Blueberry Overnight Oatmeal

overnight oatmeal-quick and easy breakfasts

I don’t know about you, but I have had a problem eating breakfast since my college days at Purdue.  Back then my breakfast included a can of Diet Mt. Dew or Diet Pepsi….. maybe even two cans if it had … Continue reading

Chocolate Peanut Butter Torte + {Nestle TollHouse Delightfull’s}

Neslte TollHouse Peanut Butter Filled Delightfulls

Are you baking up a storm, getting ready for Christmas next week?  Hard to believe it is only 7 days away!!  EEEEKKKK!  I still have tons of gifts to buy and make!  Why did I wait until the last minute???  … Continue reading

Creamy Shrimp and Chicken with Cheesy Grits: Holiday Recipe

Shrimp recipes-Holiday Recipes-Mezzetta Memories

Don’t you love the Holiday Season?  Pulling out the tree (yes….we have a fake one), decorating it with long treasured ornaments, hanging the stockings on our mantle, and making loads of food to enjoy with family and friends. This month … Continue reading

Sugar Cookie Cheesecake

sugar cookie cheesecake

Some days just require a creamy…..rich…..velvety smooth bite of heaven!  Other days may require more than just one bite.  Know what I mean?  😉 Don’t you agree that the simpler the cheesecake the better? Letting the fresh cream cheese stand … Continue reading

Hearty Italian Sausage and Potato Bake

Italian Sausage Bake

I know that this Hearty Italian Sausage and Potato Bake will be added into your menu rotation.  It is quick and simple…… AND can be prepped in under 10 minutes. Did I tell you how amazing it smells while baking? … Continue reading

Spicy Black Bean and Turkey Chili

Turkey and Black Bean Chili

I hope you all had a great weekend!  We had a welcome visit from B, but I am positive he couldn’t wait to get back to Toledo as our house has been hit by a tornado called “installing hardwood flooring”. … Continue reading

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Franks Hot Sauce Buffalo Chicken Dip

Are you ready for some FOOTBALL??? It doesn’t matter whether you are ready or not, we can’t escape the fact that it surrounds us this time of year! 😉 Bantam league ….. still don’t understand why we have kindergartener’s playing … Continue reading

Very Berry Smoothie

Matcha DNA review

  Remember when I first introduced you to Matcha Powder just about 2 years ago?  I spoke a little bit about it, and gave you a personal smoothie favorite of mine! Remember??  I also promised you I would go a … Continue reading

Pulled Pork with Whiskey Barbecue Sauce

Pulled Pork and Whiskey Barbecue Sauce

Fourth of July is quickly upon us, and I know you all are either hosting a celebration or are heading to one!!  Right? Grilling……… hamburgers, hot dogs, and bratwurst are the usual fare, but I am telling you……you are going … Continue reading

Dog Gone Good Cuisine + {Turkey Meatballs}

homemade dog food

Some of you may have noticed lately that I am not doing much cooking!   Not even of the baking variety!! I have to admit that I am going thru a dry spell, and my poor family is eating a … Continue reading

Fudgy Black Bean Brownies and {Vegan Beans from Around the World}

Black Bean Brownies

One little Food with a Whole Lot of Nutrition!! When I was contacted to review the cookbook, Vegan Beans from Around the World by Kelsey Kinser, I was all over it!  We all want to eat healthier, right?  I know … Continue reading