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It is no secret that I love cooking in the Crock Pot. Just toss in a few ingredients, pop the lid on and everything cooks while you go about your day. What I’ve realized though is I need a bigger crock pot. We love cooking large meals that can be stored as leftovers but with… Continue Reading…
I won’t deny that the blue box mac n cheese is easy to make when you’re pressed for time, but it will never compare to a large batch of homemade baked macaroni and cheese.
This recipe can be quite a time saver as well if you bake a large batch and refrigerate leftovers for meals and… Continue Reading…
While I do love cooking and baking, I don’t necessarily enjoy cooking for a crowd – especially a picky mix of adults and children during a birthday party. To simplify the birthday party madness, I prefer to let my crock pot do all the cooking for me. By tossing a few ingredients into the crock… Continue Reading…
While it’s always fun to stick with traditional stuffed peppers, sometimes your schedule dictates that you think outside the pepper. My husband just happens to work until 6pmm most nights and that gives me about an hour to cook so we can play with the kids for a bit and do the rest of our… Continue Reading…
With every major holiday comes another opportunity for my children and I to embrace a tradition that has taken place since I can remember. My mother and I use to sit around the kitchen table measuring, mixing, rolling, cutting and baking sugar cookies. And like my mother, I tend to collect an abundance of cookie… Continue Reading…
Last year I shared my version of Hugged and Dipped Strawberries, which are still my favorite just because of the simplicity and my love of Hershey Hugs. Today, I want to share a sweet Valentine’s Day treat that really makes dipped strawberries pop. The key to making really delicious dipped strawberries is all in the… Continue Reading…
Are you ready for some football? A Sunday night par-tay! (yes, I’m singing as I type this like the big goofball I am) Despite the fact that I have no interest in the teams playing in the Superbowl this year, it’s still an excuse to snack like crazy and dish out my favorite party foods… Continue Reading…
Think Sloppy Joe without all of the slop! The Western Loose Meat sandwich is very similar but so much better and just as easy to make. I don’t know why I originally threw these ingredients together but I’m guessing it was a night that we had Sloppy Joe’s planned but I had forgotten to pick… Continue Reading…
I don’t know that you could actually call this a recipe, more like another process in my arsenal of ways to cook red potatoes. You see, potatoes to me are like blood to a vampire, my main source of food. While possibly not the healthiest choice, I can’t help it. I love potatoes! I love… Continue Reading…
With my birthday just around the corner, I’ve been spending a lot of time reflecting on past years. The one thing that stands out the most is my favorite birthday meal ever – Chicken Parmesan from Olive Garden. For times when we don’t have an extra $50 to blow on a restaurant meal, I like… Continue Reading…
Whether you’re baking for a birthday party or just some winter fun, these cupcake “Ice Cream” cones are so easy to make and just made my kids light up. They are also the perfect dessert to whip up with the help of a toddler.
Kaydence was so sweet, helping me mix the batter, fill the cones… Continue Reading…
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