Dress It Up

As you all know, I cook ALMOST everything from scratch all the time, and I am very proud of that fact. However, every now and then we do eat things from a box, that are store bought. Not often, but it does happen on occasion. In fact, it happened just the other day.

I had purchased some garlic breaded tilapia from Costco. I cooked it according the directions, and then dressed it up with a tasty creamy sauce. You would never know I didn’t actually make the whole thing, and that’s exactly how it should be when cooking from a box. Would you have known if I didn’t tell you? 🙂

My sauce was made with red bell peppers, onions, garlic, mushrooms, heavy whipping cream, and then I made it even better with some dill butter from Bella La Crema Bella La Crema. I topped it all with green beans. I served it with warmed bread and a delicious cool, crisp sauvignon blanc on the side.

Who says boxed foods have to be bland and boring? We eat with our eyes long before the flavors hit our taste buds, so make it pretty, even if it does come from a box. No one will ever know your secret. We will keep it between ourselves. 🙂

Have a great day and make everyday great. Life is what you make it so make it fantastic. May 2026 be filled with happiness, good health and prosperity for all. ‘Til next time.