Mary’s Memo – July 4th
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY TO ALL! July is National Hot Dog Month, National Ice Cream Month, National Blueberry Month, National Anti-Boredom Month, also Chocolate Day on July 7th and Pecan Pie Day on July 12th!...
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Easy Eats – Raspberry Sangria
Easy Eats – Raspberry Sangria Ingredients 8 fresh raspberries 2 tablespoons orange liquor 4 ounces red wine club soda garnish: raspberries and citrus segments Directions In the bottom of a wine glass,...
View ArticleMary’s Memo – July 11th
NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY The third Sunday this month is National Ice Cream Day, a good reason to make something with ice cream such as Red, White and Blue Dessert Salad. It makes 12 to 14 servings, a...
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Easy Eats – Breakfast Yogurt Popsicles
Easy Eats – Breakfast Yogurt Popsicles Ingredients 1 cup greek yogurt 1/2 cup milk 2 tsp honey 1/2 cup granola 1 cup berries/chopped fruits Directions Mix together the milk, yogurt and 1 tsp of the...
View ArticleMary’s Memo – July 18th
FROM THE COOKBOOK SHELF Better Homes & Gardens has a Summer Slow Cooker magazine for $9.99. If you’re a fan of the slow cooker recipes, you may want to invest. With so much yard work in our lives...
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Easy Eats – Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread
Easy Eats – Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread Ingredients 5 cloves garlic 1/3⅓ cup parsley 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small loaf sour dough bread 3 tablespoons butter 4 ounces deli sliced mozzarella cheese...
View ArticleMary’s Memo – July 25th
HOME COOKING LOWERS DIABETES RISK People who often consume meals at home are less likely to develop diabetes than those who frequently eat out, a new study finds. Internationally, there is an...
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Easy Eats – Grilled Veggie Pizza
Easy Eats – Grilled Veggie Pizza Ingredients 1 lb pizza dough, prepared ½ C Italian Vinaigrette (I used Briannas) 14 oz can diced tomatoes (or fresh), drained 1 ear corn, fresh (husk intact) 1...
View ArticleMary’s Memo – August 1st
August is named after Augustus Caesar. Many events are happening this month. August 25 will mark the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. I was surprised at the number of National Parks in...
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Easy Eats – Honey Garlic Slow Chicken Thighs
Easy Eats – Honey Garlic Slow Chicken Thighs Ingredients 4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup ketchup 1/3 cup honey 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried basil Directions...
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Easy Eats – Watermelon Arugula & Feta Salad
Easy Eats – Watermelon Arugula & Feta Salad Ingredients 3 cups seedless watermelon, cubed & chileld 1/2 cup crumbled feta 7 oz arugula 1/4 small red onion, sliced very thin 2 tbsp balsamic...
View ArticleMary’s Memo – August 8th
OPEN SESAME Sesame seeds, those tiny tasty toppings you encounter on bagels, breadsticks and hamburger buns , are called the “queen of oil seed” for good reason. Though they are not as much in the...
View ArticleMary’s Memo – August 15th
OPEN SESAME Sesame seeds, those tiny tasty toppings you may encounter on bagels, breadsticks and hamburger buns, are called the “queen of oil seeds” for good reason. Though they are not as much in the...
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Easy Eats – Charred Corn with Chile and Cheese
Easy Eats – Charred Corn with Chile and Cheese Ingredients 4 ears of corn, husked 1 large shallot 1/2 red chile, with seeds, thinly sliced into rings 1/4 cup fresh lime juice Kosher salt and freshly...
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Easy Eats – 3 Ingredient Stuffed Zucchini
Easy Eats – 3 Ingredient Stuffed Zucchini Ingredients 4 Zucchini 5 ozs. Goat Cheese 2 Cups Marinara Sauce Chopped Parsley (optional) Directions Preheat oven or grill to 400F. Slice zucchini in half...
View ArticleMary’s Memo – August 29th
FROM THE COOKBOOK SHELF The cast-iron pan is making a comeback, and with good reason! A well-made, well-seasoned pan is naturally non-stick, will last for generations and is ideal for baking, sautéing,...
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Easy Eats – Parmesan Roasted Corn
Easy Eats – Parmesan Roasted Corn Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise 5 ears corn 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper Directions Preheat an outdoor...
View ArticleMary’s Memo – September 5th
SEPTEMBER IS …. The word comes from Latin septem for seven, since this was the 7th month of the Roman Calendar Month named when calendar year began with March. Events in September include Labor Day,...
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Easy Eats – Braised Balsamic Chicken
Easy Eats -Braised Balsamic Chicken Ingredients 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 teaspoon garlic salt ground black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 (14.5...
View ArticleMary’s Memo – September 12th
FIGHT CANCER WITH FIVE SMART FOODS Eat more berries and cruciferous vegetables, and skip red and processed meats. According to the World Health Organization, cancer is the leading cause of death...
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