If baking with pie dough intimidates you, you're going to love how easy this Puff Pastry Apple Tart is that doesn't use traditional pie crust dough. Instead I layer thin apple slices combined with a cinnamon/sugar mixture on top of a single sheet of puff pastry. This puff pastry recipe will defintely impress your family […]
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Fall Decorating Ideas Perfect for your Home!
Fall Decorating Ideas perfect for your home! I thought we'd spend a little time today talking about Fall Decorating Ideas. Do you ever feel that your Fall decor ideas are the same year after year? Last week I went down to the storage room and pulled out my "orange" totes. I started going […]
Labor Day Recipes
Do you have any plans for the Labor Day Weekend? My son has a football game Saturday and then on Sunday we are heading to New York to visit with my brother and family. If you're planning your menu, here are a few recipe ideas for your Labor Day BBQ's and parties... […]
Ham and Cheese Crescent Roll Ups
One of the very first crescent roll recipes shared here on the blog are these ham and cheese crescent roll ups. These sandwiches are an easy lunch, dinner or even appetizer to serve to family and friends. Made with flaky crescent rolls, ham, your favorite cheese and spicy mustard, you are going to love how […]
Homemade Focaccia
Let me show you how easy it is to take garden fresh tomatoes and turn them into an easy homemade focaccia recipe that your family is going to love. You can use either store bought pizza dough or homemade pizza dough. I use my easy recipe for homemade pizza dough. It's very inexpensive to make […]
Quesadillas
What do YOU do with leftover chicken? Does it sit in a plastic container in your refrigerator for a few days and then you toss it? After you see how easy it is to make this recipe, you'll be making EXTRA chicken every time you grill so you can use it for these delicious quesadillas. […]
Williams Sonoma Cheese Grater
Today we are starting something new on the BLOG. I love when I find a great kitchen tool that makes life easier for me and today will begin sharing these favorite tools with you... The very first tool I am sharing with you is this AMAZING grater that I purchased at Williams Sonoma a few […]
Cool Whip Frozen Graham Cracker Sandwiches
Cool Whip Frozen Graham Cracker Sandwiches - made with chocolate graham crackers and frozen whipped topping. They're easy desserts for when you're trying to watch what you eat but you still want something sweet! Let me show you how easy these are to make. Updated May 2022: If you are having trouble finding chocolate graham […]
Bakers Chocolate Bliss Cheesecake
Are you ready for a truly indulgent treat? If so, you’re in for a real treat with this decadent Chocolate Bliss Cheesecake. The base is made from crushed Oreos and butter to create that classic crunchy texture we all know and love. Once your family takes their first bite of this creamy dreamy dessert, it […]
Homemade Queso Dip
A delicious and easy recipe for Homemade Queso Dip. Your family will love this easy appetizer recipe and you'll love knowing there's no fake cheese! That's right, this recipe is made with real cheese and the taste is amazing. And if you really like this recipe, you're going to love my recipe for homemade salsa. Both […]
Skinny Taste Chicken Stuffed with Spinach and Ricotta Cheese
Looking for a delicious, lightened-up chicken recipe that doesn’t skimp on flavor? This Skinnytaste-Style Baked Chicken is the perfect combination of crispy, cheesy, and juicy—all while keeping things simple and wholesome. With a golden, crunchy coating and gooey melted cheese on top, this dish is a family favorite that feels indulgent but fits right into […]
Dannon Greek Yogurt Smoothie
I found this great Greek yogurt by Dannon that is really good. It is has an insane amount of protein, while keeping the sugar, carbs and calories pretty low. The other morning for breakfast I pulled out my blender and created an EASY Dannon Greek Yogurt Smoothie. Which just happens to be […]
Homemade Manicotti
Pasta Week continues with another family favorite, Homemade Manicotti... Made NOT with homemade pasta, but with homemade crepes... Ingredients for the Crepes: 4 eggs 1 cup water 1 cup flour Combine the above together in a blender until smooth... Heat a small pan and spray with cooking spray. Using a ⅓ measuring […]
Easy Delicious Homemade Pasta
Pasta Week on Walking on Sunshine begins today! Fettuccine Noodles with Butter... It all began last Mother's Day when my Colonel gave me this... This comes with the pasta roller, to make pasta sheets and two types of pasta cutters; a spaghetti cutter and a fettuccine cutter... I always […]
Chicken Cacciatore....Skinny Taste Style
Chicken Cacciatore Skinny Taste Style is a healthy version of the traditional recipe only cooked in the slow cooker till the chicken and vegetables are tender. This is another family favorite crock pot recipe you'll be making over and over again. I love being able to put a meal together early in the morning and […]
