tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70986689876770097862012-01-24T11:01:37.954-05:00What's cookin' in the kitchen tonight?Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.comBlogger1561100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-74398048299660437872012-01-22T06:26:00.003-05:002012-01-22T06:40:54.415-05:00

This is not the best photo in the world but it is definitely one of the best dips I've had! It's very creamy and flavorful and the best part - you almost always have these ingredients in your house. I found this recipe on allrecipes and you can definitely add more or less of different ingredients to suite your tastes. I made it as is and it was just right for me.Ingredients:1 cup mayonnaise1/2

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-33982061850314571062012-01-20T06:56:00.004-05:002012-01-20T07:18:52.664-05:00

The girls and I had a little cookie decorating party with sugar cookies in December for Santa. These were by far the easiest sugar cookie I have ever made and taaasty as well! This will definitely by my go to sugar cookie recipe from now on. I can see us using this recipe all year long. Perhaps for Valentine's Day coming up?A friend of mine (Amber) from high school shared this recipe of

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-63396769008212862982011-12-14T15:59:00.005-05:002011-12-14T16:35:47.727-05:00

Okay, these are seriously so easy and extremely fun to make with children.My 19 month old loved helping me roll out the dough. She pretty much played with it like play dough but she had a great time.My 4 year old helped me paint them after they were dry. She sat for almost 2 hours and painted with me. She had a great time and the ornaments turned out so cute!Ingredients:3 cups applesauce3 cups

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-26916879739960656052011-12-13T17:46:00.003-05:002011-12-13T17:56:35.473-05:00

I always make these every year around the holidays. This year I was shopping in Trader Joe's and saw their brand of oreo cookies but they were peppermint. I thought they would make delicious bon bons and I was right! They are pretty good right out of the box too. :)You can click here for step by step instructions. It's pretty much the same except to use peppermint oreos instead of the

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-51488432753978035872011-12-11T08:28:00.006-05:002011-12-11T08:56:32.861-05:00

I love peanut butter balls yet I have never made them. Why, I do not know! I think I always hope someone else will make them so I can eat them. :) I made these for a cookie exchange and can definitely see myself making these every Christmas!Ingredients:2 cups powdered sugar1.5 cups chunky peanut butter1/4 cup soft butter2 cups rice crispies1 bag of Nestle chocolate chip morsels - I used

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-88237507972567409902011-12-04T08:19:00.007-05:002011-12-04T10:35:01.059-05:00

My mom made this ice cream cake for Saryn when we were in NY. She loved it so I decided to make it for her birthday party in NC. It's so easy and delicious, I promise grown ups and children alike will love it!Ingredients:16 ice cream sandwiches1 jar hot fudge16 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawedSprinkles of your choiceDirections:Layer bottom of pan - flat or 9x13 inch - with 8 of the ice cream

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-89968179397506429792011-10-20T17:57:00.003-04:002011-10-20T18:54:56.169-04:00

I had a bag of brussel sprouts and was looking for a new way to cook them. I normally just boil or steam them and add a little butter/salt/pepper. I found this recipe on allrecipes.com and they were roasted in the oven so I gave it a shot. Oh my, these are soooo good. I don't really like brussel sprouts but I make them every now and then because I know my husband likes them. I could not

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-5516747855367063422011-10-06T15:43:00.003-04:002011-10-06T16:08:15.013-04:00

My eldest daughter had earned (by behaving appropriately) the treat of going out to dinner. We still needed a few things from the store so I made a mad dash to Whole Foods around 6:00 in the evening - before we were going out to eat.They had a ton of things to sample out that night. The girls had apples, chips, shrimp salad and this scallop, olives & capers dish. They loved it! The lady

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-13907743945631349272011-09-20T13:56:00.007-04:002011-09-20T14:34:24.148-04:00

We had a ton of fresh tomatoes that I wanted to use up before they went bad. My girls love spaghetti so I thought I'd find a homemade spaghetti sauce that uses fresh tomatoes. I came across this recipe on food.com that fit the bill. I made a few changes to it and everyone in the family thought it was wonderful. My 3.5 year old kept saying how yummy it was. I couldn't help but smile knowing how

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-22141735066452074492011-09-20T13:25:00.007-04:002011-09-20T13:48:25.844-04:00

We all know that it's important to eat our fruit and vegetables. We've been hearing it since we were kids, right? But have you ever looked into why we should eat certain foods? Have you ever read the book, "The Color Code: A Revolutionary Eating Plan For Optimum Health"? If not, you should. Unfortunately, my copy is packed in our storage unit so I've been researching different veggies/fruit and

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-2492501315193976922011-09-19T14:56:00.004-04:002011-09-19T15:07:05.344-04:00

We had a bunch of apples that were delivered in our CSA box last week. The girls ate two and we still had a bunch left! We were having some friends over for dinner on night so I decided to make an apple crisp. I wanted something that had oatmeal in the topping and found this recipe on foodnetwork.com. I made a few changes to it and they are listed below.It was a great apple crisp by the way. I

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-67638948804386019402011-08-30T06:53:00.008-04:002011-08-30T07:20:28.942-04:00

I was craving a chicken dish topped with biscuits the other day. We were getting some of the rain and wind from hurricane Irene and it just felt like a great day for some comfort food. I started searching for a recipe and came across this one on Food Network by Ina Garten. I changed a few things based on what I had on hand. I certainly wasn't going out in the nasty weather, that was for sure!

