Monthly Archives: May 2010

Lemon-Feta-Herb Roasted Chicken

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Kellie

This is a very easy way to prepare chicken, and the results are always very good!  A friend shared this recipe with me, and I have made it a number of times.  Each time I make some small changes, but … Continue reading →

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Garden Herb Tabouli

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Kellie

This recipe is a great way to use fresh mint and chives–currently the only harvestable items in my garden… Ingredients: 2-3 tomatoes, diced 1 c. bulgur chopped fresh mint 1/4 c. or more chopped chives 1/4 c. or more Juice … Continue reading →

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Shrimp and Scallop Scampi

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Kellie

Scampi is the perfect Friday evening dinner because it’s so easy to make, and after minimal effort, the results are just as good as any restaurant scampi at a fraction of the cost, in the comfort of ones own home. … Continue reading →

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Pineapple-Strawberry Smoothie

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Kellie

This smoothie is made with homemade plain yogurt, fresh fruit, skim milk, ice, and a little brown sugar. Pineapple-Strawberry Smoothie 1 c. fresh pineapple chunks 1 1/2 c. fresh strawberries 1 1/2 c. homemade plain yogurt (or storebought vanilla would … Continue reading →

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Homemade Yogurt – Part 3

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Kellie

This batch of yogurt is made with less whole milk, more skim  milk, and more powdered nonfat milk than the original recipe.  Now that I’m getting the hang of making yogurt, it’s pretty easy and so far the results have … Continue reading →

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Frozen Custard at Hodgman’s

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Kellie

As windy as it was today, we followed through with our plan to ride our bikes to Hodgman’s for our first frozen custard of the season.  Today’s special flavor was Maple Walnut. I have to give credit to my better … Continue reading →

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Seedlings

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Kellie

This is the first time I’ve tried starting seedlings indoors.  So far the zucchini and cucumber (the long, gangly plants) seem to be growing the fastest.  The basil is showing signs of survival (the two right front), and one of … Continue reading →

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Mango Habanero Shrimp

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Kellie

This is another easy dinner using Red Monkey Mango Habanero rub.  Simply skewer the shrimp, and sprinkle with Mango Habanero seasoning.  Broil, or grill, a few minutes on each side until done. We served the shrimp with parmesan risotto (link … Continue reading →

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Thai Coconut Curry Carrot Soup

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Kellie

This is the easiest recipe, thanks to College Inn’s Culinary Broth in Thai Coconut Curry flavor.  It actually hardly qualifies as a “recipe” but it’s so good that it seems as though it would require one! Just scrub 1 lb. … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Banana Brownie Ice Cream Cake

Posted on May 9, 2010 by Kellie

This ice cream cake is fairly easy to make using homemade chocolate banana ice cream and a store-bought brownie mix. Prepare brownie batter as directed on the package, then pour half of the batter into a greased (I used Pam) … Continue reading →

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