Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

I originally found this recipe on Picky Palate (one of my favorite food blogs).  The recipe is for a cake, but it worked great for cupcakes as well.  I have seen similar versions and variations of this recipe quite a bit, so it must be a favorite of many.  My daughter made a very similar [...]

Golden Grahams Treats

Golden Grahams Treats

Have I mentioned I love treats?  I do.  I really, really do. The other day I was making some awesome Rice Krispie treats and realized I had doubled the recipe.  Rather than make loads and loads of Rice Krispie treats, I made another family favorite – Golden Graham treats. These treats are great for a [...]

Homemade Salsa

Homemade Salsa

Homemade Salsa Recipe I have a special place in my heart for chips & salsa.  Homemade salsa is always a favorite at summer barbeques and potlucks.  It was also a craving I had during my first pregnancy. I used to make my husband go to Chili’s and get their chips and salsa to-go almost every [...]

Grilled Chicken Recipe

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With summer knocking on our door I decided it was time to share my favorite grilled chicken recipe.  This 7 up marinated chicken is delicious!  We had it all the time at family reunions when I was growing up and we continue to enjoy it at family parties and get togethers. 7 Up Marinated Chicken [...]

Sundaes on Sunday

Sundaes on Sunday

I was responsible for helping plan a church social that was promoted as “Sundaes on Sunday” a little over a year ago.  We had a smorgasbord of tasty toppings and delicious ice cream available for attendees.  That day I decided that our family  could use a new family tradition and we began a weekly tradition [...]

Cap’n Crunch French Toast

Cap'n Crunch French Toast

Oh my gosh.  This recipe was soooo good.  Especially for a breakfast-loving girl like me.  My BFF was telling me a story once that included a reference to Cap’n Crunch French Toast and knew it was something I would need to try.  The french toast was delicious you didn’t need to use butter or syrup, [...]

Strawberries and Cream Crepes

Strawberries and Cream Crepes

I developed a love of breakfast for dinner growing up.  My mom would often make us breakfast foods for dinner and it would be my favorite meal of the week.  Crepes were introduced to my by my cousins when I was a teenager and I loved them.  Although my kids haven’t yet developed my  love [...]

$400 Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

$400 Chocolate Chip Cookies

Best Chocolate Chip Cookies I’m telling you, these are theeeee best chocolate chip cookies.  Seriously.  I have made it since I was a kid and I haven’t come across a better recipe.  It is consistently de-lish-ious.  I think one of the reasons this recipe is so great is a suprise ingredient – ground oatmeal! What I [...]

Indoor S’mores Golden Graham Treats

Golden Graham Treats - Indoor S'mores

Who doesn’t like s’mores?  S’mores could be considered one of America’s  delicasies. Ha. This recipe is another family favorite recipe.  It is a go-to treat for Friday night movie nights, camping trips to Island Park, and super bowl pot lucks.  It is another easy, peasy treat recipe that is divinely delicious. Golden Graham S’mores Recipe  Ingredients [...]

Green Onion Cheese Ball

Green Onion Cheeseball

This is a family favorite recipe.  Not only is it delicious, it is an incredibly easy cheese ball recipe.  We made this as a super bowl appetizer, but pretty much have it at every family gathering – camping, birthday parties, Thanksgiving, etc.  The only problem we run into is if you put it out too [...]