This recipe was a great find!! These chocolate crisps take only a few minutes to make and are absolutely delicious. They are super crispy and chocolatey and the addition of either dried cranberries, cherries or even toffee bits makes them even better. My favorite way is with either the dried […]
Yay!! I am finally coming back from quite a long break with a super simple yet delicious recipe. Once again I have been battling digestive issues, so needless to say I have not been up to cooking, taking pictures, or honestly much else. It has been difficult to get through […]
This muddy buddy popcorn is Amazing!!! Seriously take the 15 minutes it takes to make and try it, but beware you may be tempted to eat it all. I have made more batches than I can count since finding this recipe in the book Party Popcorn. I even made several batches […]
Here is an awesome, simple and delicious Christmas gift idea!! Creamy, chocolatey homemade hot Cocoa that can be packed into regular jars, or even a mason jar mug. Tie a simple tag on with instructions and wa-lah, a perfectly simple gift. I have always made my hot cocoa with milk […]
I was so excited when apple season began this year, I overbought apples (if even possible lol). So I have been using them up in lots of different ways including making these addicting cinnamon apple chips. I love how the concentrated apple flavor comes out when you cook these and […]
Have you ever needed some cooked shredded or cut up chicken for a salad, casserole, appetizer or let’s be honest, one of the other million dishes out there that call for it? If your like me, you don’t like to waste your time or money to go get a store […]
Juicy grilled chicken coated in a garlic basil vinaigrette, topped with grilled tomatoes and marinated fresh mozzarella- what’s not to love. This is one of my favorite ways to have grilled chicken, especially when I have an abundance of ripe tomatoes and fresh fragrant basil in the garden. And this […]
This has been a busy summer- 4 kids home from school, the youngest with a broken leg and now physical therapy to learn to walk again, my garden, housework, baking……. the list goes on and on. Some days I don’t think I even sit until bedtime. I think this has […]
I have to say ice cream is my favorite summer dessert. It is so cold and refreshing on a hot day, doesn’t heat up the kitchen to make and is relatively uncomplicated. Just make a quick stove-top custard (I really prefer custard based ice cream) and let the mix chill. […]
Cheesecake Ice Cream- this stuff is great! The addition of the cream cheese to the ice cream makes it so creamy and delicious! I adore cheesecake but I never feel like running my oven for as long as it takes to bake one in the heat of summer. So this […]
Frozen chocolate covered peanut butter banana bites- now that’s a mouthful (but a good one!). Last year, I started making frozen chocolate covered bananas for my family as a quick and healthy summer treat. When I went to make them again this year the light bulb went off- I absolutely […]
The last couple of summers I have been blessed with an abundance of cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes from our garden, and have had to get creative to use them up. Combining these veggies in a salad with avocados is one recipe that really worked and quickly became one of our […]
In general, I try to stay away from the processed foods. However, these little treats are worth the occasional wander into the isles of prepackaged food. I have always loved rice krispie treats but this recipe from Smitten Kitchen just takes them to a new level. There is something about […]
Lately, I have been eating eggs on everything. Partly because I have so many fresh eggs thanks to a wonderful friend, but mostly because I love them. I think they are great on leftover veggies like zucchini or roasted potatoes. But lately I have been eating them regularly on asparagus […]
Super chewy, soft granola bars loaded with coconut flakes and chocolate chips- super easy and taste amazing! I was so excited to find a great granola bar recipe online that I could easily adapt to our tastes. I was buying the more expensive granola bars with better ingredients for my kids […]
This is the best coleslaw ever and this is coming from a huge fan of creamy mayonnaise based coleslaw. This coleslaw is clean and fresh tasting with just the right amount of sweet and tart to it. It is super versatile and is great as a side dish or as […]