I consider myself something of a connoisseur when it comes to frosting. And this frosting recipe is my personal absolute favorite. You can’t go wrong with a mixture of brown butter and cream cheese. I decided to share it with you now because it’s great for fall desserts. This nutty frosting is just perfect on… Continue Reading
Here’s a quick and easy recipe for a summer night with fresh bell peppers, kielbasa and whole grain pasta. It’s simple: saute the vegetables and kielbasa, cook the pasta, and mix it all together. I like kielbasa, but if you don’t, feel free to use any cooked sausage or meat that you prefer. You can… Continue Reading
Grilled vegetables are one of my favorite things about summer and these cheese-stuffed peppers are perfect for satisfying my grilled veggie cravings. Like most grill recipes, these are simple and easy. You might want to bookmark this recipe for future backyard barbecues that you may be hosting. It’s great for entertaining! Here’s what you’ll need:… Continue Reading
On Father’s Day, Owen’s aunt and uncle came to visit. Cherries and strawberries were ripe for picking at a local u-pick farm, so we decided to venture there for some fresh summer fruit and outdoor fun. Owen had a wonderful time with his Uncle Tony and Aunt Liza. He liked picking the strawberries and cherries,… Continue Reading
Here’s an easy recipe for BBQ pulled chicken, just in time for summer! It’s much like the classic pork BBQ…perfect summer fare, in my opinion. Plus, all you have to do is plop everything in the slow cooker, then go and enjoy your day at the beach (if you happen to be near a beach).… Continue Reading
Is it really June? But there was so much that I wanted to get done before the summer! Rather than panic, I think I’ll just eat a quart of local strawberries, enjoy the start of my favorite season, and forget about the overwhelming list of stuff to do before It #2’s arrival in August. Every… Continue Reading
With Memorial Day and Mother’s Day approaching, my mind has been on picnic food. It’s the time for pasta salad, potato salad, and plentiful vegetables. Gosh, I love summer. But when it comes to picnic fare, bean salad is often forgotten. Or maybe it’s purposefully left out? Maybe it’s too much if you’re already serving… Continue Reading
Remember that popular cream puff recipe in the 90s for Stella D’oro’s anginetti cookies filled with a mixture of whipped topping, cream cheese and pineapple? I loved those things. They were easy to make and even easier to eat. Sadly, Stella D’oro stopped making those cookies several years ago. (Why, Stella D’oro, why???) I don’t… Continue Reading
Who doesn’t like macaroni and cheese? You simply can’t go wrong with a mixture of pasta and cheese sauce. Even Owen eats it (most of the time anyway). Since it’s one of the few things that Owen won’t throw all over the floor, I frequently make cheesy pasta mixtures with vegetables hidden in it. If… Continue Reading
Confession: I love McDonald’s Egg McMuffins. I know it’s not exactly the most gourmet choice for breakfast. But nevertheless I find them to be delicious, especially when I’m pregnant. I don’t have many cravings. I actually seem to dislike more things rather than crave certain foods while pregnant. However, there are two things that I… Continue Reading