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chocolate spoons
February 5, 2012 – 4:21 pm | 20 Comments
chocolate spoons

The perfect little dessert for Valentine’s Day!

the speedy sneaky chef {giveaway & recipe}
January 23, 2012 – 10:09 am | 42 Comments
the speedy sneaky chef {giveaway & recipe}

Missy Chase Lapine is giving away a signed copy of her newest book, “The Speedy Sneaky Chef”!

Rice Krispies Cupcakes
January 19, 2012 – 11:20 am | 14 Comments
Rice Krispies Cupcakes

The easiest “cupcakes” you’ll ever make!

peanut butter and banana breakfast smoothie {guest recipe}
January 11, 2012 – 1:42 pm | 20 Comments
peanut butter and banana breakfast smoothie {guest recipe}

Jillena from Eat Well, Live Free is sharing one of her healthiest smoothie recipes with us!

christmas brownies
December 17, 2011 – 8:40 am | 7 Comments
christmas brownies

Christmas Brownies so easy your kids can make them all by themselves!

skillet brownies {with a secret ingredient}
December 6, 2011 – 11:24 am | 8 Comments
skillet brownies {with a secret ingredient}

Once you try brownies baked in a skillet you’ll never go back!

Loving on Leftovers
November 22, 2011 – 8:28 am | 14 Comments
Loving on Leftovers

Last week I co-hosted a class on how to turn your Thanksgiving leftovers into something delicious and unexpected. Here’s the recap with some great recipes!

Chocolate Pudding…FAST.
November 9, 2011 – 9:51 am | 33 Comments
Chocolate Pudding…FAST.

My favorite chocolate pudding recipe for when I need chocolate NOW!

Life-Changing Italian Meatballs
October 5, 2011 – 1:28 pm | 5 Comments
Life-Changing Italian Meatballs

Bob from Johnsonville swears these meatballs will change your life!

3-minute breakfast hash
August 8, 2011 – 9:23 am | 6 Comments
3-minute breakfast hash

Making a healthy and delicious breakfast is easier than you think!

s’mores cupcakes
February 18, 2011 – 1:02 pm | 19 Comments
s’mores cupcakes

This recipe for s’mores cupcakes is the absolute BEST!

Friday Foodie Links – Superbowl Edition
January 28, 2011 – 5:12 pm | 4 Comments
Friday Foodie Links – Superbowl Edition

There are so many great recipes out there – and so many great food blogs – that I often find myself overwhelmed with whom to follow, which recipes to try, the best places for inspiration. …

Good Bite & Mini Apple Walnut Tarts
October 13, 2010 – 2:07 pm | 17 Comments
Good Bite & Mini Apple Walnut Tarts

Try these Mini Apple-Walnut tarts; they’re easy and delish – perfect for the holidays!

the candy cake
July 30, 2010 – 8:08 am | 7 Comments
the candy cake

Anyone who knows me knows that I’m not much of a cake baker. I’m really not into making “fancy” cakes of any kind. Too putsy and time consuming, when all I want to do is eat!

4th of July Recipes
July 3, 2010 – 1:36 am | 7 Comments
4th of July Recipes

Hey guys! Here are a couple of 4th of July recipes that are perfect for barbecues! Have a great weekend!
Fourth of July Recipe – Red, White & Blue Cooler (non-alcoholic and great for kids!)

reese’s peanut butter bars
April 13, 2010 – 7:08 am | 23 Comments
reese’s peanut butter bars

DO NOT MAKE THESE BARS…if you don’t want to eat the whole pan.

finally…a delicious and creamy stovetop mac ‘n cheese!
March 22, 2010 – 6:11 am | 16 Comments
finally…a delicious and creamy stovetop mac ‘n cheese!

I’ve been on the lookout for a great mac ‘n cheese recipe for a long time now. I have one that I love that uses several different cheeses, topped with tomatoes and bread crumbs, baked …

now that’s some twisted bacon!
March 13, 2010 – 6:10 am | 21 Comments
now that’s some twisted bacon!

