Monthly Archives: May 2017

Crock Pot Taco Casserole

Posted on May 31, 2017 by HelenFern

Tacos sound good for dinner, but you know you won’t have time when you get home?  How about a casserole that has all the goodness of a taco and you cook it in the crock pot!  Easy Peasy – and … Continue reading →

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Chili-Lime Chicken with Avocado & Mango Salsa

Posted on May 29, 2017 by HelenFern

Marinated in fresh lime juice and chilies, this wonderfully moist chicken is topped with avocado & mango salsa.  Grilled or baked this chicken is delicious!

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What’s for Dinner? Sunday link up #98

Posted on May 28, 2017 by HelenFern

Are you looking for something new for dinner?  Need some ideas to get  you going?  Where here is the place to find the answer to that age-old question….  A collection of fabulous recipes! And come on in and party with … Continue reading →

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Avocado and Mango Salsa

Posted on May 27, 2017 by HelenFern

A delicious salty sweet salsa is great with chips, over meat, or even in a salad!  It’s super simple and can be made up in about 15 minutes – and even though you’ll be tempted to eat it right away, please … Continue reading →

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Southwestern Pasta Salad with Chipotle Dressing

Posted on May 25, 2017 by HelenFern

Summer just seems to ask for Southwestern foods.  That slightly spicy flavor that blends with all those fresh vegetables.  I know it’s not summer yet, but we’ve had some hot days here in Oregon that have made me get excited … Continue reading →

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Migas – An American spin on a Traditional Spanish Dish

Posted on May 24, 2017 by HelenFern

Migas are a traditional food of Spain and Portugal  that was originally served in the morning as breakfast using leftover bread.  It was sort of a bread pudding with meat on the side.   The word migas literally means “crumbs”. … Continue reading →

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Churro Inspired Edible Dessert Cups

Posted on May 22, 2017 by HelenFern

When I lived in Southern California we visited Baja on a regular basis.  One of my kids’ favorite treats were the churros you can by on the stands.  In case you don’t know what a churro is, it’s sort of … Continue reading →

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What’s for Dinner? Sunday link up #97

Posted on May 21, 2017 by HelenFern

Are you looking for something new for dinner?  Need some ideas to get  you going?  Where here is the place to find the answer to that age-old question….  A collection of fabulous recipes! We’re on our 97th party!!  We came … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow is Pick Strawberries Day!

Posted on May 19, 2017 by HelenFern

Tomorrow (May 20) is National Pick Strawberries day!! What the heck is pick strawberries day?  It’s a day set aside to celebrate the ruby gems that symbolize the onset of summer.  I have no idea when it was created, but … Continue reading →

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Dessert Burrito

Posted on May 17, 2017 by HelenFern

Check out this sweet burrito! It’s almost summer and I look forward to all those sweet summer fruits, especially the berries!  Here is a treat that can serve as dessert or even breakfast!  Its low in sugar and full of … Continue reading →

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