Cucumber Pico de Gallo

Ingredients

1/2 cucumber
1 tomato
1/4 c. onion
1/2 fresh jalapeno
1/4. c. chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 t. garlic powder
1/4 t. pepper
1/2 t. cumin

DIRECTIONS

Dice the cucumber, tomato, onion and jalapeno into small pieces.  Place them into a medium size bowl. Add the chopped fresh cilantro.  Combine the spices and mix them into the vegetables.  Allow the sit for at least an hour.  Serve with tortilla chips 

ENJOY!!!  

Bok Choy Salad

SIMPLE, EASY, DELICIOUS! 

Ingredients

1 bunch bok choy
6 green onions
3 T. Hormel bacon bits

Dressing

1/8 c. olive oil
1/8 c. apple cider vinegar
2 T. sugar
3 T. soy sauce
Black pepper to taste

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Directions

Cut the bok choy into bit size pieces, slice the green onions and add the bacon bits.  Combine the ingredients for the dressing and pour over the salad.  Let it sit a few minutes before serving.  

ENJOY!!! 

Carrot Apple Raisin Salad

A good way to get some of your fruits and vegetables for the day!  I'm going to place these into individual bowls, so these will be ready to grab for a quick lunch!

Ingredients

1 16 oz bag matchstick carrots
5 stalks celery-diced
2 small apples-diced
1 c. raisins

1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 T. sugar
1T. vinegar
black pepper to taste

Directions

In a large bowl, mix together the carrots, celery, apples and raisins.  In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar and black pepper.  Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.  

ENJOY!!! 

Crockpot Texas Chili

Monica's recipe and photo for chili!  Looks good Monica!!!

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. beef stew
1 can kidney beans
2 cans diced tomatoes
1 T. chili powder
1 t. cumin
1/4 t. cayenne pepper
shredded cheddar cheese
sour cream

Directions

Put the beef on the bottom of the crockpot.  Add the seasonings over the top of the meat.  Top with drained and rinsed kidney beans and the tomatoes.  Cook on high for 6 hours.  Serve in a bowl and garnish with cheddar cheese and sour cream.

ENJOY!!! 

Your Garden...GOT MAIL? Nope, but it has tools!

A neat idea for keeping your garden gloves and tools within reach of the garden!

Another great idea from Pinterest!

From Scrap Pallets to a Strawberry Garden Planter

Strawberry Garden Boxes!!!

I've always been fascinated by the stuff people make from pallets.  I found this idea from www.lovelygreens.com   I've never had much luck growing strawberries in Texas, but I'm going to give this a try.  I just need to find 2 pallets!!!  No wait, 4!  I need 4 pallets.  I want to make one for herbs too!  :D

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Instructions for choosing pallets and for building the garden boxes.

Seven Plus Layer Salad

Why stop at 7 layers when you can add more of your favorite ingredients?  

Ingredients

16 oz package salad greens
1 c. sliced celery
1/4 c. sliced green onions
1 c. shredded carrots
1/2. c diced green peppers
1/2 c. small broccoli pieces
1/2 c. small cauliflower pieces
5 oz. frozen green peas (thawed)
1/2 c. bacon pieces
3/4 c. shredded cheddar cheese

3/4 c. mayonnaise
3/4 c. sour cream
1/4. parmesan cheese
1 t. dried dill

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Directions

Layer the salad in order, starting with the salad greens and ending with the cheddar cheese.  Mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, parmesan cheese and dill, then spread it over the top of the salad.  Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.  

ENJOY!!! 

* This inspiration for this recipe is from Kraft at allrecipes.com