Happy Valentine’s Day Weekend! Even though I’m not a huge fan of Valentine’s Day, I do love sweets and the color pink. And there’s no better time of year to make pink treats than February. So I made easy Valentine dessert cups. Pink, hearts, and whipped cream – the combined results are stinking adorable for… Continue Reading
The month of April is rapidly coming to an end and May is beginning. Which means the beginning of summertime-esque recipes in the kitchen! Yeah, I know that summer doesn’t start until June. But who can wait that long? I’m ready for flip-flops, sangria, sand, and grilled burgers right NOW. Who’s with me? So in… Continue Reading
I know what you’re thinking – since when did this gal start making anything that can be labeled “skinny”? Although most of my recipes contain loads of butter and carbs, I’ve decided to share some healthy snacks and meals in 2015. I’m hoping this will motivate me to cook more creatively by challenging me to… Continue Reading
Still baking cookies for Christmas? You just found the perfect recipe…cinnamon caramel, coconut, almonds, marshmallows, and over a pound of butter in one giant sheet of bar cookies. Definitely not healthy, but definitely rich and delicious. And easy to make! I made up this recipe years ago. I don’t even remember how I came up… Continue Reading
Want something other than candy for Halloween this year? How about pumpkin mousse and buttery ginger snap crumbs instead? (Or you can eat both like me…nothing can replace my candy corn.) This fancy-looking pumpkin confection is super easy and fast. And you can make about a dozen for the price of one Starbucks pumpkin spice… Continue Reading
It’s October? Hello comfort food season! If you want a big old bowl of stew to start off the cold months ahead then this recipe is for you. Squash, chicken, apples, and tomatoes in one yummy roasted mixture. I came up with this recipe years ago and decided to make it again a few days… Continue Reading
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
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