I’ve been buying alot of fruit lately, and no one is eating it.  I bought a whole watermelon (not a huge one) and if I eat any more I’ll be floating down the street!  Instead of a fruit salad, I came across this sherbert recipe. It’s super easy and no ice cream maker necessary! You…

We are doing Double Chocolate this month for the Chocolate Party! I don’t consider myself much of a baker. Home made cakes were not my forte! Someone had asked me to find a chocolate roulade recipe for them, and when I read the directions, it didn’t look that complicated. You be the judge! This cake is…

  Here’s what I’m going to try tonight! Lip smackin, finger-lickin good!  2 Tbsp. kosher salt, divided 2 tsps. plus 1 Tbsp. black pepper 1-1/2 tsp. paprika 3/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. onion powder 1 3-4 lb. chicken cut into 10 pieces 1 cup buttermilk 1 large egg 3 cups…

This is a fun way to serve stuffed french toast. You can fill these with just about anything! I’m thinking these could also be a dessert! Ingredients 6 slices white or wheat bread Nutella, Strawberry Cream Cheese or any preserves 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter 1 egg 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 tsp.…

I’ve recently has some requests for quick, easy and healthy foods for kids.  Kids love mac and cheese and this version cooks nearly as fast as that one in the box.  While the pasta is cooking, make the ultra-creamy sauce and your done!  No-Bake Macaroni and Cheese 8 oz. Whole wheat pasta (your choice) 1…

Fabulous Fall is almost here!  Time for anything appley goodness!  Like a warm, almost caramel baked apple! These apples are not overly-sweet and hold up well to baking.  Let’s get on with it shall we? 5 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored 5 Tbsp. butter 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup craisans 1/3 cup pecans,…

Most of us never tire of a good, homemade Baked Macaroni and Cheese – our all American comfort food.  A lot of recipes you might have eaten would have some form of a roux, cooked flour and milk.  When I saw this recipe – this step was completely omitted.  The traditional cheddar is here, along…

 Back in the day, there used to be a small Hot Dog drive-in called George’s that was just around the corner from the Elementary School I used to go to.  It was a small place with tables outside.  The buns were warm, the hot dogs were crispy and they had the best chili sauce!  Walking…

My son and his girlfriend frequent a small Thai restaurant nearby and have been trying to re-create Thai dishes at home.  Not that simple if there is no Asian market nearby.  My son prepared this dish for us recently.  I barely did anything except go from market to market with him to try and find…

We are doing Double Chocolate this month for the Chocolate Party! I don’t consider myself much of a baker. Home made cakes were not my forte! Someone had asked me to find a chocolate roulade recipe for them, and when I read the directions, it didn’t look that complicated. You be the judge! This cake is…

This inspiration came from Lynn over at Happier than a Pig in Mud who is a big fan of small-batch canning.  When I saw her post this morning, she gave me the inspiration to use up 4 plums and one pear to make 3 blushing jars of Pear-Plum jam. 4 plums chopped w/skin 1 pear,…

I’ve been buying alot of fruit lately, and no one is eating it.  I bought a whole watermelon (not a huge one) and if I eat any more I’ll be floating down the street!  Instead of a fruit salad, I came across this sherbert recipe. It’s super easy and no ice cream maker necessary! You…

If you like Pasta e Olio, you are going to love this one!  It’s great when sweet cherry tomatoes are in season, but also good with the cherry tomatoes now because of the concentration of taste and texture when you roast them.  This is very quick to make and it’s really “multo buono”. 3 pints…

Most of us never tire of a good, homemade Baked Macaroni and Cheese – our all American comfort food.  A lot of recipes you might have eaten would have some form of a roux, cooked flour and milk.  When I saw this recipe – this step was completely omitted.  The traditional cheddar is here, along…