a lettuce salad with pasta. I worked in a deli in the 1990’s and these types of salads were always our best sellers. In fact, the inspiration for…
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Continue ReadingBacon, Lettuce & Tomato Sandwiches with Special Sauce This Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Sandwich with Special Sauce are always a real treat. Made with the usual suspects and the addition of my “special sauce”. The special sauce is a tomato powder based spread with the tangy addition of lemon pepper that brings out the zing of the tomatoes and salty bacon. The Special Sauce for the Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato The tomato powder is a lesser know ingredient that is always a surprise to many people. I get my tomato powder from a brand called The Spice Way, they sell…
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