Monthly Archives: April 2013

Rest, relaxation and reflection at Bonita Springs

Posted on April 30, 2013 by deliciousdivas

My mind and body was in desperate need of rest. Within my heart was a desperate need to turn off the sights and sounds that were infiltrating my mind and heart each and every day with glaring headlines in the … Continue reading →

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Thai Steak Salad perfect meal for a hot afternoon

Posted on April 27, 2013 by deliciousdivas

For all intents and purposes Florida did not have a winter, and now summer is so eager to make its presence known that the soft cool breezes of spring have blown aside and replaced with hot, still air.  Perfect weather … Continue reading →

Posted in Chili sauce with garlic, Cooking Light, flank steak, fresh ginger, international cuisine, Recipe, salad, salad dressing, Thai cuisine, Thai fish sauce | Tagged , , , , | 11 Comments

Light, delicious Croque Monsieur

Posted on April 18, 2013 by deliciousdivas

I absolutely loved this wonderful, light, crunchy ham and grilled cheese delight.  I discovered the recipe in the 2003 edition of  “the best of Cooking Light 4”. According to the write-up in the magazine, their version of this classic French … Continue reading →

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In search of good Chinese food

Posted on April 15, 2013 by deliciousdivas

On a recent Thursday night dinner trip to our favorite Mexican restaurant with Bob and Sandy we were joined by friends Dennis and Connie and had a great time.   One of our conversations revolved around good Chinese food and how hard it … Continue reading →

Posted in chicken, Chicken Chow Mein, Chinese food, Food, fried rice, international cuisine, Kung Pao Chicken, pork, restaurants, rice, Roast Pork Egg Foo Young, roasted pork, steamed rice | Tagged , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Two yummy shortbread cookies

Posted on April 10, 2013 by deliciousdivas

Today I woke up and decided to finally make my Nana’s shortbread cookies.  I learned a few years ago that my mother had passed along my nana’s shortbread cookie recipe to my daughter, Kara.    Kara made these wonderful cookies for me several times … Continue reading →

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Mojo marinated pork chops

Posted on April 4, 2013 by deliciousdivas

Have you ever, in the middle of making dinner, wished you had gone out?  Well, welcome to my world when I recently tried to replicate a meal I enjoyed on a cruise.  One evening on the cruise, I enjoyed a … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, lime juice, marinades, mojo marinade, Mojo marinate, mojo-marinated grilled pork chops, orange juice, pork, pork chops | Tagged , | 13 Comments