wrapped in foil, the corn doesn't lose any of its sweet goodness!
4 ears of corn
4 tbsp butter
salt & pepper to taste
foil
husk and wash each ear of corn. set aside.
tear 4 pieces of foil large enough to wrap around corn. smear 1 tbsp of butter on each piece of foil, shake on desired salt & pepper. wrap corn tightly in buttered foil. cook on a hot grill for approx 20 min. make the corn the first thing you add and last thing you take off the grill. tear off foil and enjoy!
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country potatoes
nothing like a side of fried potatoes to go with your steak, or eggs, or both! simple, easy and flavorful.
10-12 small potatoes, quartered
1 small sweet onion
pepper to taste
olive oil
preheat a medioum saucepan with 1 tbsp oil. add potatoes and onion. toss to coat in oil, and cook until potatoes can be easily poked with fork.
10-12 small potatoes, quartered
1 small sweet onion
pepper to taste
olive oil
preheat a medioum saucepan with 1 tbsp oil. add potatoes and onion. toss to coat in oil, and cook until potatoes can be easily poked with fork.
classic potato salad
a recipe for every family, here's my take on a classic summer potato salad.
6-8 boiled potatoes, cooled and diced
3 boiled eggs, cooled and diced
1/4 C diced celery
1/4 C finely cubed cheddar cheese
Dressing:
equal parts mayo & sour cream
yellow mustard
pickle relish
pepper
Combine all ingredients into a large bowl.
Adjust the dressing ingredients to your preference.
6-8 boiled potatoes, cooled and diced
3 boiled eggs, cooled and diced
1/4 C diced celery
1/4 C finely cubed cheddar cheese
Dressing:
equal parts mayo & sour cream
yellow mustard
pickle relish
pepper
Combine all ingredients into a large bowl.
Adjust the dressing ingredients to your preference.
scratch flap jacks
time to break out of the box. quick, easy and perfect for make-ahead planning!
1 cup flour
1 tbsp white sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
pinch salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 tbsp milk
1 1/2 tbsp butter, melted
vanilla
1 egg
quickly mix all ingredients in order. do not overmix. add egg in last.
cover with plastic wrap and store in fridge overnight.
mix will grow and fluff. bring to room temp (about 20min) and ladle into a hot greased pan.
1 cup flour
1 tbsp white sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
pinch salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 tbsp milk
1 1/2 tbsp butter, melted
vanilla
1 egg
quickly mix all ingredients in order. do not overmix. add egg in last.
cover with plastic wrap and store in fridge overnight.
mix will grow and fluff. bring to room temp (about 20min) and ladle into a hot greased pan.
homemade bbq sauce
super quick, easy and ready in less than 10min. using on-hand ingredients, a smoother, mellower sauce than your cheap store bought brand.
1/2 C ketchup
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp worchestershire
1 tbsp cider vinegar
1 tsp honey
1 tsp yellow mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
pinch of cayanne pepper, to taste
add all ingredients to a sauce pan and cook over med heat until saucy. yum on pulled pork sandwiches, burgers, or grilled chicken...just to name a few.
1/2 C ketchup
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp worchestershire
1 tbsp cider vinegar
1 tsp honey
1 tsp yellow mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
pinch of cayanne pepper, to taste
add all ingredients to a sauce pan and cook over med heat until saucy. yum on pulled pork sandwiches, burgers, or grilled chicken...just to name a few.
vegetable soup
the perfect cold weather pick me up. light, clean and surprisingly filling. easy to make with any variation of veggies you have on hand.
8 C water
3 boullion cubes
4 med potatoes, diced
1 can diced tomatoes
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 C shredded zucchini
1 onion
4 carrots
2 tbsp butter
frozen 3 pepper medley
1 can green beans
3 tbsp rice
black pepper
garlic salt
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp corriander
1/2 tsp thyme
parmesan cheese
add boullion to water, boil until dissolved. Add potato, can of tomato, zucchini and garlic. meanwhile, melt butter in a pan over med heat, add onion and carrot until just tender and aromatic. add frozen peppers and saute until thawed and soft. add fresh ground black pepper and garlic salt to taste.
add cooked veggies, seasoning (as desired) and simmer over med heat. add can of green beans and rice and cook approx 15min before serving.
serve with fresh grated parmesan cheese and crusty bread.
