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Looking to make something different for dinner tonight that’s easy to whip together? If so, try out this easy-to-make Jamaican Jerk Pineapple Chicken Recipe. During the summertime I’ll toss it onto the grill but during the wintertime I bake it in the oven. Both ways …
Looking for a quick weeknight dinner recipe? Something that you can get onto the table in less than 45 minutes? If so, check out Zatarain’s One Pot Jambalaya. You can purchase the long grain rice mix with vegetables and spices at most grocery stores across …
My family loves homemade guacamole! We use it in our omelets at breakfast time, in sandwich wraps, when whipping up nachos, as a burger topping, as a taco filler, with burritos, and all sorts of different ways. It’s a heavily used “condiment” in our home! While store bought is okay…homemade is best! I like to use my mom’s easy recipe which is below.
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Mom’s Easy Homemade Guacamole Recipe
2 fresh avocados, peeled and pitted
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. real lime juice
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Note: I use RealLime Bottled Lime Juice. I don’t use enough of fresh limes, so I use bottled…you can certainly use fresh.
In a medium serving bowl mash the avocados using a masher. Stir in the finely chopped onion, chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, lime juice and the salt & ground black pepper (to taste). You want to stir after each addition to make sure you get everything combined together.
Cover the bowl with a lid. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours to allow all of the flavors to infuse. Always store the guacanole in an airtight container. If it sits out too long…the top of it will start getting crusty from air exposure.
Serving Tip: If you’re hosting a party…you can garnish the top of the guacamole with freshly chopped tomatoes and a basil leaf. Best if you serve it chilled.
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This ham, green beans and potato soup recipe makes a lot! I like to use this recipe when I’m making soup to freeze for later use. That’s right, this soup freezes well and will keep for up to 1 year in your freezer. It’s also …
Homemade fudge. I just love it! A lot of people are intimidated when it comes to making it. Don’t be! If you follow a recipe exactly…it should turn out just fine! This recipe is one that I’ve used for years. It’s simple to make and …
We have 6-7 red raspberry bushes in our backyard. Every year when the raspberries are in-season I harvest them for our family to enjoy. I get a lot of berries from those bushes…so I freeze some to make fruit smoothies throughout the year. This Raspberry Fruit Smoothie is easy-to-make and you only need a handful of ingredients to make it. If you want to BUMP UP the nutritional value…substitute Manuka Honey for the regular honey called for in the recipe.
Raspberry Fruit Smoothie Recipe
1 cup frozen red raspberries
1 cup milk (regular, coconut or almond milk)
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
2 ice cubes
Place all of the above ingredients into a blender container. Blend until the fruit smoothie is of your desired consistency. Serve immediately.
If you want to serve it in a chilled glass…place the glass into the freezer for 30 minutes before you prepare the recipe. You can garnish the smoothie with raspberries if desired.
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Like most children…my grandchildren love baked macaroni and cheese. It’s one of their favorite things to eat. With that said, they like a creamy Mac and Cheese with no fancy things tossed into it. When I make baked Macaroni and Cheese I like to use …
Cowboy butter seasoning offers a unique combination of flavors that can enhance dishes. This blend combines savory herbs, zesty lemon, and a touch of warmth to create a flavorful journey that appeals to various tastes. For individuals seeking to add excitement to their cooking skills, …