
Author Archives: pdotson


How to Throw a Healthy Party

Eating through France, Italy, and Spain
I was looking through some old drafts of and found this post, pictures only. I thought I shared with trip a couple of years ago. About a year and a half ago we took a cruise with ports in France, Italy, and Spain. It was a wonderful trip and one of my favorites we have … Continue reading

Kentucky Derby Party
This is a post that I thought was posted over a year ago and just found it so thought I would go on and share it now. We live in Central Kentucky and here the Kentucky Derby is a BIG deal. We enjoy the tradition of the horses and the races. My father is also … Continue reading

Red Lobster Rolls — Copycat Recipe

Garlic Cilantro Corn
This is fast summer dish without any real measurements. Cut some fresh corn off the cob. Then in a pan saute some diced up some garlic, and (I used cilantro paste here), a little cumin and house seasoning (salt, pepper, & garlic salt) with enough butter to cover the bottom of the pan. once the garlic … Continue reading

No Bake Pumpkin Pie in a Jar

Spicy Mahi Mahi with Rice and Beans

Freezer Cooking Night for $50 a person
It has been hard to keep the freezer cooking nights going on a regular basis. We tend to travel a lot and my son plays sports year round so we often have ball games on Friday Nights. And since some of the mama’s that join in for the freezer cooking work outside the home and … Continue reading

Cajun Turkey Breast

Burrito Casserole

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Strawberry Pear Sauce (could use apples too) — Water Bath or Freeze

Tuna Salad

Hummus and Pesto Dip

Seasoned Apples (side dish)

Chicken Quesadillas

Potatoes with a KICK

Spicy Broccoli Soup
