Ok, I know what you’re thinking. It’s been a while since I’ve posted. And honestly? It’s been a while since I’ve spent quality time in my kitchen. I blame it on grad sch...
Nothing says fall like preparing a big pot of soup or chili after work. Last night was soup, vegetable soup to be exact. Mandy helped me determine what to include over IM that afternoon and I did the...
If you are looking for ways to “spice up” your meats, you must mix up a batch of this rub for yourself. Hands down, this is the best rub I have ever tried. If I could give you a money bac...
Over the weekend I was craving grilled chicken kabobs, but didn’t have access to a grill and went to bed with an unfulfilled craving. Monday morning, on my way to work, I had an A-HA [Take On Me, Tak...
I was looking for something to make for my husband’s birthday – and that is tricky because he doesn’t prefer your traditional birthday cake. Growing up he always asked for a puddin...
I have been given an ultimatum by Megan : start posting or be banned from our blog! So fine, here we go. It’s grilling season, and as everyone knows the base for almost any meat is the rub. M...
One of my first “experiments” in the kitchen, several years ago, was Bruschetta. It turned out to be a huge hit and is something that friends beg me to make. Of course, I always oblige, b...
If you haven’t heard of The Pioneer Woman, RUN over to her site right after you finish reading this recipe! From the first picture I saw of her Peanut Butter Oreo Pie, I knew I had to whip one ...
My mom bakes these dishpan cookies around Christmas every year and I cannot get enough of them. Thankfully, I have the recipe for them and can bake them whenever I like, which is also VERY dangerous....
I do not own a slap chop; however, I often wonder it really is as great as the infomercial claims it is. If anyone out there in blog world has one, please post your review.
I love to use what I have around the house to throw together a quick and easy meal. We decided we wanted enchilada’s, but didn’t want just plain chicken or cheese, so I created a mixture...
My friend, Shelia, wanted to mix a new cocktail reminiscent of shower punch. She had the idea and I figured out the mixology. It turned out so good and, of course, I took one for the blog, perfecting...
Man oh man! I KNEW there was a reason I had been having a year long aching to make stuffed bell peppers. I remember having these once before, that my mom made, and loving them [I'm sure we had them m...
I love this pasta salad recipe from my Grandma, I’ve changed it up a little bit. It’s low in fat and nice and light and perfect for this time of year! Whole Wheat Pasta Salad Dressing: 3 Tbsp...
These egg rolls from HG are amazing, easy to make, and go along wonderfully with Cashew Chicken. And they are healthy! Tip**These are big enough for a whole meal, cut in half for normal egg roll por...
Whenever I tell anyone I’m from Springfield, MO I hear “Isn’t that where Brad Pitt is from, you must know him?” (um no) and “You must love Bass Pro!” (um no again)...
I am absolutely in love with Cake Balls. The perfect size and super easy to make, plus they are sure to impress at any gathering! I use Bakerella’s recipe, but here’s a brief rundown of i...
This is one of my favorite all time dishes. If you are not on a diet, it’s wonderfully loaded down with cheese. If you are, it’s still amazing, just use low fat cheese and don’t put as much. This ...
One of my favorite things from Starbucks was the Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino - until I found out it had over 400 calories and 17 grams of fat. And that was just in a tall! I found a copy cat r...
This week Megan sent me a site to look at by Joy the Baker. I love her site! The primary reason being…she has a recipe for CARROT CAKE PANCAKES! (I can feel the insulin coma now) I love carrot ...
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