We have been enjoying Fried Rice for years and often times have Fried Rice as a side dish or as the entire meal. It is one of the most versatile dishes as many different vegetables can be added to the rice and eggs to make it different every time. Today we are having our favorite mix of vegetables with the rice. Fried Rice   Fried Rice Miz Helen's Kitchen Ingredients 3 cups of day old rice 4 tablespoons sesame oil 1 cup of vegetables, steamed or chopped 2 bunches green onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon pepper 4 tablespoons lite sodium soy sauce  3 eggs, beaten Option: 1 tablespoon hot mustard Directions In a hot wok (or skillet) add the oil, stir in the vegetables with the chopped green onion and garlic. Stir Fry until the white of the onion is clear Push the cooked vegetables to one side and add the beaten eggs Scramble the eggs and then mix the eggs with the vegetables and add the mustard if you are using it Add th...

Pinto Beans are a staple in our home, they are one of the foods that we actually have on our menu at least once every two weeks. Pinto's will often times show up at the local pot luck dinners, and are on the menu at all the local restaurants. In my husbands childhood home, there was always a pot of pinto beans simmering on the back burner in the ranch house kitchen, ready for the ranch hands to come to the kitchen and help themselves to the beans and tortillas or cornbread. We have many different ways that we prepare the Pinto's and this recipe for Rancher Beans is one of our favorites.

Someone said the other day they would like a cup of soup everyday right now during this winter cold that we are having, I agree.  Soup just sounds so good and we have been loving our soup lately.  Last year by this time we were planting onions for the spring harvest, we are no where near planting yet this year.  I sure am glad that you are here today, come on in and lets talk about The Menu for next week. Sunday Southwest Chicken Soup Toasted Jalapeno Bread Southwest Burlee Monday Herb White Bean Soup Corn Muffins de Provence Greek Yogurt Pie Tuesday Ziti Bake Salad Garlic Bread Left Over Greek Yogurt Pie Wednesday Full Plate Thursday One Pot Beef and Dumplings Stew at Creative and Delicious Cranberry Raspberry Pie at Pie On Sunday Thursday Stacked Enchilada Casserole Baked Tortilla Chips Mexican Salad Left Over Cranberry Raspberry Pie Friday Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato...

Full Plate Thursday Where The Greatest Cooks On The Planet Gather I hope that all of you are able to be warm and cozy in this winter blast that we are in right now, no question it is winter. We have been staying warm in the kitchen today just getting some fresh Southwest Chicken Soup on the stove, it will be ready in awhile so come on in and get cozy by the fire then we will have our soup. I can't wait to see what you have brought to share with all of us this week, I always look forward to your awesome food! Southwest Chicken Soup   This Is How I Filled My Plate Last Week Breakfast John Wayne Cheese Casserole at I Thee Cook Morning Snack Caramel Pecan Bars at Moore or Less Cooking Lunch One Pot Beef and Dumplings Stew at Creative and Delicious Creme Anglaise and Strawberry Coulis at Make Mine Lemon Afternoon Snack White Chocolate Raspberry Champagne Cupcakes at Living Better Together Dinner Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja at Diane's Vintage...

Sometimes we just love a bowl of hot spicy soup for lunch or dinner. Just add a salad or a fresh bread and you have a great meal, well with a little dessert of course. This soup is full of southwest flavor and packed with great vegetables and chicken, and sometimes better the day after. We are making Southwest Chicken Soup today and sure hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Southwest Chicken Soup

We are so excited to be starting the 2014 with all of you. Hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are looking forward to an exciting new year. We are still celebrating the holidays here at the cottage. Our Great Granddaughter, Granddaughter and Grandson In Law will be here this week, to celebrate a belated Christmas with us and we will love every moment of their time with us. Come on in the kitchen and have a cup of tea with me while I finish baking these special cookies for the baby.   This is our Menu for next week. Sunday Herb Crusted Ribs with Orange Sauce Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pearl Onions Collard Greens Corn Bread Pecan Cobbler Monday Red Beans and Rice Left Over Pecan Cobbler Tuesday Turkey or Chicken Delight Casserole Salad Cottage Bread Pomegranate Cookies Wednesday Ranch House Casserole Mexican Salad Homemade Tortilla's Jesusita's House Salsa Left Over Cookies with...

Full Plate Thursday Where The Greatest Cooks On The Planet Gather Happy New Year! I hope that you had a really wonderful holiday season and am so excited that you are here to help us kick off 2014! Come on in and sit by the fire with us, it has been so cold. I have some Nana's Hoppin John for us today with some hot Cornbread , just in case you didn't get any Black Eyed Peas on New Years Day, you can have some with us. I am looking forward to sharing 2014 with all of you as your bring your fabulous food to Full Plate Thursday every week. Wishing You And Your Family Every Happiness With Abundant Blessings In 2014! This Is How I Filled My Plate Last Week Breakfast Crock Pot Stuffed French Toast Stacy Makes Cents Morning Snack Lavendar Shortbread at Food Connections The Best Hot Chocolate at The Wordy Baker Lunch Chinese Turkey Lettuce Wraps at Diane's Vintage Zest 8 Minute No-Bake Cheese Cake at Foodista Afternoon Snack Chocolate Ch...

I loved taking a look at the recipes that all of you really loved the most this year. It's always a lot of fun to look back over the year with a friend to remember all the good times we had together. I really enjoy being in the kitchen and creating a new flavor or a new dish that will go on the table. I want to thank you so much for your continued support for my blog and your visits here at the cottage, you'al bring so much joy to my life! Top Ten Recipes 2013 Pecan Cobbler Southern Smothered Chicken Eggs Benedict Casserole Garden To Table Salsa Stacked Enchilada Casserole Spicy Orange Chicken Bierocks Roll Ups Irish Soda Bread Creamy Blueberry Bars Ziti Bake Special Features 2013 Garden To Table Roundup Texas Star Chili Cook Off 2013 I am looking forward to sharing new and exciting recipes with you in 2014 and I am so grateful to have such...