Hello everyone and Happy August! I'm just popping in with an awesome new (to me) recipe and some creative ideas for tasty variations to fit everyone's tastes. I was recently exposed to the culinary delight of Greek Meatloaf. This tasty dish combines ground turkey, spinach, mushrooms and feta cheese into a fabulous (and not too unhealthy) meatloaf. Ready for the super-easy-to-prepare recipe? Here is my version:Ingredients:½ medium onion, chopped1 tbsp olive oil1 cup Portobello mushrooms, chopped¼ tsp sea salt¼ tsp garlic salt¼ tsp freshly ground pepper1 package fresh baby spinach1 lb ground turkey½ cup bread crumbs1 large egg, lightly beaten1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce½ cup crumbled feta cheeseBrown Sugar BBQ sauce or Ketchup Preparation:Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Heat olive oil in a medium to large size skillet … [Read more...]
Summer Treats
Summer is slowly starting to come to an end here in the States. I must admit that I am not sad to see the beginning of the end of hot, humid, sticky days - but I will miss some of my favorite summer foods. At the top of that list is my favorite summer cheesecake recipe. It is a lighter, fluffier version of the traditionally heavier New York style cheesecake and, when paired with my favorite summer fruit (strawberries) - it is a truly delicious treat. If you care to try it - here is my recipe: I love the mixture of lemon and strawberry flavors, but you can use the jello flavor and fresh fruit combo of choice. :) Until next time ~Judie Save … [Read more...]
Hairy Scary Spiders Recipe
When my husband and I first were married, he begged me to make some Hairy Scary Spiders for Halloween. The recipe sounded weird to me so I politely declined. Year after year my husband requested them and I turned the request down. After ten years of requesting I finally gave in declaring that I was not going to touch the gross things! Upon finishing my husband and kids quickly gobbled the spiders up. With just a few left, my kids begged me to give the spiders a try. I tentatively ate one and was hooked! These spiders were delicious! The spiders have become a Halloween treat tradition in our family. I wanted to share this quick and simple recipe with you! Don't be a scaredy cat like me, give them a try!Ingredients:12 oz bag of chocolate chips6 oz bag of butterscotch or peanut butter flavored chipsBag of chow mein noodles or 2 large cansRed Hots, or Mini M … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Spice Coffee Recipe
Fall has arrived and so has the Pumpkin Spice Lattes at Starbucks. You can run out to Starbucks and buy the nearly $5.00 Pumpkin Spice Latte or you can skip the line and save a few bucks in the process. Today, I'm going to share with you a budget friendly pumpkin spice coffee recipe. If you search pumpkin spice coffee recipes online you will actually find quite a few recipes that are available. This recipe is my version of the treasured fall treat that is Pumpkin Spice. Ingredients:2 tbsp of coffee beans, coffee grounds2 ounces of milk or non dairy creamer1 tsp pumpkin pie spice6-12 oz of watercinnamon sticks or ground cinnamon(optional)sugar (optional, to taste)coffee cupcoffee filtercoffee pot or other brewing device Gather the ingredients and supplies listed above and let's begin.1. Measure and place the coffee grounds … [Read more...]
Creating a Recipe Binder: Part 1
I’ve been on a quest to find the best recipes since I first learned to cook. When I was younger I was sure all those recipes were my mom’s or grandmas. I remember heading off to college with a small recipe binder holding those cherished recipes. In fact I still have that little recipe binder…At collage I was exposed to others cooking and found new recipes I loved. In they went to my little binder. Then food blogs and pinterest become popular and I found so many more yummy recipes! My little binder exploded and became this mess of recipes.The organization is lacking. It takes a long time to find the recipe I want. If I find the correct recipe, I have to battle the food stains that cover them. Anyone else have the same problem? I decided to end this problem and revamp my recipe organization. I created a plan for this HUGE project and decide to share this with you in a two part blog … [Read more...]
Cookie in a Cup Recipe
Cookie in a Cup RecipeLet's say hypothetically you have a bit of a craving for something sweet and you don't have anything sweet on hand. Making a batch of cookies in the middle of the night may not seem like a logical solution, but making a quick cookie in a cup sounds pretty sweet! That's right, a single serving of a sweet little treat that you can whip up in a matter of minutes. Let's get started.Ingredients1 cup or other microwave safe container1 tbsp butter1 tbsp granulated sugar1 tbsp brown sugar (packed firmly)3 tbsp of all purpose flower1/2 tsp of vanilla extract1 pinch of salt1 egg yolk2 tbsp semi sweet chocolate chipsDirections1. Gather all of the ingredients listed above.2. Add the butter to the container and place in the microwave. Melt the butter in the microwave (about 25 seconds).3. Add granulated, brown sugar, and salt to the container … [Read more...]