This year my little man brought me home a pumpkin plant he had planted and grew from seed at preschool. So naturally we planted in the garden together. I wasn't sure what it would do because I had never grown pumpkins before. Believe it or not that boy harvested his 1st pumpkin in July!! đđ» … Continue reading Spicy Italian Pumpkin SeedsÂ
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Philly Cheese Steak Stuffed Garden Peppers
Hello fellow gardeners! It's been a while! After a wonderful ten day vacation spent with family on the lake in Tennessee, I came home to TONS of goodies in the garden! My green peppers are flourishing!! Look at these beauties! I've been craving a philly cheese steak sandwich but I've been anti bread for a while … Continue reading Philly Cheese Steak Stuffed Garden Peppers
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Chicken CupsÂ
Summer is in full swing here in the Carolinas! It is HOT, HOT, HOT! Which also means my herb garden is in full force and I am always looking for ways to use those aromatic herbs. You have to keep cutting them to keep them producing! My go-to to use up those herbs is pesto! … Continue reading Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Chicken CupsÂ
Garden Herb Meatball SubsÂ
These meatball subs were inspired by a good friend of mine, Bonnie. I play in a ladies bunco group (Bunco, is a dice game that requires a lot of skill! ) where we meet once a month at someone's home to roll dice, have some cocktails, dinner and do A LOT of chatting! I LOVE … Continue reading Garden Herb Meatball SubsÂ
Classic Chicken Noodle SoupÂ
This soup is super simple and the littles are sure to love it. I make a large batch of this soup and always freeze half. I like to use my parsley and canned carrots from the garden. You can't go wrong with classic chicken noodle! The egg noodles are key in this recipe whatever you … Continue reading Classic Chicken Noodle SoupÂ
Pomegranate, Pepitas & Bulgur Wheat Salad + Pomegranate VinaigretteÂ
 With fresh lettuce still popping up in the garden we like to indulge in our leafy greens before the cold kills them off! I love salad but it is easy to get bored with your traditional everyday salads! I am really good at wearing out dishes in the kitchen! Actually, I am good at wearing … Continue reading Pomegranate, Pepitas & Bulgur Wheat Salad + Pomegranate VinaigretteÂ
Baked Wings with Homemade Sticky Honey Jalapeno BBQ SauceÂ
Happy Sunday! I have more jalapeno recipes for you! I am using up the last bounty of peppers that came out of the garden a couple of weeks ago. Â Looking for a tasty appetizer to munch on while cheering on your team today? Look no further! These wings are simple and tasty! Finger licking … Continue reading Baked Wings with Homemade Sticky Honey Jalapeno BBQ SauceÂ
Rainbow Swiss Chard & Sausage Stuffed Acorn SquashÂ
Happy November! Really, I cannot believe it is November already! This year is just flying by. When people tell you time flys once you have children that is an understatement my friends! Before you know it your baby is nine months old and your three-year old is giving you tips on how to drive from the … Continue reading Rainbow Swiss Chard & Sausage Stuffed Acorn SquashÂ
30 Minute Sun-Dried Tomato Parsley & Arugula Shrimp Linguine
 So last week I posted a Arugula & Goat Cheese Salad + Parsley Sun-dried Tomato Vinaigrette which turned out delicious! I had extra sun-dried tomato and parsley paste that I had made for the vinaigrette and we don't let things go to waste in this house! I CRINGE at throwing out food, especially food pulled from the … Continue reading 30 Minute Sun-Dried Tomato Parsley & Arugula Shrimp Linguine
Acorn Squash Chicken Cashew Stir Fry + Herb Toasted Quinoa
 I wanted to make a tasty fall stir fry... full of fall veggies!   Well here it is and it turned out better than I imagined! So tasty and full of beautiful color! I think I even impressed my husband! The man loves every meal I make! So.... he might be a little bias. No but really … Continue reading Acorn Squash Chicken Cashew Stir Fry + Herb Toasted Quinoa