Archive for May, 2011

Teacher Appreciation Luncheon

My 2 younger kids go to preschool 3 mornings a week, and they really have the best preschool teachers ever!  So when I was asked to prepare lunch for the Teacher Appreciation Luncheon at the… Read more »

May 17, 2011 | Miscellaneous

Blondies

What do you do when you say on a cold, rainy day, “hey kids, wanna make brownies?” and then realize you have neither brownie mix nor cocoa powder, and only 1/2 cup of chocolate chips? … Read more »

May 14, 2011 | Desserts

Sweet Potato Fries

This is my new favorite sweet potato “fries” recipe.  It’s so darn simple! No fancy drizzles, sugars, spices….just sweet potatoes with salt and a little cajun seasoning (I used Tony’s).  Healthy.  We loved them. My… Read more »

May 13, 2011 | Sides

Steamed Asparagus with Lemon Vinaigrette

Tonight for dinner, we had Lemon Thyme Tilapia (sprinkle fresh thyme at the end), Roasted Sweet Potato Fries (recipe later this week), and Steamed Asparagus with Lemon Vinaigrette.  I don’t know about you, but when… Read more »

May 10, 2011 | Sides

Sauteed Fresh Corn with Basil

We love fresh corn on the cob in our house.  Love it. But it’s even better when you have a wonderful mother/wife who will cut it off the cob for you and cook it this… Read more »

May 9, 2011 | Sides

Feta in Phyllo

John and I first ate Greek food at the Greek Food Festival in Little Rock when we were first married (not a lot of Greek restaurants in Arkansas when we were growing up!).  We spent… Read more »

May 9, 2011 | Desserts, Snacks & Drinks

Grilled Tenderloin Steaks

Happy Mother’s Day! It’s been a wonderful day around here. My family planted a vegetable and herb garden for me and my husband prepared breakfast, lunch, AND dinner.  And I just watched it all. :)… Read more »

May 8, 2011 | Main Dishes

Panzanella

Panzanella is one of my favorite summer meals.  When the tomatoes are perfect, there is nothing better than this salad.  These tomatoes weren’t perfect (with it being May and all), but it was still a… Read more »

May 5, 2011 | Soup and Salad

Grilled BBQ Chicken and Pineapple Quesadillas

I was planning to grill some chicken and serve it with rice and pineapple.  But THEN, I stumbled upon this recipe.  And I’m so glad I did!  It was delicious. Grilled BBQ Chicken and Pineapple… Read more »

May 4, 2011 | Sandwiches

The Best Coffee Cake Ever

This is seriously the best coffee cake.  The recipes says it is so, but I can attest to the fact that it is.  It was even better because my friend brought it over when she… Read more »

May 4, 2011 | Breakfast