Flowers in my Yard

I love the heart shape so that is my fasination with the Bleeding Heart. I have 2 bushes in my yard.

Our tulips are very beautiful this year!

Little Sahara Sand Dunes

Kay and I went to the sand dunes to see 2 of my nephews and to see what they do there. There were approximately 15,000 people camped out and riding 4 wheelers, 3 wheelers and sand rails. There is a hill called the Face that everyone goes up and some do wheelies. It is very entertaining. We enjoyed our day!!

My nephew Paul is on the left.

This is my nephew Paul.

This is my nephew Paul.

Tortellini Salad

I got this recipe from http://www.cookingwithangel.com/. I like this because the dressing consist of mayonnaise and sour cream.

2 pkg frozen tortellini (4 cups)

1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing

1/4 cup sour cream

2 cloves garlic, mashed

2 tablespoons minced basil

1/4 cup finely minced red bell pepper

Salt and pepper to taste

Possible add-ins: black olives, ham, green onion, seeded cucumber, mushrooms, marinated artichokes, shredded povolone, salami, baby peas, etc.

Cook pasta; set aside to cool. Combine mayo, garlic, basil, peppers and sour cream; stri in pasta. Refrigerate. Best if made ahead. Add the add-ins you want. Serve.

Broccoli & Cauliflower Salad

I tasted this salad at Relief Society and fell in love with it. I made it the next day. I checked the internet and found that you can add anything you like.

Broccoli

Cauliflower

Bacon

Craisins

Sunflower Seeds

1 cup Mayonnaise

1/4 cup Sugar

2 Tablespoons White Distilled Vinegar

Chop up vegetables into bite size pieces. Add craisins and seeds. Mix mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar together. Mix dressing and vegetables together.

Can also add cheese chunks, cherry tomatoes, red onion, celery, red seedless grapes, shredded carrot, kidney beans, green onions, olives, artichoke hearts, red bell pepper, chicken, cashews or ramen noodles.

Other ideas for dressings are Italian Dressing, Ranch Dressing or Asian Dressing consisting of 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon sugar.

Hope you enjoy this salad as much as I do!!!!

Ancestor's Plates

I have plates that belonged to my grandparents and mother and have recently moved them to a new place in my home.

This plate belonged to my Grandpa Weeter who had a restaurant. Steaks were served on this platter.

This plate belonged to my Mother. She had a full dinner set of Currier and Ivies.

This plate is mine. I love hearts!

This plate belonged to my Grandma Snyder.

This plate belonged to my Grandma Weeter.

Fifty Things to Make with One Bread Recipe

I attended a bread making class with my sister-in-law and throughly enjoyed it. It was presented by a mother/daughter team from Pantry Secrets. Check them out at http://www.pantrysecrets.net/. I came home and mixed up a batch and was able to make 2 loaves of bread, a taco braid and a cream cheese braid. They all taste wonderful!!!!!

Bread Cream Cheese Braid

Taco Braid

Parmesan-Herb Pan Biscuits

I found this recipe at a food blogger's blog - http://cafejohnsonia.blogspot.com. I saw this woman and 2 others on Good Things Utah. My sister-in-law has made something similar and made it look so easy, so I tried it and am pleased with the results! My husband thought I used a box or biscuit mix because it didn't take long to mix up.


1/3 cup butter
2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbs chopped fresh herbs
1 tbs sugar
3 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup milk


Heat ove to 400 degrees F. Place butter i a 9" square baking dish and place in the oven to melt. Remove pan from oven until ready to use. Combine dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Make a well in the center and add the milk. Stir until the flour is just moistened and starts to form a ball. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead ten times. Roll the dough into a rectangle that is 12" by 4". Cut the dough into twelve 1" strips. Dip each strip into the melted butter in the pan. Arrange the biscuit strips in the pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 12.

Roasted Garlic Cauliflower

This one is a keeper!!!!

2 tbs minced garlic
3 tbs olive oil
1 large head cauliflower, separated into florets
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbs chopped fresh parsley

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Grease a large casserole dish. Place the olive oil and garlic in a large resealable bag. Add cauliflower and shake to mix. Pour into the prepared casserole dish. Bake for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through. Top with Parmesan cheese and parsley and broil for 3 to 5 minutes, until golden brown.