We have a brand new kindergartner starting school tomorrow, and so we started a new tradition in our house. We had breakfast for dinner. My college used to do this the night before finals, and everybody loved it. I make pancakes often, so we decided to kick it up a notch with some homemade waffles. I made… Continue reading Yummy Waffles
Quick Cheddar Cheese Fondue
We had so much fun with Truman in town seeing us last week. After doing a little indoor skydiving, we went to Dave & Busters and had chocolate fondue. It was such a hit that the next night, we decided to make cheddar cheese fondue. It was loved by all! We served it with three kinds… Continue reading Quick Cheddar Cheese Fondue
Summertime Salty Sweet Snack Mix
Snack alert! Angela was gracious to share this smash hit of a recipe. Recently a group of girls sat around a fire pit sipping wine and snacking on this mix. If you are a salty sweet kind of gal, you will love this. Ingredients: 6 cups mini pretzels 2 cups of oyster crackers 2… Continue reading Summertime Salty Sweet Snack Mix
Chocolate Birthday Cake
This is the best birthday cake recipe... that starts with a cake mix! One of my favorite cooking friends shared the recipe and now it's the only recipe I use! Cake 1 box devil's food cake mix, such as Duncan Hines 1 c. water 3 eggs 1/3 c. corn oil (I used Canola) 1/3 c.… Continue reading Chocolate Birthday Cake
Chinese-Style Glazed Pork Tenderloin
You know you have faith in a recipe when you post it before you even try it. I posted this about a year ago and have made it several times since. It's so good and is one of the few meats that even gets thumbs up from my son! If you haven't cooked with hoisin… Continue reading Chinese-Style Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Cherry Cinnamon Granola
We have a foreign exchange student Marie who ate boxed cereal every day, until she one day tried this granola. Then she never ate boxed cereal again. It is her specialty, and we've adapted it from the (awesome) Smitten Kitchen cookbook. We almost always double this recipe and make it on two foiled cookie sheets.… Continue reading Cherry Cinnamon Granola
Everyday Brownies
I love these brownies, because they are quick and easy and can be made in one pan. I make them often and sometimes vary them up with marshmallows or caramel. 1 4-oz Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate Baking Bar 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 cup firmly packed light or dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract… Continue reading Everyday Brownies
Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops or Chicken Breasts
When a busy working mom of three kids gives us an easy recipe to try, it is at the top of my list. We tried it with pork chops, score. We tried it with chicken breasts, jackpot. The entire family will eat it, shout it from the mountain tops. Super simple and very good. Thanks,… Continue reading Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops or Chicken Breasts
Creamy Sausage Pasta
Coffee conversation with a good friend always turns to food. What's for dinner? Anything in your crock pot? Tried any new recipes lately? Thanks to Amy for sharing this winner. The fact that this is a one-pan dish is a bonus. 1 T. olive oil 1 lb. smoked sausage, sliced 1 cup diced onion… Continue reading Creamy Sausage Pasta
Crockpot Cashew Chicken
Growing up in Southwest Missouri, they had a claim to fame that the original Cashew Chicken came from our area. A friend from my hometown of Branson recently shared this recipe and I had to try it. Winner! Perfect amount of spice for the perfect taste. 2 lbs of boneless skinless chicken tenders 1/4 c.… Continue reading Crockpot Cashew Chicken
