How weird is it that I have no problem taking on a challenging recipe but when it comes to the simplest of recipes I have no clue what I'm doing. So when I was asked to test out some of Eggland's Best Eggs I thought why not. I would be lying if I told you that the idea of buying Hard-Cooked Eggs in a bag from the grocery store sounded good because it didn't. In fact I was almost sure I wouldn't … [Read more...]
Garlic Guacamole Dip Recipe
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A year ago if you put a bowl of guacamole in front of me I would have made a face at you and pushed it away. Then my best friend convinced me I needed to try her recipe. At first I tried telling her that avocado's are gross and I cannot stand sour cream. She said not to focus on that. Um, it's the main two ingredients how do I not? I was wrong. It's so good. If you follow me on facebook you knew … [Read more...]
Cream Cheese & Cherries Brownie Cupcakes
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I know I teased you all with these brownie cupcakes both on here and on facebook and you guys asked for the recipe but truthfully there is no recipe. They were CRAZY EASY. So easy I made them while I racked my brain around Gavin's SpongeBob Cake. I wasn't sure how long I should cook them for because there were no directions so I set my stove as the box directed and then set my timer for 20 … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday [Cupcake Pancake Recipe] Birthday Fun
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Sunday was Gavin's 5th Birthday and we had such a great day! We start birthday's around here with birthday cupcake pancakes! What are cupcake pancakes? Well, pancakes made from cupcake mix! Yes, they aren't the most healthy choice but twice a year won't harm anyone and the kids look forward to it. Plus, you start your day with a wish what's better then that as a kid? It's super simple. I start … [Read more...]
Fun Chocolate Covered Brownie Lollipops!
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Now that I have all my cool new products from my recent trip to The Wilton Sale in Chicago I was ready to play. Having two picnics in one day was the perfect excuse to make a fun treat. I didn't want a lot of clean up and I wanted something that I could flip from kid central to family friendly and I think I found the perfect mix. Here is all the brownie goodies I grabbed at the tent sale. I … [Read more...]
Macaroni Pasta Salad Recipe! Great for a BBQ side dish!
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Cooking on the grill is a favorite in this house. This year Johnny is learning how to properly use the grill and it has already been a blast. We've mastered a lot of things that we like to do on the grill itself but sometimes we struggle with sides. So I will be trying lots of new recipes this summer trying to find some great sides. Of course many of these will also double as great things to bring … [Read more...]
Cheesy Red Potato Recipe! Great For A Summer Picnic Side!
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I love having summer picnics but I hate the work that it involves when it comes to food prep and clean up. So when I find a simple and easy side dish in both preparing and clean up and everyone raves about it I know it's a keeper! Line a cake pan with tin foil and preheat your oven for 300. First, cut up a bunch of red potatoes keeping the skins on. Wash them first. Then slice an onion as … [Read more...]
Italian Chicken Braid Recipe with #HuntsHealth
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Tomatoes. Tomatoes are one of my favorite foods. I don't care how you serve them I love them. Funny that my favorite food is also the most hated food by the rest of my family. I don't know how they can dislike tomatoes but in this house if I'm the cook the tomatoes are going no where! So that means that i need to be creative in the ways that I put them into the meals I make. See, while I love the … [Read more...]
Velveeta’s Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Bake Dinner Recipe
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As I was telling you yesterday I am addicted to those little recipe card magazines at the checkout of Walmart and grocery stores. I just can't help myself and buy them every time. Well, I figured it was about time I use one. Johnny picked the Velveeta cookbook. I picked the Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Bake. You'll need the following: 1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for … [Read more...]
