Peaches . . . Yesterday was the first day of school at our house. A tradition at our house is to celebrate that day with “First day of school ice cream.” We try very hard around here to celebrate whenever we can with homemade ice cream! Doesn’t everybody? Since the Colorado peaches are in at […]
Archives for August 2011
Chipotle Peach BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
With another school year officially started, I am always on the lookout for quick and easy things to throw together for dinner after a busy day of running from one kid’s activity to another. I finally have one who is old enough to drive, which I am thrilled about, and that should help to lighten […]
Grilled Shrimp with Peanut Sauce and Coconut Ginger Rice
The last weekend before school starts for my family is upon us. I am ready for the kids to go back to school and to get my family back on a schedule. However, the end of summer is kind of sad. Don’t get me wrong: I am definitely ready for the kids to return to […]
A Little Tip for You… and an Easy Appetizer Recipe
Here’s a little tip for you . . . One of my favorite things in the summer is fresh Mozzarella cheese – well, as fresh as we can get it here in Kansas! I use it all different ways – with tomatoes, in omelets, on homemade pizza, salads and on a bagel or heck, sometimes […]
Childhood Memories and Spaghetti Pie
Kids are curious little creatures. If I tell my kids we are having Spaghetti for dinner, I am more often than not met with resistance. But tell them we are having Spaghetti Pie, and it is a different story. Who wouldn’t want to have “pie” for dinner? This was a very popular dish during my […]
A Perfect Glass of Lemonade
Summer is winding down and we don’t have many weekend days left. I thought I’d repost this recipe for Perfect Lemonade that was on our Facebook page earlier this summer. The secret to the perfect batch of lemonade is making a simple syrup, which is just combining sugar and water and heating it to dissolve […]
Southwestern Egg Rolls with Chipotle Dipping Sauce
I’ve been thinking about the Kansas State Fair a lot in these past few weeks. I can’t believe in a month the fair will be rolling around again. The kids will have been back in school for a few weeks, and my house should be clean again. Well, I can dream, can’t I? This recipe […]
Creamy Corn and Tomato Risotto with Roasted Poblano
I have been craving comfort food. I don’t know if it’s the break from the extreme heat (we’ll have a “cold front” this week with highs in the 90’s) or that school will be starting soon and that makes me think of fall. This is a great creamy “comfort food” dish that uses summer corn […]
Southwestern Pasta Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
Here is another recipe to keep your kitchen cool. You can also add some grilled chicken and make it a complete meal. Southwestern Pasta Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing Save Print Author: Sunflower Supper Club Ingredients 9 ounce package cheese tortellini 8 ounces rotini 1 15.25 ounce can corn, drained 1 15 ounce can […]