Strawberry Sherbet Rum Sipper
Right up front I’m going to let you know that I did not come up with this concoction myself. I saw it on Wistful Chef and knew I must make it. Go check it out for beautiful photos of strawberries … Continued
Strawberry Crepes
Over Mother’s Day weekend my mom brought her crepe pan and taught me how to make crepes. Had I known they were so easy to make I would have been doing this a long time ago. You don’t have to … Continued
Oatmeal Craisin Cookies
Oatmeal raisin cookies. The “healthy” cookie choice. I’m never one to choose a cookie based on its level of good-for-you. That sounds like a oxymoron and I mean let’s be honest, who really wants a “healthy” cookie? I’ve tried to … Continued
Easy Peach Cobbler
I can’t get enough of this Calhoun Bend Mill mix. Eat your heart out Bisquick, Calhoun is where it’s at. This peach cobbler mix is a revelation. Purists may scoff at using a mix but I never claimed to be … Continued
Summer S’mores
It’s that time of year again…time for s’mores. Imagine it…a toasted marshmallow topped with melted chocolate and squished in between crunchy graham crackers. The crackle of a fire and the smell of the smoke in the air. Fireflies are starting … Continued
4th Annual Big Girl Tea Party
The school year is winding down, spring is giving way to summer and 5th grade girls are standing on the edge of a vast chasm. They must cross a rickety bridge to get to the other side called middle school. … Continued
Stuffed Pasta Shells
In my never-ending search for ways to sneak veggies into my kids bellies I have revamped my stuffed shells recipe. The secret word is…Squash. This recipe is packed with butternut squash, yellow zucchini squash and mushrooms. I know that mushrooms … Continued
Spinach Pesto Pizza
Last week I had the bright idea to make homemade pizza and try to sneak some spinach in it. Spinach Pesto Pizza! Ah, the cleverness of me. I’ll go ahead and give away the ending…the sneaky part didn’t work out … Continued
Hidden Veggies Pasta Sauce
This meal is a staple at our house. We eat WAY too much pasta but we all love it so what-a-ya gonna do? This pasta sauce makes me feel a little bit more like a responsible parent than when I … Continued
Strawberry Skillet Cornbread
Photo disclaimer: The photos in the this post are horrific. My little point and shoot Canon was awesome 7 years ago. Now, not so much. Regular ol’ kitchen lighting + old, tiny camera = crappy photos (no matter how much … Continued