Meatloaf
I think I ate meatloaf twice growing up. I didn’t like it either time. I am not a fan of ground beef so if I am going to eat it, it has to have LOTS of flavor. If you feel the same. Look no further, this recipe is for you. It is easy, has lots…
Sugar Cookies
Sugar cookies are a staple in any cookie repertoire. This happens to be my favorite. I make them anytime of year. Do your kids have a class party and you need to plan a snack? Here you go. New neighbors next door? Church party? Cookies for Santa? The thing I love about sugar cookies is…
Fruit and Nut Oatmeal Bars
When our kids turn 13 they get to go on a trip with Andy. It is a tradition that I grew up with and we have adopted it in our family too. Why just with their dad? Well, because they spend a LOT of time with me already. It is fun and important for them…
Liege Waffles
One of our favorite things to do when we lived in Utah, was to go to Salt Lake City and eat at Bruges. Bruges makes Belgium waffles and frites (french fries). Now, they aren’t what you think of when you think of Belgium waffles. These are liege waffles. They are made with a yeast dough. …
Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
I grew up shopping at Publix in Florida. Are you from the South? Then you know Publix. It might be THE best grocery store ever. If you haven’t have a sub sandwich from Publix, go get one. Today. Well, back in the day, they had the BEST oatmeal raisin cookies. It was always my choice when…
Riced Cauliflower
Riced Cauliflower is super trendy right now. And for good reason. For those of us, you, who are trying to eat low carb meals, it is an easy way to pretend you are eating rice. I love cauliflower so it wasn’t hard for me to hop on the riced cauliflower train. About two months ago,…
Turkey Burgers
Are you looking for a healthier burger? I am not a huge fan of beef so I have always enjoyed turkey burgers. I think they have more flavor – or maybe just a better flavor. Either way, I am a fan. As with most meat, flavor is key, and not over cooking. In this recipe,…
Swedish Pancakes/Crepes
Today is Emma’s birthday and she requested Thin Pancakes. It is a popular birthday breakfast request in our house. And why wouldn’t it be, they are SO good. We ate them with homemade strawberry freezer jam. Let me preface this post by saying that this is not an official crepe recipe. I am NOT French. …
Pulled Sweet Pork
There are several restaurants around that use sweet pork in their salads, burritos, tacos, etc. Are you a fan? My family is. I have made pulled pork several ways over the years and by far the best way is with soda. Usually I use Dr. Pepper but really, you can use any cola. Pick your…
Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa
Growing up, I never ate fish. I lived 5 minutes from the inter-coastal in FL and NEVER ATE FISH! Truth – I was a vegetarian from age 10-25. I was pregnant with Emma (13) when I started to eat a little meat again. And no joke, that girl LOVES meat. I can’t say I have…
Breakfast Burritos
Breakfast. Some people say it is the most important meal of the day. I am not a nutritionist or anything close so I can’t claim that breakfast is important for scientific reasons. I am human, though, and know that I need fuel for the day. So breakfast, it’s an important meal. It is also important…
Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls
Fall is officially here and I am fully embracing all things pumpkin spice. I love that when the seasons change our food changes too! Isn’t that what we love about the holidays? Food?!? As we transition from flip flops to boots, shorts to jeans, and tank tops to sweaters, our food transitions from burgers to…
Crumb Coffee Cake
It is not too often that I eat cake for breakfast but when I do – I want a crumb coffee cake. My blueberry coffee cake is amazing as well as my cinnamon sour cream coffee cake. However, nostalgia always takes over and this one brings back all the memories. My sister and I were…