This apple peanut butter snack is incredibly easy to put together and tastes great! It would be perfect for breakfast in the morning or a snack later in the day! My step daughter is always pleased to see this on her plate when she asks for a snack and it’s something I’m happy to make for her because I know she’s getting some good nutrition from it! Continue reading
This sun dried tomato and mushroom pasta is another wonderfully simple dish that was immediately added to our dinner menu after cooking it the first time! I have a big love for mushrooms and pasta so putting those two together is winning for me. The combination of flavors is really great and the effort needed for this recipe makes it an acceptable weeknight dinner! Continue reading
I’m not a big breakfast person in general and people tend to think I’m crazy for not being a fan of pancakes, waffles and donuts! (I know, you probably agree with them :)) However, I do try to eat breakfast each day and I’m always interested when I come across a new idea that would work well to Continue reading
We typically have my step daughter on all holidays so I’m always looking for ways to make them a little extra fun! I came across this recipe last year and loved the idea for our family New Years Eve! This mixture really does end up looking like champagne and kids love toasting with this at the stroke of midnight! Added bonus… Continue reading
I know this is a bit out of order as far as when I’m publishing this post, but as a new blogger I’m giving myself an exception here to add more content! If I can think of or find something creative to do with food around any holiday, I do, because my step daughter thinks it’s the greatest! On more than one occassion I’ve been told Continue reading
Let me say a couple things first…this recipe makes A LOT of cookies! I honestly can’t even tell you how many dozen, but depending on the cookie cutters being used it can be several. Second thing, I’m showing them here as Christmas cookies, but of course you can use this recipe for any holiday or occassion by simply using a corresponding cookie cutter. Okay, now we can get started 🙂 Continue reading
This potato soup is so, so good! It’s actually a recipe my Mom gave to me at my bridal shower that is supposedly used for the potato soup made at Disneyland! I believe it, because it’s simply delicious! Do you remember my picky stepdaughter? She gobbles this soup up and asks for seconds! Continue reading
This dip is a go-to for me whenever I’m hosting a party or need to take some appetizers to someone else’s party! I always receive great feedback on this and actually never see it at other parties so I must share and allow you all to enjoy in this healthy goodness! Continue reading
Just in time for Christmas, this milkshake is scrumptious…if you love peppermint like I do! Now, I’m sure you could “cheat” and make this milkshake with simply peppermint ice cream and milk, but I’m going to stick with the theory that this way tastes just a little better! It also made some fun memories with my step daughter! Continue reading
This is more of an idea than a recipe! Sometimes you have to make food fun for kids and enjoy the moment where something as simple as coloring pasta noodles makes an easy and successful dinner time! Continue reading
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