Crispy Baked Cheesy Onion Rings
I was thinking of what to make as a side for my lunch, when I looked in my fridge and saw I had half a small white onion that needed to be used up and thought of making onion rings…but I didn’t want to make …
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Chicken and Black Bean Veggie Crunchy Egg Rolls
This recipe started when I had egg roll wrappers that needed to be used before going bad. I took an inventory of my pantry and fridge and these Chicken and Black Bean Veggie Crunchy Egg Rolls were born! They turned out way better than I …
How I Make Taco Pita Pizzas!
Using leftover taco meat – (click here for that recipe!) – I want to show you how I Maket Taco Pita Pizzas! These are ready in under 15 mintues. Great for lunch or dinner for one person, or make as many as you need. The …
How to Make Italian Turkey Meatball Won Ton Cups
I started a series on my Instagram – of what I make using won ton wrappers. This is the 3rd installment – I made pizza won tons and chicken sausage and artichoke dip won tons. These Italian Turkey Meatball won ton cups came out super …
The Best Air Fried Southwest Egg Rolls
Egg rolls are probably one of my top favorite things to make. So many options for the fillings! I’ve made the traditional egg rolls with ground chicken, veggies, cabbage. But the filling I used for this recipe uses an ingredient you may not use all …
How I make homemade salsa – a great way to use up all those tomatoes in your garden!
Who has too many tomatoes in their garden they don’t know what to do with?!?!?! Me! LOL. For many years I have dreamed of a garden that was plentiful, not eaten by animals (I’m talking to you squirrels!) and thriving. After 3 years of having …
Baked Spring Rolls – 4 Smart Points
These were definitely tasty! I think next time I will just get egg roll wrappers when I want a crunchy vegetable roll. Have you made anything with spring roll wrappers? I invite you to follow me on Instagram @jenncooks – I post there almost every …
How to Make Homemade Mozzarella cheese sticks
About a month ago, I was on www.tastespotting.com and I came across a recipe this blogger made for homemade mozzarella sticks. I knew I was going to try them on Thanksgiving as an appetizer. I’ve tried making them before, I’ve fried them, baked them, but …
Muir Glen Alfresco recipes!
A few months back I was given samples of Muir Glen’s fire roasted tomatoes to try. Delish! For those of you who don’t have back yard gardens, buying Muir Glen canned tomatoes is a great option. Recently I was contacted by them and asked if …
How to Make Homemade Crackers!
With all the rain we had this weekend, I was able to spend time in the kitchen!! Yeah!! There is nothing I love more than spending an afternoon in the kitchen! While reading blogs, I came across www.ceramiccanvas.com blog. He had made home made crackers …
First time trying Purple asparagus!
When I was shopping at Trader Joe’s over the weekend, I happened to come across these beautiful purple asparagus! I’ve never seen it before, or tried it, but considering my whole family loves asparagus, I put it in my cart. If you notice the stalks …
How to Make Homemade chicken tenders
I mentioned the other day that I make pasta a lot. This is another recipe that gets requested fairly often. My famous home made chicken tenders. Usually it is requested on nights that my sons will have their friends over for a sleep over and …
How I make Pot sticker pillows
Using wonton wrappers – these came out what I am calling pot sticker pillows! Filled with a yummy vegetable and ground turkey filling. I had every intention of getting to bed early, but while watching “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” on Food TV, one establishment made …