Do you have fresh tomatoes going to waste? You might like to try an old-fashioned favorite at our house: Open-Faced Bacon, Tomato, and Cheese Sandwiches! Not only are these super-easy, but they just seem heartier than a typical BLT. Maybe its the increase in the amount of protein due to the cheese or the warmth… Continue reading Open-Faced Bacon, Tomato, and Cheese Sandwiches
In many households, the holidays REQUIRE that one serves green bean casserole during family gatherings. The problem is, I have never liked the stuff. As you might have read in my post on Chicken Divan, I loathe cream of anything canned soup. So I set out on my own path to create a green bean casserole… Continue reading Green Bean Casserole–No Canned Cream Soup Required!
Today is the first day since May (or so it seems) that it isn’t 90º or hotter here. Fall is just around the corner, and I’m super excited for all the flavors that come with it! Autumn Blend Party Dip is my celebration that summer is coming to an end and the season of wiener… Continue reading Autumn Blend Party Dip
Spring in the Midwest brings one of my favorite veggies…asparagus! I wait all year to have this tender little green shoot, and I get excited about new ways to fix it. A few weeks ago, I posted a recipe for another spring beauty–rhubarb. Though I love rhubarb, asparagus is beautifully versatile. I’ll roast it, sauté… Continue reading Dilled Asparagus and Bacon Quiche
