Category: Appetizers

Appetizers, Harvesting, Healthy/Vegan, Peppers, Pickles, Uncategorized

Hot Pickled Peppers and What are Those Lines on Peppers

Did you ever wonder what those vertical lines are on hot peppers? They are usually brownish in color and develop as the peppers ripen. It’s called “corking”, which means there’s minor striations or scaring on the ripened pepper.  What has happened is that the pepper needs to stretch to accommodate the quick growth during a lot of rain and plenty of sun. That growth spurt … Continue reading Hot Pickled Peppers and What are Those Lines on Peppers

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About Rita, Appetizers, Bible, cereal, Granola

New Recipe Chunky Granola

Today Matt Swaim on the Sonrise Morning Show chatted about a timely subject: back to school. During Bible Days education was as important as it is today. In the Old Testament, you’ll find lots of references regarding how people felt religious training was important, so the primary purpose of education among the Jews was the learning of and obedience to the law of God. Of … Continue reading New Recipe Chunky Granola

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About Rita, Appetizers, chickpeas, Hummus

Classic Hummus with a Twist

One of the “noshers” I pack in the cooler when we venture out on summer road trips and family vacations is hummus. And I’m old enough to remember when hummus wasn’t main stream, but an unusual offering on the appetizer buffet.  Now you can find hummus in its purist form (mashed chickpeas/garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil) in grocery stores and delis everywhere.  … Continue reading Classic Hummus with a Twist

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Appetizers

Homemade Pizza

Last week I found myself mesmerized at the overwhelming variety of pizzas in the frozen pizza aisle at the grocery. From thin crust to thick, classic pepperoni to spinach artichoke, and everything in between.  That’s when I decided to share recipes for an easy, homemade pizza sauce and fool-proof dough.They use wholesome, customizable ingredients and take a whole lot less freezer space than boxed pizzas. … Continue reading Homemade Pizza

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About Rita, Appetizers, Kids, Lent, Main dishes/Entres

Stromboli/Savory Pinwheels

Regardless of what you call it, Stromboli or pinwheels, layering pizza dough with cheeses and meats if you like along with herbs and greens is what we call supper. And an easy one, too, since you can make your own pizza dough or purchase it. Today Matt Swaim and I chatted on the Sonrise Morning Show/Sacred Heart Radio, about cheese. Yes, cheese was an important … Continue reading Stromboli/Savory Pinwheels

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About Rita, Appetizers, Apples, Breakfast, Fruit, Lunches

Some New Ideas for School Lunches

As I always tell you, Thursday mornings are important to me since I get to chat with Matt Swaim/Sonrise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio. Today with Catholic schools week in full swing, we chatted about lunches and how to make them more interesting and nutritious to eat. First, let the kids help not only choose ingredients but also assemble them, according to age. Here’s some … Continue reading Some New Ideas for School Lunches

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About Rita, Appetizers, Bible, Crockpot Recipes, Halloween, Most Requested Recipes, slow cooker

Halloween and Slow Cooker Meatballs – Boo!

I so enjoy talking with friend and colleague (and creative cook) Matt Swaim each week on the Sonrise Morning Show/Sacred Heart Radio. Today we chatted about Halloween and its “ties” to All Saints and All Souls Days. Lots of legends abound about the beginning of All Saints Day. From what I can gather, though, way back in the 800’s the Pope chose November 1 for … Continue reading Halloween and Slow Cooker Meatballs – Boo!

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About Rita, Appetizers, Halloween, Holiday Recipes, Uncategorized

Boo! 2 Addictive Snack Mixes

Today, as usual on Thursday mornings, I chatted with buddy Matt Swaim on the Sonrise Morning Show/Sacred Heart radio. The subject was butter – yes, butter was made in Biblical times from goats, camels, cows.  Today butter is a common ingredient that we use almost every day. It’s a necessary one, too, in these snack mixes for autumn or Halloween gatherings. Be aware, though, both … Continue reading Boo! 2 Addictive Snack Mixes

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About Rita, Appetizers, Jams, jellies, Peppers

Some Like It Hot or Maybe Not

Our sweet and hot peppers are ripening faster than we can pick.  We’re out in the pepper rows every day gently twisting peppers from stems.  Time to get those peppers in my country kitchen to make hot & sweet confetti jam. You may know this time-honored jam as hot pepper jelly or Christmas jelly. (It’s the colored peppers responsible for the moniker). Hot pepper jam is … Continue reading Some Like It Hot or Maybe Not

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About Rita, Appetizers, corn, Mexican

Elote Style Street Corn Nachos

When I share recipes with you I usually have a photo of the finished dish to accompany it.  But today I thought it would be fun for you to see the genesis of the Mexican elote street pan nachos we made. It all started in our corn patch. Granddaughter Ellery and I picked corn together. Yes, it was humid and hot, but she was diligent … Continue reading Elote Style Street Corn Nachos

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