Flo’s Homemade Salsa

Flo’s Homemade Salsa

My mother-in-law, Florence, has made jars of salsa for me each year for closer to twenty years, until last year. Last year I decided it was time for me to start making my own, using her recipe. The main difference between Mom’s recipe and mine is that I...

Easy Pesto Recipe

This is an easy Pesto recipe! Simply toss all of the ingredients in a food processor and process on low speed. A bit of pulsing the contents can help the basil work it’s way throughout the mixture a bit more easily too. Easy Pesto Recipe Ingredients: 2 cups (500...

Veggie Lo Mein

My sister Linda introduced me to this Lo Mein dish, and my husband and I love it! The base for the recipe comes from No-Pain Lo Mein by Rachel Ray … and, of course, I’ve  made it my own. See below. I’ve made both Kung Pao Chicken and rice, as well as...
Hummus Made Easy

Hummus Made Easy

A simple and tasty hummus made without tahini. Great with cut up pita, fresh veggies, crackers, etc. Ingredients for Hummus: 1 can (19 oz – 540 ml) chickpeas, drained 1/4 cup to 1/3 cup (60 – 80 ml) olive oil 1/4 cup (60 ml) tahini (optional) 3+ garlic...

Garlic Roasted Veggies

Use as many or as few veggies as you desire for this dish.  A great way to use up vegetables that may be close to the end of their life (still good but not so pretty :^). Be careful not to overcook – vegetables should be crisp though cooked when pulled from the...