homemade ranch dressing

ranch dressing

Hi there.  It’s been a while since I last posted.  Four weeks ago today I broke my wrist (dominant hand) or as the orthopedic surgeon so delicately said, “I obliterated it”.  He said he’ll put it back together with a plate, screws, and protect it with a cast for six weeks.  This has pretty much…

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what to do with leftover sour cream

sour cream dressing recipe

When a recipe calls for a small amount of sour cream I feel my shoulders slump.  For me the thought of having to buy a container of sour cream for 2 tablespoons or even a cup seems like a such a waste; there’s always some leftover.  I could substitute it for yogurt but I would…

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Shrimp Kebabs with Cilantro Dressing

shrimp kebabs with cilantro dressing

Life is strange. I can’t recall the last time I made kebabs and yet in the space of two days I made two kebab dishes. I hadn’t planned it that way; it just happened. While I was food shopping the other day, not sure what I was going to make for dinner, I found myself…

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Zucchini Noodles and Avocado Dressing

zucchini noodle salad with avocado dressing

I love pasta and could eat tons of it and not gain an ounce when I was younger – attributed to a high metabolism and being very active.  However, this menopausal woman isn’t able to boast that statement any longer without increasing my waistline.  Sooo, I cook it when I am craving it leaving me…

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