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Easy Breakfast Casserole is Just Peachy

Easy Breakfast Casserole is Just Peachy

  Peaches and Cream Breakfast Casserole I’m on a mission to save breakfast. I’m an evangelical breakfast zealot. And this peaches and cream breakfast casserole is my proclamation, a divine blend of sweet peaches and creamy goodness that will convert even the staunchest morning skeptics.  …read more

Elevate Your Mornings with “Grab-and-Go” Breakfast Burritos

Elevate Your Mornings with “Grab-and-Go” Breakfast Burritos

  Elevate Your Mornings with Meal Prep Breakfast Burritos Feeding a family is … hectic. I think we can all agree about that.  Starting the day right is a gift you give yourself and your family, and nothing sets the tone like a wholesome breakfast. …read more

Chocolate Mousse Filled Popovers

Chocolate Mousse Filled Popovers

    Chocolate and popover lovers rejoice! It’s time for chocolate mousse filled popovers!  Hooray!!! 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 kidding! …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 excited 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 angels sing! …read more

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries for a Valentine’s Day Treat

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries for a Valentine’s Day Treat

  It’s almost Valentine’s Day!   The holiday dedicated to love, or as my single friends call it – Independence Day.     While the skeptical among us may think it’s a holiday created by mass marketers to sell cards, chocolate and flowers (and there …read more

Strawberry Cheesecake Truffle Bites

Strawberry Cheesecake Truffle Bites

    Look what I made! I call them Strawberry Cheesecake Truffle Bites!   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 …read more

Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Legs

Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Legs

  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 …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! Not just any party – but the Ultimate Frugal and …read more

Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats – This’ll float your boat!

Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats – This’ll float your boat!

  Be it carbs, gluten or calories – lots of people are trying to cut down on pasta Especially, my family. So, I’m always playing with recipes that give us all the familiar flavors of the pasta dishes we love, without the pasta. This recipe …read more

Spaghetti Squash – The Pasta Proxy from Produce

Spaghetti Squash – The Pasta Proxy from Produce

  Whether you’re trying to lose weight, eat more veggies, lower your carbohydrates, go paleo or gluten free; say hello to my little friend – spaghetti squash.    In short, this squash cooks into long tender strands like, well . . . spaghetti. I’m not …read more

Dating On A Dime

Dating On A Dime

    Dating on a Dime Do you think it’s hard to plan an impressive a date on a limited budget? Well, think again! Get ready for Dating on a Dime!   After all, creativity and thoughtfulness can’t be bought at any price.   These …read more