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Month: February 2017

Easy Breakfast Casserole is Just Peachy

Easy Breakfast Casserole is Just Peachy

  I’m on a mission to save breakfast. I’m an evangelical breakfast zealot.   Now, I’m not picking on the people who bolt out the door with nothing but a cup of coffee and a banana. If that’s working for you then keep doing it. …read more

Breakfast on the run? Make “Grab-and-Go” breakfast burritos

Breakfast on the run? Make “Grab-and-Go” breakfast burritos

  Feeding a family is … hectic. With the spouses and kids running off in every direction at different times; how do you make sure everyone gets a quick and healthy breakfast?   Here’s a brilliant idea – frozen breakfast burritos. This inexpensive and delicious breakfast …read more

Chocolate Mousse Filled Popovers

Chocolate Mousse Filled Popovers

  Chocolate and popover lovers rejoice!   It’s time for chocolate mousse filled popovers.     It’s no secret I loves me some popovers. I’ll eat them plain, right out of the oven.   Sometimes I don’t even slather them with butter.   HA! Just …read more

Practically Perfect Popovers  Made goof-proof in a Muffin Tin

Practically Perfect Popovers  Made goof-proof in a Muffin Tin

    Why are people so crazy about popovers?   Could it be the golden, crisp exterior?   Or the melt-in-your-mouth tender interior?   In short, yes, and yes.   In either case, I believe the thing that makes popovers truly irresistible is the thrill …read more

Red Velvet Waffles with Cream Cheese Mousse and Balsamic Strawberries

Red Velvet Waffles with Cream Cheese Mousse and Balsamic Strawberries

  A decadent Valentine’s dessert with a surprise twist.   This Valentine’s Day have I got a treat for you! Are you sitting down?    Drum roll please!!! Red velvet waffles with cream cheese mousse and balsamic strawberries topped with sliced almonds.   And the …read more

Strawberry Cheesecake Truffle Bites

Strawberry Cheesecake Truffle Bites

    Look what I made!   This is what happens if I’m left alone in the kitchen too long.   I start out to make super healthy, organic, fennel twig, green tea, echinacea, kale, smoothie cookie bars but when I’m finished I realize I …read more

Get a Leg Up for Game Day

Get a Leg Up for Game Day

      Super Bowl is synonymous with food.  And football, but I don’t write about football.   Granted, some foods are just traditional; like pizza, chili and Buffalo chicken wings. But I’m going to be bold and suggest we ditch the chicken wings this …read more

How to Throw the Ultimate Frugal and Fabulous Super Bowl Party

How to Throw the Ultimate Frugal and Fabulous Super Bowl Party

    If you’re like the 111.9 million other people who watched last year’s Super Bowl, this Sunday will find you gathering with friends and family for this Super Bowl and that means a party!   Here’s how to keep your party under budget but …read more