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“Eye See You…” Spooky Eyeball Tacos
This post has 2 purposes! Today, October 4th, is National Taco Day. And it’s a fun recipe that you might want to make for your family on Halloween night. Can you think of anything more unnerving than having someone stare at you? If you’ve ever eaten fish with the head still on it, you know that feeling. At Halloween, you can create Spooky Eyeball Tacos for dinner. Tacos are great for dinner at any time of the year. However, when you make this recipe for Spooky Eyeball Tacos, your family will be surprised to see their dinner looking back up at them from the plate. Here is the recipe: While…
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National Pancake Day: Cream Cheese Pancakes with Fresh Berries
It’s perfect that National Pancake Day falls on a Saturday. You have some time for you or someone else in your family to whip up a nice batch of fluffy pancakes. I was a big pancake lover as a kid. The family lore was that at the age of two, I was ready to fight my maternal grandmother over the last pancake at the kitchen table. It gets worse… At the International House of Pancakes (IHOP), I also completely obliterated 2 servings of the Silver Dollar platter — at age 2. At the time — it was close to 10 pancakes (smaller than regular but somewhat bigger than a silver…
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Spicy Black Bean Taco Wraps with Fresh Guacamole
Grab the chips! It’s National Guacamole Day! Or in this class, put the guac on your Spicy Black Bean Taco Wraps! These vegetarian spicy black bean taco wraps are perfect for Meatless Mondays or anytime you want to get a meatless meal on the table in around 20 minutes. There is also a mango salsa that is mentioned in the recipe. That recipe is included below! This mango salsa goes really well with this recipe but it tastes pretty good on chips or alone! Let me know how you like these recipes in the comments!
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Dutch Oven Chicken & Rice with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Happy Sunday! I hope you are having a nice relaxing day. Keeping with my documentation of national days and recipes that go along with them — today is National Peanut Day. This recipe contains peanut butter (allergy warning!) made into a creamy spicy sauce. I really started cooking later in life, so I have been learning about kitchen instruments and other cooking information as I go. I have bought many kitchen appliances and cooking pots and pans because I want to be prepared. Some I haven’t really needed. But that is not the case for my Dutch Oven. I love my Dutch Oven. This recipe uses a Dutch Oven. I…
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One Year Ago and Some Spicy Turkey Stuffed Mushrooms
One year ago today, I published my first post on this blog. My Scars Tell the Story A lot has happened in the past year. Published a lot of posts. Attempted to homeschool my daughter (like we all did and are doing). I celebrated 2 years of my kidney transplant and my son graduated from high school and has gone off to college. My father — who was living with us — passed away. All while I have essentially locked myself down. I venture out some for errands that I can have delivered or that I need to attend in person. I did get to take my son to college…
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Portobello and Sage-Stuffed Acorn Squash
Hi! Today is National Acorn Squash Day. As a kid, I had no idea there were so many different types of squash! This recipe — Portobello and Sage-Stuffed Acorn Squash — is one that you can enjoy as the weather gets cool (in some places) as we head into fall. This protein-packed stuffed acorn squash provides a healthy and tasty alternative to traditional holiday side dishes. Crisp pancetta, rich Portobello mushrooms, sweet dates, and aromatic sage bring fabulous, yet diverse, flavor to every bite. As an added bonus, the lentils and walnuts make it more filling, so maybe you’ll be able to stop at just one piece of pumpkin pie…
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National Mushroom Month: Try Instant Pot® Rustic Mushroom Rice
I can’t believe that it is September already! This year has really flown (and many say Thankfully! to that) But hopefully, September will show us a little mercy. At least, it’s a busy month for Food themes! It’s National Mushroom Month and National Rice Month. There are many more themes for this month — several of which I will be discussing throughout the month. My first recipe for the month – Instant Pot® Rustic Mushroom Rice – incorporates both themes into one tasty recipe. Mushrooms were not a common ingredient in my childhood home. I have gotten a bit more adventurous as an adult but we definitely pick our spots.…
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Grilled Chicken & Brie Panini
This Grilled Chicken & Brie Panini recipe is perfect for a lazy Sunday lunch. It also hits on several of the National “Months” for this month. It’s National Sandwich Month. It’s National Peach Month, And it’s National Panini Month. Creamy melted Brie, peppery arugula, and the savory warmth of the spicy peach compote perfectly complement the chicken breast in this panini. The peach compote recipe can be found here. To save time, use rotisserie chicken breast or off-the-bone chicken breast from the deli counter. If you don’t care for arugula, chopped fresh basil would be a nice alternative. If you have one, a panini press is the best tool for…
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Chicken & Rice with Warm Peach Sauce
Here’s another post for National Peach Month! This Chicken & Rice with Warm Peach Sauce is a perfect entry. To make this recipe, you can use the Savory Peach Compote linked here. Since you have made it ahead of time, it makes this recipe a quick weekday family meal. Add a nice side salad and some crusty bread — YUM! Tip: Steamed broccoli or cauliflower rice would be a great alternative to traditional rice if preferred. Another grain like quinoa could work as well. Enjoy!
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Savory Peach Compote
August is Peach month. I remember the peaches from my grandmother’s back yard. We would eat some off the tree but we were nuch more interested in what Grandmother W. would do with the peaches. She would make preserves, pie, and cobbler. The cobbler was the star — I can still taste it now. But she really didn’t incorporate the peaches into our everyday meals. I think we missed out! This little peach compote recipe can be used a variety of ways… This quick and easy savory peach compote is as versatile as it is delicious. Try it as a sandwich spread or as a flavorful sauce for chicken, pork,…
