Dips

The Perfect Guacamole

We know, you make guacamole , but never write down how much you add of this and that.  We were in the same boat until Barbara served it at a Pokeno party and had something down on paper for proof!   Barbara is a wonderful cook and shared her perfect Guacamole recipe....that she found in a Southern… Continue reading The Perfect Guacamole

Crock Pot · Poultry

Easy Chicken Stroganoff

Another great recipe for the crock pot!  Feel free to use fat free cream cheese and cream of chicken soup.   Also,  leave the chicken in whole breasts. Serve with a green veggie and salad.  Great for a Winter day. Easy Chicken Stroganoff * 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed * 1/8 cup margarine *… Continue reading Easy Chicken Stroganoff

Breakfast · Sweet

Snow Day Monkey Bread

We discovered this recipe during the ice storm of 2011.  Chasidy posted it on Facebook and it grabbed us.  Why is it great for a snow day?  Enjoy the simplicity....and who could go wrong with biscuits, butter, and sugar?   My entire family loves this.  Chasidy knows good and simple,  she has 3 children and they are far from monkeys. … Continue reading Snow Day Monkey Bread

Cakes

Tres Leches Cake

Tres Leches Cake is a very moist cake filled with a mixture of "milks." It is a favorite Mexican and South American Dessert. This recipe was found online and reviewed by many people that claimed to be Tres Leches experts.   The Cake preparation includes 3 parts: the cake, the filling, and the frosting.  Tracy has… Continue reading Tres Leches Cake

Sweet Endings

Layered Brownie To Die For

Before you look over this recipe, decide if who you are baking for is worth it.  You think we are kidding!   These are worth the extra effort.  When my mother-in-law, Barbara made these for us, we  felt the love.   Spread the love and make these for that extra special someone.....they are worth it.  The portions are… Continue reading Layered Brownie To Die For

Dips

Buffalo Chicken Dip

If you are a wing lover, this one is for you.  The men in your life with love this hearty recipe.    Kelly and Josh introduced us to our favorite dip of 2009.  We continue to make it and it is always a crowd favorite.  Another great one for the crockpot.  Buffalo Chicken Dip 2 pkgs… Continue reading Buffalo Chicken Dip

Cakes

Memaw’s Chocolate Sheath Cake

We all have these people in our lives.  Everything they make melts in your mouth.  When they talk about something they have made,  you need the recipe right then.  Vanya shared this and it is our "go to" chocolate cake.  We left the test driving up to Vanya on this one.  She confesses this is her… Continue reading Memaw’s Chocolate Sheath Cake

Breakfast · Sweet

Banana Bread That Will Knock Your Socks Off

This is another popular breakfast item (or nap wake-up snack, if you have a toddler).  We will put this recipe up against any other banana bread recipe. If you have been lucky enough to visit one of our favorite places, Seabrook, Washington, you have had this at Lil's Market.  Pam is a sweetheart and shared… Continue reading Banana Bread That Will Knock Your Socks Off

Dips

Bean Salsa with Shrimp

Every once in awhile a recipe reaches out and grabs us.  The motto for this great find is:  you can't eat just one.  Tami introduced us to this and we are forever grateful.  The edamame,  shrimp, and advocado make us feel like we are being healthy.  Tortilla chips dipped in this great salsa make us… Continue reading Bean Salsa with Shrimp

Cocktails

Oba! Cosmopolitan

If you are looking for the perfect cosmo, you have come to the right place.  We love friends that will ask the chef or bartender for the "secret" to success.  Thanks to Kendra's friend, Carey...we have the secret.  Oba! in Portland, OR has been making amazing martinis that keep us coming back for more.   If… Continue reading Oba! Cosmopolitan