All Recipes

There are a few recipes that called for a Cajun spice mix.  My family likes lots of flavors but does not tolerate spicy (heat) well.  So I usually mix up my own Cajun blend so I can control how much heat goes into it.  Also, (more)

Couldn’t leave Costco without a rotisserie chicken and don’t know what to do with it? Have left over turkey and need an alternative to a turkey cranberry sandwich? Enter the Pot Pie.   Savory chicken and vegetables encased in a flaky crust. Yes please! Using (more)

The taste of a brownie, with the crisp of a cookie.  For those that like things crispy and chocolaty these are for you. We came across something like this at Costco and my husband challenged me to make them at home.  I scoured for recipes (more)

This is a recipe that is highly requested in my house.  It is a great way to use up leftover chicken and also works well with rotisserie chicken.  There are many great choices for canned salsa verde in the grocery store, pick one and see (more)

Super tender and juicy, these oven roasted chicken leg quarters are mostly hands off. The secret is to roasting these low and slow before increasing the temperature to crisp them up.  Garlic, paprika, salt and pepper make up the simple list of spices.  Mix those (more)

Want something easy to toss together that you can add to you cookie basket.  Insert pretzel turtles.  My friend Ginger had these at her Christmas party and I couldn’t stop eating them.  I had no idea how simple they were, they taste so good.   (more)

I found this recipe many years ago when I was tasked with finding a good gluten free dessert that I could bring to book club.  Having a candy thermometer takes a lot of pressure out of this recipe so that you can monitor what is (more)

Coffee cake is something that is very versatile. Can be served as a dessert, or as a breakfast treat.  I have tried many recipes over the past few months and have not been happy with any of them.  I broke out my old cookbooks and (more)

This is great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.  It is my go to when I have chicken from chicken soup that I need to use. A combination of crunchy and sweet ingredients that is like a party for your tastebuds.  Super easy (more)

This is a super easy to put together apple pie that is great for beginners.  How do I know?  My 8 yr old daughter was able to put the whole pie together by herself.  Mom helped put in and out of the oven.     (more)

This is a great recipe to use up some of that produce from your summer garden. Want to sneak in some yellow squash or zucchini, done.  Realize that your cilantro bolted so you sub out parsley, done (that may or may not have happened, I (more)

Quinoa is a versatile pseudo grain (It is actually a seed, but most people eat it like a grain).  Quinoa is high in protein and one of the few plant sources that contains all 9 essential amino acids (the precursors to proteins that humans need (more)

This is a staple in my house anytime anyone is feeling sick, or it is cold outside, and a favorite when teeth are sore from an orthodontist visit.  The broth freezes well so you can have homemade chicken soup any time.   Onion tip – (more)

I remember seeing those shiny bright red apples in the grocery store and thinking I should make those.  Also, my oldest daughter is not a fan of caramel (gasp), so these are a great alternative and treat that she can enjoy.  These do require a (more)

This is a family favorite. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.  I will often make extra chicken so I can make this later in the week.  It is super flexible and works well with adding a variety of different (more)

These cookies are a kid favorite for decorating.  For one of my kids’ birthday parties, I gave the kids different colors of frosting and let them “paint” their own cookie.   You can use cookies, or biscuit cutters or even a pizza wheel to make (more)

This version of Beef Stew originally started as a crockpot recipe. Through the years it has evolved into a recipe that I cook in many different ways. It was first converted to the stovetop when I forgot to set up the slow cooker one morning. (more)