Quick Chicken Salad

All of the great meals and fixins’ that we love to eat often leave us with leftovers.    Given these tough economic times we shouldn’t waste anything!  Yes, we should be good stewards in the kitchen too.   Here is a quick and easy recipe for chicken salad that I got from my aunt. However, [...]

Fried Shrimp Fried Rice

My husband and I decided to stop dining out so much last year. He challenged me to make restaurant style meals at home. For example, we have a Mexican night that would rival On the Border. I have come up with a few other winners that I will share with you. My versions will be [...]

Rainy Day Shortbread Cookies

School is out and the now my five year old is at home everyday.   Her kindergarten class had non-stop activities and she happens to love arts and crafts.  I’ve had to come up with some creative ways to keep to keep her busy (so I can get things done) and entertained (so she doesn’t [...]