Bacon Frittata

3-4 Eggs
1 T Half-n-Half or Milk
Salt & Pepper (to taste)
3 Slices of Bacon (cut into pieces)
1/4 cup diced Onions
1 T Chopped Sweet Roasted Red Peppers(Jar)
1 T diced Green Bell Peppers
1 diced Green Onion
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese

Fry Bacon in an Oven-Safe Skillet until crisp. Drain fat from pan. Add Onions and Bell Pepper and saute on medium-low heat until onions are clear. Add Green Onion and Red Peppers and saute for a minute.

Whisk together Eggs, Half-n-Half and Seasonings in a small bowl then poor over Bacon mixture. Continue cooking a few minutes until edges begin to cook and pull away from sides. Place in the oven on 350 degrees until Eggs are cooked but not dry. Top with Cheese and continue baking in oven until cheese is melted.

Let cool for about 10-15 minutes before cutting and serving. Makes 2 or 3 servings. Or eat half for Supper and save the rest for Breakfast!!

Note: You can also add veggies like chopped Broccoli or Spinach to this recipe. Enjoy!

Cabbage and Chicken Stir fry

Cabbage and Chicken Stir fry

Stir fry is one of my favorite meals because there are so many different combinations and variations. I really love this recipe. It so simple and quick to make. Incidentally, the cherry tomatoes in the photo are from my Garden. They were the first to produce and were so yummy!

The following serves 2:

1/2 large onion (chopped)
2 tbs chopped bell pepper
1/3 cup chopped Green Onions
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup chopped Cabbage
1/4 cup Shredded Carrots
1/2 lb chopped boneless chicken
Salt and Pepper to taste
2 tsp Soy Sauce
EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)

Heat about 2 tbs EVOO in a large skillet or Wok. Add chicken and seasonings and brown. Add onions and bell pepper and cook for about 3 minutes then add carrots, cabbage, garlic, green onions and fry until chicken is cooked and cabbage and onions are clear/soft. Add soy sauce and cook a minute longer.

Serve as is or add some noodles, fresh tomatoes or grilled pineapple.

Enjoy!

Grow your own Food

There’s something good to be said about growing your own vegetable Garden. I am no expert but it really isn’t all that difficult. I am in the South where it pretty much feels like Summer already but if you have not started a small Garden it isn’t too late.

All you need is a few rows of dirt mixed with some good quality top soil. Then make a trip to your local Garden Center and purchased some Tomato plants, Cucumbers, Beans, Herbs and whatever else you like. Plant and watch them grow.

Okay, maybe it isn’t THAT simple. You will need to water your garden everyday or every other day depending on how hot and dry your climate and what you plant. You can find loads of information about Gardening online just by doing a search on your favorite Search Engine.

The rewards of growing your own vegetables are so great! Not only do you get some Sun and Exercise but you will have veggies that you won’t need to buy in the store. You save money and most of the time you get vegetables that taste a lot better than store bought Produce.

Of course there are no guarantees that your garden will grow perfectly. If neglected it will not produce good results. The Weather can be a Huge factor too. Wind, excessive rains or heat can damage them. These things happen but it is so worth trying even if you have never planted a garden before. The following articles can help you with your new project.

How To Care for a Vegetable Garden

How to Grow Root Crops in a Vegetable Garden

How To Grow a Container Vegetable Garden

Slow Cooker Beans

This is a great - set it and forget it - Recipe for the Slow Cooker.

2 cups of your favorite Dry Beans (Lima, Black Eye Peas, Great Northern etc…)
4 Cups water
1/2 pound of bacon (sliced about 3 inches long)
1 Large Chopped Onion
Season to taste

Add all ingredients to Slow Cooker and set on Medium High. At the end of the day you will have some great beans to go with any Meal — or to eat alone with steaming Hot Rice. Enjoy!