For many years my kids didn’t exactly enjoy the Thanksgiving meal. In fact, the only thing would eat was plain turkey and pumpkin pie. They never quite saw the big deal that went into the meal preparation. One of the ways I got my kids more involved in the Thanksgiving festivities was by including them…
Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
Do you love casseroles? I do, but I think sometimes they get a bad rap. People think of them as something mom, or grandma used to make. But casseroles are back! So what is making them so popular again? People are busier than ever these days and are looking to save time when it comes…
Chocolate Banana Bread
My kids love banana bread. My favorite thing about it is that I can use those quickly-going-bad bananas that are sitting on my counter. It makes me feel like I purposely forgot to eat the bananas just so we can make yummy banana bread. In the past we have made Cranberry Banana Bread, but today…
Sour Patch Grapes
How many of you have had frozen grapes? They are a yummy snack especially on a hot day. But lets step up those frozen grapes a little shall we? Let’s add some lime Jello powder to them to make Sour Patch Grapes. Yes, you heard me right. When rolled in lime jello and frozen, these…
Cinnamon Sugar Wonton Crisps
These Cinnamon Sugar Wonton Crisps are the easiest snack you can make. If you are looking for a sweet, crunchy treat, look no further. The secret to these cinnamon sugar wonton crisps are wonton wrappers. That’s right, those same wonton wrappers you can use to make wontons and dumplings. If you love cinnamon and sugar…
Angel Food Cake with Less Added Sugar
“I’m sharing SPLENDA® Sweetener Products in my life as part of a sponsored series for Socialstars™” #SplendaSweeties #SweetSwaps Labor Day is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate than to gather with friends and family and enjoy a good meal. But just because it’s a holiday doesn’t mean you need to overindulge….
Italian Meatloaf Cupcake Recipe
I love meatloaf but my kids do not, so I had to think of way to make it fun for them. I wanted to keep it pretty simple, since I knew that the more ingredients I added, the more likely they were to turn up their noses at it. I think chopped peppers and garlic…
Lemon Cookie Recipe
“I’m sharing SPLENDA® Sweetener Products in my life as part of a sponsored series for Socialstars™” #SplendaSweeties #SweetSwaps I have always loved soft and chewy cookies, but would often find that after my cookies baked and cooled they would turn hard and crispy. I finally perfected a soft lemon cookie recipe that comes out soft…
Grilled Pork with Bacon and Potatoes
“Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Smithfield® Marinated Fresh Pork. The opinions and text are all mine.” #RealFlavorRealFast @SmithfieldFoods During hot summer days, the last thing I want to do is heat up the kitchen by warming up the oven, so I often use the grill outside to make dinner. My kids have been…
Fruity Pebbles Fudge
This post has been sponsored by Post Foods and Pebbles Cereal. Recently, we took our kids to Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. There is lots to do there and it is a haven for tourists. Being a food loving gal, one of my favorite parts of Fisherman’s Wharf is all the yummy food options available. Whether…