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-71404191075360595602011-08-29T16:44:00.002-04:002011-08-29T16:52:08.021-04:00

I have done this once before, but it was short lived. Buying land, selling our house, packing, moving, building a new house....who has time to cook let alone plan ahead for meals?! Things have settled down, as much as they are going to anyways, so I have decided to start meal planning again. Here is our meal plan for the next 8 days: Homemade tilapia fish sticks, carrots, rice & a salad Tex

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-21994141605714827602011-08-22T22:08:00.004-04:002011-08-22T22:18:51.658-04:00

I love Pioneer Woman, although I don't have time to read her blog as much as I'd like anymore. I do occasionally still check out her recipes though. I've made her pico de gallo several times and it is definitely a keeper. Quick, easy, and fresh ingredients. Yum, yum! Ingredients: 5 whole plum roma tomatoes (I usually just use whatever tomatoes I have on hand) 1/2 large onion 3 whole Jalapeno

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-77934927216644017262011-08-19T16:01:00.004-04:002011-08-19T21:32:24.103-04:00

If anyone knows our family personally, they know we love bacon. Or I should say that my husband and 3 year old LOVE bacon. It's really a bit of an obsession. :) A friend of mine posted this recipe on facebook the other day. I love peanut butter and with them loving bacon I knew it was a recipe I had to make. Sweet and salty - you can't go wrong! This recipe calls for a package of Betty

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-33316548302014811302011-07-31T12:09:00.004-04:002011-07-31T15:07:27.095-04:00

Jordan found this great corn salad in a Taste of Home Grilling edition magazine. He pointed to it and asked if I could make it. Why yes, I can and I was so glad he found it because it was delicious! Very refreshing and a great side to something grilled. Ingredients:1 Tablespoon lime juice1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce5 tsp olive oil, divided1 1/2 tsp cups fresh corn (or frozen)1 1/2 cups

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-57410480280940716662011-06-14T13:00:00.000-04:002011-06-14T13:08:53.130-04:00

Yum. I love taco dip. I have two recipes that I like to make and decided to combine them to create a new one. You can warm this in the oven for a little while if you like but I just left it at room temperature. Feel free to add/change any of the ingredients to suit your tastes. That's what I did! :)Ingredients:1/2 package taco seasoning mix1 can refried beans8 ounces cream cheese,

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-65120403634840029182011-06-07T14:05:00.007-04:002011-06-07T14:25:55.690-04:00

My mom was telling me about a burrito recipe from Tasty Kitchen that she makes quite a bit. We love burritos so I thought I would give it a try. The first time I made it exactly as it was written and I thought they were a little bland. I decided to make them again the other night but make a few changes. I think with the changes they are really good and I love the fact that they have sweet

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-36538317551004562072011-05-07T18:49:00.007-04:002011-05-07T19:05:50.581-04:00

I made a buttercream frosting for my 1 year olds birthday party. It was supposed to be vanilla but when I tasted it all I could taste was butter! So I added 2 tsp of strawberry extract. In hindsight, I probably could have just added another tsp or 2 of vanilla extract to keep with the vanilla buttercream. My excuse is that it was late and I was tired and I just wasn't thinking clearly. :) Either

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-33170228974768121892011-03-30T15:23:00.007-04:002011-03-30T16:40:05.658-04:00

Over the past month my cooking new recipes seems to have come to a halt. Trying to sell our house and keep it as clean as possible has left little time for creativity in the kitchen. I have however, been making a lot of bread in my bread machine. I made milk bread the other night to go with a pasta dish. Yummy! It was an easy recipe and I had all of the ingredients on hand, which is why I decided

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-2439870839684652202011-02-27T08:49:00.003-05:002011-02-27T09:04:47.021-05:00

Anyone who really knows me knows that I don't like chili that much. As a child that was one meal I didn't have to eat and could have a bowl of cereal instead. I also didn't have to eat sweet and sour meatballs. The smell of those two meals cooking would send me gagging and running to my room to get away from the smell. Blech!Now that I am an adult I do like some chili recipes. I have only ever

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-25394490779352871972011-02-18T21:20:00.004-05:002011-02-18T21:55:16.026-05:00

I found this recipe on the Pillsbury website when I was looking for an easy french toast casserole recipe. I was going to a baby shower for a girl I work with and needed to bring a dish to share. I stumbled across this recipe and decided to give it a try. How can you go wrong with cinnamon rolls?! It ended up being very easy to throw together - I actually made it the morning of the shower, which

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-4228215326787671102011-02-05T14:55:00.005-05:002011-02-05T15:10:59.911-05:00

Harris Teeter had pork roasts on sale, buy one get one free a few weeks ago. I can't pass up a good sale so of course I bought two. ;) I didn't have any particular recipe that I wanted to make with them so I started looking on the internet. I found a recipe that looked okay on allrecipes.com. I wasn't thinking that I would put this recipe on my blog so I didn't take any pictures in the

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-56233137102456227252011-01-22T14:23:00.009-05:002011-01-22T14:58:46.079-05:00

My brother-in-law gave me a bread machine for Christmas and I LOVE IT!! I have made 4 loaves of bread since I've gotten it and they all turned out great. This is the first recipe that I made and I think it turned out nicely. From what I've read it is very different from most bread recipes because you combine the yeast with the water instead of making sure the yeast doesn't touch the wet

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-31121894828823871902011-01-16T07:38:00.006-05:002011-01-16T08:19:39.941-05:00

If you have children, these are very fun cookies to make with them during Christmas. I am a little bummed that I did not get a photo of them finished with the icing. Once they were decorated I put them on top of each other to store them. They all got stuck together - which was fine for eating, not so fine for picture taking. :( If you make these definitely do not store them on top of each