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
On New Year's Day our family did something we haven't done in YEARS. We made the drive into "THE CITY" to see the beautiful Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. The Colonel and I grew up in Queens, NY and love New York City. When our kids were little, we lived in Paterson, NJ and would often […]
Italian Wedding Soup
Italian Wedding Soup is a family favorite filled with little meatballs, carrots, celery and bow tie pasta in a delicious chicken broth. Italian Wedding Soup My children love this soup. It's easy to put together and filling enough for dinner. I like to have fresh Italian bread to serve alongside it. I don't follow […]
Cream Cheese Filled Crescent Pinwheels
With the holidays coming up, I thought I would share with you an easy appetizer recipe I have made a few times that would be perfect for any holiday or even a fun appetizer party. Check out even more Easy Appetizers you can prepare for your loved ones and friends! Cream Cheese Filled Crescent Pinwheels […]
Chicken Fajitas
This is a recipe I make quite often as it is a favorite in our house... Chicken Fajitas Ingredients: 3 Chicken Cutlets 3 Peppers, try to use different colors. (When I made these only green peppers were on sale.) 2 Onions Italian salad dressing Flour tortillas Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream, Salsa Directions: […]
Snicker's Popcorn
Here is a recipe for SNICKERS POPCORN that I made for last year to give as little gifts to our guests as they were leaving on Thanksgiving Day. It was DELICIOUS... Ingredients: 8 quarts of air popped popcorn (about 2 cups of kernels) 1 cup butter 2 cups light brown sugar, packed 1 tsp. salt ½ cup […]
Chocolate Covered FROZEN Bananas
Chocolate Covered Frozen Bananas are the perfect treat for when you're watching what you eat but still need something sweet at the end of a long day. Something happens when you freeze fruit...they really do taste almost like ice cream. Add melted chocolate and peanut butter and you have another easy dessert recipe for the […]
Eggplant Rollatini
I hope everyone had a GREAT Father's Day. We had a pretty good day considering the Colonel is still away training. The kids and I made a quick video for him and put it on Facebook, then sent him a text to make sure he would log in at some point during the day to […]
Silver Anniversary
Today is a special day. 25 years ago TODAY the Colonel and I were married. It seems hard to believe it's been that long since the Colonel still makes me feel like a teenager... My father had the following picture on his desk all these years. It's one of my favorites because it shows the […]
Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
Elegant Cucumber Tea Sandwiches are perfect for bridal showers, baby showers or tea parties. These can be made with a variety of different flavored cream cheeses. They make a beautiful presentation on any buffet table. Check out all the other Easy Appetizers for even more delicious ideas waiting to be discovered! Cucumber Tea Sandwiches Cucumber […]
Foodie Friends Friday
I have joined Foodie Friends on Facebook, which is a GREAT place to meet other bloggers. Please make sure you check out all the other recipes shared with this group in the Best of Foodie Friends Friday section. Every Friday, each member is assigned a blog to review a recipe and then post about it on […]
Skirt Steak Grilled to Perfection
One of my absolute favorite meals to eat in the summer is Skirt Steak. Which is a far cry from when I was a little girl and a teenager...I didn't like steak at all. My mother would make steak every Sunday in the summer because it was an easy meal to get on […]
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cake
Calling all home cooks looking for an easy and delicious homemade cake recipe! This peanut butter chocolate chip cake from a cake mix with homemade chocolate ganache is guaranteed to be a hit! Combining your favorite flavors of peanut butter and chocolate, it's hard not to love this decadent dessert that takes minimal effort...all you […]
Mother's Day
19 years ago I celebrated my very first Mother's Day. I still remember how nervous I was getting myself ready for church that morning; not to mention getting Olivia ready. Over the years I have come to LOVE Mother's Day. I love spending the time with my children and especially my Colonel; they always […]
Bacon Cheese Potatoes
Bacon Cheese Potatoes cooked in the crock pot until they are fork tender, cheesy and delicious! Oh and there's bacon too! The other day I mentioned on my Walking on Sunshine Facebook page that I was trying a new recipe for Bacon Cheese Potatoes for dinner. I was pretty excited about it and shared with everyone a picture as […]
Garlic Knots...
