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Pea, Corn and Hearts of Palm Salad

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When I was a little one of my favorite things to go to Grandma’s for wasn’t the cookies or sweets but a simple salad she made out of peas and cheddar cheese.  This salad actually got my husband to like … Continue reading

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Creamy Tomato Soup

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After making the Cream of Mushroom Soup we have been eager to experiment with other creamy soups.  What is better comfort soup than a grilled cheese with creamy tomato soup?  It came out yummalicious and was fairly easy!  The basil … Continue reading

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Caramel Apple Cake with White Chocolate Icing

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A candy store in where I grew up made caramel apples that were dipped in white chocolate and then sprinkled with brown sugar and cinnamon.  They were amazing and that is where this idea came from. The DFV family liked … Continue reading

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Beet Cilantro Salad with Clementine Vinaigrette

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  We love beets and are always trying to figure out new ways to eat them.  While reading some South American recipes I found a beet with orange salad that sounded pretty tasty so I ran with that recipe and … Continue reading

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Baked Jalapenos

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In the days when dairy and fast food were still part of my diet, this one establishment had Cream Cheese Jalapeno Poppers with a Raspberry Dipping Sauce. I loved the mix of sweet and spicy and have craved those little … Continue reading

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Herb Dressing

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  While attempting to make jalapeno poppers I realized that I needed a dip and I knew that many restaurants serve them with Ranch Dressing.  Honestly,  I don’t remember the last time I had Ranch or what it tasted like … Continue reading

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Deep Fried Ice Cream

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  With Cinco De Mayo around the corner I was in search for a Mexican recipe that I could make to celebrate.  I happened to stumble across fried ice cream which had completely slipped my mind.  When I was a … Continue reading

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No Need For Guilt-Cream of Mushroom Soup

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It’s amazing how quickly you can get involved in other aspects of life and an entire week slips by without even realizing it.  This past week has definitely been one of those! At the beginning of last week, the Little … Continue reading

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Strawberry Creamed Jel

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Ever have one of those days where you wanted to cook, didn’t have a whole lot to work with and couldn’t muster up the energy to deal with a grocery store on your day off?  This actually happens to me … Continue reading

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Vegetable Mina – Matzah "Lasagna"

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We have been craving lasagna but it’s been difficult to find a vegan lasagna noodle so we have gone without.  I have considered making my own, though pasta is a little on the labor intensive side especially for someone as … Continue reading

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