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Do the words “Bake Sale Goods Needed” strike fear in your heart like they do mine? I always panic. What if I mess up? What if I don’t make the prettiest treats? What if no one buys my stuff? Well, I asked some of my blogging friends what THEIR no-fail Bake Sale recipe ideas are…and Continue Reading …
When I was pregnant with my son, I ate a lot of Mexican food. It was not uncommon for us to go to the same Mexican restaurant twice a week. After my son was born, the waitress snatched up our “gringo” baby and showed him off to the kitchen staff. Our love for Mexican food Continue Reading …
After we all loved the Valentine’s Day Cupid’s Crunch recipe, I figured I should maybe work something out for some St. Patrick’s Day treats. Just like almost everything I make, this is easy to make with super simple ingredients. I will caution you that this is highly addictive. It’s delightful. Sweet, salty, and oh so Continue Reading …
I had my first taste of Pecan Brownie Bars a few months ago, and knew I loved them. What surprised me was that my husband loved them. He’s not big into sweets- so when he likes something I like to take notice. I am making a batch of these today and thought I’d share the Continue Reading …
This is a new-to-my-family recipe that I came up with – we are going to call it Kielbasa, Potato, Pine Nuts & Bacon (with a little spinach) by Taste of Home’s Kielbasa Potato Skillet but altered due to what was available in our house. I was expecting all of us to like it, I mean- it’s Continue Reading …
Who out there isn’t looking for that perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe? I know Jenni and I always are. Here’s one that is borrowed from our friend Hannah’s Aunt Katie’s cookie recipe, and made our own. So delicious. So yummy. They don’t last long. Don’t expect to bring any leftovers for lunch to work because Continue Reading …
If you enjoy cooking or crafts, then you’ll love these free eBooks! This list was just updated to bring you the newest ones. Some of these are about cooking and others are about crafts. Just pick and choose which ones you like best! They’re all FREE! Free Craft eBooks: Cheap and Easy Crafts Free Recipe Continue Reading …
I just love cooking hearty meals this time of year. One of my family favorites is lasagna. My secret? The super flavorful, meaty tomato sauce. This recipe has never failed me and makes the perfect amount for lasagna. Enjoy ! Ingredients: 1 T olive oil 1 medium onion 6 garlic cloves 1 pound breakfast sausage Continue Reading …
If you are looking for a fun way to add some pizzazz to snacks, lunches, and even dinners for your little ones I have the perfect tool for you! Hardboiled eggs that are turned in to shapes with a mold are so fun to make and eat. Head over to Amazon where you will find Continue Reading …
This week’s recipe is for yummy Fagioli Soup with Pasta using Amee’s recipe from Madame Deals! Perfect for the cooler weather it is sure to warm and fill you up after a busy and hectic day! Ingredients: 1 onion-chopped 2-3 ribs celery chopped 4 carrots chopped (I used about 20 baby carrots) 1 tsp minced Continue Reading …