The other day for dinner I made calzones and I had extra pizza dough leftover; happens quite frequently when I make calzones. So I decided to do something different with the dough and made garlic knots. We love to order them from our favorite pizzeria! GARLIC KNOTS... Ingredients: Pizza dough Melted butter Garlic Parsley You […]
Homemade Italian Bread
Have you ever made homemade bread?I have and I've been making homemade bread for years and it's not hard! I've even made it without my Kitchen Aid Mixer! But a few years ago the Colonel gave me a Kitchen Aid mixer for Mother's Day and it's wonderful. If you don't have a mixer […]
EASY Pork Loin
Pork. Either you LOVE it or you... well, let's just the Colonel was never a fan. Which I always found strange because he loves ham sandwiches. He loves barbecue ribs. And let's not even mention his love for egg and bacon omelets. But put a piece of pork on a plate in front […]
Walk Down Memory Lane
My memories from 2011 ~A good book I read~ The Healing by Wanda Brunstetter I actually finished this book the week before Christmas. It was book number 2 in The Kentucky Brothers series. It was SOOOOO good. BUT... I have to wait till September 2012 for book number 3. And […]
Chocolate Dipped Marshmallows...
SOMETHING YUMMY FOR MY COLONEL'S TUMMY I have made these a few times for church functions and even bake sales. They really are so easy! Chocolate Dipped Marshmallows... Ingredients: Marshmallows Melted chocolate Sprinkles Lollipop sticks (I purchased mine at AC Moore) Place a lollipop stick into the center of each marshmallow... Dip the top of […]
Sausage and Peppers
I've been wanting to share my recipe for Sausage and Peppers for some time, but kept thinking It's Too Simple and Easy. But this morning I thought, "I love SIMPLE and EASY." And besides,who has time to make a recipe that requires 20 ingredients? Sausage and Peppers... Trust me, it's good. It's really good. More importantly,it's really […]
Leftover Pie Crust Cookies
Yesterday I shared with you Chicken Pot Pie with Homemade Pie Crust. Most of the time when you're cooking with pie crust, either homemade or store-bought, you have leftover dough. What to do besides eating it raw? When I was a little girl my mother use to take the dough and sprinkle the pieces with […]
Lasagna Roll Ups
Lasagna Roll Ups Our family loves Italian food. We really could eat it a few times a week, but I try to limit it to just once. I've been making Lasagna Roll Ups for years. When we were first married I would make lasagna the traditional way, in LAYERS, but it was usually a […]
Getting Rid of our Home Phone
So the Colonel and I finally canceled our home phone. Yesterday was the first day of only having our cell phones to connect to the outside world. And you know what? I love it. Seriously, I didn't get one call from someone trying to sell me something or trying to collect money for their charity. […]
It's Looking Like Fall
Like many other bloggers, Fall is my favorite season. It's actually the Colonel's favorite season also. So, the other day I asked the Colonel to please bring my "orange" boxes up from the storage room. Felt so good to unpack them. I didn't unpack them last year. My Colonel was in Afghanistan last year and […]
Olivia's Mac and Cheese
When Olivia was a baby, she LOVED mac and cheese. I use to make it, home-made of course, and freeze it in ice cube trays. But as she grew, her love for mac and cheese changed and she would only eat mac and cheese from a box. Last year I experimented with the […]
Mean Mom
Yes, I am a Mean Mom. I won't let you drive to work when it's snowing outside and the town we live in forgets to send out the salt trucks. I will pick you up at 11:30 at night because the snow that fell earlier is now turning to ice and the town we live […]
Happy Anniversary!
23 years ago I made the best decision of my life and married the Colonel. Here we are on our wedding day with my parents. I'm wearing my mother's gown. Our photographer wasn't the greatest. He kept "squishing" my dress and in most of the pictures you can't see how pretty it is. It was […]
