Oh my, it’s that time of year when an unexpected visitor might just stop by, isn’t it? Last night my daughter asked if her friend could stay for dinner, and I was more than happy to oblige. I’d planned tacos for our family, but I knew her friend doesn’t eat red meat and had Mexican food the night before anyway. I had to think of something else. I’m in the midst of planning a … [Read more...]
Smoked Sausage Potatoes Au Gratin
If you love cheesy potatoes and you love sausage, you will love this dish. What is great about this dish is that it is not the side dish, but the main entree! If your short on time and don't want to spend the extra time it takes to make and bake both the main dish and the side dish, then this is for you. Another great thing about this dish is that you can buy the smoked … [Read more...]
No-Churn Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream
No-churn ice cream is an incredibly simple way to make an ice cream treat without bothering with an ice cream maker. Yes, that is right...you do not need the fuss and clean up of an ice cream maker! It might not be the perfect ice cream, but it is easy, fast and still very delicious. This Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream is a little bit like eating pumpkin pie, only with getting … [Read more...]
Salted Caramel Pears with Homemade Caramel Sauce
Apples are overrated. When you think apples, think pears! Ok, I admit that caramel apples are a favorite in our house this time of year but these Salted Caramel Pears with Homemade Caramel Sauce are quickly giving them a run for their money. Salted caramel is sweet and salty. Whether it is on an apple or a pear, it is just simply delicious! I normally prefer Bartlett … [Read more...]
Valencia Orange Refresher Made Easy
Do you love the Valencia Orange Refresher that you have been able to get at your local upscale coffeehouse? You know the one I am talking about. It turns out that the customers of that upscale coffee chain are "devastated" that they are removing the popular iced drink from the menu. The Valencia Orange Refresher was discontinued this past month and there is an online petition … [Read more...]
Chicken and Orange Kabobs
Grab your tongs and fire up the grill. There is still plenty of summer left to enjoy these Chicken and Orange Kabobs! I traveled backed to Wisconsin this past May to see my family and I spent a few days with my brother Joe and his wife Peggy. Joe is a pretty good grillmaster but Peggy is really a "master chef" in the kitchen and baker as well. She is always experimenting … [Read more...]
Creamy Spinach Chicken Pasta: One-pot dish in 20 minutes
6:00 pm. You get home after a long long day at work. You drop your bag on the floor to take a breather. “Mommy, mommy… what’s for dinner tonight?” — you hear the voice coming from the TV room. You think to yourself: “Shoot! That’s a good question! WHAT’s for dinner tonight???” (and your heart starts biting a little bit faster). You’ve got your back, girl. Pasta. … [Read more...]
Loaded Deviled Eggs Recipe for Easter
It is that time of the year! Eggs, eggs, everywhere. Bring on the eggs! We boil a ton of eggs to make sure that we have enough perfect eggs to dye or decorate for Easter and then we ask ourselves - "what am I going to do with all of these eggs?" Our family favorite is this loaded deviled eggs recipe. If you are hosting an Easter dinner, these deviled eggs are something you … [Read more...]
Easter Petit Fours
The term petit fours is traditionally used to describe the miniature cookies and cakes that accompany an afternoon coffee or tea or that are served after a meal. Petit Four is a French term that means "small oven". In 19th century France, there were no gas ovens. Most food items were baked in a breadmaker's oven that was a huge cabin made out of stone. They would light a … [Read more...]
Easter Cupcake Chicks
Have fun with these adorable Easter Cupcakes this holiday season. Ingredients: Start with your favorite cupcakes, baked, cooled and ready to frost! We used Pillsbury Funfetti box mix. Swiss Butter Cream Recipe 4 egg whites 1 cup sugar 3 sticks butter, softened 1 tsp vanilla Frosting Directions: In a small pan on the stove, mix egg whites and sugar together … [Read more...]
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