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
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
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
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
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
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
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
When we were last visiting my parents my mom had a hankering for New Orleans style Pot Roast Po-Boys. Usually you see po-boy sandwiches with fried shrimp or crawfish but they make them with pot roast too. When my mom … Continued
There’s no easier way to dress up a boring chicken breast than with a pecan crust. This is so simply and yet so tasty it should be in the Guinness Book of World Records for easy-meals-that-make-you-feel-fancy-even-if-you’re-not-fancy. Here’s what you need: … Continued
Let me introduce you to my new best friend… A few weeks ago I used this mix to make apple crisp. It was a revelation. Dear Husband and I wolfed it down. Addison not so much. He has this affliction … Continued