5 Easy Thanksgiving Appetizers to Stave off the Hangry Relatives
Appetizers for Thanksgiving are a tricky game. You want people to not be too hungry, but everyone wants to keep room for the big meal. I have a few tricks to keep this delicate balance and keep you sane while you cook the big meal. 1- Stay away from heavy appetizers like meatballs. Keep things…
Read MoreAsian Cucumbers – A Quick Way to Use This Year’s Garden Crop
In less than 15 minutes, and with only 5 ingredients, you can have delicious asian cucumbers on your plate as a side or healthy snack! They’re paleo and gluten free! There are really few recipes that are simpler than this one. I learned how to make these from one of my best friends, who learned…
Read MoreCreamy Cucumber Dill Dressing
Use your garden produce or farmer’s market finds to make this refreshing and easy cucumber dill dressing for salad, dip, or even as a sauce on fish. What is more refreshing in summer than the bright flavor of cucumbers, full of water content and brimming with so many possibilities? Not much. Cucumbers in water have…
Read MoreMake Your Own Mayo and 1,000 Island Dressing!
Making your own mayonnaise is easier than you think with the help of an immersion blender. And making your own 1,000 salad dressing is even easier! With a few simple ingredients and just a few minutes, you can make some of your favorite condiments! This post will be short and sweet because this process is…
Read MoreHow to Make Dry Ranch Mix at Home
Make your own dry ranch dressing mix and stop buying those expensive and unhealthy packets of ranch mix! DIY your own ranch dressing with this all-natural recipe your family will love.
Read MoreLemon Pepper Salami Bites – The Perfect Summer Appetizer
You might be asking why these are the ‘perfect’ summer appetizer. Two reasons: 1- They involve no heating the house. You don’t need an oven, stove, toaster…no heat source at all. 2- They use up bell peppers. If you garden like I do, you’ve got them coming out your ears. If you don’t garden, this…
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