The next time you are looking for a snack recipe, try these warm, melty mozzarella cheese sticks fried to perfection with a crispy bread crumb coating. They are super simple to make and so good! I had to work fast to get a picture as my husband and son were devouring them. In my quest to […]
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Cream Cheese Pinwheels
These easy and delicious Cream Cheese Pinwheels have been one of my go-to party recipes for years and would be a great addition to any Super Bowl menu. Ranch dressing mix, cream cheese and veggies in a tortilla is a yummy combination. I took these to Girl’s Night Out last night and they were a […]
Pumpkin Dip
This Crack Dip, aka Pumpkin Dip, is one recipe that helps me get through fall without becoming too depressed since I know that winter is on the way. If you read my last post (which I am sure you did) you know that I am not really a fan of fall. This dip accidentally became […]
Peanut Butter Sticks
These Peanut Butter Sticks are easy, fun, and a great way to use stale bread. Plus, kids love them!! The look of this crunchy snack is a little deceiving. Most people think they are a type of fried food like chicken, sweet potato fries, or mozzarella sticks. It’s kinda funny to see their reaction when they take a […]
Bloomin’ Onion Petals with Dipping Sauce
What comes to mind when you think of the restaurant Outback Steakhouse? For many people I dare say it’s a big ole juicy steak. Not me, I think of two things when I think of Outback. One is their crispy and oh so tasty appetizer, the Bloomin’ Onion, and the other is the heavenly decadent […]
Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Garlic
Roasting cherry tomatoes and garlic are a perfect way to enjoy the abudance of tomatoes that are available this time of the year. These veggies make a great side dish or add feta cheese and put on toasted Italian bread for an easy and light appetizer. Buon Appetito!
Mexican Dip
In honor of Cinco de Mayo I am reposting this dip recipe. It is one of my favs and once I start eating it is hard to stop. Simply put together and chill, no baking required. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I apologize that I haven’t been consistently posting recipes lately. I am currently taking four accelerated college classes, […]
Roasted Tomato-and-Feta Shrimp
This recipe is so versatile and can be served as an appetizer, salad, or main dish. The beauty of the fresh ingredients make for a gorgeous presentation. All these are good reasons to make this recipe, but the best reason is because it is delicious! I think it is awesome and I think you will […]
Baked Goat Cheese Dip
Fat Girl Trapped in a Skinny Body is one of my favorite blogs. I love the author’s humor and often lol when reading her post. Her food looks great and is very different from my style of cooking. I think one reason I like her blog so much is because I get ideas for foods that […]
Preventing Holiday Weight Gain Part 1 ~ featuring Registered Dietician, Jenny Cooper
The Holidays are here! With the bustle of decorating, shopping, spending time with friends and family and eating delicious food who wouldn’t agree that this is the most wonderful time of the year? But along with the fun and celebration of the holidays also comes worry and stress around holiday weight gain. The good news […]