Saturday, June 20, 2026

Welcome World Porcorn

This is perfect for watching the World Cup, movie night or anytime.


1 bag microwave popcorn

1/4 tsp. each: maple syrup, tajin

1/4 - 1/3 c. butter


Microwave popcorn according to package instructions.

When popcorn’s popped, carefully remove it from microwave and pour into a bowl.

In a microwave safe bowl, place butter. Microwave on high for 10 - 20 sec. 

Very carefully, remove bowl from microwave.

Add maple syrup, tajin to bowl, stir with a spoon. 

Very carefully pour butter over popcorn.

Serves 2 - 4.


Saturday, June 13, 2026

Grilled Quesadillas

 It's grilling season this is perfect for on the grill or anytime.

8 -  flour tortillas 

8 - 10 oz shredded cheese
6- oz each: chopped bell peppers, chopped onions
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 tsp mild chopped chilies (optional)
1/8 - 1/4 c. 
oil (olive or canola)



Heat grill or grill pan to medium high heat.

Rinse seed, chop peppers.

Peel, rinse, chop onions. 

Brush both sides of tortillas with oil.

Lay 1 flour tortilla on a clean plate

Sprinkle some of the cheese, onions, peppers, red pepper flakes, and chile pepper on tortilla. 

Place another tortilla on top. 

Place quesadilla on grill pan or grill and grill on one side for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown.

Flip over to cook on other side for 2 to 3 minutes more. 

Remove quesadilla from pan and place on a clean serving place. 

Repeat cooking process with remaining 
tortillas and fillings.

To serve, cut quesadilla into 4 - 6 slices with clean scissors.

Serves 4 - 5 (one quesadilla).


Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Kitchen Jar Rocky Road

 Happy National Rocky Road Day all!

What’s a better way to celebrate than with an ice cream classic. 

This recipe contains nuts, so please be careful around those with nuts allergies, you can onit nuts if needed.

I also used regular sugar, but you can use dietetic sugar if desired.


2 - 3 c. heavy cream

Pinch of salt

1/8 - 1/3 c. sugar

1 - 2 tsp. vanilla

1 - 2 T. cocoa powder

1/4 - 1/2 c. each: mini marshmallows, chopped nuts, chocolate chips


In 4 clean jars, combine ingredients.

Screw lid on jars, shake jar for 5 - 6 min. place jar in freezer to chill for a few hrs. 

Serves 4.