It has taken me a whole year to learn to eat without salt. This is my favorite dish that I have perfected when it comes to cooking with no salt. It takes times to adjust to food with no salt or sodium. There is already sodium content in raw chicken. Most foods will naturally contain a certain sodium amount even before you start prepping it for cooking. This is really a good thing, though. I have learned that the key {Read More}
How to Make Fried Onion Rings
December 20, 2014 by 6 Comments
These are super, delicious, crispy onion rings. They are quite simple to make and such a tasty snack. I fixed them today and they were gone in a few minutes. Here are the simple directions and ingredients needed to fix this recipe. Ingredients: 2-3 large yellow onions 1 cup of all-purpose flour 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup water 1 egg beaten 1 tsp seasoned salt 1 tsp Italian seasoning dashes of hot sauce oil for deep frying Directions: Slice {Read More}
Homemade Soft Caramel Candy
October 4, 2014 by 18 Comments
Making caramel candy has been on my list for quite some time. Finally, crossed it off today. Such a tasty treat! It seemed like it was fitting to make this candy since Halloween is right around the candy. Simple and easy definitely applies to making caramel candy. Just follow the simple steps below. Some people make this recipe in two steps. I like quick and easy so this recipe combines everything in one pot. Ingredients and Items Needed: 1 cup {Read More}
Toasted Baguette Topped With Tomatoes, Garlic, and Cheese
September 10, 2014 by 15 Comments
Decided to make a quick snack that is not loaded with sodium. I love baguette! It is such a nice bread. When you toast the baguette, it is simply delicious. I could eat toasted baguette all day. Of course, topping it with different items just adds to that great flavor. Items Needed: 1 Baguette Loaf 3 Tomatoes (Roma or Plum are great choices) 5 Garlic cloves or more Cheese Unsalted Butter Salt and Pepper Olive Oil Italian Dressing (optional) Talipia {Read More}
Yummy Banana Pudding
August 13, 2014 by 27 Comments
I was in the mood for making banana pudding today. Of course, I had to call my mom and get directions on how to make the pudding. I put the pudding together in smaller glass dishes. That way, people in the house can just reach in
Bite-Size Peach Turnovers
July 24, 2014 by 36 Comments
Sometimes, you just want a small bite of dessert. When that happens, a small bite of peach turnover will solve the problem. Sprinkle powdered sugar on top and you have yourself a winner. Just think
Homemade Chicken Salad with a Barbecue Flavor
June 26, 2014 by 32 Comments
I baked a whole chicken two days ago. I decided to make chicken salad with the leftover chicken. For some reason, it seems that the breast of the chicken is always left over. So, it’s chicken salad today. I added barbecue sauce to this chicken salad batch and it was so delicious! The barbecue sauce gave
Angel Hair Summer Pasta Salad
June 12, 2014 by 27 Comments
With summer almost here and most kids out of school, it’s the perfect time for light cooking. This pasta salad will hit the spot. It can be prepared in a short time. Plus, it’s a lightweight salad. It’s perfect for enjoying as lunch or dinner, especially when you’ve put in all that working out during the day. If you’re growing a
So-Not-Homemade Bite-Size Peanut Butter Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
May 20, 2014 by 7 Comments
If you need to come up with a simple dessert for a gathering, try these so-not-homemade peanut butter cookie ice cream sandwiches. Of course, since I made these at home with premade items, I guess they may be considered somewhat homemade. They’re easy to make and simply delicious. Just grab a couple of store-bought items and
Homemade Creamy Pudding Pops
May 13, 2014 by 38 Comments
So, today is the perfect day to try my hand at making homemade pudding pops. I remember eating these all the time when I got my first apartment in 1989. I liked them because of the creaminess and chocolate taste, plus they were not so sweet. Loved that part. ( If your kids are use to eating really sweet ice cream, this my not be their cup of tea. You may have to add in a little sweetener for them.) {Read More}