Author: Pamela
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Herbed Leek Gratin
I just can’t explain the pleasure it brings to walk out to your garden and pick something for that evenings meal. Knowing that you planted that seed and nurtured that plant until it produced something for your family is very rewarding. I found this wonderful recipe in my garden guide and recipe book, Better Homes…
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Canned Green Beans
Living here in the deep South canning is a much safer way to preserve our garden crops in comparison to freezing them. There is always that threat of a hurricane and being without electricity for 2-3 weeks or the issue of having enough space in your freezer. I must say, I enjoy canning. Not only…
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Sauteed Fresh Green Beans and Leeks
Gardening is one of the most rewarding hobbies that I have. I am still always amazed every time a flower blooms or a vegetable produces, not to mention the reward of being able to walk to my garden and decide what will be prepared for that day’s meal. Today’s meal brought me quite a surprise.…
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Bloody Mary Mix
Bloody Mary’s have always been my cocktail of choice. Since our recent visit to New Orleans, I have been thinking of preparing my favorite recipe for this drink. This is by far, the very best recipe I have found and is fantastic with or without the vodka. It keeps indefinitely but I usually freeze half…
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Dilled Peas and Almonds
When I was growing up my sister always insisted that I eat my English peas that she prepared from a can. I hated them. It was always a battle to get them down, but to please her, I always did. When I started gardening, I decided to grow fresh peas only because I loved how they…
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No bragging rights!
I have always been envious of beautiful lawns, not something I have bragging rights on. We have way too much land for us to concentrate on lawns, 5 acres with 3 of those cleared. But a beautiful lawn was always in the back of my mind. I decided to divide our land into rooms and…
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Ranch Style Chicken Casserole
This recipe was given to me by my husband’s Aunt Ann. I have adapted it somewhat by using roasted bell peppers in lieu of green bell peppers and adding corn and black beans. Directions: Cover chicken with water in a large stock pot. Boil chicken until done approximately 20-30 minutes, de-bone and cut in 1-2 inch…
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Bruschetta Chicken
This is a recipe from Weight Watchers (7 Points- Plus) that my family loves and I prepare often. It is super easy and quick, so it is a great dish to prepare after a long day at work. Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix undrained tomatoes with stuffing mix and garlic and set aside.…
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New York Cheesecake
One of Martha Stewart’s guest prepared this cheesecake on her show years ago and I wrote down the directions as she was preparing this dish. I do not remember her name but many, many thanks to her because this is absolutely the very best cheesecake recipe that I have found. Did I mention that cheesecake is my…
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Frittata
We make a frittata most Saturday mornings around our home because I can throw it all together, put it in the oven and start on my chores while it is baking. If it is a lazy Saturday morning, sit on the front porch with a good cup of coffee and a great magazine, which…
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Fresh Herb Mayonnaise
Flavored mayonnaise is great to keep on hand for quick recipe’s. I love using this one on boiled new potatoes and sliced green onions, dollop on grilled chicken breast and pasta. You can add to deviled eggs, as a sandwich spread, or as a dip for fresh vegetables. Directions: Put all ingredients in a bowl…
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Quick Lemon Tart
I have been out of town for work this past week at a National Convention. Returning home, I am feeling a little frazzled. Maybe because next weekend we will be attending the French Quarter Festival in New Orleans and I have a million task that I need to accomplish at home and at work before leaving…