We had a few of the cutest little helpers in the kitchen this week. Girl Scouts working on their legacy badges in cooking.I taught them a quick and simple snack idea. GourGanics Girl Scout Guacamole After going over basic knife skills and sanitary kitchen practices, we got down to business. I taught the girls the…
GourGanics Easy Tortilla Soup
I am a soup girl. I usually make about two pots of soup every month. Not only does soup warm and satisfy. It can be a cost effective way to feed a family or large group. I have been searching for a better tortilla soup recipe, one that is easy to make and delivers big,…
NACHO Typical Queso! 5 minutes to a yummy dip for the Superbowl.
I am looking forward to the Superbowl, mostly because I like the commercials… and the food. This year is a special one because we have two teams from our own backyard right there on the big screen, so this artsy girly girl is actually WATCHING the big game. One of my favorite creamy and delicious…
Spiced up chicken thighs with GourGanics salsa and broccolini
Ready for serious skillet magic? I think I got the original recipe from Cooks magazine and modified it. I like to make this dish in my cast iron skillet but a nonstick is probably more practical. Use organic chicken thighs and broccolini for unique flavors that really pop. In case you were wondering what the…
GourGanics Pulled Pork with Black Beans and Mango for the slow cooker.
There’s nothing more delicious than a GourGanic pulled pork sandwich with mango and black beans. I served this recipe to a group of friends on Thursday and the crowds went wild. It’s easy, not as simple as some slow cooker recipes but definitely worth the extra time. Here’s what you need: 1 4-5 lb organic…
Fun and Festive Breakfast Salsa Cups
Pop these little crustless quiches into the oven while watching the kids unwrap presents Christmas morning or as an easy evening meal. They’re so pretty and festive, everyone will think they took hours of prep time. And for anyone counting carbs, these are South Beach Diet approved. Carb and gluten-free. Yippee! You can freeze leftovers …
Spicy Cheese and Potato Soup for 4 plus 2 refills!
After the ugly rain of yesterday, it was a gorgeous wintery day today. Took the dog for a long walk on the windy yet gorgeous beach, visited with Mom and my elderly Aunt Fran, counted my many blessings in life. After our visit, I realized all this warm and fuzzy external stuff wasn’t helping my…
Everyone will be thankful for pulled turkey chili
Okay, I must admit, it took all of this punster’s strength to get past all of the fowl jokes and begin talking turkey, but here goes: Got leftover dark meat? Simply serve this quick and hearty pulled-turkey chili: 2 1/2-3 pounds turkey meat (white or dark, pulled off the bone and quickly shredded or cubed)…
Creamy & Delicious Mexican Ziti
Tonight’s dinner is a vegetarian delight that simply satisfies. It serves my family of four and takes around 15 minutes to make.We all cleaned the plates tonight, and there was a little left over for tomorrow’s lunch. This is true comfort food, creamy, rich and zesty. The GourGanics cut the rich ricotta and gave it…
GourGanics Salsa and Ricotta Stuffed Peppers
These stuffed peppers are not only delicious, they are so pretty and fun to eat. I love to make these any time of year but they sure do add a splash of bold color as a holiday side dish. It’s a fun project that yields easy results with very little work. My nine-year old daughter…