Cilantro grows easily in a garden or container during the summer months. You’ll want to harvest and use the leaves quickly because they don’t taste as good once the plant begins to flower. Here are a few things to do with fresh cilantro leaves. Add it to fresh salsa. Use it in fresh guacamole. Sprinkle…
You’ve got a bunch of overripe bananas sitting on your kitchen counter, but you’re tired of banana bread, so turn those bananas into Chocolate-Bottom Banana Squares instead. This is like banana bread, brownies, and cake all in one, and with only a little guilt because it’s got bananas in it. How unhealthy can it be,…
It’s summer. The tomato plants in your garden are producing red mouthfuls of deliciousness by the bushel. Unless you have squirrels (little punks) who steal your little garden gems, your kitchen is likely overflowing with tomatoes or soon will be. Here’s what to do with them: Slice them, salt them, and eat them fresh. Sometimes…
Here is a list of basic items I often keep in my refrigerator for those times when I need a quick breakfast of eggs or a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch. These foods help me put together fast meals, ensure that I usually have proper dips and toppings for things like salad or chicken fingers,…
My husband and I love shrimp and we love Mexican food, and this shrimp quesadilla recipe is an easy and delicious way to combine seafood and Mexican fare. I used to make shrimp quesadillas using a recipe from a popular food blogger, but it was a bit more work than I preferred, requiring a lot…
Fresh basil can be expensive in grocery stores, but it’s easy to grow either directly in the ground in your garden, in a raised garden bed, or in a container. When I grow it myself at home, I often end up with more fresh basil than I can easily use, but I always try to…
Grilling season is upon us, and this is a fantastic fajita recipe for warm summer evenings. The combination of perfectly seasoned steak and vegetables is spot on, and this is a favorite in my family. I originally found this recipe on the website for Aldi, the discount grocery store, and I modified it slightly. The…
One of my daughters often asks me to pack fresh bananas in her school lunch bag. I appreciate that she wants to eat healthy food, but bananas have such a short shelf life. They turn brown on my counter before I know it. My family loves classic banana bread, but sometimes we want something different….
It can be helpful to stock your pantry with some basic supplies that you can generally count on always being there. The following ingredients are common in many recipes ranging from banana muffins to pancakes to spaghetti. Keeping these items around will help on busy nights or during weeks when you haven’t been able to…
I got the recipe for these Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins a few years ago from the blog Mumbling Mommy. Since then, they’ve become a family favorite and I’ve made them many times. They’re a nice way to use overripe bananas when we don’t feel like making yet another loaf of banana bread. These muffins are…