Two simple ways to make bacon better. You can thank me later.

marshmallow pops
February 7, 2010 – 6:23 am | 10 Comments
marshmallow pops

An easy and fun dessert to make with your kids!

Cooking with KIDS!!
January 12, 2010 – 9:35 am | 6 Comments
Cooking with KIDS!!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
What?!!  Christmas is over and we’re already almost two weeks into the new year?  Yes, yes, I know…and shame on me for not getting this post up sooner.  In my …

Starry-Eyed Christmas Cookies
December 3, 2009 – 10:18 am | 14 Comments
Starry-Eyed Christmas Cookies

The easiest Christmas cookie you’ll ever make!

Peach-Pear Crisp
September 22, 2009 – 6:35 am | 7 Comments
Peach-Pear Crisp

Oh yeah, Fall is here!  And there’s nothing better than the start of fall desserts – especially crisps and cobblers!  What’s special about this one is that Alta, from the fabulous food blog Tasty Eats …

individual oreo cheesecakes
August 4, 2009 – 1:22 pm | 12 Comments
individual oreo cheesecakes

As I type out this post, I’m enjoying a coffee and a blueberry scone in a real live coffee shop

nana’s oatmeal pancakes
July 29, 2009 – 8:35 am | 22 Comments
nana’s oatmeal pancakes

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My mom is the best cook in the world.
Period.

doll cakes
July 8, 2009 – 3:07 pm | 9 Comments
doll cakes

We celebrated my daughter’s third birthday this past Sunday, and like every other parent I know, I’m flabbergasted by how quickly the time slips away.  This is the first year she had any sort of …

coconut banana bread with lime glaze
June 24, 2009 – 1:19 pm | 8 Comments
coconut banana bread with lime glaze

As much as I love to cook and bake, it’s been a rare exception that I’ve attempted anything with the word “bread” in it.  Sure there’s bread pudding, beer bread, and now this yummy banana …

mac ‘n cheese for grownups!
June 12, 2009 – 7:28 am | 8 Comments
mac ‘n cheese for grownups!

Comfort food.  Admittedly it’s best on a rainy, dreary day – and since that’s all we’ve had around here lately that’s what I’ve been craving.  Macaroni and cheese is one of my favorites – if …

refreshing strawberry limeade
June 3, 2009 – 6:11 am | 5 Comments
refreshing strawberry limeade

24 limes.  That’s how many limes lost their juicy little lives in the lime-juice bath massacre in my kitchen.  The strawberries were innocent bystanders, but they were necessary casualties.  (the carnage) ———>
Limeade seems to be …

easy + flan x cake = wickedly delicious
April 7, 2009 – 7:29 am | 6 Comments
easy + flan x cake  = wickedly delicious

My niece and my nephew spent the night with us last night!  Having them around is always a blast, especially for my girls.  They look so forward to having these sleepovers with their cousins, and …

a DIRTy little secret
April 3, 2009 – 3:23 pm | 8 Comments
a DIRTy little secret

I first met the DIRT man when I was on assignment as a newspaper reporter.  I was on location in Thailand, covering a child slave trade operation while working in conjunction with local authorities to …

jello pinwheels
March 7, 2009 – 6:49 am | 12 Comments
jello pinwheels

As much as I’m continuously trying to please the adult noodle fans, there’s no getting around the fact that I’m a mom.  And that many noodlers are moms, too.  And let’s face it, when the …

wicked chocolate-caramel bars
February 25, 2009 – 10:29 am | 7 Comments
wicked chocolate-caramel bars

I am unintentionally on a caramel sauce recipes kick.  This not a good thing.  There are worse things, to be sure, but why is it that I’m rarely on a lentil, brown rice or kidney …

ice-cream-cone cupcakes
January 31, 2009 – 12:30 pm | One Comment
ice-cream-cone cupcakes

What child doesn’t love a good ice cream cone?  Heck, what adult doesn’t love a good ice cream cone?  These ice-cream-cone cupcakes have it all – oh, except the ice cream.  That’s why you serve …