Dinner is ready in 30 minutes tonight with these EASY Chicken Enchiladas. Today I'm sharing a recipe that's been a regular in our house for awhile now. Easy Chicken Enchiladas really do live up to their name easy. They start out with pre-cooked or leftover chicken. Now, the only time I have leftover chicken is when I […]
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Recipe: Balsamic Vinegar Glaze
A few years ago my husband and I were out to dinner in Florida and we had the most delicious salad of fresh greens and fruit with a balsamic vinegar glaze. It was amazing. I couldn't get enough of the delicious balsamic vinegar glaze. A few weeks ago, I ordered a grilled chicken salad and there […]
How to Create a Coffee Bar
After many years of reading my blog I'm sure there are things you think you know about me. But did you know I don't drink coffee? And neither does my husband. It took us quite a few years to even own a coffee pot after we were married. But all that has changed...we have a […]
A Graduation Party
We finally were able to celebrate my son's high school graduation with a graduation party this weekend. We've had a very busy summer and my husband was away training the cadets for the past 6 weeks. The only time we had to have Michael's graduation was this past weekend...three days before he leaves for college. […]
Kolache Cookies
Do you remember the post I shared with you a few weeks ago about the cookies and punch reception we had for our daughter's wedding? It was right after the church ceremony and it was for everyone who came to the church but for some reason or another weren't able to join us for the […]
How to Create a Family Wall of Photos
Transforming blank walls into heartfelt tributes, today's blog post on Family Picture Wall Ideas, offers a creative canvas for showcasing cherished memories and creating a sense of warmth and belonging within your home. Few decor choices are as personal as the classic family photo wall. It’s a showcase of cherished moments, a conversation starter, and […]
Ground Beef...Kitchen Tip
Ground beef is a staple in most kitchens these days. It's not only economical but can be used in many recipes that your family will love. Let's spend some time today going over a few Kitchen Tips on how to freeze, defrost and then brown ground beef. Don't freeze ground beef in the original packaging... […]
Storing Strawberries Kitchen Tip
Today I'm sharing with you a great cooking tip for storing strawberries. You come home from the grocery store or farmer's market with strawberries. They look amazing. You've eaten a few, but want to save the rest for a special recipe in a few days. What's the BEST way to store strawberries? Let's find out! […]
Bacon Wrapped Cheese Jalapenos
Bacon Wrapped Cheese Jalapenos are the perfect appetizer for your next party! You're going to love the cream cheese filling, not to mention the bacon wrapped around each jalapeno. Check out even more Easy Appetizers you can prepare for your loved ones and friends! Bacon-Wrapped Cheese Jalapeños are guaranteed to be a hit at your […]
How to Make a Family Cookbook
Family Cookbook Ideas - here are a few ways to create a family cookbook to give to your daughter or other family members. This project works nicely with the Kitchen Art from Old Family Recipe Cards project I created a few years ago. They're both a beautiful way to save and collect family favorite recipes […]
What to Serve for a Bridal Shower Luncheon
Bridal Shower Luncheon Menu consisting of cucumber sandwiches, mason jar pudding desserts and cookies all made by myself and my family for my daughter Olivia's bridal shower. Make sure you check out my special gift to Olivia which was a family recipe album with all her favorite recipes. Bridal Shower Luncheon What do you serve for […]
Wedding Dress Bridal Shower Cupcakes
Bridal Shower Cupcakes in the shape of a Wedding Dress are the perfect alternative to a cake for bridal showers and even birthday parties for little girls. Easy to make and oh so delicious too! Make sure you check out my special gift to Olivia which was a family recipe album with all her favorite […]
Microplane Grater
Today I am sharing with you a kitchen tool that everyone should own...a microplane grater. I've had mine for a few years now and it's great. This kitchen tool is perfect for zesting citrus, grating garlic or hard cheeses...even for grating spices or chocolate! This post contains affiliate links. Your cost is the […]
