Boys can cook Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
I said on Monday that I am really trying to focus on the little things. One of the things I know I will remember in years to come is teaching my kids to sew, garden and cook, of course. While…
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3 Minute Strawberry Smoothies
Everyone has a favorite smoothie recipe. Some smoothies are a lot of work, this one is super quick and easy. Now that strawberries are inexpensive and sweet at the grocery store, this is a favorite quick breakfast treat or fast…
Lemon Drop Cookies
I blame it all on February. It’s February’s fault I made Lemon Drop Cookies yesterday. Winter is getting a bit old… and I’m craving things that are bright and cheery… be it fabric or food. This lovely little cookie starts…
Orange Poppy Seed Muffins
Do you know the muffin man? The muffin man? The muffin man. Yes. My kids watched Shrek this past weekend. Why do you ask? Today I’m making and eating and writing about muffins. Yum. This is a perfect recipe this…
Sweetheart Mints
While digging through old recipes last month I came across this recipe for Sweetheart Mints. It comes from an old friend, Laurie, who gave me the recipe at my Kitchen Wedding Shower. It is the perfect recipe for a Valentine…
Crowd Pleasin’ Vegetable Dip
Whether you are serving a crowd this Super Bowl Sunday or just your family, you can balance out the nachos and wings by serving a few vegetables. With this dip in tow, your guests will actually want to eat them!…
Cookie Love – Oatmeal Craisin Recipe
Welcome February. You’re just in time. January was starting to look a little too smoggy and grey. Just in time for February, I’m sharing one of my all time favorite cookie recipes. Craisin Oatmeal Cookies. They are sweet, but…
Oh Boy Waffles!
The kids are out of school today… that means they woke up this morning, went straight to the family room and put on a movie. That also means they wanted homemade cinnamon rolls for breakfast. Sorry kids, not this morning. …
New Mexican Chile Verde from Heaven
My dad is the man in the kitchen. This recipe is his creation and it’s so darn good I’ve eaten it for leftovers for the last three days. Now that I’ve licked the bowl clean, I’m thinking of making another…
Double Delicious Oreo Dippers
Are you looking for a sweet and easy treat for giving (or eating) this season? Here’s a fun idea for you that comes from my lovely sister-in-law Jen: Yes, I know. They are store bought cookies. But they aren’t going…
Talking Turkey
I spoke with a friend of mine yesterday who is hosting her husband’s family for Thanksgiving this year. They are flying in from the east coast. She was a little stressed out because she had hosted Thanksgiving for the first…
Thanksgiving Recipes: Favorite Green Beans
Green Beans Crimini Mushrooms Bacon Shallots Perfection I love Thanksgiving more than words. Many years, this year included, we are hosting Thanksgiving dinner at our home. I’ve hosted Thanksgiving dinner enough times to learn a trick or two. It’s been…