Um, there’s nothing better than a nice warm bowl of creamy chicken noodle soup to chase away the frore, fall chills. I usually make this creamy soup every fall (and winter) for my family. And it always turns out delicious! This soup will seriously warm your family up this fall (and winter), and it’s also perfect for those chilly days when you just cuddle up and watch TV with … [Read more...]
Reese’s Peanut Butter Egg Turnovers
Hoppy Easter! If you’re looking for a flavorful and unique Easter dessert, these Reese’s Peanut Butter Egg Turnovers are the perfect pick! They are so simple to make and are absolutely delicious. Not to mention, they are really pretty! 5.0 from 8 reviews Reese’s Peanut Butter Egg Turnovers Ingredients Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs Chocolate chips 1 … [Read more...]
TOO-GOOD SWEET POTATO PIE
I participated in a campaign sponsored by Wayfair. I received a gift card for participating and all thoughts and opinions are my own. Um, it’s time to start thinking about holiday pies (they’re so good, right?). Also known as my favorite time of the year! I love to bake and I love to eat pie, so it’s only fitting that I should be excited, right? This year, I’m even more … [Read more...]
COOKING WITH “LE CREUSET”: POT STICKER AND KALE SOUP RECIPE
Today I want to tell you about the Le Creuset 10 qt. Stockpot in Truffle color. In one word – AWESOME! We were really excited to review this pot because we were looking for something to make soups, pastas, and beans in, and this stockpot is the perfect size to make a meal for a family of 5 and have a little left over for lunch the next day. The high‐profile design keeps … [Read more...]
NO-BAKE SALTED CARAMEL PECAN CHEESECAKE
Since the weather is starting to heat up here in Sacramento I am less and less inclined to turn on the hot oven and make my kitchen even hotter. But sometimes you want a decadent dessert, one of the most favorite desserts in our home is cheesecake! So I needed to make one that didn’t require any baking and didn’t call for any ingredients that I would have to make an extra trip … [Read more...]
Veggies Made Easy (AND Tasty) with Green Giant Seasoned Steamers
With a dash of imagination, a pinch of culinary skills, and a heap of flavor, Green Giant Seasoned Steamers are giving families a new reason to enjoy eating their vegetables. You’ll be able to shake-up your vegetable routine with these flavorsome, chef-inspired options that are seasoned to perfection, without a drop of those messy sauces. Now, more than ever, you can leave your … [Read more...]
Waffle Cone Carrot Cakes
Do you love carrots? Who doesn’t, right? These sweet little waffle cone carrot cakes are perfect for Easter dessert or to add to an Easter basket. They would make an adorable display on your Easter buffet. These tasty little waffle cone carrot cakes are quite simple to make and the combination of textures is wonderful. Are y’all drooling yet? Ingredients: 1 box waffle … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Sprinkle Pops
Have you ever wanted to make something that looked awesome but was really simple? I want to do that all the time, but it’s not always easy. This time, though, I came up with a great idea. Check out my St. Patrick’s Day Sprinkle Pops. They were so simple to make and they’re so cute! I made them with marshmallows, sprinkles, and candy melts. Ingredients 1 Bag of Large … [Read more...]
Strawberry Cake in Mini Mason Jars
I love the idea of individual desserts made in coffee mugs and mason jars. With Valentine’s Day coming up Strawberry Cake in Mini Mason Jars is a perfect dessert that’s easy to make for just two! Strawberry Cake in Mini Mason Jars Ingredients: fresh strawberries – 2 or 3 large berries for each jar cake dry yellow or white cake mix – You’ll use about 1/2 of a … [Read more...]
Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle
#spon: I’m required to disclose a relationship between our site and Sara Lee. This could include the Sara Lee providing us with content, product or other forms of payment. Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle should literally be in every moms repertoire, seriously! It’s SO delicious! If your family loves strawberries and cheesecake, then this recipe is sure to be a HIT! My family … [Read more...]
ULTIMATE OMELETTE BREAKFAST PIZZA
Do you find that keeping it ALL together during the holidays is difficult? What are you doing to make it easier on yourself this year? For me, it’s more than just the holiday meal that’s difficult. As a matter of fact, the holiday meals are actually the easiest parts of the entire season! It’s the rest that makes it a challenging time of year. The kids are running all over the … [Read more...]
Sausage Fried Rice
What’s for dinner in your house tonight? We had sausage fried rice. It’s technically pork fried rice since sausage is pork, and it tastes almost the same as the pork fried rice you’d get with your Chinese food order. My husband and I love it and more importantly, so do my kids. Happy kids make for a happy Mom! The recipe is really simple. You fry the sausage in the … [Read more...]
Enjoy Simple Home Cooking with the Aroma 12-Cup Rice Cooker & Food Steamer
Rice is one of those foods that you almost never get right… too much water, not enough water, cooked too long, not cooked long enough. Bad rice can RUIN an entire meal! And, I’ve ruined plenty of meals due to bad rice. Pretty sad, right? For some reason my rice always comes out gooey and sticky, no matter how much water I use. Ugh!! We received a Aroma Rice Cooker in … [Read more...]
Make Ahead Meals for Busy Moms
Um, while we’d all love to have the time to spend 3 hours daily preparing meals for our families, the simple fact is that it’s just not possible most of the time. We’ve all got busy schedules, and the faster we can get meals prepared and on the table, the better. There are a few ways you can do that. Let’s begin with the most important meal of the day – BREAKFAST. Cold cereal … [Read more...]
Black Bean Cakes
If you’ve never tried black bean cakes, you have to give this recipe a try. It is a delicious and healthy option and can be served as an appetizer or a side to a variety of main dishes. Here it is served with a fresh corn pico de gallo as an appetizer. You can even serve as a black bean burger on a whole grain bun as a main dish. 4.9 from 8 reviews Black Bean … [Read more...]