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-84087432397271477662011-01-09T21:22:00.002-05:002011-01-09T21:29:32.299-05:00

I made this recipe a while back but never took photos of it. We had friends over for dinner last weekend and I decided to make this and try to remember to take pictures! I found the recipe on Kelly's Recipes food blog. It was a very easy recipe and quick to throw together. The only thing to keep in mind if you decide to make this is that it needs to bake in the oven for 1 hour and 30

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-34649346485936923362010-12-24T14:23:00.004-05:002010-12-24T14:48:17.777-05:00

Yum!!My favorite ice cream is mint chocolate chip (the green kind!) so when I saw these cookies in a Betty Crocker holiday cookbook I knew I had to make them! ;) They are so good and taste just like the ice cream. If you like the ice cream you'll love these cookies! I made a few changes to the recipe and they are in the directions below.Ingredients:1 pouch Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix1/2

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-68141509866368895522010-11-26T07:53:00.008-05:002010-11-26T14:34:09.969-05:00

Jordan's aunt Kay made this recipe for Thanksgiving when I was pregnant with Saryn almost three years ago. I do not normally like sweet potatoes but I LOVED this dish. I think I had several helpings that year! :) I have made it twice since then but keep forgetting to get photos of it. Well, this year I made it again for Thanksgiving and made sure to get photographs! If you like sweet

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-85912874410788165332010-11-17T19:55:00.003-05:002010-11-18T11:24:54.523-05:00

Yummy! This is a creamy and spicy chicken soup that is served with tortilla chips. I found this recipe in a Cuisine at Home magazine and will definitely make it again. It took about an hour from start to finish but that includes cooking and shredding the chicken. This soup is a great comfort food for a cold Fall night!Ingredients:3 Tbsp butter1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced1 pablano chile,

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-77832549089599027762010-11-09T21:19:00.007-05:002010-11-09T21:50:46.789-05:00

I am so loving Kayln's food blog while Jordan is on South Beach. It's hard enough to figure out what to cook for dinner but then add dietary restrictions and it makes it almost impossible! Jordan said he felt this recipe was missing something but couldn't put his finger on it. I thought it was fabulous. The only thing I would change the next time I make this is to put some salt and pepper on the

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-89002828485873975272010-10-23T08:31:00.002-04:002010-10-23T08:34:27.909-04:00

This is a great recipe for a cool Fall day.  Jordan is doing the South Beach diet right now so I have been trying to find recipes that will meet his dietary needs but also fit my need to have comfort food when it's cool outside!  I follow this blog Kayln's Kitchen and she only puts up recipes that will fit one of the three phases for South Beach.  This chili you can eat under any of

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-19241619194882390072010-10-17T14:42:00.002-04:002010-10-17T14:48:57.246-04:00

I had no boil lasagna sheets in my pantry and decided I wanted to use them up so I made lasagna.  :)  I actually used the recipe on the back of the Barilla lasagna box.  I only added chopped spinach and cottage cheese instead of ricotta but followed everything else exactly.  It was very easy to put together and one of the best lasagnas I've had in a long time!! Ingredients: 1 box

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-81960809008520054742010-10-07T15:11:00.002-04:002010-10-07T15:12:43.725-04:00

I made this salad to go with the Spicy Honey Brushed Chicken Thighs that I made a few weeks ago.  Both recipes came from a Cooking Light magazine.  I didn't even know what "quinoa" was but thought it sounded yummy so we gave it a try.  I also looked quinoa up on wikipedia -  "Quinoa has a light, fluffy texture when cooked, and its mild, slightly nutty flavor makes it an alternative

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-88938819528049338822010-09-29T20:41:00.001-04:002010-09-29T20:47:04.431-04:00

As I mentioned in the last post, I have packed up all of my cookbooks.  I bought a Cooking Light Magazine in the grocery store earlier in the month and I am really liking this magazine.  So far I have made 8 recipes out of it and only 2 of them were one's I wouldn't make again. This chicken recipe is one of the 6 that I would definitely make again.  Jordan took a bite and

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-89484869991990832392010-09-23T15:22:00.000-04:002010-09-23T15:22:18.094-04:00

(Wow, has it really been a month since I've posted a recipe?! I've been so busy with two children under the age of two, trying to sell our house, trying to keep the house clean for showings, and having a husband who travels every other week, I just haven't had the time to try new recipes :) Plus I packed up all of my recipe books & magazines. Doh! Well, I am hoping to post a little more often

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-65883308918756842372010-08-25T15:57:00.006-04:002010-08-25T16:19:44.010-04:00

Not the greatest picture, but it is super yummy!. We had company over and I forgot to get a photograph of the casserole before people started eating. Something I need to work on, I know! I made this corn bread casserole as a side to some meat Jordan was grilling. It's like corn bread, but very moist. I've made this before but it's been a few years. I found this on allrecipes.com. After we ate

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-21892111523147196742010-07-27T16:38:00.000-04:002010-07-27T16:39:25.952-04:00

I love salads that have fruit in them. This is a salad that I make on a regular basis in the summer. You can use any type of lettuce you like. I used spinach leaves & sweet butter lettuce this time.This salad changes depending on what type of fruit I have. This time I sliced up a few strawberries & cherry tomatoes and added some canned Mandarin oranges. Then put on your favorite vinaigrette. I

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-75536837615566554952010-07-18T08:46:00.006-04:002010-07-18T09:07:24.385-04:00

It seems that I am always looking for new recipes for chicken. We get tired of the same old grilled chicken for summer so I set off looking for something different. I found this great recipe on Eat at Home's blog. We absolutely loved this chicken dish. It's light and flavorful and very colorful! Jordan loves couscous so I knew we had a winner! I served ours with sauteed portabella mushrooms.

