Category: Easy Dinner, Sandwich and Leftover Ideas

Blackberry & Brie

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Ok, I tried the blackberry grilled cheese that went viral a few weeks ago with some store bought blackberries, but I decided to do it My way and I liked it so much better! I thought the jalepenos and Swiss cheese were a little much. I treated this one like a Monte Cristo with that little sprinkle of confectioners sugar that it NEEDS if you’re using fresh blackberries instead of jam.

2 slices of thick bacon
2 -40 calorie Brie triangles (Wee Brie)
1/2 cup of blackberries
1 leaf of chopped mint
Powdered Sugar for garnish

You could also drizzle honey inside if you want to avoid using the sugar.

Butter and grill as desired. I obviously used sourdough!

Enjoy!

Watermelon Salad

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I look so forward to this every summer!!

I’ve never been a fan of salt or really anything on Watermelon, but Fig Balsamic Glaze (reduction) is such a game changer. The fig is so sweet but it still has that delicious tangy vinegar flavor.

Do yourself a favor and give this a try. Add a little Feta (or goat cheese), Fresh Mint (chopped or muddled) and Fig Balsamic Glaze to your watermelies! It’s so refreshing! I even turned my husband into a fan, and he is very picky about his fruit. It’s our favorite pool snack!

🍉 🌿

5 ingredient | 1 Hr. Spaghetti Squash

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Okay this is a very quick and easy recipe, but it’s one of my favorites.

Ingredients: Makes 2 servings.

  • 1 large Spaghetti Squash halved and seeds removed
  • 1/4 cup of Feta or any desired cheese
  • 1 can of low sodium Italian stewed tomatoes
  • 2 basil leaves chopped
  • A sprinkle of cayenne (optional)
  • Cracked Pepper

Preheat oven to 400F.

Drizzle or spray the inside of the squash halves with AVO oil, and place open side down on cast iron skillet or sheet pan. Bake for 45 minutes.

Turn squash over (keep in pan) and shred the squash gently with a fork. Add 1/2 can of stewed tomatoes onto each squash and return to oven for 10 minutes.

Add Feta, basil, cayenne and pepper to taste. Rotisserie Chicken is also a really good addition. Enjoy! đŸ€

Leftover Steak Salad

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We had leftover ribeyes from our Easter cookout and leftover pimento cheese in our salads last night. It was soooo good. I enjoyed that way more than steak and potatoes! And yes, those are sourdough croutons. 😄

You can find my pimento cheese recipe in the menu or click here.

Pimento Cheese!

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Yesterday we wanted something light for lunch because we were grilling steaks for dinner, so made Pimento Cheese and Chicken Salad to eat with our Sourdough bread and it was a big hit.

I used a pretty generic chicken salad so I won’t waste time posting that but the Pinento Cheese was amazing!

  • 2 cups freshly grated sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 2 cup of extra sharp white cheddar (I love Cabot’s)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1” cubes and softened at room temperature*
  • 1 small jar of  pimentos well drained
  • 1/2 cup of Dukes mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 a fresh diced jalapeño (no seeds)
  • A heavy splash of dill pickle juice! (Trust me)

You can obviously omit the heat, but it was sooooo yummy!! I did half with jalapeño and half without (for kids)

Enjoy!!!

Easy “Fried” Chicken

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I love my air fryers. I use my large one when I make this for the family but I just did two breasts for my lunch today and tomorrow, so I’m using my 3 qt fryer with the crisping rack removed.

It’s so simple and yummy.

– Wash and trim breasts (Yes I wash my chicken) and place in basket. I do not use a liner for this.

– Mix 2 tablespoons of mayo with your favorite seasonings. So basically 1 tbsp per breast. I used salt, pepper, SYM’s, garlic and a dash of Everglades.

– spoon half of the mixture on each breast and coat evenly with a pastry brush.

– sprinkle on Italian breadcrumbs generously.

Air Fry or Roast at 370 for 20 minutes. Internal temp should be 165 at thickest part of breast.

So simple and good!