Category: Recipes

  • Strawberry Pretzel Salad

    Strawberry Pretzel Salad

    Happy Wednesday! Today, I have one of my favorite picnic foods to share with you. I hope you have all tried this stuff. If you haven’t…well, you just need to organize a picnic with your friends or family just so you can make this dish. Or do what I do and just make it for…

  • Mozzarella Pepperoni Bread

    Mozzarella Pepperoni Bread

    Say hello to one of the easiest entrees you’ve ever created: Does it look intimidating? O good. At least something I do looks impressive. πŸ˜‰ haha – kidding! Yes, this really is easy. And cheesy And overall amazingly delicious: But wait. Did I say this was family-friendly? In fact, even my little girl got in…

  • Bacon-Cantaloupe Wraps

    Bacon-Cantaloupe Wraps

    Every once in a while, my hubby does something that seems kinda out of the ordinary. Not anything bad – just different and not something I would expect him to do. Before you start suspecting that it’s something horrid, allow me to explain: πŸ™‚ Somehow I started getting Every Day with Rachael Ray mags for…

  • Quesadillas + Cucumber Salsa + Lemony Sour Cream

    Quesadillas + Cucumber Salsa + Lemony Sour Cream

    Summertime = fresh garden produce This past week, some friends gave us some yummy cucumbers from their garden. We love fresh cucumbers – cut into spears with a little salt sprinkled on them. Perfection. Not a big fan of those cucumber salads soaked in vinegar. I like them in their natural state best. However, we…

  • Fudgy Caramel Brownies

    Fudgy Caramel Brownies

    Would you like to know the mark of a good friend? Someone who helps you gain 5 pounds by giving you a great recipe. The mark of a great friend is someone who helps you gain 5 pounds by giving you a great recipe – already made. πŸ˜‰ haha – I kid. sorta. πŸ™‚ My…

  • Mocha Brownies

    Mocha Brownies

    Last week, my hubby’s parents came for a short visit. One night we went out to eat and then came home to chill. I don’t know about you, but whenever I have an evening just to relax (and maybe watch a movie or play a game), I always love some good food to go along…

  • Ice, Cold & Refreshing…

    Ice, Cold & Refreshing…

    Hey y’all! Ever have Β some of these lying around your kitchen? I do. A lot of times, in fact. I’m not a huge fan of bananas, so to just eat one by itself is a big deal for me. I have to be reallllly hungry in order for that to happen. πŸ™‚ As a result,…

  • What We’re Eating Now…

    What We’re Eating Now…

    So, I think I can safely say this week has been busy. πŸ™‚ We are leaving for Panama in 2 days. So tomorrow I’m taking my little girl up to spend the week with her grandparents. I’m happy she gets to be with them, but wow – I’m feelin’ it! I miss her already and…

  • New Inspiration

    New Inspiration

    I have some sad news. Very sad news. If you follow me on facebook, you may already know what I’m about to say… My precious little canon rebel is not working. *sniff* *snort* *sniff, sniff* *sputter* {excuse me for a moment} Okay, I’m back. Yes, it’s not turning on. Boo. I’ve contacted the company about…

  • Carrabba’s Bread Dipping Spices

    Carrabba’s Bread Dipping Spices

    One of my fave places to go on date night is Carrabba’s. My hubby and I love their atmosphere and food! In fact, for Mother’s Day, my dear husband got take-out from Carrabba’s and we ate it at home. It was perfect! We put our little girl down for a nap when she got cranky…

  • Eunice & her Bars

    Eunice & her Bars

    This past Saturday, I went to a church picnic. I signed up to bring a dessert. For a few brief days I contemplated making a pie or cake to enter into the annual contest. Thankfully, I thought better of it. πŸ˜‰ I consulted a few of my favorite recipe sites to look for a yummy…

  • Kickin’ in the Kitchen – part 3

    Kickin’ in the Kitchen – part 3

    So, we’ve talked about how to gain inspiration for the infamous “What’s for dinner?” question. Let’s have a little recap, shall we? 1. Scour food magazines and tab, mark, rip out (whatever works for you) interesting recipes. 2. Β Trying new foods at restaurants. (and attempting to figure out how they made it!!) 3. Check out…