I am not ......

I am not a formally trained chef or cook, I just love to cook for my family and friends. I will post new or old recipes that we love on my blog and hope that you will love them too! Please tell me what you think.......

Monday, May 27, 2013

Cali Caprese Salad

1 Avocado Chopped into chunks
1 fresh Round Mozzarella Cheese Sliced
2 large Roma Tomatoes Sliced
1 tsp Basil Chopped
1tbsp Olive Oil
1tsp Balsamic Vinegar
Salt and Pepper


On a large dinner plate or serving plate place Mozzarella then Tomato slices (alternating). In the center of plate, place chopped Avocado.  In a small bowl mix Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, and Basil. Then drizzle over Mozzarella and Tomato slices. Salt and Pepper to taste. Very easy and tasty!






Monday, May 20, 2013

Lamb Casserole

Ground Lamb
1 Clove of Garlic Crushed
1/8 tsp of Cinnamon
1/8 tsp of All Spice
1 Yellow Squash sliced
1 Zucchini sliced
3 medium Potatoes sliced
2 Roma Tomatoes sliced
1tsp Pine Nuts
1/2 tsp Parsley
1/2 tsp Basil
1Tbsp Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper


In dutch oven pot saute Lamb,  Olive Oil, Salt , Pepper, All Spice, Garlic, and Cinnamon together until Lamb is cooked. Then layer Potatoes on top of the Lamb. Then layer Yellow Squash on top of the Potatoes. Layer the Zucchini on top of the Yellow Squash. Lastly layer the Roma Tomatoes on top of the Zucchini. Sprinkle Parsley, Basil, Salt, Pepper, and Pine Nuts on top of the casserole. Cook this covered on the stove top for 1 hour. You must use the juices from the Lamb to baste the layered vegetables every 15 minutes during cooking. This is a Grayeb family recipe that I have modified and love.  Just serve with bread and enjoy!



Sunday, May 12, 2013

Yummy Pie

1 Pie Crust
1 1/2 cup Sugar
1 1/2 cup ground up Pecans
1 1/2 cup ground up Graham Crackers
1 1/2 cup shredded Coconut
7 Egg Whites


Preheat oven to 325. Place Egg Whites in a bowl and mix in all ingredients. Stir well. Then pour all of the mix into unbaked pie shell. Place in oven. Bake for 38 minutes or until done. So yummy!!!