The Hungry Wife

One of my neighbors growing up makes this dessert dish all time, and I was really happy when I found the recipe in one of my cookbooks.  It is very light, making it perfect for a hot summer dessert when cakes can be a bit heavy.  It reminds me of strawberry shortcake, and is great to bring to summer picnics and barbecues.

Strawberry Delight, continued…

Great for when company comes to town.  You can make it a day ahead of time, so you can relax in the morning.  Awesome on a chilly morning.

Alice’s Brunch Casserole, continued…

This Strawberry Bread has the flavor of summer, full of juicy strawberries, and if you like, you can add some chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts would be wonderful). It is delicious cut into thick slices, with or without a slathering of butter. Frozen strawberries allow you to make this bread any time of the year.  If you have fresh strawberries available, go ahead and use them.  Fresh local strawberries can really maximum flavor. If you like, when cutting them into bite sized pieces, before adding them to the batter, you can toss the strawberry pieces in a couple tablespoons of flour, making sure they are completely coated. This will keep them from sinking to the bottom of the pan during baking. Strawberry Bread is a delicious way to use everyones favorite fruit.  Our family loves this one.

Strawberry Bread, continued…

Chunky Guacamole, need I say more?  Everyone needs a good guac recipe, this is never fail and can be made in just a few minutes.  I believe that some things are best kept simple, and this recipe is no exception.  Sometimes people can overload their guacamole to extra stuff.  I like to taste the avocados, with a bit of heat added in.  If your a purest guacamole eater, and believe that it requires cilantro and garlic, I suggest you give this simple Chunky Guacamole a try.  You just might find a new love.  Serve with fresh baked corn tortillas.

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This Texas Caviar recipe came from my mother in law and is a favorite among company.  This is a version of salsa that is tasty and filling. It is loaded with fiber and protein, which also makes it balanced. Black-eyed peas, also called cowpeas or crowder peas are a pale-colored dry bean, with a black spot that gives them their name.  Black-eyed peas are an excellent source of calcium, vitamin A and folate. They are low in fat and sodium and contain no cholesterol.  The grilled corn adds a really nice and subtle smoky flavor to the Texas Caviar.  Serve it with baked tortilla chips or pita chips for a low-fat option.

Texas Caviar, continued…