8 C water
3 boullion cubes
4 med potatoes, diced
1 can diced tomatoes
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 C shredded zucchini
1 onion
4 carrots
2 tbsp butter
frozen 3 pepper medley
1 can green beans
3 tbsp rice
black pepper
garlic salt
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp corriander
1/2 tsp thyme
parmesan cheese
add boullion to water, boil until dissolved. Add potato, can of tomato, zucchini and garlic. meanwhile, melt butter in a pan over med heat, add onion and carrot until just tender and aromatic. add frozen peppers and saute until thawed and soft. add fresh ground black pepper and garlic salt to taste.
add cooked veggies, seasoning (as desired) and simmer over med heat. add can of green beans and rice and cook approx 15min before serving.
serve with fresh grated parmesan cheese and crusty bread.
a perfect smoothie
it took me awhile to get the perfect smoothie ratio. now that i have it, we whip up this tasty treat often. also great if kids are sick and need some nourishment. they love it and they get some vitamins too!
1 C juice (100% juice is best)
1 container of yogurt
1 banana
1 C frozen berries (or ice)
add all items to a blender with ice/frozen berries on bottom. blend until smooth. serve.
the possibilities of this smoothie are endless. try different juice & yogurt flavor combo or different berries. opt for a healthier version by using plain non-fat yogurt.
1 C juice (100% juice is best)
1 container of yogurt
1 banana
1 C frozen berries (or ice)
add all items to a blender with ice/frozen berries on bottom. blend until smooth. serve.
the possibilities of this smoothie are endless. try different juice & yogurt flavor combo or different berries. opt for a healthier version by using plain non-fat yogurt.
my favorite guacamole
this is a super easy, adaptable recipe full of nutrients. can be used in sandwiches, tacos, or as a side with chips.
add tomato, corn, salsa and desired cilantro, mash together.
serve!
1 ripe avocadocut and peel avocado, mash into a bowl.
1/2 tomato
2 tbsp corn, canned or fresh cut
1 tbsp salsa
cilantro
add tomato, corn, salsa and desired cilantro, mash together.
serve!
diy marinara
of course you don't have any when you need it. here is a quick recipe i mixed up on the fly. 1 can diced tomatocombine all ingredients into a food processor, pulse until smooth. add spices to taste, starting small. you can always add more. also great with fresh or dried basil. red pepper flakes add extra kick.
garlic salt
black pepper
dried thyme
dried oregano
add garlic and chopped onion if using for spaghetti.
seasonal fruit crisp
easiest fruit crisp possible. use any types of fruit combos. my faves are strawberry/rhubarb and apple/blackberry. top with ice cream - of course.
grease a 9x13 pan, add desired cut fruit (try apples, peaches, blackberries, strawberry, rhubarb, mixed berries, or any combination).
top with crumble and bake approx 55 min on 375 or until golden.
2/3 C of each oats, sugar, flourmix dry goods. cut in cold butter until crumbles.
1/4 C wheat bran (optional)
1/2 tsp cinnamon (or desired)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 stick of cold butter
approx 6 cups of fruit
grease a 9x13 pan, add desired cut fruit (try apples, peaches, blackberries, strawberry, rhubarb, mixed berries, or any combination).
top with crumble and bake approx 55 min on 375 or until golden.
garlic salsa
quick, easy crowd pleaser. you can modify garlic if it's not your thing. i prefer 3-4 cloves, but my husband likes it with only 2.
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 onion
- handful cilantro
- 3 cloves garlic
- pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
add all ingredients into a food processor and pulse. serve with chips. yum!
stove-top granola
the quickest and easiest granola...good thing since I make it at least once a week.
- 3 C oats
- 1/3 C bran flakes
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/3 C butter
- 1/3 C brown sugar
- 2 tbsp honey
- cinnamon
- vanilla
- pinch of salt almonds (chopped or whole)
- raisins
pre-heat oven to 415 degrees.
heat oil in pan over med-high heat, add oats and bran flakes. stir until lightly mixed - approx 5 min. remove from heat onto a cookie sheet.
in same pan, melt butter. add brown sugar and honey until bubbly. add approx 1 tsp vanilla, salt and cinnamon to taste. stir until combined.
add oat & bran mix and almonds to the butter & sugar mix. stir until all ingredients are combined. remove from heat onto cookie sheet.
turn off oven before placing granola into the oven. let granola dry in the oven for approx 30 min. remove from oven and let cool. break up granola with a spatula, add raisins, and keep in airtight container.
add more oats (3 1/2 C) for lighter, less-sweet granola. less oats (2 1/2 C) for a larger clump, sweeter granola.
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