Watermelon Salsa

While I'm on a roll, I'll publish another recipe. This one is always a hit at get togethers. A wonderful way to use up watermelon! I got it from my friend Kim C. She makes the best dips:)



4 slices watermelon, cut into bite size pieces
1/2 green pepper, diced
3 green onions, sliced
1 jalapeño, diced (optional)
A handful of cilantro, minced
Garlic salt
Lime juice

Toss the fruit and veggies in a bowl. Squeeze the lime juice on and sprinkle with garlic salt to taste. Serve with tortilla chips. enjoy!

Zucchini and Corn Medley

Its that time of year again, fresh veggies from the garden time! To celebrate our first zucchini, my youngest son and I wanted to make something different from the normal grilled or faux fried. Remember , this is the son who makes up recipes, and lists chef as his plan B in case he gets injured and the NFL thing doesn't pan out;). He made this, and it was delicious! I couldn't stop eating it! Have I ever mentioned I LOVE cooking with my kids........

1 large or 2 small zucchini, chopped
2 cans corn
3 Roma tomatoes, chopped
4 slices of bacon, we use center cut
1 small onion, chopped
Shredded cheese
Salt and pepper



Fry the bacon in a skillet till brown. Place on paper towel lined plate and set aside. Sauté the veggies in the bacon drippings until tender. Salt and pepper to taste. Pour into a bowl, and top with shredded cheese and the crumbled bacon slices. Serve warm. Easy peasy:)

Hush Puppies

Yesterday was the Hubby's birthday. The kids and I decided to make a shrimp boil complete with parslied potatoes and Corn on the cob. The only thing missing, that we could tell, was hush puppies. So, I tried my hand at making them. I should mention I never fry anything, so this was a huge culinary step for me;). Here's what I came up with. They were very yummy, actually, and I will make them again. Hope you enjoy! 1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed 3/4 cup milk 1 egg 2 tablespoons minced onion (I used my cheese grater to mince it super fine) 1 cup baking mix 1 cup cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cayenne Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (I used my candy thermometer to make sure it was a perfect temp) Whisk milk, egg, and onion together in a bowl. Stir pancake mix, cornmeal, and salt into milk mixture to form a smooth batter. Scoop ping pong ball-sized balls of batter using a small ice cream scoop; drop about 5 scoops per batch into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove hush puppies with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining batter.