As part of a project, I am attempting to teach my 17-year-old life skills. As part of this, I am culling recipes that to me stand out as must haves. A few basics that taste great, fill you up, and are affordable - and impress friends in your early 20's. One can do so much… Continue reading Homemade Mac and Cheese
Tag: Dinner
No Cook Fresh Tomato Sauce
It's late July and that means for us, the many tomato plants are finally starting to ripen. And next to the beds, is all my basil. Summer time is easy meals full of flavor! Although aith over 25 plants...we might be eating a lot of sauce soon 😉 That is if I don't eat all… Continue reading No Cook Fresh Tomato Sauce
Zucchini Boats From the Garden
July, much like June, has been hot and very dry. But while many of my plants are suffering, the zucchini and other summer squash plants are thriving. If anything, they have done their best in years. The past 3 years I had real issues with powdery mildew. Last year I didn't even get one squash… Continue reading Zucchini Boats From the Garden
Caprese Pasta
Out of a kid's cookbook came a wonderful fresh dinner. Kirk had picked up a copy of Cooking Class: 57 Fun Recipes Kids Will Love to Make (and Eat!), for Walker to look over. Chapter six is "My First Dinners", a collection of fun recipes, ranging from easy (1 spoon) to harder (3 spoons) recipes.… Continue reading Caprese Pasta