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Steak and Salad Dinner
This is a beautiful and delicious meal made on the fly. Let me tell you, I had no plans to put this together. I was at the grocery store and happened to see they had boneless sirloin steaks on sale. I picked up one small steak (.88 pounds for $4.83) to feed [...]
Holy Guacamole!
Oh yea, it’s as good as it looks and zesty too!
I found this delicious version of guacamole in one of my favorite children’s books, Chicks and salsa by Aaron Reynolds. Of course, I did alter it a bit to suit my fancy and it turned out beautifully and all the chicken’s said, “Ole!”
HERE’S [...]
Peanut Butter Chocolates
You may be tired of looking at chocolate recipes after Valentines. Is that actually possible? If so, think about the peanut butter filling instead. It’s my favorite part of this recipe. Traditionally, these are called ‘peanut butter balls.’ All the times I’ve eaten them at parties, I found them to be [...]
Granola Bars with Peanut Butter
Have you ever tried Nature Valley Pecan Crunch granola bars with peanut butter spread on top?
They're perfect for a quick breakfast or afternoon snack. My kiddos prefer eating granola bars this way and they have good time spreading on the peanut butter. Tastes even better with a glass of orange juice or milk.
Now, THAT'S a [...]
Cinnamon Rolls, not just for breakfast anymore
Not everything you serve needs to be made from scratch. Your family and real food friends will still love you and eat your food, even when it comes ready to bake. So relax, and enjoy these images of Grands!® Cinnamon Rolls from Pillsbury. I baked them as a dessert for family who came to visit.
HERE'S [...]
Bean & Meat Burritos
This is what I’m serving my family tonight. Mmmmm, I can’t wait to chow down!
HERE’S ALL I NEED TO DO
3-4 cups cooked ground beef
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons water
1 can green chilies, optional
1 package of 10-12 flour tortillas (fajitas/soft taco size)
1 large can ranch style beans
3/4- 1 cup water
2 cups [...]
Bagels, Bananas & Honey
I love blogging about food. After slaving to get the right picture to make your mouth water, I get to eat the subject.
I discovered this week the delightful combination of cinnamon raisin bagels, cream cheese and honey. Not too much honey, just a light drizzle. I use the banana slices to sop the [...]
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Do you ever have those days when you deeply crave dark chocolate surrounded with brown sugar? Where all you want is simple, straight forward chocolate surrounded in a soft dark brown sugar shell, i.e. a big honkin’ chocolate chip cookie.
HERE’S WHAT REALLY HITS THE SPOT
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 [...]
Creamy Penne Pasta and Chicken
This creamy penne pasta and chicken was a HUGE HIT with the family, particularly my picky daughter. After two bites, my son asked if there was enough for leftovers. That should count for extra points, right?
The picture above shows the adult dinner; topped with sliced grape tomatoes and sprinkled with red pepper flakes. Naturally, I [...]
Hummus is Yummus
Don’t you want to run your finger through that bowl?
My girlfriend, Donna needed a break, so I offered to take her kiddos for the afternoon. Our kids are best friends and get along wonderfully. (It’s actually a bonus for us both.) Donna happens to LOVE hummus. As an extra treat, [...]
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