Country Bob’s All Purpose Sauce: Review ...

I recently received two bottles of Country Bob’s All Purpose Sauce to try out.  Although the sauce is labeled all purpose, I was skeptical.  I didn’t need to be.  I first realized that the sauce had gone over well, after seeing one of the bottles was about a third empty.  Apparently, my husband had used it on his steak tips a day or so earlier.  Mr. Fussy had liked it. Last night, both my husband and I used...

POM Wonderful Review...

I was thrilled when POM Wonderful offered to send me a sample case.  I was already a fan of this thick rich juice, but rarely buy it, in anything resembling bulk.  I knew that this would enable me to experiment with this pure pomegranate juice, in some recipes.  Regretfully, I only managed to develop one recipe, since the rest of the juice ended out in spritzers (of course the spritzers were good though). POM Wonderful...

Chicken and Edamame Asian Noodles : Quick & E...

Although I love cooking from scratch, sometimes short-cuts help when making quick lunches.  In this recipe I use frozen breaded pop-corn chicken and edamame to cut down on prep and clean-up time.  The results are still tasty, and if you are like me and are fussy about raw chicken clean-up this recipe is a real time saver.  Easy Chicken & Edamame Asian Noodles 1 1/2 c. chicken thin spaghetti (1/3 of a box) or ramen...

Pan-fried Sweet Potatoes Recipe...

Pan-fried sweet potatoes make for quick, easy and flavorful snack or side dish.  They cook quickly and tend to be popular with kids.  The bonus is that sweet potatoes are packed with nutrients, so you don’t have to feel so guilty about the frying. Pan-fried Sweet Potatoes Recipe  sweet potatoes  canola oil Mrs. Dash (table blend) Kosher salt brown sugar cayenne pepper Peel the sweet potatoes and chop them into...

Chicken with Walnut Stuffing and Pomegranate Ginge...

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so I decided to create a dish appropriate for the occasion.  I felt the ”Day for Lover’s” called for a light and flavorful, yet non-odiferous meal (Steak a la Mama and a heaping pile of mashed potatoes, does not a Romeo make.).  In this dish, the boneless chicken breast has a walnut stuffing, is topped with a pomegranate ginger reduction and...

Peanut Butter Dog Biscuit Recipe...

Homemade dog biscuits are quite easy to make, and your dog will probably like them better.  Mine does. Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits 2 c. whole wheat flour 1/2 c. milk 1/3 c. natural peanut butter 1 egg 2 tbs. olive oil 1/2 tsp. baking soda pinch of kosher salt Mix baking soda and salt into the flour. Add the remaining ingredients and mix with dough hook on med speed. When dough can be formed into a ball remove. Roll out the...

Chicken Enchiladas Recipe...

I make chicken enchiladas about twice a month.  Here is my personal recipe. Chicken Enchiladas  Recipe 1 1/2 to 2 lbs of boneless chicken (either use tenders or cut up other boneless chicken to roughly that size) 1 medium sweet onion (diced) 2 tbs. oil 1/2 tsp minced garlic (or one crushed/minced clove) 3 tbs chili powder 2 tbs dried cilantro 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp. cayenne 1/4 tsp. kosher salt large (29 oz)...

Spanish Rice Recipe...

This is the recipe I use to make Spanish rice in my home. I decided awhile back to stop buying  prepackaged rice dishes.  They are overpriced, over salted and nothing spectacular.  This recipe is the result of many batches of rice.  I purposely kept ingredients to pantry ready items.  I think you will be pleased with the results. Spanish Rice Recipe 1 1/2 cups converted/parboiled rice  (holds up well to simmering...

Rolled Pork Tenderloin with Moist Rub...

When I buy pork tenderloins, they usually come 2 to the pack.  I often prepare one in a moist rub like this.   I’ve found this to have good flavor throughout, and due to the slicing and fresh ingredients in the rub, the tenderloin tends to cook evenly and maintain moisture. I make the moist rub in a mini food processor.  Fresh herbs and sweet onion are the primary ingredients of this rub.  There aren’t...

“Sugary” Cereals aren’t Necessar...

We haven’t been big cereal eaters in my house the past year or so.  I grew tired of the “healthy” cereals and avoid bringing foods containing  High Fructose Corn Syrup into my home (although some do sneak through).  My 2 1/2 year old daughter was more interested in other foods, so her cereal intake had fallen off, as well. I was recently offered the opportunity to try out some of the new formulations...