Belle’s Spiced Pumpkin Seeds
Crisp and flavorful these little treats are tossed in butter and spices making them so delicious and make a wonderful snack.
Belle’s Creamy Thai Squash Soup
My acorn squash and coconut milk soup is creamy and satisfying with just a hint of Asian flavor. Sriracha and fish sauce add a hint of heat and tanginess.
Belle’s Stuffed Yellow Squash
Tender stuffed yellow squash. Bacon gives a smoky flavor, green chilies add some heat, and the cracker and cheese mixture for a crunchy topping.
Belle’s Asian Cucumber Salad
A cucumber salad with a spicy Asian flare The only thing more prolific in my garden than zucchini is my cucumbers. And while they may resemble my favorite squash, they are very different. I enjoy cucumbers raw in a salad or pickled and canned, but one of my favorite ways to use all those cucumbers …
Belle’s Mexican Carrots
Pickled but not dilled, these Mexican carrots have a warm and savory flavor that is unique . I us Mexican oregano and bay leaves for it’s special flavor.
Belle’s Green Beans with Bacon and Almonds
A great way to use fresh green beans. Bacon adds a smoky flavor and the almonds give it a wonderful crunch. A little lemon juice enhances all the flavors.
Belle’s Spicy Dilled Green Beans
This time of year the garden is full of fresh veggies and one of my favorites are green beans. They are great sautéed in butter or steamed, but don’t forget that green beans are great for canning. I love to pickle them with a combination of dill, garlic, and red pepper for a tangy and …
Belle’s Cucumber Onion Salad
Doing the same thing over and over can not only be monotonous but also ineffective. Like when you vacuum and find that one piece of lint that just refuses to be sucked away, so you pick it up, look at it, and then throw it back on the floor as if maybe this time the …
Belle’s Leafy Green Caprice Salad
A leafy green version of an Italian favorite Tales of the Dinner Belle By Brenda Stanley A salad can be the perfect side dish, but it can also be pretty boring if you simply resort to lettuce and dressing. However, chopping, sprinkling, and measuring a bunch of ingredients can turn an easy and healthy side …
Belle’s Coconut Pineapple Rice
My coconut pineapple rice is so delicious and yet it is so simple to make- it’s unexpected. It is the unexpected things in life that are the most wonderful. Of course that isn’t always the case, like the time I surprised my husband in the store by sneaking up on him and swatting him on …