Alice’s Brunch Casserole
10 Apr
Great for when company comes to town. You can make it a day ahead of time, so you can relax in the morning. Awesome on a chilly morning.
Strawberry Bread
10 Apr
This Strawberry Bread has the flavor of summer, full of juicy strawberries, and if you like, you can add some chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts would be wonderful). It is delicious cut into thick slices, with or without a slathering of butter. Frozen strawberries allow you to make this bread any time of the year. If you have fresh strawberries available, go ahead and use them. Fresh local strawberries can really maximum flavor. If you like, when cutting them into bite sized pieces, before adding them to the batter, you can toss the strawberry pieces in a couple tablespoons of flour, making sure they are completely coated. This will keep them from sinking to the bottom of the pan during baking. Strawberry Bread is a delicious way to use everyones favorite fruit. Our family loves this one.
Chunky Guacamole
10 Apr
Chunky Guacamole, need I say more? Everyone needs a good guac recipe, this is never fail and can be made in just a few minutes. I believe that some things are best kept simple, and this recipe is no exception. Sometimes people can overload their guacamole to extra stuff. I like to taste the avocados, with a bit of heat added in. If your a purest guacamole eater, and believe that it requires cilantro and garlic, I suggest you give this simple Chunky Guacamole a try. You just might find a new love. Serve with fresh baked corn tortillas.
Watermelon Margarita
10 Apr
Watermelon Margaritas are super good and refreshing, perfect for a hot summer day. Unlike some other watermelon margarita recipes out there, this one is just about as pure as you can get it. This recipe calls for no syrup, and a minimal amount of of sugar. The only alcohol it incorporates is tequila and triple sec, and you may also omit the alcohol for a delicious family friendly drink.
Whether you drink the watermelon margaritas with or without alcohol, they are nice balance of sweet and tart. To save some time with the preparation, you can buy pre-cut chunks of fresh watermelon in you grocer’s produce section. Pre-cut watermelon is usually more expensive, so if you plan to make a few batches of watermelon margaritas, you’re probably better off just buying a whole watermelon. Even the most macho man will love this watermelon margarita. Be sure to keep lots of watermelon and limes on hand, for when company drops in.
Grilled Corn Salsa
10 Apr
With company over this weekend I’ve had plenty of opportunity to put my recipes to the test. This grilled corn salsa is the prefect mid-day snack to keep everyone happy between meals. Grilled Corn Salsa is similar to texas caviar, except it is sauteed, and does not have beans in it. This is a sweeter salsa, and the grilled corn adds a nice smoky flavor to contrast. I severed it with tortilla chips like a traditional salsa, but it would also be fabulous served along with fish, or even as a relish on burgers. My husband also likes to eat it all by itself as a side dish with meals.
Texas Caviar
10 Apr
This Texas Caviar recipe came from my mother in law and is a favorite among company. This is a version of salsa that is tasty and filling. It is loaded with fiber and protein, which also makes it balanced. Black-eyed peas, also called cowpeas or crowder peas are a pale-colored dry bean, with a black spot that gives them their name. Black-eyed peas are an excellent source of calcium, vitamin A and folate. They are low in fat and sodium and contain no cholesterol. The grilled corn adds a really nice and subtle smoky flavor to the Texas Caviar. Serve it with baked tortilla chips or pita chips for a low-fat option.