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 residence as we speak. (However first, we get to spend time with a valuable pal 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 1000’s of recipes already on the web sites – test them out and discover one thing new to attempt!
ON THE BLOGS THIS WEEK: Not a single new factor from me, however my associates have been sharing all types of deliciousness. Test these recipes out for inspiration this week!
Holly’s Cherry Tomato Pasta is a terrific instance of the way in which that the only elements can come collectively to make one of the best meals.
Rebecca’s Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce is precisely my pace as we head residence from every week of trip. And it will get bonus factors for making the home scent wonderful all afternoon.
Nicole’s Vietnamese Spring Rolls must 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 attempt them.
Courtney’s copycat recipe for Olive Backyard’s iconic salad is the proper mixture of crispy lettuce, tomatoes, tangy pepperoncini, black olives, crunchy croutons, tossed in a do-it-yourself zesty creamy dressing – it’s a favourite with everybody.
Gina’s Jalapeño Hen is true up our alley. Chunk-sized items of hen are pan-fried till crispy and cooked with spicy slices of jalapeño peppers and completed in a candy, salty and sticky sauce.
Jennifer’s Gradual Cooker Nation Type Ribs with Gravy are as straightforward may be to make and I’m keen to guess my boys would love them.
Donna’s Lemon Butter Hen Bites is a good 20-minute meal. With a facet of pasta or potatoes and a few steamed greens, you possibly can 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 Candy Corn and Tomato Salad is my form of simplicity. Tossed in a basil lime French dressing, I’d doubtless devour all the dish by myself.
Lynne’s Peach Bread is made with bitter cream and a cinnamon crumb topping. It’s excellent for any time of day.
Tricia’s Raspberry Ricotta Breakfast Cake is a deliciously moist and fluffy berry-streaked espresso cake excellent 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 recent bananas and crunchy vanilla wafers. Who doesn’t love this traditional dessert?
Sandy’s Angel Cake Strawberry Shortcake sounds excellent for the final heat days of summer time. I guess it could 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 received caught within the rain. Effectively, 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 retaining my eyes open although.)
What I’m READING: The Philadelphia Chromosome: A Mutant Gene and the Quest to Remedy Most cancers on the Genetic Degree (or A Genetic Thriller, A Deadly Gene, and the Unbelievable Invention of a Life Saving Therapy) by Jessica Wapner. This was an interesting guide. Really useful by a pal, it reads extra like a novel than a scientific journal. Midway via this learn, I may 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 received a Grammy for his narration of this guide and it’s actually a listening journey. I don’t know once I’ve loved an audiobook extra.
“Peace I depart with you; my peace I give to you. Not because the world offers do I give to you. Let not your hearts be concerned, neither allow them to be afraid.” John 14:27 ESV
Wishing you a stunning week stuffed with little issues that make you smile!
Mary
