I call these – cookies with character! Recently, my in-laws went to Kansas, The Sunflower State, and brought back a bag of sunflower seed cookies. They wanted me to try and duplicate the recipe. I’m not sure I accomplished it, but these sure are scrumptious. I packed them with lots of things that help us…
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Squash and Salmon Salad
A salad with the veggies that are growing right now, is a perfect light and delicious way to beat the heat. PrintSquash and Salmon Salad Total Time: 45 minutes Yield: Serves 6 Ingredients6 small summer squash Salt 2 carrots, julienned 1 cup tomatoes, seeded and sliced 2 cups torn basil leaves 8 oz smoked salmon…
Squash Gratin
I’m still trying to help my father-in-law use up his yellow squash, so this week, I decided on a gratin. PrintSquash Gratin Total Time: 45 minutes Yield: Serves 6 Ingredients1 lb yellow (or zucchini) squash 2-4 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup diced onion 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves 1/2 tsp granulated garlic powder…
Shrimp Salad
Wednesday I took a day trip to the Round Rock area. We hadn’t been to IKEA in a while, so that was our main destination. Luckily, I got out of there without doing much damage to my finances. I ended up with a few little things, and frozen shrimp was one of things I brought…
Quick Salsa
Our friend, Tommy, has a delicious salsa recipe, and it’s really quick. You’ll never buy salsa again, once you try this. It is, of course, my way of making his salsa! PrintQuick Salsa Ingredients1 (28 oz can) whole tomatoes, drained 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped 1 cup chopped cilantro 1 1/2 TBSP dried chopped onions…