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If you’ve been a good gardener, then you should have more tomatoes than you know what to do with. Putting them in can is not ideal as you might end up eating spaghetti every day and the taste is lacking. So what to do with extra tomatoes? Here are some ideas. Put sliced tomatoes on sandwiches … Read more
Flatbread is delicious with pasta dishes, stews, soups and more. Can you believe this recipe is made by my 9-year-old son? After several minutes of looking in the refrigerator and pantry, he wrote down the recipe and this is the outcome. Toaster oven can be used so it is safe for kids and generates less … Read more
Summer is never complete without this delightful barbecued beef ribs on the menu. When cooked slowly, these beef ribs give that flavor I will never forget. Whether you cook it through oven, grill it or use slow cooker, you can still achieve appetizing and meatier BBQ beef ribs.
Summer is an excellent time to try out these nine different salad recipes. They are tasty, quick-to-make and help you beat the heat. You and your family will absolutely enjoy these salads that you can also enjoy any time of the year. 1. Mix chopped pecans, strawberry gelatin, water and whole cranberry sauce and you will … Read more
A method used centuries ago but still utilized to preserve delicious eggs. It is a simple recipe for hard boiled eggs pickled in different spices and beet juice. The longer the eggs are in the pickled liquid, the tastier they get.
Cinnamon chips is an excellent snack when friends come over and have movie marathon in your house. When mixed with sugar, this is a heavenly sweet treat. These chips can be incorporated in your favorite cake, cookie or muffin.
When we talk about Chiffon, we usually think about Lemon Chiffon pie since it’s the most popular chiffon. However, we can still experiment with other flavors. Like in this recipe, we used watermelon. It has light flavor that everyone will love. A whipped cream on top and we have a charming dessert for family and … Read more
Either from a mix of pork cuts or BBQ pork shoulder, pulled pork is one meal you should not miss. Typically, it is cooked for a full 12 hours if you are using a slow-cooker or smoker. The goal is to cook the meat until it is tender enough to be pulled. However in this … Read more
Fruit salsa is an excellent side dish to fried chicken, steak and other heavy meals. What I really like about this dish you can combine different ingredients in order to obtain the flavour you desire. If the fruits are not in season, you can always find substitutes or you can use the canned version … Read more
From the Dutch word meaning “cabbage salad”, coleslaw or slaw is made up of shredded cabbage and mayonnaise dressing. However, if you want to try new flavors, then you can add or substitute some ingredients. This buttermilk coleslaw is close to Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) slaw, my ultimate favorite. It is perfect with spicy BBQ … Read more