Happy Holidays!
Christmas Cards Graphics I just wanted to take this time to thank all the people who come visit my blog and leave me comments! I wish you and your families the Best Holiday ever! I am taking the rest of the week of from blogging …
Sharing my favorite healthy recipes!
holiday foods
It’s that time of year again…homemade kit kat bars!
I’ve been making these for many years now, and its one of my favorite things to make during the holidays. The best part is all you need are 3 ingredients: graham crackers, peanut butter, and almond bark in chocolate flavor (a candy coating chocolate). One …
How to Make Homemade Mozzarella cheese sticks
About a month ago, I was on www.tastespotting.com and I came across a recipe this blogger made for homemade mozzarella sticks. I knew I was going to try them on Thanksgiving as an appetizer. I’ve tried making them before, I’ve fried them, baked them, but …
One day to go….
I still can’t believe the year is coming to an end soon. It always seems like its summer, then my kids are back in school and then the Holidays are upon us! This week I have been especially busy. I once again overextended myself in …
Can you make chocolate chip cookies with no eggs?
The answer is YES! The other night I started to make a batch of cookies for my family when I realized I had no eggs. It was already late and I was already in my jammies, so I quickly googled this question. There were a …
Kabobs + winners of Sargento brand reduced sodium cheese coupons!
First off, I would like to congratulate the following people who will be getting a coupon to try Sargento reduced sodium cheese for free! I picked the names out of a hat: Deb! (My old next door neighbor!) Shonda Ally from Sweet & Savory Debbi …
Jenn’s Everything but the kitchen sink cookies
As Christmas is coming super fast I am starting to make a list of gifts for teachers/the crossing guard/and after school staff. I usually just make something. Last year I made home made chocolate covered pretzels (with sprinkles by my daughter!) This year I am …
Turkey Noodle Soup
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! My family did. I successfully cooked a turkey for only the 2nd time in my life and it turned out great! Although it was a good thing I checked because it was done an hour earlier than I …
Best Ever Pumpkin bread
I’ve read a bunch of blogs lately using pumpkin and I LOVE pumpkin! It’s one of those things that I bake that smells like fall. I’ve had a can of pumpkin in my pantry for several months now. Every time I would see it, I …
Mini meatloaf + WW friendly chocolate chip scones!
Last weekend I purchased a HUGE package of ground beef (90/10 ratio). 8 pounds of it! It was on sale, so I couldn’t pass it up. I was trying to think of something to make with it besides the usual burgers or tacos. Then I …
Cookie Dough Pops
Thanks to Risa at www.bakedperfection.com who shared this great recipe for a kid friendly after dinner treat! I have been wanting to make these for the longest time, but haven’t found the time until tonight! The best part? You don’t need to turn on the …
Lauren’s pink tomato salsa
As I was browsing the Food TV networks website, I saw this recipe that looked quick and easy. It was featured on a show about “All American Festivals.” I love those shows a lot because its just regular people making fantastic things! Ingredients 5 tomatoes, …
Duo Dishes Cookies
As I was reading your blogs yesterday, I was so happy to see a recipe I needed to make. I had the task of making desert for my son’s school. Today is the teacher appreciation luncheon and since I couldn’t help, I told them I …
Memorial Day Weekend Re-cap!
Holy cow I had a busy weekend! And wonderful! Except for rain in the afternoon on Monday, the weather cooperated and it was perfect this weekend! So, I will fill you in on my activities! Party pizza Friday, Water friends yard while they are out …
Low fat egg nog recipe!
To me, its not quite the holidays unless there is egg nog involved! My whole family loves it. One of the most favorite things we make with egg nog is egg nog milkshakes. Just take about 1/2 cup egg nog, 1/2 cup low fat …
Happy Thanksgiving!
I am in the process of making my first Thanksgiving Dinner today! So far, so good. Every year since I have gotten married, either my family goes to my Mom’s house and she cooks, or we go to my husbands side of the family. This …
Thanksgiving tips!
If you haven’t seen this commercial, I almost pee in my pants every time I see it because I am laughing so hard! Of course, I knew it had to be on you tube! But seriously, Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away, and over …
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with toasted garlic
I am doing my research paper for my Nutrition class on Veganism and what kinds of foods you can eat. I am not interested in being Vegan per se, but as for the ingenuity of baking in an alternative way, I am intrigued by all …
Penne pasta with asparagus and pine nuts
For some reason I have been thinking about pine nuts, and wanted to make something that included them. I normally don’t buy pine nuts, but saw them at the grocery store and thought sure I would find a recipe that would include them. I did …
Light pumpkin pie
I love when fall comes. The leaves changing, getting warmer clothes out of storage, the cool mornings, by this time of the year I am done with summer and can’t wait for fall! This started me thinking about all the foods of fall. Soups, stews, pumpkin, …