Melon Salsa

 This is perfect for spring or anytime.

 I've used cantaloupe & watermelon but you can use honey dew melon too.

2 c. melons (watermelon, cantaloupe)

1/4 c. each: chopped bell pepper, chopped onions 

1/4 tsp. each: pepper, salt

1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes

1/2 - 1 tsp. each: chopped poblano, lime juice

Seed, chop melons, place into a clean bowl.

Seed, rinse, chop peppers, place into bowl.

Peel, rinse, chop onions, add to bowl

Add salt, pepper, red pepper flakes to salsa. 

Squeeze some lime juice over salsa. Toss to mix.

Let chill in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Makes 8 servings.

Thai Pork Chops

This is perfect for Mothers Day or anytime.

1 lb. pork chops

1/4 tsp. each: salt, pepper, granulated garlic

1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes

2 - 3 T. oil

1 T. each: sesame oil, lime juice

1 - 2 T. teriyaki sauce

In a dish place pork chops.

Add some of the salt, pepper, garlic, red pepper flakes, sesame oil, lime juice, teriyaki sauce on 1 side of pork chops. 

Turn over pork chops and repeat process on the other side.

Cover dish with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator to marinate for a few hours. 

Remove pork chops from refrigerator.

Preheat skillet to medium high heat, lower heat to medium, medium low, add oil.

Place pork chops in skillet and cook on 1 side for 8 - 11 min. depending on thickness of pork chops. 

Turn pork chops on other side and cook for 8 - 11 more or until done.

Serves 4.

 

Mid Spring Mushrooms

This is perfect for a quick spring side dish or anytime. 

I used shelled snap peas, but you can use shelled sugar peas or frozen peas if needed.

1- 2 c. each: mushrooms, chopped, snap peas shelled

1/4 tsp. each: salt, pepper

2 - 3 T. olive oil

Rinse, chop mushrooms, set aside.

Shell, rinse peas. 

If using frozen peas, open bag & rinse peas. 

Preheat skillet to medium high heat. 

Lower heat to medium, add oil. 

Add peas, mushrooms, salt, pepper. 

Sauté for a few minutes until done. 

Serves 4. 

Easter Dinner Hot Dish

 Happy Easter all! 

This is perfect for Easter or anytime.

1 package diced frozen hash browns

Nonstick cooking spray 

1 - 2 c. shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 c. onions 

1 c. each: sour cream, milk

1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup 

1/4 tsp. each: salt & pepper 

Preheat cooker to 375 F. 

Lower heat to 350 F, spray nonstick spray inside of slow cooker.

Peel, rinse, slice onions. 

Put hash browns in pan. Arrange onions over potatoes. 

Pour cream of soup over potatoes. 

Add sour cream, milk to potatoes. 

Sprinkle cheese, salt, pepper over potatoes.

Stir potatoes with a clean wooden spoon.

Put lid on slow cooker and cook potatoes for 1 hr.

Serves 6.

Scallop Scampi

 This is perfect for Lent, an easy spring supper or anytime.

1 lb. scallops

2 - 3 T each: olive oil, butter
1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. each: salt, pepper, parsley
1 - 2 cloves garlic: crushed and chopped
pinch red pepper flakes

Heat pan to high heat. 

Lower heat to medium. Add oil, garlic, butter to pan. 

Add scallops to pan. 

Add salt, pepper, garlic, pepper flakes, parsley to pan.  

Cook scallops on 1 side for 4 - 5 min. 

Squeeze lemon juice over scallops.

Flip over and repeat cooking process on other side or until done.

Serves 4.

Recipe To Help Northern Michigan and Flood Survivors

 Prayers, thoughts for Northern Michigan and the Ohio valley.

Once again nature can be fickle. 

Northern Michigan faced a major ice storm earlier this month that knocked power out to many, caused damage to Northern Michigan. 

Record rain fall had caused rivers to rise which flooded parts of Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. 

There are links on this site to some organizations that are helping with relief efforts.

Whatever you can do to help, donate will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for caring.

Play Ball Cajun Fries

Go Tigers!

Today the Tigers are having their home opener.

This is perfect while watching the game or anytime. 

3 - 4 medium potatoes
Non stick cooking spray

1/4 tsp. salt 

1/3 tsp. each: pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, granulated garlic, onion powder

1/4 c. oil


Preheat oven to 425' F.

Spray baking sheets with cooking spray.

Rinse potatoes, set aside.

On a clean cutting board, carefully cut potatoes into fries.

Spread potatoes over baking sheet, drizzle oil over fries, sprinkle spices over them and place in oven to cook. 

Cook fries 30 minutes or until brown. 

Halfway through cooking, remove sheet from oven and stir fries.

Place sheets back in oven to continue cooking. 

Keep an eye them, so that they don't burn.

Remove baking sheet from oven when done, and let drain a paper towel lined plate for a few minutes.

Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Serves 4.