Prevention had a great article about how healthy your kitchen is, and it covers everything from pets, plastic containers, sponges, the fridge, food storage and more, click here for the article. Recently I saw a news story about washing fruits and vegetables. Specifically it was about a listeria outbreak caused by cantaloupes (listeria was present…
Sauerkraut and Bacon Casserole
This is another one of Dot’s recipes that she always made for her family when they had BBQ. I was cleaning out my pantry, so I didn’t use the exact ingredients as listed. Instead of tomatoes and sugar, I use some all natural tomato soup (same weight as the tomatoes in the recipe) and omitted…
Lentil Salad
PrintLentil Salad This would be such an easy dish to have as a side, or as main course with brown rice, or as an appetizer on a crostini.Ingredients1 cup dry lentils 1 1/2 cups water 1 bay leaf 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp granulated onion powder 1/2 tsp granulated garlic powder 2-3 TBSP extra…
Squash and Parmesan Flat
I’m looking for more ways to work with squash this year, and this is my new favorite. It’s quick and delicious. Our squash crop is doing really nicely. I’ve actually had enough to share already, Of course it’s at a price. We have to go out every evening and pick bugs and eggs off the…
Country Pork and Potatoes (Slow Cooker)
PrintCountry Pork and Potatoes (Slow Cooker) Ingredients4 slices bacon, diced 4 thick pork chops 1 1/2 lbs potatoes, thinly sliced 1 onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 10-12 sage leaves 1 TBSP fresh rosemary leaves (more if you like the flavor) 1 cup white wine 1/2 cup gin 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 heaping TBSP…