Dumpling and Smashed Cucumber Salad with Peanut Sauce

Recently, I have been drawn to two Hetty Lui McKinnon’s dumpling salads. This is the second one I chose to make as it is perfect for a light summer meal with little cooking – the peanut sauce is made with hot water. You might remember my smashed cucumber salad with a sweet sour sauce. Anyways, … Continue reading

Thai Chicken with Rice and Vegetables on the Grill

Back in late June  I picked my first jalapeno peppers from one of the three raised cedar vegetable beds (each is 3 x 6-feet) I  had installed earlier this summer.  I use to have a 40′ x 120′ garden (plus the corn/pumpkin patch) when we lived in the country.  Some old pictures… Travis and Bethany                                            Watering my garden … Continue reading

Peanutty Pork Kebobs

Kebobs are a dish I make often throughout the year.  They can be cooked on your grill when the weather is warm and then in the cooler months you can make them in your oven.  There are so many sauces available and anything with peanut butter seems to satisfy my taste buds.. Ready to eat… Taste … Continue reading