The perfect blend of sweet and tart, Cherry Banana Muffins are a delicious breakfast treat!Cherry season is short in California (early May-mid June) so I like to take advantage of having the deliciously sweet fruit available in the produce section. Cherry Banana Muffins are … [Read more...]
Easy Spaghetti Pie
Change up spaghetti night with this easy Spaghetti Pie stuffed with layers of cheese and meat sauce. It's a great way to sneak in those extra veggies, too!Spaghetti Pie may not be the prettiest meal, but it is cheap, tasty and full of good-for-you vegetables. It only takes 6 … [Read more...]
Cowboy Cookies: Laura Bush’s Winning Recipe
These tasty Cowboy Cookies from Laura Bush are appropriately named! They are hearty and filling and have just about everything in the pantry in them! (Really, they should be called "everything but the kitchen sink cookies.)Years ago, the magazine Family Circle … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Peach BBQ Chicken
Slow cooked in a sweet and savory peach sauce, Crockpot Peach BBQ Chicken is a perfect recipe for summer! Peach and chicken? Really? Yes! I know it sometimes seems odd to pair sweet and savory dishes, but certain flavors just work well together. Chicken is such a … [Read more...]
Cuban Pork Tacos
Cuban Tacos are an easy weeknight dinner! They are absolutely delicious, perfectly cooked, and a fun mix up for those regular Taco Tuesdays.Perfectly cooked pulled pork is layered in your yummy taco for this recipe. Then you’ll top it with salsa, cheese, avocado, lime, and a … [Read more...]
Crockpot Express Hamburgers
Juicy and easy to prepare, Crockpot Express Hamburgers are perfect for any weeknight dinner! Pile on all your favorite toppings and make it a burger night. I know what you're thinking. "Why, though?" And I get it. Hamburgers made in a pressure cooker will never be the … [Read more...]
Strawberry Mousse Pie
Strawberry Mousse Pie is light, creamy, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor! Made with fresh strawberries and cream, it's the perfect spring or summer no bake dessert. A few years ago, I saw a recipe on the back of a graham cracker crust label that looked like it would be … [Read more...]
Cookies and Cream Oreo Dip
Oreo Dip is the perfect cookies and cream treat! Serve with cookies and fresh fruit as a sweet appetizer or dessert. In southern California, where I live, spring lasts for about two weeks and then we seem to skip straight ahead to summer. To avoid running the a/c for 9 months … [Read more...]
Mexican Pie
Layers of tortillas, saucy taco meat, beans, cheese and even some veggies bake together to create this delicious Mexican Pie!Any food that can be categorized as "Mexican" is my favorite. This includes really Americanized dishes, authentic dishes, Tex-Mex recipes...you get the … [Read more...]
Crockpot Express Chicken and Rice
With no chopping or pre-cooking required, Crockpot Express Chicken and Rice is the easiest "all-in-one" family dinner recipe! Cooking whole chicken breasts together in the same pot as the rice (and vegetables if you want them) is what makes this recipe for Crockpot Express … [Read more...]
Chicken Tamale Pie
A sweet corn cake topped with enchilada sauce, chicken and cheese, Chicken Tamale Pie is a family favorite! Ding Ding Ding!!! We have another winner, ladies and gentlemen! You know those sweet little scoops of corny goodness you get with a plate at El Torito? It's called … [Read more...]
Mint Brownie Trifle
Layers of brownies, pudding and mint cookies combine to create this delicious mint brownie trifle. It's perfect for St. Patrick's Day! St. Patrick's Day isn't really a big deal in our family, but I love any excuse to have some chocolate and mint treats! Henry loves the day … [Read more...]
