Welcome to the weekend, my associates! Sean and I spent the previous week on an Alaskan cruise and I’m feeling rested and refreshed as we head dwelling at present. (However first, we get to spend time with a valuable buddy right here in Vancouver!)
I’ve gifted myself the final weeks of our summer time work-free – and I’m fairly enthusiastic about it. I’ll be again with new recipes to share in a few weeks. Within the meantime, there are thousands of recipes already on the web sites – test them out and discover one thing new to strive!
ON THE BLOGS THIS WEEK: Not a single new factor from me, however my associates have been sharing all types of deliciousness. Verify these recipes out for inspiration this week!
Holly’s Cherry Tomato Pasta is a terrific instance of the best way that the best elements can come collectively to make the very best meals.
Rebecca’s Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce is strictly my pace as we head dwelling from per week of trip. And it will get bonus factors for making the home scent superb all afternoon.
Nicole’s Vietnamese Spring Rolls have to occur quickly. With crisp greens, tender grilled pork, and completely cooked shrimp, all wrapped up in a rice paper wrapper – I can’t wait to strive them.
Courtney’s copycat recipe for Olive Garden’s iconic salad is the right mixture of crispy lettuce, tomatoes, tangy pepperoncini, black olives, crunchy croutons, tossed in a selfmade zesty creamy dressing – it’s a favourite with everybody.
Gina’s Jalapeño Chicken is correct up our alley. Chunk-sized items of rooster are pan-fried till crispy and cooked with spicy slices of jalapeño peppers and completed in a candy, salty and sticky sauce.
Jennifer’s Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs with Gravy are as straightforward could be to make and I’m prepared to wager my boys would love them.
Donna’s Lemon Butter Chicken Bites is a good 20-minute meal. With a facet of pasta or potatoes and a few steamed greens, you’ll be able to have dinner on the desk quick.
Shawn’s fast and straightforward Spicy Air Fryer Salmon is coated in a creamy and spicy mayo sauce then cooked to perfection in about 10 minutes.
Susan’s Sweet Corn and Tomato Salad is my sort of simplicity. Tossed in a basil lime French dressing, I’d probably devour your complete dish alone.
Lynne’s Peach Bread is made with bitter cream and a cinnamon crumb topping. It’s good for any time of day.
Tricia’s Raspberry Ricotta Breakfast Cake is a deliciously moist and fluffy berry-streaked espresso cake good for dessert, breakfast, brunch or afternoon tea.
Christi’s copycat recipe for Magnolia Bakery’s Banana Pudding is made with a light-weight and creamy pudding layered with contemporary bananas and crunchy vanilla wafers. Who doesn’t love this basic dessert?
Sandy’s Angel Cake Strawberry Shortcake sounds good for the final heat days of summer time. I wager it might be improbable with all types of berries.
My FAVORITE THING this week is my pocket raincoat. I purchased it a few years in the past at Costco and tossed it into my trunk in case I ever bought caught within the rain. Properly, I lastly used it whereas tenting this summer time and fell in love with it. It’s my go-to journey jacket now and I’m hoping to search out one other one as a backup. (I linked it on Amazon, however the choice is small. I’m holding my eyes open although.)
What I’m READING: The Philadelphia Chromosome: A Mutant Gene and the Quest to Cure Cancer at the Genetic Level (or A Genetic Thriller, A Deadly Gene, and the Unbelievable Invention of a Life Saving Remedy) by Jessica Wapner. This was a captivating e-book. Advisable by a buddy, it reads extra like a novel than a scientific journal. Midway by means of this learn, I might hardly put it down.
What I’m LISTENING to: Harry Potter and The Sorceror’s Stone by J.Ok. Rowling, learn by Jim Dale. Dale gained a Grammy for his narration of this e-book and it’s really a listening journey. I don’t know after I’ve loved an audiobook extra.
“Peace I go away with you; my peace I give to you. Not because the world offers do I give to you. Let not your hearts fret, neither allow them to be afraid.” John 14:27 ESV
Wishing you a stunning week stuffed with little issues that make you smile!
Mary
