Crispy bacon is folded into pan-fried cabbage and mushrooms for a deliciously rich side dish.

Crispy bacon is folded into pan-fried cabbage and mushrooms for a deliciously rich side dish.

A new recipe a neighbor gave us. What a hit with my family. Just the right mixture of garlic and cashews with our favorite side dish, broccoli. And, so very easy to make!! If in a pinch, you could probably use frozen broccoli too, but I haven’t tried.

A new recipe a neighbor gave us. What a hit with my family. Just the right mixture of garlic and cashews with our favorite side dish, broccoli. And, so very easy to make!! If in a pinch, you could probably use frozen broccoli too, but I haven’t tried.

Zucchini and yellow bell peppers are grilled ahead of time and combined with shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese. I leave the Dijon dressing on the side and toss it at the picnic, just before serving.

Zucchini and yellow bell peppers are grilled ahead of time and combined with shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese. I leave the Dijon dressing on the side and toss it at the picnic, just before serving.

This is a quick light meal. Wilted spinach, bacon and tomatoes are tossed with penne pasta. Good for any season and will compliment anything.

This is a quick light meal. Wilted spinach, bacon and tomatoes are tossed with penne pasta. Good for any season and will compliment anything.

Maple syrup, dried cranberries, and blueberries add sweetness to this romaine-based salad with feta and goat cheese.

Maple syrup, dried cranberries, and blueberries add sweetness to this romaine-based salad with feta and goat cheese.

The natural deliciousness of salmon is enhanced with a delicate blend of spices, a little butter, and Parmesan cheese.

The natural deliciousness of salmon is enhanced with a delicate blend of spices, a little butter, and Parmesan cheese.

Pork chops and potatoes are cooked up on the stove with Parmesan cheese.

Pork chops and potatoes are cooked up on the stove with Parmesan cheese.

Cook salmon using your favorite method, then serve on a bed of spinach with tropical fruit salsa!

Cook salmon using your favorite method, then serve on a bed of spinach with tropical fruit salsa!

Chicken legs are rubbed with a blend of Mexican-inspired spices and briefly baked. The outdoor grill is where they finish cooking with a tangy sweet glaze.

Chicken legs are rubbed with a blend of Mexican-inspired spices and briefly baked. The outdoor grill is where they finish cooking with a tangy sweet glaze.

Grilled portobello mushrooms make for a meaty sandwich without the meat!

Grilled portobello mushrooms make for a meaty sandwich without the meat!