The Best Salsa Ever
I love salsa. The salsa you buy in a jar is ok, but not fabulous. My sister gave me this recipe that she found from www.mountainmamacooks.com about a year ago. The first time I saw it, I was a little skeptical due to some of […]
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How to plan a party – Part 6 “Birthday Party for 16”
Yesterday was the final day of the 5 days of entertaining and my aunt’s birthday. As I have mentioned, my family is Syrian. It’s not often that the majority of the family can all get together at the same time, so it made sense to […]
Horseradish Sauce
I love food and sauces with a kick. This horseradish sauce adds just enough heat without it being too overpowering. It was found in the November/December 2010 issue of Clean Eating and is a great compliment to a nice steak or tenderloin! Level of Difficulty: Easy Time […]
Fried Vegetables – Tempura Style
I love my fresh, steamed vegetables, but as a good Southern Belle, I love them fried too!! What’s not to love really?! Level of Difficulty: Easy Time Required: Prep Time – 10min; Cook Time – 8-30 min (depends on quantity, about 8 min per batch) Ingredients: […]
How to plan a party – Part 5 “Family Fun Fest..SURPRISE!”
Ok, 4th party in four nights…a surprise birthday party for my aunt. Well, she knew about coming to my house for a birthday dinner, but what she did not know was it was going to be more than just my sister’s and my family. Convincing […]
Fried Peppers with Goat Cheese
Ok, so I have way too many peppers this year. The jalapeno bush in my yard is going bonkers! So, I’m pickling a bunch of them with my quick pickle process, eating them raw, and adding them to other dishes. But, then I decided, fried […]