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Chicken Taco Soup
Yes, this is another version of taco soup. I love taco soup so when I found this recipe I had to try it. I had my doubts, but it was delicious! Not too spicy and full of flavor. It makes a lot so...
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TWICE-BAKED POTATO CASSEROLE
We (well--most of my family, who are now all gone) are not really a casserole family, especially my husband. He doesn't like "all that stuff mixed together"! However, this is really a side dish and he...
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Cream-filled Chocolate Cupcakes
We celebrated my nephew's first birthday over at my brother's house on Sunday. One year olds are my favorite.So are these cupcakes.Jen whipped these up for the celebration and they were so delicious...
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Whole Wheat Banana Muffins
I made these muffins last week. I love a hearty, whole wheat muffin. And these were just that. Easy to make and delicious to eat! These were a perfect snack for our road trip the next day.Whole...
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RATATOUILLE
No, this is not the movie! However, it is the dish that was cooked in the movie. I have the cutest friend named Gini who is from France. She has been teaching some French cooking classes and last week...
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Mini Cheesecakes
I used to be one of those people that did not like cheesecake, but when I was pregnant with my twins that all changed and I almost ate an entire cheesecake from Costco by myself. And lets be honest,...
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Spinach peach salad
*I am re-posting this salad from last year because I am losing sleep over the fact that someone might go through peach season without making it. It is my absolute favorite. I made it four times in...
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Grocery Shopping
Do you love or hate grocery shopping?I have to admit that I kind of love it. I love making a list of what I need and then going (by myself) to fill my basket and cross off my list. It relaxes me.What...
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Avocado, Bacon and Onion Chicken
My friend, Brittney, has completely changed her family's way of eating. It's been almost 2 years since she started their journey and I am amazed at her dedication to this difficult process. Her...
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Cashew Chicken
You know when you see a recipe popping up everywhere you look, it's got to be a good one. That's what was happening with this cashew chicken so I finally decided I needed to make it. What's not to...
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APPLE ALMOND CHICKEN SALAD
I don't like the chicken salad from Costco--large chunks of chicken, too large pieces of grapes and/or craisins and way too much dressing. There--I said it. If you like it we are still friends! My...
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Mini Chocolate Chip Cheesecakes
A few weeks ago, Megan posted a recipe on Betty for mini cheesecakes that I couldn't stop thinking about. I knew I had to make them soon, but I also knew that I had to somehow incorporate chocolate...
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Trader Joes Gnocchi
I love it when people introduce me to new food I have never tried. I had heard of gnocchi but didn't really know quite what it was. I'm not a very adventurous eater so this wasn't surprising. My friend...
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APPLE SPICE CRUMB BREAD
I read a LOT of recipe blogs! Every time I see one I think I might be remotely interested in--I copy it. My recipe file is HUGE. And who am I kidding? There are some that I will NEVER make but they...
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Black Bean Quinoa Salad
I always get excited about going to a baby or bridal shower.I mean, who doesn't love a social gathering where they get to visit with friends while eating a sampling of various people's favorite...
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Caramel Corn Puffs
Or Caramel Corn Crack, as I affectionately call it. While I have not personally tried crack, I am pretty sure since it's so good this stuff is just as a addicting and dangerous as the real stuff. My...
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Pan-roasted Chicken with Root Veggies
I have a SIL that is such an amazing cook that she has turned my brother into a food snob! :) She recently shared this recipe with us (from Cooks Country) and I made it the other night and it was to...
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Another Banana Bread
It's kind of weird to try so many banana bread recipes. I mean, I have at least 3 banana bread recipes that I really love and yet, I keep trying new ones. I don't know. So here's another one and I...
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Pumpkin Lust Dessert
One of my favorite desserts is the chocolate pudding layered dessert. I dream about it because it is just that good. So when I saw this recipe using pumpkin spice pudding in place of chocolate...
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CREAMY CHICKEN CORN CHOWDER
Ahhh--it's cloudy here in AZ today and on Saturday it's supposed to be a blustery 64 degrees with MAYBE some rain! We can only hope! I wish I could share this weather with those in the east that are...
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