As I mentioned in my #10in10 update post yesterday, last week ended up being pretty busy for me. I’ve mentioned before that I’m not a real big fan of cold food, especially in winter. So, for me, the usual lunch salads and sandwiches aren’t usually too appealing. Instead, when I’m busy, one of my go-to [...]
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Friday Favorites – Episode 30
Last week many of you insisted that I should continue to write my Friday Favorites each week… Well, your wish is my command!
I’m writing this edition of my Friday Favorites on Thursday night because I have a busy weekend coming up! I will fill you in on all the details in the next few days. [...]
Friday Favorites – Episode 26
I’m getting a late start on my Friday Favorites this week! Usually I try to pick my favorites and write my blog post on Thursday evening. I’m not a last-minute person! I was always the obnoxious kid in school who started researching a term paper the day it was assigned and had it written with a [...]
Mac & Cheese with Baked Heirloom Tomatoes
It’s rough being married to a food blogger… Just ask my husband.
Honestly, though, he’s a really good sport when it comes to my food blog. He is willing to try just about anything I make, and rarely complains about things that don’t work out as planned. He also puts up with my constant photographing (and [...]
Mexican Cabbage Rolls
While this dish was inspired by my beef enchilada recipe, I am not going to try to tell you that cabbage rolls and enchiladas are the same thing. That’s like those diet articles that say to substitute carrot sticks for french fries, a bowl of fruit for a chocolate muffin. If you really [...]
Roasted Corn Quesadillas
Each time I make quesadillas, I am reminded of one of my favorite movies..
Napoleon: “Well what’s there to eat?”
Grandma: “Knock it off, Napoleon, make yourself a dang quesadilla!”
Napoleon: “Fine!”
I have probably seen that movie 50 times, but I still laugh every time I watch it. And, I annoy everyone I know with quotes [...]
Quick and Easy Taco Dip
If you’re looking for a quick and easy appetizer or side dish, give this taco dip a try. This weekend, I was looking for a quick and easy side dish to go with some corn quesadillas (more details soon), so I whipped up this dish. It was inspired somewhat by the buffalo chicken dip that I frequently [...]
Sometimes you just need tater tots…
Last year, I asked my husband what he would like me to make him for dinner for his birthday. He replied, “Tater Tots.” At first I thought he was joking… Nope, he was serious.
My husband is a good sport and will try just about anything that I cook at least once. I rarely make pre-packaged, [...]
Hearty Mac and Cheese
This weekend, I was reminded that it is still winter. Sunday was a cold, windy day with flurries flying in the air – a perfect day for macaroni and cheese!
When I make macaroni and cheese, I often add cooked butternut squash. It helps to thicken the sauce and makes the dish just a bit healthier. [...]
