When I was a little girl, we would go to Little Chung King every once in a while for Sunday dinner. It was the only Chinese restaurant in town and my mom's favorite place. My dad wasn't such a fan of the restaurant because they didn't have coffee. The only options for drinks … [Read more...]
Colored Deviled Eggs for Easter
It's super embarrassing to admit, but I couldn't boil an egg until a couple years ago. I've been married for FIFTEEN years and I never could perfect this "simple" kitchen skill! Dozens of eggs have given their lives in my pursuit for hard boiled perfection. :) Happily, I can now … [Read more...]
Homemade Marshmallow Eggs
This Easter, skip the candy aisle and make your own homemade marshmallow eggs!Have you ever done something that wasn't really necessary, but satisfying nonetheless? Ever tried something new just because it was, well, NEW? I love the thrill of striking out on a new … [Read more...]
Cheesy Bacon Vegetable Dip
One of the easiest things to put together for a party, this vegetable dip will be the star of your veggie tray! Last weekend, we hosted a baby shower for my sister-in-law and her soon-coming third baby. We split up the food among us and I brought this delicious veggie dip that … [Read more...]
Healthy On-The-Go Snacks for Kids
Thanks to Tree Top for partnering with me to create this handy list of healthy on-the-go snacks that are great for kids and grown-ups, too! My boys are ALWAYS hungry. Seriously, it's like they are never satisfied. When they come home from school, they hang up their backpacks … [Read more...]
Creamy Chicken Taquitos: Day 230
I tried these Creamy Chicken Taquitos during my first year of blogging and they have appeared on our weekly menu many times since then! You can play around with the flavors to suit your tastes and they are a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken. I really like The … [Read more...]
Baked Apple Chips
Making your own apple chips is easy and you don't need any special tools to do it! These Baked Apple Chips are a perfect healthy snack! I have recently discovered Lara Bars. They are chewy, sweet bars of deliciousness. Most of them are made with only fruit and nuts. The … [Read more...]
Pizza Bites and Ritz Cookies: Game Day Snacks
I don't know if food bars are really anything new, but I love the whole idea. They make party preparation SO MUCH EASIER. There's no need to worry about who likes what, who's allergic, who's vegetarian or if things are kid-friendly. Just start with a great blank canvas like Ritz … [Read more...]
Graham Cracker Crunch: a Valentine’s Day treat
Crunchy layers of graham crackers, buttery toffee and chocolate come together to make a delicious treat for any holiday. Graham Cracker Crunch is a perfect sweet treat!Is anyone else "partied out" now that the Christmas and New Year celebrations are done? I love the holidays, … [Read more...]
Warm Swiss Sweet Onion Dip
Warm Swiss Sweet Onion Dip is a simple 3 ingredient appetizer that keeps you coming back for more! Tonight we went to my husband's work Christmas party. I think it's pretty cool that they actually invited the whole family to tag along! For the last several years he wasn't even … [Read more...]
27 Slow Cooker Appetizers
Appetizers a haikuMeatballs, dips and sweets, All cooked in the slow cooker, How I love you so. If there was ever a food that deserves poetry, it's appetizers. And if there was ever a cooking appliance that deserves praise, it's the slow cooker. This … [Read more...]
Easy Toffee Dip
“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Rubbermaid. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.” Our Sunday School class at church has pretty much become accustomed to … [Read more...]