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-68273678431059251192010-07-06T22:55:00.007-04:002010-07-06T23:36:17.144-04:00

I have both girls in bed and my husband is traveling. I should take this time to go to sleep myself but I really want to share this recipe I found with you. :) We had a 4th of July party on Sunday and I wanted to make a new dessert that I thought both children and adults would like. It needs to sit in the refrigerator for 24 hours which was perfect for me since I like recipes that I can make the

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-23543489674671820172010-07-04T07:23:00.005-04:002010-07-04T07:43:30.597-04:00

I had some shrimp in the freezer I wanted to use so I went looking for a new recipe to try. I found this Pineapple Shrimp recipe on Pioneer Woman's website. It's been a while since I made something of hers and it looked easy - two great combinations!!We liked this recipe although I would recommend adding a few of the optional ingredients. I added red pepper flakes but next time I would add some

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-66580869184098617382010-06-28T07:37:00.007-04:002010-10-09T17:39:02.355-04:00

Finally, a post! :) Just having a baby plus a toddler makes it hard to find time to cook let alone cook new recipes! Things are settling down a bit so hopefully you'll see some regular posting again. I made this recipe a few weeks ago and I really liked it. Jordan liked the meat and the sauce but left the lettuce on his plate. When I asked him why he didn't eat the lettuce with the meat he

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-44701513722058890962010-04-30T17:26:00.007-04:002010-04-30T18:19:31.964-04:00

Yummy. Oh, so yummy.I actually wish I had some of this right now. It was sooooo good!!I made this for dinner one night last week. I think shrimp and grits can be breakfast or dinner. I choose to go for dinner! I found it in a Southern Living Easy Entertainment magazine that I bought last November in the grocery store. So far I've really liked the recipes I've made from it!Shrimp Ingredients:1 lb

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-91508281907747889042010-04-23T17:00:00.009-04:002010-04-23T17:32:15.519-04:00

I wanted tacos for dinner the other night but kind of wanted a little something different. I decided that maybe fish tacos would be interesting to try. I've only made them once before and those one's I fried. I found this recipe at Eat at Home and here she grilled the fish. I almost didn't make them because I thought they wouldn't be good unless they were fried. Well, I gave it a shot and they

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-86902555833210411372010-04-11T08:21:00.013-04:002010-04-12T09:01:45.401-04:00

We had friends over for Easter dinner this year and Jordan asked if I would make a coconut cake for dessert. I didn't even know he liked coconut cake! :) So, I set out to find a recipe as I've never made one before - and honestly I don't think I've ever tried a coconut cake before either. I found one on The Food Network by Paula Deen. Can't go wrong with Paula Deen, right? We liked this cake,

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-21436552873721745592010-04-06T20:52:00.005-04:002010-04-06T21:25:48.238-04:00

I was looking for something new to make the other day and ran across this recipe on Pioneer Woman. I'm not normally into food that has a lot of gravy poured over it but this really caught my eye. I really liked it but Jordan wasn't such a fan. It is a very brown meal and Jordan likes colorful plates of food. :) I served it with steamed broccoli & a side salad but that didn't seem to help him much

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-50727508903386654292010-03-30T11:09:00.006-04:002010-03-30T11:37:12.507-04:00

I've been making this chicken recipe for a few years now. I found it on Epicurious.com and it's a great recipe for the warmer months. I think it is very fresh tasting and a little different twist on chicken. The topping can be eaten as a dip with chips too - yummy!Ingredients:1 1/2 cups chopped cherry tomatoes (about 10 oz)1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped3 Tablespoons olive oil, divided2

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-39044251736054201072010-03-24T07:49:00.008-04:002010-03-31T15:34:13.036-04:00

I should have put the cookie on a pretty plate for presentation purposes. But, I didn't - sorry! :)We had some friends over for dinner the other night and the weather was just beautiful. It had gotten above 75 degrees that day so we decided to grill out. I wanted a light dessert - nothing too heavy - and I stumbled across this recipe on allrecipes.com and combined it with another recipe I found

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-80034271037013732722010-03-16T19:23:00.008-04:002010-03-16T20:43:12.452-04:00

(Not the most photogenic meal in the world!)I made corned beef & cabbage on Sunday for dinner. Jordan will be out of town for St. Patty's Day so we enjoyed a nice Irish meal a few days early. I found this recipe on allrecipes.com and it turned out very nicely. I made a few changes to this recipe based on some of the reviews I read. I thought it was good - and Jordan had 3 helpings so I am

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-76158793336644908042010-03-04T15:10:00.015-05:002010-03-04T18:29:21.866-05:00

I know this isn't a food recipe, but you still need to cook it on the stove! Doesn't that count? ;) If you have children or teach definitely give this recipe a try!This is by far my favorite play dough recipe. I started using this recipe when I first started teaching and just stuck with it! It will last a really long time if you keep it sealed in a zip lock bag. I made some at the end of

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-64729736081736380272010-02-28T08:58:00.006-05:002010-02-28T09:22:05.955-05:00

These cookies are probably the best chocolate chip cookies I've ever made. I'm kind of picky about my chocolate chip cookies and recipes I've used in the past always seemed to fall short somewhere. I found this recipe on allrecipes.com and made them exactly as they were written. The first batch of cookies came out enormous! Like the size of the cookies you'd buy in the mall. Almost too big,

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-58088376692033520972010-02-24T00:58:00.000-05:002010-02-24T12:58:08.018-05:00

