I love onion rings and always order them in place of french fries when out to eat. I’ve made them at home many times, both fried and baked, and love how frugal they are as well. I write for Homemade Simple and have shared two recipes for both fried and baked, some tips for changing the flavors, and recipes for Read More »
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If you have teenagers like I do, then all you have to do is mention the word “pizza” and they are all ears. There’s something strangely magical about pizza that attracts kids, especially the hungry teenage boy types. I decided to try something a little different and experimented on those boys. Luckily, the test was a success. I think the Read More »
Far too often when you look over at that browning bunch of bananas on the counter you think to yourself “not another banana bread”! I love banana bread, and banana muffins, don’t get me wrong. But, I much prefer a slice of banana cake. Sometimes though, a more compact dessert is in order, like these banana bars. Full of flavor, Read More »
I live with a family of chickens. Well, not literally chickens. I don’t have a mother hen and a bunch of chicks running around. What I meant was that my husband and my children are afraid to eat fish. In my husband’s case he never really ate it as a child, so growing up fish just wasn’t on the menu. Read More »
This cake is one of those recipes that people have been making for years. Seems like everyone I mention it to has either made it themselves or their grandma or aunt or mom used to make it. It’s also one of those recipes that everyone loves and it never goes to waste. Every crumb and morsel is devoured, it’s just Read More »
This post brought to you by Nutrisystem, Inc.. All opinions are 100% mine. When I was a teenager I was thin. In fact, I could eat anything I wanted. My weight was never issue and I figured it would be that way forever. Boy was I wrong! I had my first child when I was 25 and I gained 52 Read More »
A few weeks ago I made some fabulous chicken wings. They were crispy and delicious on the outside and tender on the inside. And, guess what? They weren’t fried! That’s right, they were baked in the oven. The secret is to parboil the wings which will cook off some of the fat. When they bake, they don’t have a bunch Read More »
I’m a huge pasta fan and love trying out new recipes. I’m always scanning the pasta aisle for a different noodle to try. That’s when I spotted the mezzi rigatoni on the shelf. Mezzi rigatoni is the same as regular rigatoni, but basically the noodle is about half the length. The sides are ridged, making it great for grabbing and Read More »
This post brought to you by Arby’s. All opinions are 100% mine. Are you an Arby’s fan? We have always loved Arby’s roast beef. In fact, I worked at an Arby’s when I was in high school! My husband did too. Of course, he was my boyfriend back then! He worked in the back cooking, slicing beef and making sandwiches, Read More »
I’ve always been a fan of white chocolate. It’s definitely sweeter than dark or semi-sweet, and paired with cherries it’s truly a match made in heaven. I love the crinkled tops of these cookies, it just gives them a certain sexy, don’t you think? I’ve been working a lot lately. A. LOT. in fact, so much that I have a Read More »
If you like sweet fruity desserts, you’ll want to try these. They are made with tropical fruits and topped with orange zested confectioners’ glaze. Great for a luau party or a summer barbecue, one is probably enough to satisfy your sweet tooth. But, if you have more, I’ll never tell. I made these with dried apricots, crushed pineapple and orange Read More »
It’s only been in the last 5 years or so that I’ve started enjoying a glass of wine in the evenings. Like most people who drink wine, I have a preference. While dry wines are nice for some, I’m partial to sweet and fruity wines. That would explain my adoration for beautiful sangria! May 9th marks the second annual National Read More »
This post brought to you by dio. All opinions are 100% mine. One of these days I’ll start crossing countries off of my bucket list. There are several places I want to visit, and especially want to eat the foods native to those countries! I want to show you a new site called dio. It’s a cool new creative and Read More »
Cheese is glorious, as is bread. So marrying the two seems so natural doesn’t it? These rolls should be served warm, fresh from the oven, so that you can really enjoy their ooey-gooeyness. So yes, it will require a little timing on your part, but they’re worth it, believe me! I originally came across this recipe on Pinterest. That led Read More »
I love making cake from scratch, but occasionally I’m just pressed for time and turn to the ever dependable box of cake mix. This carrot cake is a combination of the two. You can go out and buy a box of carrot cake mix. Simple. Or you can doctor up a spice cake mix with your own fresh ingredients, like Read More »
It doesn’t have to be wintertime for me to use my slow cooker; this slow cooker pork roast is a perfect example of that. I think I tend to use it more often in the cold weather, but it’s perfect for warmer days too as we tend to be a lot busier then. Think about that. During the winter your Read More »
No bake desserts are always a big hit around here. Especially when we are in a hurry or need something quick, like when your teenager says they signed you up for a dessert that they need that day! Ahem. Peanut butter bars are always popular with everyone, especially my kids. So when you combine peanut butter and chocolate and it’s Read More »
Do you love the tang of lemon countered by the sweetness of sugar? These fabulous lemon bars are not only beautiful, they taste marvelous and have the perfect combination of sweet and tart. Freshly squeezed lemon juice and grated zest are the secret to the success of these bars. It’s no secret that I love lemon flavored desserts. I’ve been Read More »
Recipes. Why are we so obsessed with finding recipes? Because food is what sustains us. Because in order to survive, we must eat. But it’s not just that, is it? It’s much more than that. It’s about finding that recipe that your grandma used to make, or making meals that your picky preschooler will like, or the quest for finding Read More »
If you haven’t already noticed, I’m on Pinterest. You know, that visual time-suck that most of us are addicted to? Well, as you can see from the photo above, I’ve put together a board inspired by two of my favorite things: bacon and cheese! See, I participated in a little experiment with Kraft over the last month and created some Read More »
I love my food processor, and right along with my KitchenAid mixer it’s probably the most used appliance in my kitchen. I use it for a multitude of tasks, including making homemade pizza dough, crumbs for breading, and even to make cheesecake! In fact, I’ve written an article for P&G Everyday outlining 13 Unique Ways to Use Your Food Processor. Read More »
Living in Wisconsin, I’ve visited several creameries and am familiar with the process of cheese making. It’s a pretty intricate process, one in which you must use fresh ingredients, no waiting for product to be shipped in. That’s why Philadelphia Brand uses only milk from local farmers in close proximity to the creamery that makes their delicious cream cheese. To Read More »
It really doesn’t matter if this dessert is for children or adults, there’s just something about a layered Jell-O parfait that invokes a smile. An adult’s eyes will light up, and even if they are too “grown up” to show it, in their mind they are bouncing up and down in their chair with excitement. If you’ve never experienced a Read More »
Layered with raspberry and cherry jams, sprinkled with a buttery streusel topping and drizzled with tempting glaze, these dessert bars are positively dreamy! Mix things up and use your own combination of jam flavors, or stick with one if you like. I’m pretty sure these are one of my favorite dessert bars to date. I’ve always been a cherry fanatic, Read More »
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