I’m still practicing with the air fryer. These French fries are pretty good. Not quite like the good old greasy ones, but tasty and better for us. Here’s what I did. Set the air fryer at 400 degrees and 20 minutes. Start the fryer so that it heats while youRead More →

It’s a great time of year to make salads. It’s even better when you mix a little bit of everything together and top it with a delicious vinaigrette. Here I’ve mixed Swiss chard, leaf lettuce, cucumber, mint , cilantro, basil, red onion, Roma tomato, craisens, pipitas, key lime juice ,Read More →

While I’m not yet a fan of air frying, I thought I’d give it another try. My new Ninja Foodi came with the capability of air frying. So, I tried it on shrimp for tacos. They were tasty. I tried two versions; one crispy and the other seasoned. Here’s whatRead More →

Simple and delicious! This is the time of year to take advantage of having fabulous fresh fruits and herbs on hand. This Slush is non-alcoholic so the whole family can enjoy. Here’s what you’ll need. 12-15 fresh frozen strawberries (stems removed) A big bunch of fresh mint 2 cups clubRead More →

Always a favorite for me is Chicken Parmesan. This is a simple way to make this classic dish. Here’s what you’ll need. 4 Boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 cup panko 3/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan Fresh grated mozzarella Olive oil 1 14.5 oz can of diced stewed tomatoes 1/2 yellowRead More →

This Shrimp Creole was easy to make and pretty delicious. Here’s what you’ll need. 1 pound medium to large shrimp shelled and deveined 1/2 cup finely diced white onion 1 cup diced red,yellow and orange pepper 1/2 cup diced celery 1 diced jalapeño (remove stem, seeds and membrane) 2 tablespoonsRead More →

We enjoy flatbread wraps with a variety of flavors. I’m always trying new variations. Here’s one I did today. Taste Tester Tom says WINNER WINNER! Here’s what you’ll need. Flatbread Cooked chicken breast Bacon cut into tiny pieces and fried crisp Thin sliced red onion Canned diced tomatoes Canned NachoRead More →

When I was young my mother made rhubarb pie. Each year we were given a gift of fresh rhubarb from the women who lived across the street. Later in life I discovered that strawberry rhubarb pie was even better. Today I made that delicious pie. Once again the rhubarb wasRead More →