Sunday, May 26, 2013

Upside down Pineapple and Blueberry Cake

This cake was made less than an hour ago.
Only two people here, I only had a small piece.

White Cake:
 Beat together first 3 ingredients

1 cup of white sugar
Beat together
1/2 cup of butter
2 eggs

Add

2 tsp. vanilla 
1 1/2 cups flour
1 3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 cup milk

Prepare pan:

butter and add pineapple and blueberries
until bottom of a 9x9 pan is covered
spread  2 tbsp. brown suger over fruit
Bake 350 for 40 mins.

Friday, May 24, 2013

Fresh Mayonnaise




  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
    Preparation
    1. Stir together 2 cups mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano. Make a simple salad with boiled new potatoes and sliced green onions, or dollop on grilled chicken and pasta. Add to deviled eggs, or use as a dip for fresh vegetables.

    Monday, May 13, 2013

    Summer Salads

    With summer coming I always make more salads.
    I am sure we all do.

    I try and change my salads and add many different colorful items
    such as nuts, raisins, cranberries most fruits to the most common greens. 
    Using  olive oil rather than thick high calories
    dressings so final count stays low.
    Topping some salads either with grated cheese, a few garlic croutons.
    Add some chicken, egg or tuna on top.

    A meal on its own.