Amy's Avocado Egg Salad

I haven't tried this, but Amy's got great taste so I bet it's awesome! And how can you go wrong with avocado?

Thanks for the recipe Amy!!!!!

To all my avocado aficionados, my very favorite egg salad recipe! Super easy and delicious.

-6 hard boiled eggs, peeled and chopped

-2 avocados, peeled, pitted and cubed

-1/2 cup minced red onion

-3 tablespoons chopped sweet pickles

-1 tablespoon yellow mustard

-1/3 cup mayonnaise

-salt & pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients together and enjoy! If you like a creamier consistency, you can smash it up to mix msh the avocado. I prefer it a little chunkier. Season to taste.

*Best to make this fresh because the color can get a little funky otherwise.

Brooklyn and Manhattan, NY NY

Took a trip to visit my cuz Katie in Brooklyn over the weekend and had two fantastic experiences!

One was at Great Jones Cafe - www.greatjones.com - in Manhattan, Noho for brunch. Try the Eggs Tulum with home fries and cornbread. Topped off with a perfectly spiced Bloody Mary!

The second was dinner at Rye - www.ryerestaurant.com - in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Not only did I try a new favorite crisp white wine, Dom Bardo, Rias Biaxis 2008, but I also had one of my favorite dinners....ever! I started with the Endive and Pear salad. The blue cheese was my favorite addition. For my main I had the All Natural Chicken on top of sage butternut squash, pancetta risotto and swiss chard. I usually don't go for the obvious, chicken, but this was awesome!

And there is actually a third fantastic experience. The 44 oz. Grass Fed Ribeye that Mike ordered! WOW!!!!!! Apparently this is the best steak in NY!

Tuna Noodle Casserole

So I threw this together with some ingredients I found in the cupboard last night. I wasn't up for a trip to the grocery store in the rain and this was the result. Turns out, it was awesome!

Ingredients :

-egg noodles
-2 cans of tuna drained
-1 can of peas drained
-1 can cream mushroom soup
-1 cup milk
-1/2 cup of sour cream
-sea salt
-pepper
-1/2 cup grated parm cheese

Optional Ingredients :

-dry onion
-basil
-minced garlic
-pesto
-fresh cilantro
-seasoned bread crumbs

Method :

-Preheat oven to 350 degrees
-Boil noodles and drain
-Mix all ingredients accept bread crumbs
-Top with a thin layer of bread crumbs
-Bake for 45 min.

Stuffed Acorn Squash

I could eat this stuff everyday! Great for a hearty fall dinner. There are so many different recipes for acorn squash, but it's great just baked and on it's own as well!

Ingredients :

-Acorn Squash
-Veggie Burger (You could use ground turkey, beef, etc. I used MorningStar Tomato Basil Veggie Burger)
-Grated Parm Cheese (Just a pinch)
-Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese (A few pinches)

Method :

-Preheat Oven to 350 degrees
-Slice acorn squash in half
-Scoop out seeds and middle section
-Cover a cookie sheet with water and place squash halves cut-side down
-Bake for 30 min. or until tender
-Flip halves over and reduce oven temp to 325 degrees
-Mush up your veggie burger or meat and place half in each half of squash
-Sprinkle cheeses on top
-Place back in oven for 5-10 min.

All I have to say is YUUUUMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!

Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried green tomatoes..............are the best! My first time making them leaves me wondering why I never tried before. They're so easy and great anytime of year! They are a great appetizer or side dish!

Ingredients :

-Green Tomatoes - Firm
-Olive Oil
-Panko, Bread Crumbs or Cornmeal (I used Panko and Seasoned Bread Crumbs)
-Flour (I didn't use, but you can)
-Salt
-Pepper
-Garlic Powder

(Be creative and add any seasonings!)


Method :

-Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl
-Slice tomatoes to your liking
-Dip tomato slices into olive oil
-Coat slices with dry ingredients on both sides
-Place a skilled on stovetop, medium heat, add a little olive oil and cook slices for 4 min. per side


You can serve plain or with a remoulade or vinaigrette. I just used a little creamy Caesar. Enjoy!

Ann's Tasty Taco Wraps

My good friend Ann really knows how to make a great party better!!!!

Ingredients :

- 1 package wraps (I use Mission spinach or garlic herb)
- 2 / 8 oz low fat cream cheeses
- 1 package dry taco seasoning
- 1/2 small can diced green chilies (drained)
- 1/2 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (drained and I use Rotel brand)
- diced jalapenos (drained) , more or less whatever temp of heat you like

Method :

- Microwave cream cheese for about 1.5 min. to soften
- Mix cream cheese in a bowl with other ingredients
- Spread evenly onto wraps, roll up firmly, cover and put in fridge for
about 2 hours.
- Take out, slice and CHOMP!!!!

Mom's Potato Casserole

BEST COMFORT FOOD EVER!!!!!

Ingredients :

- 32 oz. bag of frozen tater tots or cubed potatoes
- 16 oz. container sour cream (i like the reduced fat)
- 10.75 oz. can of cream of chicken
- 10.75 oz. can of cream of celery
- 2 cup package of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 single DRY package of hidden valley ranch salad dressing and seasoning

Method :

- mix all in a large, greased bowl
- heat at 350 degrees for 45 min. - 1hr.

This makes a great side dish for a cold day, holiday dinner or picnic. I like to have them as my main dish with just a side salad too ;)