Fruit Dip: Oldie But A Goodie

Sometimes I find myself hesitating to blog about one thing or another because I am afraid it is too basic, to simple, or too well known.  I always wonder if you are all giving a collective sigh and eye roll.  Please believe me when I say that I am not trying to…

Cream Cheese Banana Bread

I am just going to jump right in here with the name of the above deliciousness: Cream Cheese Banana Bread.  OK.  Just absorb that for awhile… How does that title not make you drool a bit? You would think that a cream cheese banana bread would be a bit tangy maybe.  Definitely…

Honey Cheesecake Bars

These little squares of deliciousness are nothing short of dreamy. When my parents passed along the last bottle of honey I would get from them until the end of the summer next year, I horaded it.  I wanted that last jar of wild honey to last forever and so my chances were…

Party Potatoes

Phew!  What a long couple of weeks!  But alas, I am back with a recipe for you.  Actually, I had three recipes previously that I was very excited to share, but none of them were quite worthy.  I can’t quite bring myself to post a recipe that could still be improved or…

The BEST Carrot Cake EVER!!

In the interest of mixing up the sweet and savory recipes from my Christmas dinner menu, I will save the potato gratin recipe for the next post.  So we are jumping ahead to dessert for today, and ooooooh MAN!  What a dessert it is!  Maybe not exactly the kind of holiday dessert…

Sun-Dried Tomato Dip

This post has been in the works for several days now.  I had planned on posting it Friday, but just ran out of time.  No, I was not out shopping at 3am.  I don’t do the whole ‘Black Friday’ thing and usually get most of my shopping done long before the end…

Caramel Apple Dip

OK.  So I know I just posted about dip, but this one is different. And everyone likes a good dip, right?  Heh heh. Several years ago, my mom and sisters came to visit and it happened to be just after an apple picking excursion to a local orchard.  In addition to using them like…

Heather’s Dip

At the risk of alienating some of my readers, I should really be totally honest with all of you.  I am not a football fan. I never know when the games are on, I certainly couldn’t tell you who was playing who, and the only football player who I can name with…

Caramelized Onion Dip

It has been kind of crazy at my house this last week.  Suffice to say that work, school, and the health of all parties involved lead up to one big vacuum of time.  Not to mention that we are presently trying to pack for a family trip; quite the task in itself…

Red Velvet Cupcakes

I mentioned a few days ago on facebook that I had leftover cream cheese frosting and that it needed a home.  Well, not so much a home as a reason to continue to keep it in my fridge and eat it with a spoon.  I could have froze it-leftover frosting keeps in…

Breakfast Burritos: Be Adventurous

If you have ever had these beauties at a restaurant but never made them yourself, don’t be intimidated!  I am pretty sure there are only two real requirements and those are tortillas and eggs.  After that anything goes. Years ago I had my first breakfast burrito at a Sonic, and I have never…

Pasta With Zesty Bolognese

Let me just say that I love to share this recipe with people. Quick Disclaimer: I think my spell check isn’t working… It isn’t my creation, but when people would ask me for a recipe for something quick and easy, I would give them this.  When a friend is looking for something…

Marshmallow Pumpkin Dip

Thanksgiving is hands down my favorite holiday, mainly, I suppose, because it is centered around eating.  Roast turkey and mashed potatoes are at the top of my very long list of favorite foods and when you add in the fact that you are with family and friends without the stress of gift giving, everyone…

Stuffed Shells

Seconds, please!!  That is what your family will be saying after they eat this pasta.  Its hot, easy, and perfect for company.  Baked pasta filled with cheese.  Is there anything better?  The great thing too is that you can change it to however you happen to like your italian food.  I vary this…