It is so hard to get Rocket to eat any vegetables. Our 7 year old boy would really rather vegetables just disappear from the earth. He’s said so. But if there are any vegetables he might be willing to let touch his plate, it’s probably carrots. He’ll argue that he doesn’t mind potatoes, but this…
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Fresh Green Bean Casserole
Are you ready for the holidays? Boy Howdy — here we go! This recipe is for Fresh Green Bean Casserole instead of the kind you make with canned green beans. That one get a bit mushy, don’t you think? It is pretty straight forward and I think you will love it — you can, like…
Birthday Party Baked Potato Bar
Rocket just celebrated his 6th birthday. This year’s big birthday party was held at Top Girl’s new house. Rocket was excited for a visit from his great grandma and grandpa and of course for presents! And doesn’t every little boy love a Star Wars Theme for their party? Top Girl had decided to put…
Roasted Vegetable Salad
Y’all are going to love the Roasted Vegetable Salad because of its versatility AND its deliciousness. There’s no doubt about the health effects of vegetables but the freshness of the salad and your ability to serve it hot, room temperature or cold makes it my new go-to side dish. I will tell you how…
Sheet Pan Asparagus with Mushrooms and Prosciutto
This is the much-anticipated recipe for the perfect side dish to accompany our delicious Traditional Salmon Patties. Roasted asparagus with mushrooms and prosciutto can even be tossed with pasta if you want to turn this side into a main attraction. Sheet Pan Asparagus with Mushrooms and Prosciutto Ingredients 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), trimmed…
Fruit and Vegetable Train with Halfway Homemade Salsa
It’s that time of year again to share with you about #Produceforkids who I partnered with to share these recipes I developed myself with a little help from the host of the campaign, Homeland, to benefit the Oklahoma Regional Food Bank. The campaign runs from May 31 through June 30, 2016. If you purchase any…
Broccoli Cheese and Rice Casserole
Did you ever have broccoli, cheese and rice casserole at your family? My Nana made it nearly every year – it was a favorite of most everyone’s but when she passed away in 1999, it was forgotten. Until this year. Sometime around October I began trying to find a recipe – her recipe – the…
Eggplant Dip
Mom came home from the hospital last night after spending a week there. This is the first chance I have had a chance to sit down in over a week. I made something during that time – actually I threw something together – that kept me eating on the go and it tasted so good,…
Produce for Kids’ Bento Box
I am pleased to bring you this post, sponsored by Produce for Kids and Homeland Stores of Oklahoma to benefit the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. As you know, I spent the better part of my career helping those individuals who needed food for themselves and their families, to find ways and resources to do…
Brussel Sprouts, Turnips, Zucchini & Tomatoes
Brussel Sprouts, Turnips, Zucchini & Tomatoes are not generally on anyone’s Top Ten Most Loved Veggies list but I have always liked them – separately, but still, I liked them. I had some cherry tomatoes leftover from last summer that I threw whole into the freezer for later use. Recently, Top Girl and I…