Update version of this recipe on my food website TJsTaste.com! Check It Out A long time ago, at a friend’s house, I was served a very basic yet very tasty Philly Cheese Steak Stuffed Green Pepper. It contained all the classic, basic flavors of a traditional cheese steak sandwich–the meat, the cheese, and the onions–only, {Read More}
Homemade Tarragon Ranch Salad Dressing
My all-time favorite salad dressing recipe is one I learned how to make when I worked at Focus on the Family–Honey Poppy Seed Salad Dressing. Unfortunately, it’s not the most slimming thing on the planet (nor the best for blood sugar levels–lots of sweetness in it!), especially now that I am working on (and succeeding {Read More}
Super Healthful Homemade Butter and Coconut Oil Mayonnaise
Mayo is one of America’s favorite condiments. It is used to add moisture and flavor to sandwiches, as a base for dips (including my famous Chunky Cheesy Jalapeño, Bacon, and Artichoke Dip), as a fancy garnish, as a thickener in sauces, as a binder in salads, or to enjoy just by itself (well, according to weird {Read More}
Pumpkin and Chocolate Pudding Parfait
‘Tis the fall season which means that fall flavors are in full bloom–flavors like maple, apple, and, of course, the ever popular PUMPKIN! Today’s post is all about a craving I recently had that features pumpkin AND chocolate! This recipe is pretty easy to make. I’ve learned that making homemade pudding doesn’t have to be {Read More}
Mini Bacon Quiches
When I was a kid, I HATED quiche. I have no idea why. Maybe the quiche I tried back then was improperly prepared or contained ingredients that I didn’t like. Whatever the reason, the word “quiche” had a negative connotation in my mind even into my adulthood. Until lately, that is. My husband and I {Read More}