What do you do when the kids are off for Good Friday and Easter is on Sunday? Why, bake tons of festive desserts of course! I found this cute cupcake decorating idea on Pinterest and decided to make cupcakes out of the basic carrot cake recipe I use. I can’t take credit for the recipe, I … Continue reading
Yes, it’s a mouthful but that’s what my daughter named this smoothie. I have been playing around with smoothies for months now. I love how you can pack a lot of nutrition into a shake but sometimes they become calorie dense, especially the fruity and sweeter ones. The kids have been troopers, trying all of … Continue reading
I am always hesitant to make some of the raw healthy foods out there because I have tried many which tasted like dirt and then you have all these ingredients left over that you spent a lot of money for and never use again. But I said that this year (in a post) I was going to go back … Continue reading
I have to thank my mother-in-law for this recipe. She made it years ago as an appetizer and I was instantly hooked. This recipe is visually pretty, unexpectedly delicious (beans and veggies with NO cheese?), easy to make, a crowd pleaser, healthy and versatile. It is a great appetizer for any type of party and just … Continue reading
I bought or received a Betty Crocker’s Best Christmas Cookbook years ago when I moved out and had my own place. Cooking has been something that I have always enjoyed and was looking forward to expanding my culinary skills with new dishes. I made this salad titled “Christmas Spinach Salad” way back when and it … Continue reading
I was out shopping, stopped for a coffee and saw these scrumptious looking cake pops in their bakery. I love seasonal things. Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Eggnog, Apple Crisp Donuts, Cinnamon Ice Cream…and now these tasty little bites. A tradition in my house is to make lots of Christmas cookies. There are always those few … Continue reading
This is a favorite in my house and I have been making it for years. I can’t exactly remember where I first saw it, maybe Family Circle. Regardless, it’s been tweaked over the years to suit tastes and just plain experimenting. This is one of those perfect fall/winter recipes. You can throw it together and … Continue reading
