- Home
- Recipes
Cucumber Vinegar Salad
This is a super simple salad with just a few ingredients that’s perfect for hot summer days. It goes great with a light dinner be it fish or something from the grill. I have a bowl of this simple cucumber vinegar salad sitting in the fridge most days throughout the summer. Not only is it […]
Continue readingZucchini Cookie Recipe
Getting kids to eat zucchini can be a bit tricky at times, but with this “sneaky” cookie recipe they’ll never know 🙂 2 cup brown sugar 2 cup grated zucchini 1 cup oil 4 cup flour 2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp salt 1 cup […]
Continue readingRoasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup
Here is another delicious tomato recipe for you. It combines the flavors of summer ripe tomatoes and roasted red peppers. The end result is a complex but balanced soup that will quickly become a family favorite. I like to serve this soup with some crusty homemade bread like this breadmaker french bread. Roasted Red Pepper […]
Continue readingFresh Tomato Pie Recipe
Tomatoes are starting to ripen in the garden and this tomato pie recipe is one of the best ways to use them up (at least in my opinion). It makes for the perfect summer lunch, or serve it for dinner with a big salad. 1 pie crust 7 ripe tomatoes, sliced 1 yellow onion 3/4 […]
Continue readingZucchini Pancake Recipe
It’s sometimes hard to get kids (and other picky eaters) to eat zucchini. My husband for example won’t touch this delicious vegetable unless it’s sliced, battered and fried. One think I tried recently was these zucchini pancakes and they were a big hit. They taste wonderful with this Greek cucumber sauce. Zucchini Pancakes 3 eggs […]
Continue readingZucchini Au Gratin
Zucchini is another one of those vegetables that is abundant during the summer months. You can stew it, fry it, steam it, fill it or make soup out of it. Another yummy option is to make a zucchini gratin. Au Gratin is a fancy word for slicing your vegetable, covering it in a sauce made […]
Continue readingSour Cream Cucumber Salad
There is an abundance of cucumber to be found at farmers markets, roadside produce stands and in the regular grocery stores right now. Cucumbers are also very easy to grow at home. Turn them into a delicious salad and serve it with dinner. One of our favorites is this creamy sour cream cucumber salad. It […]
Continue readingGreek Cucumber Sauce
Greek cucumber sauce (also know as tzatziki) is quick and easy to make. It’s a great dip for raw veggies or tasted pita slices. I also like it to make a batch anytime we are grilling outside. It goes well with steaks, grilled chicken or even on a burger. Here’s the recipe: 1 8 oz […]
Continue readingTomato Bisque Soup Recipe
A bisque recipe you say… isn’t that a bit fancy for a hillbilly website? Well, I am a big fan of any kind of tomato soup and bisque simply means a creamy, smooth soup. Fancy name, quick and easy to make and oh sooooo delicious. Tomato Bisque 2 tbsp margarine (or butter) 1 onion 1 […]
Continue readingWatermelon Sorbet Recipe
Here’s a simple summer dessert that’s perfect when you have some watermelon leftover. It’s a light and airy watermelon sorbet that you can make either in an ice cream maker or following the special directions below to make it using your freezer and a food processor. Either way it’s a delicious frozen treat that you […]
Continue readingHow To Make A Watermelon Smoothie
Watermelon smoothies are a great healthy way to stay cool and refreshed this summer. They are very simple to make and you can very them up quite a bit. These smoothies are also the perfect way to use up all that extra watermelon that’s left when you buy a big one. Here’s how to make […]
Continue readingCucumber Watermelon Soup
Two of my favorite summer flavors are watermelon and cucumber. They are both so refreshing. This simple cold soup combines the two for a perfect summer treat. It makes a great healthy snack when you need to cool down on a hot summer day. It’s also a perfect appetizer when you are entertaining outside in […]
Continue readingBroccoli and Cauliflower Salad Recipe
When it’s too hot to cook outside, this salad makes a great lunch. It’s also perfect for potlucks and such. This broccoli and cauliflower salad will always be a big hit. 1 bunch raw broccoli 1 small head of cauliflower 1 cup sunflower seeds (optional) 1 lb. bacon 1/2 sweet onion 1 c. grated Cheddar […]
Continue readingTomato and Corn Salad
Here’s a super quick summer salad full of corn and tomatos. Using canned goods makes it quick and easy to put together. It is a delicious summer sidedish and perfect for summer potlucks and picnics too. 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes 1 can (15 oz) corn 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp rice vinegar […]
Continue readingCauliflower Carrot Soup
Here’s a very simple but delicious soup made from cauliflower and carrots. 1 potato diced 4 carrots diced 1 cup chopped onion 1 head of cauliflower, cut up 2 cups water 4 tsp chicken bouillon powder 1 tsp. beef bouillon powder 1 tsp. prepared mustard 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp. pepper […]
Continue reading