The Little Issues Publication #361 – Life, laughter, and plenty of nice meals!

Welcome to the weekend, my buddies! It’s been an extended (and scrumptious!) week of cooking and photographing new recipes to share with you. Consequently, our fridge is packed filled with superior leftovers and I’ve no plans in any respect to cook dinner for not less than the following day or two. 

There are an entire lot of recent ice cream recipes within the works too and meaning our freezer is jam-packed too. (Tough life, proper?) I’ve been sharing a brand new ice cream recipe each Friday for a few months now and I don’t see that altering anytime quickly. Ice cream is simply plain enjoyable to make.

ON THE BLOGS this week:  Kick off the weekend with a stack of fluffy strawberry banana pancakes. They’re nice all by themselves, snacked on out of hand, however they get even higher with a little bit of butter and syrup on prime.

This straightforward mushroom spaghetti sauce trumps something you should purchase in jars or cans on the grocery retailer. After only a few minutes of hands-on effort, you’ll be free to stroll away whereas this sauce simmers by itself, making your home odor unbelievable within the course of.

The spaghetti sauce works effectively as a vegetarian or vegan meal when made with out floor beef. For a low-carb variation, or just because it’s scrumptious this manner too, scoop the sauce over a bowl of roasted broccoli or sauteed cabbage ribbons.

After I first noticed a recipe for microwave lemon curd, I’ll admit that I used to be skeptical. I like lemon curd, however I’m such a slacker about making it. Having tried this method now, I’ll by no means make lemon curd on the range once more. 

Fluffy, creamy, sweet and tangy lemon dip served with recent berries, graham crackers, or shortbread cookies is a lightweight summery dessert that’s excellent for sharing with buddies.

Shrimp and sausage fried rice has formally been added to the record of our favourite dinners. This straightforward recipe is a “two thumbs up,” kid-approved, hearty-as-can-be skillet meal; excellent for a fast and straightforward weeknight dinner! 

With a vibrant berry taste, a surprising purple coloration, and a clean velvety texture, homemade strawberry sauce beats something you should purchase on the retailer.

Strawberry cheesecake ice cream is a candy and tangy mixture of clean, creamy cheesecake ice cream and recent strawberry swirls.

Let’s get this out of the best way earlier than we dive into this mind-boggling cauliflower “potato” salad. This isn’t a “wholesome” try and trick your mind into liking this low-carb potato salad recipe. This can be a creamy, flavor-filled cauliflower salad that proudly stands by itself. When you like cauliflower in any respect, you’ll seemingly fall in love with this summer season facet dish.

What I’m CRAVING: These spicy buttermilk fried chicken sandwiches caught my eye yesterday and I’ve been craving them ever since. They appear so good!

My FAVORITE THING this week is my Tide pen. I splattered some purple sauce throughout a favourite white prime a number of days in the past–and instantly questioned my sanity for carrying that white prime anyplace close to the kitchen. Fortunately, I had one in all these pens in my bag and was capable of dab on the spots earlier than tossing the shirt within the soiled laundry that evening. After I washed the shirt a number of days later? Zero stains.

I’m conscious that Tide pens aren’t earth-shattering information, however typically it truly is the little issues that make my days that significantly better.

What I’m WATCHING: Dead Poets Society. My boys and I watched this final weekend. Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke, and Robert Sean Leonard made this traditional all the things it’s and it sparked a variety of dialog for us after watching the film. Every time I watch a film with Robin Williams, it units me off on a spiral of watching all of his motion pictures. He introduced a lot pleasure to so many individuals.

“So, whether or not you eat or drink, or no matter you do, do all to the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV

Wishing you a stunning week filled with little issues that make you smile!

Mary