Milkshakes for Lunch!
So for lunch today I made milkshakes. True story. Would you like the recipe? Milk + Chocolate Syrup + Ice Cream = YUM! I didn’t even try to pretend it was healthy by throwing in some fruit. Nope. Pure chocolatey goodness for lunch. I did slice an apple and put out a bowl of grapes...
Homemade Spaghetti & Meatballs
Spaghetti and Meatballs is a quintessential comfort food, and a favorite at our house. I found this recipe years and years ago and have tinkered with it over the years until I deemed it perfectly delicious. This recipe is written for making mass amounts of sauce and meatballs…because I love cooking in bulk and...
Easy Appetizer Recipe: Basil Pesto Rounds
I want to share one of my favorite EASY appetizer recipes. I found the recipe for Basil Pesto Rounds on Allrecipes.com, and made a couple minor modifications. This appetizer is always a hit at parties, and it makes a perfect little side with pasta dishes as well. These appetizers combine my love of pesto, cheese...
My Bread Baking Husband
I am a lucky girl. I know this. I married a guy that cooks, bakes, cleans and is an active participant in the raising of our children. And he fixes things! I’ll say it again…I am a lucky girl! For the past year or so Michael has been on a quest to learn how to...
Star Puff Appetizers
I am addicted to appetizers…I could eat appetizers for dinner every night of the week. I love making appetizers, and I love looking for new recipes to try. I found a new appetizer recipe this week that I thought I would share. It’s a very simple appetizer, but sometimes you need an appetizer that is...
The Quest for an Allergen Free Cake
Last week I searched for an allergen free cake recipe for Sam’s birthday that was egg-free & peanut-free but not taste-free. Oh, and it had to be chocolate of course. I had lots of suggestions from friends, but I ended up using a recipe I found online at allrecipes.com for an egg-free, dairy-free, nut-free cake...
Pasta Salad with Roasted Red Peppers and Basil
Pasta Salad with Roasted Red Peppers and Basil I made this Pasta Salad with Roasted Red Peppers & Basil over the weekend…and I have to say, it’s just perfect for nibbling or for a side dish for a party. I changed a few things in the recipe (I diced mozzarella instead of using mozzarella balls,...
Easy Homemade Granola
Easy Homemade Granola Today my assistant chef and I made some very tasty and easy homemade granola. It was simple to put together, and oh soooooo yummy! Our family loves to snack, and Max loves loves loves granola, so I thought I would give it a try. After a little searching I found a recipe...
A Trip to the Cabin
This weekend was an unusual one…there was almost nothing on our calendar, and not much on the “to-do” list, so we decided on a short visit to the cabin. We made copious amounts of tasty food, including a tomato pie and cheese & chicken enchiladas, watched a movie with the kids, collected wildflowers, watched for...
Easy Banana Bread and other Baking Adventures
The kids and I spent yesterday baking in the kitchen. We made two yummy kinds of bread: Banana Bread & White Bread. I got the white bread recipe from my friend Melissa’s blog, and it was a great “first” bread to make if you haven’t made bread before. I’ve made quick breads a million times,...
Easy Snickers Pie Recipe
If you love Snickers candy bars then you will love this Easy Snickers Pie recipe. My cousin Vicky made this pie for me several years ago, and it is one of my favorite pies! It is SCRUMPTIOUS! This Snickers Pie is so easy to make, there’s no need to bake and they are always a...