I've only ever made corn bread from a mix - usually Jiffy. I wanted to try making homemade this time and my, oh my, is this delicious! I found this recipe on allrecipes.com and I didn't change any of the ingredients. The only thing I changed is that I mixed mine in a mixing bowl instead of the pan. I think it's perfect just the way it is!Ingredients:1/2 cup butter 2/3 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-32463190118576205272010-02-18T09:52:00.015-05:002010-02-19T09:03:58.907-05:00

I found this recipe in my Cake Mix Doctor cookbook. It's similar to the Gooey Butter Cake that I made last summer but I actually like this one much better. It has chocolate on the top which adds a nice flavor and gives it a nicer color than the original recipe. My advice would be to make this recipe when you are taking it to a party or to feed a lot of people. This cake/bar is so good you could

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-61904419766472710722010-02-13T09:39:00.010-05:002010-02-13T11:31:26.727-05:00

I received 5 new cookbooks for Christmas this year. I've been going through them and tagging recipes that I'd like to try at some point. I found this recipe in Make it Fast, Cook it Slow by Stephanie O'dea. She is also a blogger and I had checked her food blog out a few times before I got her cookbook. She used nothing but her crock pot for cooking for a whole year! She's got some interesting

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-78389482728579625982010-02-05T14:41:00.019-05:002010-02-06T20:05:44.339-05:00

My friend Seanean sent me this recipe a few years ago. It's really easy and nice & light for a lasagna. I like that it has Alfredo sauce as the top layer and tomato sauce throughout the rest. The recipe calls for it to be made in a 9x13 baking dish but I put it into 2 8x8 pans. One I baked that day and the other I wrapped in foil and placed in the freezer for another time. Perfect if you have a

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-31604606243182720012010-02-01T18:46:00.005-05:002010-02-01T19:21:38.151-05:00

Jordan LOVES potatoes au gratin. I saw this recipe on allrecipes.com and thought I'd give it a try. I used my mandolin slicer for the first time and I think it really made a difference - especially with the cooking time and even cooking. If you don't have a mandolin just try to cut the potatoes close to the same size as possible. We thought this was a great recipe but very basic so feel free

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-59976716404046530552010-01-18T15:24:00.012-05:002010-01-18T16:21:06.868-05:00

Meatloaf is really hard to photograph well - this was the best I could do! ;)So, first let me say I do not like meatloaf. I really think it's kind of gross and only ever make it because my husband likes it. I bought Pioneer Woman's cookbook for my mother and mother-in-law for Christmas and they both raved about the meatloaf recipe in there. Well, I was also given the book for Christmas (thanks

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-14509144503248477422010-01-15T15:58:00.007-05:002010-01-15T16:15:58.223-05:00

This is my moms frosting recipe. A favorite of mine since I was a kid. Seriously. So good. Little kids will love this stuff. Grown ups too. ;)Ingredients:3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup corn syrup2 Tbsp water2 egg whites1/4 tsp cream of tartar1/4 tsp salt1 tsp vanillaDirections:Place all ingredients in the top of a double boiler with the water boiling. Beat for 7 minutes or until semi-stiff peaks

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-90908780893077729242010-01-15T14:56:00.008-05:002010-01-15T16:20:16.858-05:00

When I was growing up I would ask my mom to make this cake for me every year for my birthday. It's a very yummy chocolate cake and the icing is marshmellow like - yummy!! I made this for Saryn's 2nd birthday party but instead of making a cake I made it into cupcakes. They turned out great as cupcakes but they were very fluffy and I felt the cake to icing ratio was off. ;) I personally like

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-88069409242191417842010-01-05T13:39:00.004-05:002010-01-05T13:51:59.731-05:00

Oh my. These are just wonderful. I really think this is the perfect oatmeal cookie. I highly doubt I will ever try another oatmeal cookie recipe again. I found this recipe on allrecipes.com and the only changes I made were to omit 1 cup chopped walnuts & I used peanut butter chips instead of chocolate. They were so good I might make another batch this week!Ingredients:1 cup butter softened 1

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-59813432792554277392009-12-21T21:59:00.005-05:002009-12-21T22:14:21.338-05:00

You can also serve the chutney over warm brie, chicken, turkey or pork tenderloin.I found this cranberry chutney recipe in a Southern Living Easy Entertainment magazine and thought it would be a nice appetizer for the holidays. Being red and all. :) I served mine over cream cheese and with crackers. I've never had a chutney before but I have to say this was pretty good. Really, anything served

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-55889260779221219022009-12-17T22:35:00.013-05:002009-12-26T15:58:39.354-05:00

I've been into making candy for some reason this holiday season. I found a candy recipe on this blog I follow, Eat at Home and thought it sounded interesting. When I first read the ingredients I thought what a weird combination this is. But, so many people gave raving reviews that I thought I'd give it a try. It's good! Especially if you like salty & sweet mixed together. I've already made 3

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-78644021147952010562009-12-17T21:26:00.010-05:002009-12-17T22:10:43.628-05:00

My friend Margaret makes this awesome dip and gave me the recipe a few years ago. Jordan's favorite sandwich is a Reuben so this dip is a favorite in our house. It's a great appetizer for a party - especially during the holidays! I promise if you make this for your next party, everyone will love it! Ingredients:3 blocks of cream cheese, room temperature 1 pint sour cream 1 cup mayo1 package

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-3404371029845085952009-12-07T13:37:00.006-05:002009-12-07T13:52:59.268-05:00

