Watermelon Salad

Watermelon Salad

Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

Watermelon – 1 small melon or 1/2 of a large melon (cubed into bite size pieces)

1 English cucumber, sliced

1 shallot – chopped finely

1/2 c. fresh mint leaves

1/2 c. fresh basil leaves

1/2 c. crumbled feta cheese

Dressing

1/2 c. nonfat greek yogurt

2 Tbsp. olive oil

2 Tbsp. honey

juice of 1 lime

salt and pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients and chill in refrigerator at least 20 minutes prior to serving.

This is a great summer salad to enjoy alongside hamburgers, turkey burgers or grilled chicken.

ENJOY!

Pumpkin Muffins

Pumpkin Muffins

So Easy, so delicious, so fall!

Pumpkin Muffins

Ingredients

4 eggs

1 1/2 c. sugar

1  c. vegetable oil

2 c. flour

1/2 tsp. salt

2 tsp. cinnamon

2 tsp. baking soda

1 15 oz. canned pumpkin

chopped walnuts ( optional )

Preheat oven – 350 degrees

In a  large mixing bowl, with electric mixer, beat eggs.  Add sugar and oil.  Add dry ingredients and pumpkin.  Mix until blended and consistency of cake batter. Spoon into lined muffin tins and if so desired sprinkle chopped walnuts on top.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Enjoy!

 

 

Lemon Pepper Shrimp with Angel Hair Pasta

Lemon Pepper Shrimp with Angel Hair Pasta

8 ounces Angel Hair Pasta

1 pound medium shrimp, cut into bite size pieces

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

6 Tablespoons Butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning

1 teaspoon Lemon Pepper Seasoning

3/4  cup  Fresh Parmesan Cheese

2 Tablespoons Italian Parsley, chopped

1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice

In a large pot cook the pasta in boiling water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Using the same pan, heat olive oil and 2 Tablespoons of butter. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant.

Add the shrimp and salt and pepper to taste. Cook until the shrimp start to turn pink. Add the Italian Seasoning and  Lemon Pepper. Add the pasta back to the pot with the remaining butter, parmesan, and parsley. Stir until mixed and the butter is melted.

Add the lemon juice right before serving.

Enjoy!

Banana Bread

Banana Bread

Banana Bread

Ingredients

1 stick softened butter

1 c. sugar

2 large eggs

1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 cup mashed very ripe bananas

1/2 cup sour cream

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan; set aside. In an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and beat until smooth.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to the butter mixture and mix until just combined. Add bananas, sour cream, and vanilla; mix to combine. Stir in nuts and pour into prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake until a cake tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Let rest in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to cool.

My grandma always liked to put a “dollup” of sour cream into her baked goods, she believed it kept the bread fresh and gave it a better texture.

Enjoy!

Spicy Fish Tacos with Corn and Radish Salsa

Spicy Fish Tacos with Corn and Radish Salsa

Spicy Fish Tacos with Corn and Radish Salsa

Ingredients for Salsa

2 cups cooked corn kernels

1/2 cup diced red onion

1/2 cup diced radishes

1/2 cup diced green pepper

1 c. fresh cilantro leaves, chopped fine

1 Tablespoon olive oil

Juice and zest of one lime

1 tsp. Italian Seasoning 

salt and pepper to taste

Mix all the above ingredients together and set aside

6 Tilapia filets

Olive oil

garlic powder

Weber N’Orleans seasoning

Italian seasoning

Directions

Place fish on a broiler pan and drizzle with olive oil.  To your taste, sprinkle filets with garlic powder, N’Orleans seasoning, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper.  Broil on low until fish is cooked through and flaky

I like to use corn tortillas  ( street taco size )

Place fish, corn salsa and fresh avocado on top.  Add fresh cilantro, sour cream and your favorite salsa.    ENJOY!

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