chocolate spoons
February 5, 2012 – 4:21 pm | 12 Comments

The perfect little dessert for Valentine’s Day!

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Strip Steak with Pepper Cream Sauce
October 6, 2009 – 7:42 am | 3 Comments
Strip Steak with Pepper Cream Sauce

These are my dream steaks.  Creamy, a peppery bite and all that red meat!  I’ve been eating healthier and eating less red meat, but I do love me a good steak so this was a …

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 …

pot roast penne
September 18, 2009 – 6:28 am | 2 Comments
pot roast penne

Ahhhh…cooler weather…

Blueberries on the Bottom Cake
September 11, 2009 – 7:44 am | 9 Comments
Blueberries on the Bottom Cake

After a personally long and difficult week, I woke up this morning resolved to return to my usual positive, outgoing self. I was reading through this beautiful post from Katie over at “goodLife eats” …

jalapeno popper dip
September 1, 2009 – 5:46 pm | 3 Comments
jalapeno popper dip

Recipe #3 – and final submission – for the Saucy Mama Extraordinary Condiment Contest.
This is a very last minute entry, but I had the idea while picking jalapenos from my garden – the only plant …

Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches with Blue Cheese Celery Slaw
August 19, 2009 – 6:54 am | 12 Comments
Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches with Blue Cheese Celery Slaw

The Wicked Noodle takes the grand prize with this easy recipe!

stuffed poblanos with chicken and lime-chipotle corn muffins
August 17, 2009 – 7:13 am | 3 Comments
stuffed poblanos with chicken and lime-chipotle corn muffins

Black beans, fresh corn, chicken marinated in a flavorful, spicy lime chipotle marinade, stuffed into a fresh poblano pepper, topped with gooey, melted cheese…

Smoked Red Chili & Pork Tamales
August 13, 2009 – 7:39 am | 8 Comments
Smoked Red Chili & Pork Tamales

I’ll admit, I’ve never attempted to make tamales.  I’m more of a fast and easy recipe girl, although I could be persuaded to spend a bit more time in the kitchen for these amazing looking …

Orzo Pasta with Shrimp
August 10, 2009 – 6:35 am | 8 Comments
Orzo Pasta with Shrimp

A refreshing dish – perfect for your Memorial Day picnic!

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.

be our guest – bagels!
July 22, 2009 – 7:20 am | 5 Comments
be our guest – bagels!

Just one look at the delicious food blog “Cooking With Laura” and you’ll wish you were doing just that.  Her pictures are inspiring, her recipes mouthwatering.  I encourage you to check her out – she’s …

the saucy mama giveaway!
July 20, 2009 – 7:04 am | 34 Comments
the saucy mama giveaway!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS, Steven and Catie!!
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This giveaway is closed, but we’ll be doing another one very soon!  Thanks for all the great comments! :-)

stuffed baby heirloom tomatoes
July 14, 2009 – 3:33 pm | 8 Comments
stuffed baby heirloom tomatoes

I’m in love with heirloom tomatoes!  I’ve always loved tomatoes – any shape, color or size – but heirlooms hold all the flavor that I remember from my childhood.  My parents had a huge vegetable …

be our guest – lemon buttercream melting moments
July 13, 2009 – 9:29 am | 13 Comments
be our guest – lemon buttercream melting moments

Delicious lemon cookies that melt in your mouth.

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 …