Harris Teeter has been having shrimp on sale so I found this recipe from Paula Deen at RecipeZaar. It's her Black Pepper Shrimp and I only changed a few things. The original recipe says to leave the shrimp unpeeled and we just don't like to spend that much time working while we eat. ;) Plus, what a mess it must make! So I peeled the shrimp and reduced the pepper a little. I also only used

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-17905811983132889942009-11-29T17:18:00.011-05:002009-12-26T15:59:02.742-05:00

I love chocolate and I love pie so why not find a recipe to combine the two?! I saw this recipe in a Cook's Country cooking magazine and decided to make it for Thanksgiving this year. I used a store bought pie crust and baked it according to the package directions as the pie crust needs to be cooked before you put the filling in. All in all I thought it was very good but maybe almost too

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-2625747173457941542009-11-24T20:22:00.016-05:002009-12-26T15:59:38.468-05:00

I plan on trying another toffee recipe this week so stay tuned for which one we like best!I've been invited to a cookie exchange this year and have decided to give making toffee a try this holiday season. There are so many different recipes out there and honestly I was intimidated. I've never made any sort of candy before, except peanut brittle with my mom when I was little and that didn't turn

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-21461436402895266672009-11-18T15:01:00.009-05:002009-11-18T16:12:40.270-05:00

This is one of my favorite pork tenderloin dinners. This one has a lot of steps but it really isn't hard. Don't let it intimidate you! I've been making this for a few years out of one of my Cuisine at Home magazines from 2004. The biggest thing about this meal is timing and hopefully I've explained it well enough so that won't be a problem! You serve the pork with Caribbean black beans &

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-83753930904825219872009-11-02T18:35:00.007-05:002010-05-04T20:00:19.542-04:00

When I first started cooking I would buy the small Betty Crocker & Pillsbury cookbooks that are for sale in the grocery store by the cashier. For the most part many of the recipes weren't anything that I really liked but there were a few that turned out nicely. This recipe happens to be one of them! It's from Betty Crocker and the first time I made this wrap I brought it as a picnic item for a

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-30385158208298202152009-10-22T19:36:00.007-04:002009-10-22T20:59:37.515-04:00

First off, taking pictures of lamb is really hard! Or at least taking nice photos of lamb is hard! I did my best and this recipe is really worth trying if you like lamb. I found it on allrecipes.com and didn't change a thing. It's perfect as - easy and delicious!Ingredients:1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs (I cheated and used store bought I had in my pantry)2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-47270536717059946822009-10-14T16:20:00.002-04:002009-10-14T16:35:01.673-04:00

I had a ladies brunch on Sunday and made a few new recipes that I'd like to share with you. Jordan was out of town and he took our camera with him so I wasn't able to take any photos. I probably should have gotten out my phone and taken a picture but well...I forgot!The two recipes I want to share with you I found from other food blogs and they have beautiful photos so please go check them out!

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-10823466700181607942009-10-07T22:45:00.001-04:002009-10-22T21:00:02.804-04:00

We love eating fish but for some reason I don't make it that often. I just forget about it or try to buy it when it's on sale. Tilapia was on sale a few weeks ago and I remembered this recipe I had made a few years back. I found it on allrecipes.com and it's very simple and has great flavor. I bought 2 fillets that were about one pound total. Jordan thought because the fish was so light we should

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-63393484318891536802009-09-16T17:07:00.001-04:002009-10-22T21:00:27.655-04:00

This is a great weeknight meal because it's so easy to throw together but it looks and tastes like you've slaved for hours! No one has to know any different! ;)The recipe calls for homemade meatballs and if you'd like to make homemade meatballs for this recipe by means, go right ahead! I had a bag of turkey meatballs in my freezer from Trader Joe's and so I went searching to find a recipe that

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-78671189807311972032009-09-11T16:42:00.001-04:002009-12-26T16:00:05.705-05:00

I have had The Cake Mix Doctor cookbook by Anne Byrn for two years and haven't used it yet! Well, I decided that was ridiculous so I decided to choose a recipe to take to a friends house for Labor Day. I went with the Gooey Butter Cake - which really should be called Gooey Butter Bars because it's not really cake. But it's definitely worth making! This recipe is easy and yummy but very rich

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-71276549786978358882009-09-02T18:08:00.006-04:002009-09-03T09:19:00.019-04:00

Great recipe, not so great photo. Sorry! My photos aren't the greatest because I do my cooking at night and the best lighting for photographing food is natural light. I almost didn't post this recipe because I wasn't happy with the photo - but it's soooo good I have to share it! I'm looking into getting some photo boxes with some lighting to help with my pictures. Hopefully I'll find something

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-33174136488891664162009-08-28T16:55:00.005-04:002009-09-02T23:20:48.096-04:00

So I am going to combine two recipes in this one post. I served them together and they are both very quick and easy recipes. I made these sides a few weeks ago when I was still doing the $100 a month grocery challenge. I was trying to use what I had on hand for dinner and these are the recipes I found. The Barley Mushroom Pilaf I found searching on Google under barley recipes. I had barley in my

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-12092921075787811252009-08-15T20:46:00.002-04:002009-08-15T20:51:35.161-04:00

Jordan cooked a pig last month and we always have so much pulled pork left over. I try to come up with different meals to use up the meat so we aren't eating the same thing over and over! I found this recipe in one of my Cuisine at Home magazines and thought it would make a great nacho cheese for pork nachos. It's great on it's own and with a tortilla chip as well. The only thing I thought it

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-89999554566865714152009-08-09T14:26:00.003-04:002009-08-09T15:18:04.266-04:00

