Shrimp Etouffee is a thick, flavorful sauce with shrimp that is served over rice. This version of Etouffee is a simple recipe that uses cream of chicken soup instead of making a roux from scratch. It is one of my favorite shrimp dishes to make at home. I make most dishes from scratch, but…
Super-Seedy Bread, a Gluten-Free bread
Super-Seedy Bread is a gluten-free bread full of seeds and nuts. It has a dark, earthy flavor. You will find more seeds and nuts than bread in this hearty, filling bread. I found this recipe on the Bon Appetit site. It looked good and used some ingredients that I don’t normally cook with so…
Orange Quinoa, Light and Refreshing
Orange Quinoa is a light and refreshing side dish. Quinoa and onions are simmered in orange juice and water. Once the quinoa absorbs the liquid, add orange zest and parsley, then stir and fluff with a fork. Quinoa is becoming a favorite side dish for me, so I am experimenting with different ways of…
O’Brien Potato Casserole, a Hearty Dish
O’Brien Potato Casserole is a hearty dish that is easy to make. Serve it with a side salad and/or your favorite vegetables for a complete meal. Frozen hash brown potatoes are placed in a casserole dish then topped with a mixture of cream of chicken soup, milk and sour cream. Sprinkle some shredded cheese…
Pumpkin Granola Bread, a hearty quick bread
Pumpkin Granola Bread is a flavorful quick bread that is more dense than most other quick breads I have made. It uses a combination of all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour plus granola. It is a hearty, filling bread. This bread has flavors reminiscent of autumn. My favorite flavors! The recipe includes pumpkin pie…
Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins
Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins is one of the easiest baked recipes I have made. The jumbo muffins are moist, chocolatey with a hint of pumpkin. The recipe requires just two-ingredients. Mix together one Chocolate Cake Mix with one 15-ounce can of Pumpkin Pie Mix, pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin then bake. It’s…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Quinoa Cookies
Chocolate Peanut Butter Quinoa Cookies are made with oatmeal, quinoa, peanut butter, maple syrup, cocoa powder and salt. No flour, no eggs! They are quick and easy to make. These cookies make a filling afternoon snack and pick me up. The healthy ingredients make it a good breakfast on the go, too. One or…
Pumpkin Chiffon Pie, Smooth and Creamy
Pumpkin Chiffon Pie is a smooth and creamy no bake pie. The filling is cooked on the stove top instead of baked in the oven. This pie has a graham cracker crust. Graham cracker crumbs are combined with granulated sugar, cinnamon and melted butter then they are pressed into a 9-inch pie shell. The…
Shrimp Lo Mein, Simply Delicious
Shrimp Lo Mein was the meal that I ordered at my first visit to a Chinese restaurant many, many years ago. A former colleague recommended it to me. She was right, I loved it! I have always loved shrimp, so, any dish with shrimp in it will get my attention. Lo Mein has a…
Applesauce Date Bread
Applesauce Date Bread is a moist quick bread with flavors reminiscent of autumn. I love the flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, so, this bread is perfect for me. Chopped dates give this bread a little sweetness. You could substitute raisins, cranberries or candied fruits. I like nuts in quick breads, so, I usually…