Category Archives: Vegetables

Cucumbers.. With vinegar. the best!

Slice up cucumbers very thin. I use a mandoline.. In fact it’s time for a new one – the one I have is so old – I bought it at a Southern Women’s show over 27 years ago. yes, it’s … Continue reading

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Dinner..

So I cheated and bought some of those new frozen “griller” potatoes and threw them on the grill tonight along with a steak. Note to self – must be careful as they burn VERY easily. I think fresh would have … Continue reading

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Spinach salad..

I love spinach salads.. Tonight I put a bunch of blackberries and strawberries over fresh spinach. Sprinkled with fresh parmesan cheese. And poured some Hendrickson’s dressing over the top. YUM! Oh, and fresh cracked black pepper of course!

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You ain’t southern..

if you don’t like cucumbers and vinegar… yummmyyyyy… DD makes this for me – no recipe – all by taste. LOL Peel the cucumbers, slice thin, she uses a mandolin. Put into large bowl. Pour red wine vinegar and apple … Continue reading

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Easy corn on the cob..

When you’re in a hurry – corn seems to take forever to cook in boiling water. Plus, it’s so easy to overcook that way and you end up with nasty mushy corn.. So, I shuck mine, lay it cross wise … Continue reading

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Rosemary Garlic Potatoes (take 2)

I have made these potatoes for a looong time. I just started using the mandolin to cut them – and WOW what a difference!! Here is my original recipe: https://www.cookiesandcurtains.com/2013/01/12/rosemary-garlic-roasted-potatoes/ However, now I cut the potatoes up with the mandolin, … Continue reading

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