I just can't do the $100 challenge anymore, I'm giving up! I can't stand the fact that I can't make it to the end but I think the challenge was too drastic for our family. I definitely would like to do it again but might try $150 for the month instead. I made it for 2 1/2 weeks spending less than $30 a week on groceries but that's as far as I can go. For our 3rd week I spent $20 at Trader

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-79647300722283782572009-08-06T07:16:00.006-04:002009-08-06T08:39:39.902-04:00

We've just finished week 2 of the $100 grocery challenge for 4 weeks. I went to the grocery store on Tuesday and spent $20.81. Here's what I bought:bread $2.99strawberries $2.00cheese cubes $2.00spaghetti sauce $3.58watermelon $1.91lunch meat $3.79bananas $.521 orange $1.191 onion $.44 eggs $1.49That's great, right! WRONG! I sent Jordan to the store to buy 1 head of lettuce because we were

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-7557760119924575312009-08-04T07:00:00.007-04:002009-12-26T16:00:21.206-05:00

All I have to say is yummy, just yummy!We went to a friend's house for dinner on Sunday and they asked if I would bring a dessert. It was hot and humid here over the weekend and I really didn't want to make something that would need to be baked in the oven. I was having a peanut butter craving so I started searching around for recipes and I came across this recipe on allrecipes.com (of course!)

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-87411821029494569772009-08-01T07:45:00.001-04:002009-12-26T16:00:39.960-05:00

We were at the Farmer's Market a few weeks ago and I bought a basket of fresh peaches. We ate a few on their own and they were delicious but I had a craving for some sort of peach dessert. I love topping that goes on apple crisp so I wanted to find something similar for a peach crisp. I came across this Peach Crisp recipe on foodnetwork.com by Anne Burrell. I followed the recipe exactly and

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-21695437922217254122009-07-29T21:10:00.000-04:002009-07-29T21:10:47.438-04:00

Well, I was doing great not spending money at the grocery store. I only went to the store once last week to get 2 half gallons of milk & creamer for my coffee totalling $6.09. I was so proud that's all I had spent! I had to go to the store today to get bread, milk and fruit. I always have fresh fruit on hand for my daughter Saryn to eat for snacks or with her meals. I ended up spending $20.04!!!

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-50391027517441832452009-07-27T19:34:00.005-04:002009-07-28T12:05:21.207-04:00

Anything that goes into a bread bowl and is baked until hot and bubbly is going to be delicious. This recipe is no exception. I was looking online for a new appetizer recipe to take to a party. I had a craving for crab and stumbled across this recipe on allrecipes.com. After I read some of the reviews I decided to make the following changes. Ingredients:1 package cream cheese, softened 1 small

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-61711178978167014902009-07-26T12:35:00.001-04:002009-07-29T21:11:33.899-04:00

I came across this idea to only spend $100 on groceries for 4 weeks on one of the food blogs I visit occasionally. The idea came from She's Becoming Doughmesstic and it was supposed to be for the month of July. I of course didn't come across this until this past week so I'm a little late. I still like the idea of the challenge though. We have so much food in our house yet several times a week I

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-38022061652368932282009-07-22T07:43:00.004-04:002009-07-22T08:04:52.747-04:00

I had this appetizer at my friend Lou Anne's house a few months ago for a ladies movie night. It was so good I could have eaten the whole tray! She gave me the recipe so I could make it for Jason's surprise party. I almost forgot to take a picture of the end product again. People had already started to eat and I ran to grab my camera! Phew! :)Ingredients:1 cup mayo1 package cream cheese,

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-41097724138003572792009-07-21T07:39:00.010-04:002009-12-26T16:00:59.825-05:00

Jordan and I have a pig cooker that a bunch of our friends chipped in and bought us as a wedding gift. We cooked a pig for a friend's surprise birthday party on Saturday and Jordan asked if I would make some baked apples to go along with it. I've never had baked apples before let alone made them. (must be a southern thing) He pointed me to these baked apples on the NC BBQ Society web page. They

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-22488512571458945092009-07-15T16:27:00.008-04:002009-07-16T17:18:59.181-04:00

My family and I have been traveling most of July so far, which has left me no time to cook new and exciting recipes. I have managed to get a few meals in but had no time to post them on the blog! My apologies for being absent from the blogging world for so long! Now about this chicken....I grew up in upstate NY eating grilled chicken that had been marinated in Cornell Sauce. As a child it was one

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-36660963987757294152009-06-23T19:37:00.005-04:002009-06-23T20:06:31.175-04:00

I'm always on the lookout for new potato recipes. I found this one on Pioneer Woman Cooks and thought I'd give it a try. We were having london broil on the grill and these potatoes sounded like they would compliment the meat nicely.I was right. :)I followed Pioneer Woman's recipe exactly except I used a mix of small potatoes from Trader Joe's and added red pepper flakes with the fresh herbs.

