Campfire Brisket Nachos
Tara on Jul 7th 2015
1 12 oz can refried beans 8 oz smoked beef brisket 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup salsa or BBQ sauce 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese Toppings: 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro 2 Tablespoons fresh chopped green onions 2 Tablespoons jalopeno peppers 1 bag corn chips Light about 30 charcoal briquettes. Prepare nachos while charcoal […]
Italian Roasted Tomatoes
Tara on Jul 1st 2015
Roasted Tomatoes Preheat oven to 325 In a Dutch Oven, or casserole dish with glass lid add: 4 boxes of cherry or grape tomatoes (approximate weight 12-16 oz box) 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme 4-5 cloves pressed garlic 1/2 – 3/4 cup olive oil Stir to coat […]
Aunt Debbie’s Poppy Seed Ham Rolls
Tara on Jan 1st 2015
Do you need a recipe for all that leftover Christmas ham? Make my Aunt Debbie’s Ham Rolls. This recipe can be made ahead, refrigerated, and baked for breakfast. It can be easily put together for a quick snack, party appetizer, picnic, or even a Super Bowl item. To make good use of any leftover ham, […]
Christmas Cranberry Salsa
Tara on Dec 19th 2014
I enjoy creating new recipes for Christmas each year. This recipe was inspired by a photo I thought I pinned to Pinterest but never could find when I wanted to make the dish. So I have created my own recipe for Christmas Cranbery Salsa. It can be served with corn chips. But I like to […]
BOSTON BROWN BREAD
Tara on Sep 4th 2014
This recipe was handed down to me by my mother-in-law. I recall her preparing this bread in soup cans to take along on family camp trips in their old FAN RV from the early ’70’s. I have no idea who thought up the idea of baking bread in soup cans but this is a fantastic […]
BACON PINEAPPLE BANANA PEPPER POPPERS
Tara on Aug 6th 2014
Bacon. Peppers. Pineapple. A simple combination of flavors form the perfect party appetizer. YUM! 8 sweet banana peppers 1 8oz package softened cream cheese 1 small can crushed pineapple – well drained ½ teaspoon seasoned salt ½ teaspoon garlic powder 2 green onions – finely chopped 8 pieces uncooked bacon In a small bowl, combine […]
Breakfast Pull Apart Sausage Bread
Tara on Jul 29th 2014
First let me start by stating I WON’T be making this again for a while. Then why post the recipe if I don’t plan to bake this again? Because it was so amazingly delicious I couldn’t stop eating it is the reason why! This recipe can be assembled at night, placed in the refrigerator, and […]
Veggie Puppies – With Gluten Free Option
Tara on Jul 19th 2014
I am loving all the fresh garden vegetables in harvest right now. My Lester Farm’s CSA basket is full of garden fresh goodness each week. The items in one of my recent baskets were an inspiration for this recipe. For a gluten free version, see instructions at the end of the recipe. 1/2 cup fine […]
Kale Chips Plain, Parmesan, or Chili Flavored
Tara on Jun 5th 2013
Did you know kale is one of the most nutrient dense foods you can eat? If you are not accustomed to eating kale, you may find the taste a bit over powering at first. Cooking pieces of kale in the oven for a few minutes with a little oil, salt, and some creative flavorings is […]
Home Made Herbal Ranch Dressing
Tara on Jun 3rd 2013
One of the best things about spring and summer is all the fresh herbs and vegetables to be harvested. Our family is enjoying our CSA box of fresh locally grown lettuces and greens each week from Lester Farms. I used to buy bottled dressings but once I made a couple of varieties of home made […]
