Avocado Pie

Ok we had to make these wonderful lil pies again. I have had several people asking so I thought I'd share how easy they are.
Take two avocados and remove pit and skins. place in a food processor with 1/4 cup of lemon or lime juice, 14oz can of sweetened condensed milk and blend until smooth. Pour into small prepared pie cups and chill. Enjoy.

Salmon Cakes

Our friend Amber, suggested I make Salmon Cakes for dinner tonight. I started with canned wild Alaskan Salmon. Break apart with a fork and add 2 eggs, 2 tbs lemon juice, 1/2 cup fine chopped onions, 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs, big pinch of garlic salt and 2 tsp mayo. Mix lightly and form into patties. Preheat skillet with 2 tbs olive oil and wait until it is hot. Add Salmon patties and fry for 2 minutes. Turn carefully and fry additional 2-3 minutes until browned and done. We sauteed some fresh kale with onion and garlic in a cast iron skillet whilst our Salmon was cooking. This dinner was both delicious and healthy. Plus, it only took about 25 minutes from start to plates.

Beer Butt Chicken

Grab a beer can cooker at your local cook store and try this wonderfully delicious tender chicken. We used Miller Lite because that is all we had in a can. We also rubbed the outside of the bird with some Regas seasoning that my friend from Tennessee brings me. I cooked it on the grill with indirect heat, @350 for about an hour.
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Jalapeño Popper Dip

Mix two 8 oz packages of room temperature Neufchâtel cheese, 1 cup real mayo, 6 seeded, diced jalapeno peppers, and 2 cloves garlic, minced. Blend well and place on oven safe vessel. To another bowl, add 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 4 tablespoons butter, melted. Blend well and top the dip with mixture. Bake @ 375 for about 20 to 25 minutes or until the top is browned. Cool a few minutes and serve with your favorite chips.
Thanks Dianne, this was a good one.

Buffalo Chicken Personal Pizza

Homemade pizza is delicious, calorie friendly and healthy. I start with a flour tortilla for my crust, sprayed lightly with chipotle olive oil on both sides. Add a spoonful of your favorite tomato sauce thinned with Franks Red-hot sauce. Sprinkle on some fresh seeded jalapeno, leftover chicken sliced thin, thinly sliced onion, chopped mushrooms, Bleu cheese crumbles, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle pizza seasonings on top. Bake on pizza pan or cookie sheet @450* for about 10 minutes. Top with fresh shaved Parmesan cheese.

Jello Shots, Our Way

Kit and I made some cool Jello Shots this weekend. Just substitute 1 cup of your favorite liquor for the cup of cold water. We cut some oranges in half, removed the oranges carefully, filled with Jello and set. After they set, cut them into quarters and serve. These are Orange Jello with Tequila.


* Please Enjoy Responsibly