Build-Your-Own Salad

I didn’t really have a recipe in mind when I went to the Farmer’s Market this past Saturday; however, once I tasted the arugula microgreens, I knew I needed to make myself a salad.  I purchased the greens, a small purple sweet pepper, cucumber, fresh eggs and a flavored white wine vinegar.  I...

Spicy Refrigerator Dill Pickles

This was at the request of one of my favortie followers, Megan Larson, Wellness Coach.  She went out to eat and ate some spicy pickles with her burger.  This recipe is for refrigerator pickles that only last up to 2 weeks.  Also, feel free to alter the “spice level”.  I added a jalapeno, but...

Homemade Cocktail Sauce

I LOVE cocktail sauce and thought it would be fun to make my own (as I miss having it sometimes, especially on boiled shrimp).  There are a lot of ingredients, but most is this is stuff you already have in the pantry.  It can used immediately, but your best bet is to make it the day before to let all of...

Sweet Italian Sausage

This was fun ~ my first time stuffing sausage casings.  You definitely have to have patience with this (which I generally have little of).  But I was determined to do this.  If you are a first-timer, watch a YouTube video to really get a good visual as to how to do this.  Also, ask your butcher ~ they...

Pork/Turkey Sliders with Roasted Red Pepper & Green Fig Relish

Sometimes Turkey Sliders can get a little dry, so I thought I’d half it with ground pork.  Also, I came across these beautiful green figs so I thought I’d try a relish (salsa) with this wonderful ingredient!  Feel free to substitute regular figs or even use mango as a...