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-19470532237557082432009-06-14T20:33:00.004-04:002010-05-01T23:00:58.521-04:00

I know I posted this recipe back in November but I've made a few changes I'd like to share. I tried the cottage cheese instead of the ricotta and it's soooo much better! It has a very creamy texture - I will only use cottage cheese from now on! I have this cooking in my oven right now as I type and it smells delicious!I love stuffed shells. I found this recipe on allrecipes.com and made a few

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-21968246143595690442009-06-04T21:30:00.004-04:002009-09-02T23:21:34.626-04:00

Surprise, it has Bourbon in it! Jordan's mom gave me this recipe a few weeks ago. She makes it during the summer and I've never had it until this year. I don't like iced tea so I've always steered clear from it. I finally got the nerve to try it - and guess what? It doesn't taste like tea at all! The original recipe calls for a package of Crystal Light Peach Tea. Crystal Light has aspartame in it

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-23165289531439799282009-05-26T21:39:00.007-04:002009-05-28T11:17:38.462-04:00

Everyone who has my moms potato salad loves it. I took it to a Memorial Day BBQ on Sunday and had 2 people ask me for the recipe. It's easy to make but there really isn't a recipe per say. I'll try my best though!Ingredients:5 pound bag of potatoes6 hard boiled eggs (my mom said for this many potatoes she would use 8-10 eggs, but I only used 6)2-3 stalks of celery, choppedminced onion - how much

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-31062774841045832602009-05-24T21:11:00.003-04:002009-09-02T23:22:01.508-04:00

(Last photo with my phone, I promise!)This is a very basic and quick tomato sauce that you can alter to your tastes. I found this recipe a few years ago on allrecipes.com, where else?! I love allrecipes because you can read other people's reviews to see what they thought of the recipe and any changes they made. I've found a lot of great recipes on that site!Basic ingredients:4 tablespoons olive

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-56076833410836254292009-05-17T10:21:00.004-04:002009-05-17T12:32:29.019-04:00

(Jordan is out of town and took my camera with him so I only had my cell phone to take a picture with!)I have had this bruschetta recipe from Quick Cooking for years. It's actually a recipe that I've forgotten about. I decided to make it as an appetizer for a ladies movie night with some friends. This turned out alright, but I thought it needed a little more flavor. I used dried basil because the

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-80855272487102333212009-05-04T13:17:00.001-04:002009-12-26T16:01:17.252-05:00

We don't eat cheesecake very often, maybe once or twice a year. But if I'm making cheesecake this is the only recipe I use. I found it on allrecipes.com several years ago but I make a few changes. It is so yummy and it turns out nicely every time. Ingredients:Crust ingredients (these are doubled to make a thicker crust, I think the butter could have been less than the 1/2 cup)2 cups chocolate

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-41904885663816977112009-05-01T19:22:00.003-04:002009-05-01T19:45:56.316-04:00

The Pioneer Woman is one of my favorite food blogs. I've tried a lot of her recipes and I can't think of one I didn't like. About a month ago (I know, I'm behind on posting!!) I made a recipe Spicy Orange Garlic Shrimp from her blog. I was planning on serving with white rice and sauteed mushrooms & onions but in the middle of cooking I realized I didn't have any white rice. Yikes! So I thought

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-17772813300889096132009-04-24T20:42:00.007-04:002009-04-24T21:17:22.256-04:00

Here is another recipe that I made for Easter morning. This recipe was given to me from the mother of a friend who passed away last year. It's a great recipe that's easy to put together and has great flavor. The original recipe is for 14-16 people so I halved all of the ingredients. It's from the website Bed & Breakfast Inns. If you have a chance go check that website out. It has a lot of yummy

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-11666162492717426142009-04-18T16:52:00.012-04:002010-04-05T07:50:53.741-04:00

The recipe title just sounds delicious, doesn't it? Making your mouth water a little? Yeah, it did the same thing to me. (Edit 4/4/2010: I've made this three times and the 2nd & 3rd time the french toast was a little soggy on the bottom. Still tastes great but the next time I make it I may pour out some of the liquid before baking to see if that helps - or reduce the milk/half & half. Just an

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-22371704944259675952009-04-15T12:42:00.008-04:002009-12-26T16:01:43.344-05:00

I love peanut butter and I love oatmeal cookies. I am always on the search for recipes that I can combine the two together to have both of my favorites in one cookie. I found this recipe on Two Peas and Their Pod. The original recipe came from Baking, From My Home to Yours, by Dorie Greenspan. I've heard a lot about Dorie Greenspan but had not made anything of hers until now. I followed the

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-29880932070100898492009-04-03T20:24:00.008-04:002009-04-15T13:23:56.838-04:00

I have been a bit of a slacker in the kitchen lately. Not many recipes to share, I apologize! The good thing is that I have the urge to do some baking this weekend. I'll keep you posted on what I end up making! I'm thinking cookies.....Back to the wellington recipe - very easy, and very good. The recipe calls for 1 pound ground beef but ground venision is also nice with this recipe if you

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-83273304682405371572009-03-19T16:03:00.010-04:002010-05-04T20:18:19.393-04:00

I apologize for not posting anything recently. We've been in San Francisco for a week and I haven't been cooking! I have some catching up to do! :) This recipe is from Jordan's maternal grandmother. It's one of those recipes that gets passed down to each new generation. Jordan grew up eating this stroganoff and I think his mom and aunt did too. It's the only stroganoff recipe I make and I know

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-28041319719897034832009-02-28T13:41:00.010-05:002009-12-26T16:02:19.106-05:00

I've been making these brownies for a few years. These are great if you are a peanut butter lover. I found the recipe on allrecipes.com but I made a few changes to suit my tastes. :) The original recipe doesn't call for the chocolate frosting so if you don't like chocolate you can eliminate that part - but really that's what makes the recipe so good!Ingredients:3/4 cup peanut butter1/3 cup butter

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098668987677009786.post-46660679241542833742009-02-21T16:17:00.004-05:002009-02-21T16:32:10.398-05:00

The office manager at my office made this salad for a work function a while back. This is so good - definitely something I will make often, especially during the summer. It's cold and refreshing - a great compliment to grilled chicken!I made this during the warm spell we had a few weeks ago. We did have it with grilled chicken and ate out on the deck. So nice & yummy!Dressing Ingredients:1/4

Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784190885216029246noreply@blogger.com0