Welcome to the weekend, my buddies! Sean and I spent the previous week on an Alaskan cruise and I’m feeling rested and refreshed as we head dwelling in the present day. (However first, we get to spend time with a valuable buddy 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 hundreds of recipes already on the web sites – test them out and discover one thing new to strive!
ON THE BLOGS THIS WEEK: Not a single new factor from me, however my buddies have been sharing all types of deliciousness. Verify these recipes out for inspiration this week!
Holly’s Cherry Tomato Pasta is a terrific instance of the way in which that the best substances can come collectively to make the perfect meals.
Rebecca’s Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce is precisely my velocity as we head dwelling from every week of trip. And it will get bonus factors for making the home odor superb all afternoon.
Nicole’s Vietnamese Spring Rolls have to 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 strive them.
Courtney’s copycat recipe for Olive Backyard’s iconic salad is the right mixture of crispy lettuce, tomatoes, tangy pepperoncini, black olives, crunchy croutons, tossed in a home made zesty creamy dressing – it’s a favourite with everybody.
Gina’s Jalapeño Rooster is correct up our alley. Chew-sized items of rooster are pan-fried till crispy and cooked with spicy slices of jalapeño peppers and completed in a candy, salty and sticky sauce.
Jennifer’s Sluggish Cooker Nation Type Ribs with Gravy are as straightforward may be to make and I’m keen to wager my boys would love them.
Donna’s Lemon Butter Rooster Bites is a superb 20-minute meal. With a aspect of pasta or potatoes and a few steamed greens, you possibly can have dinner on the desk quick.
Shawn’s fast and simple 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 your complete dish alone.
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 lightweight and creamy pudding layered with recent bananas and crunchy vanilla wafers. Who doesn’t love this basic dessert?
Sandy’s Angel Cake Strawberry Shortcake sounds excellent for the final heat days of summer time. I wager it could be incredible 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 bought caught within the rain. Properly, 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 seek out one other one as a backup. (I linked it on Amazon, however the choice is small. I’m protecting 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 Remedy) by Jessica Wapner. This was a captivating ebook. Really helpful by a buddy, it reads extra like a novel than a scientific journal. Midway by means of 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 gained a Grammy for his narration of this ebook and it’s actually a listening journey. I don’t know after I’ve loved an audiobook extra.
“Peace I go away 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
