If you are like me, once summer finally shows up, I love cooking outside. Especially on those evenings when I've been to the local farmers market and harvested from our gardens. Hot days make me crave fresh produce, and lighter fare. These vegan friendly veggie fajitas are quickly grilled up and enjoyed on the deck.… Continue reading Vegan Veggie Fajitas On The Grill
Category: Spice/Herb Mixes
Herby Parmesan Cheese Shaker
The only negative of this recipe is that I use the “green can” Parmesan cheese. However, it has a place in the pantry. For one, it lasts a long time. It works great in recipes. We always have it on hand for camping & hiking recipes, so sometimes it gets used in regular meals. It’s… Continue reading Herby Parmesan Cheese Shaker
Pantry Staples: DIY Rice A Roni Mix
I always find it fascinating that mixes like Rice A Roni sell so well. When you think about it, it’s a tiny amount of rice, pasta, maybe a few dried vegetables, and heavily salted “flavor mix”. That’s it. Well….maybe not just “it”. From a box of Chicken Flavor: “Ingredients RICE, WHEAT FLOUR, DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA,… Continue reading Pantry Staples: DIY Rice A Roni Mix
DIY Dry Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Mix
One of my really guilty pleasures is a good ranch dressing or dip. It isn't hard to make up a batch of dry mix - and frankly, making it yourself is so much better for you. Have you looked at the ingredient list for a name brand packet of dry mix? That will cost you… Continue reading DIY Dry Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Mix