Fun Ways to Decorate Easter Eggs
There are so many fun and creative to decorate Easter eggs! You can try dyeing Easter eggs naturally or use the most common way with food coloring. Here are just a few ways you can have fun being creative with your kids. Creative Ideas to Decorate Easter Eggs Do you dye eggs with your children for […]
Bridal Shower Memory Jar
How to create a Bridal Shower Memory Jar where guests can write encouraging notes to both the bride and groom. Bridal Shower Memory Jar Our daughter is getting married in two months. It's still hard to believe, but having her bridal shower two weeks ago made it real...our little girl is really getting married! I took the […]
What to do with an Old TV Wall Unit
Like so many people we finally upgraded to a flat screen TV. While we were shopping for our new TV last spring I knew it would not fit in our wall unit that has been holding our old BIG square TV for many years. Which meant, we had to purchase a new TV stand. […]
Valentine's Day Sweetheart Dessert
If you're looking for an easy Valentine's Day Recipe to make, look no further than this easy-to-make Sweetheart Dessert. This recipe is a simple no-bake dessert that uses packaged pound cake and strawberries layered on a bamboo skewer with a drizzle of melted chocolate. This recipe uses prepackaged pound cake, but you can make […]
My Memories from 2014
Today is New Year's Eve and what better way to begin the new year than by first taking a few minutes to look back over the year of 2014. It was quite a year for myself personally and professionally. My blog has grown and so has my Facebook page but more importantly, I'm still enjoying […]
Hamburgers with Homemade Mushroom Gravy
Craving a burger with a little something extra? These Hamburgers with Mushroom Gravy are the answer! It's an easy recipe that delivers big on flavor. Plus, it's a great way to get those who "don't like mushrooms" to actually enjoy them! The juicy burgers are cooked in a cast-iron skillet and then smothered in a […]
Softening Butter Quickly...Kitchen Tip
This week I have another great Kitchen Tip to share with you...one I use and LOVE because it really works! We've all been there. You're ready to bake cookies and have all the ingredients ready to go into the mixer and you suddenly realize you forgot to take the butter out of the refrigerator so […]
Christmas Terrariums Decorating Ideas
Christmas Terrariums are an easy and beautiful way to decorate for the holiday season and all winter long! Christmas Terrariums Sometimes the easiest decorating projects come from things you already have around the house. Mason jar terrariums are an easy way to bring Christmas into your house without spending a lot of money. They're also a […]
15 Delicious Crock Pot Recipes
15 Delicious Crock Pot Recipes to help you get dinner on the table for your busy family. Everyone will love these Family Favorite Crock Pot Recipes and you'll love how easy it is to get dinner on the table when you have it cooking in your crock pot all day. Who doesn't love their crock […]
Isaiah 12:2
For today's Scripture Sunday post, I'm sharing a photo from a photographer friend of mine. She has given me permission to use some photos over the next few weeks and edit them with scripture. Suzanne Transue Photography takes beautiful photos and we have used her a few times for family photos […]
Tuscan Roma Pizza
Tuscan Roma Pizza is featured this week along with my friend Jenny as a guest contributor. Homemade Garlic Sauce and homemade pizza dough come together in a delicious recipe your family is going to love. Don't forget to serve Homemade Pizza Dipping Sauces on the side! If you're a follower of mine on Facebook, then you'll […]
Long Island Broiled Oysters
Today I'm excited to share with you a few of my favorite bloggers and am very happy to be able to call them friends! We may not have met in person, but we do have relationships through our blogs, foodie parties and of course our Facebook pages.Over the next few weeks, I will be highlighting […]
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Dinner is ready fast with this easy recipe for Chicken Tortilla Soup made with tender shredded chicken and combined with tomatoes, beans and green peppers. Top the soup with tortilla chips, cheddar cheese and sour cream for a very hearty and delicious recipe! Looking for more soup recipes? Check out all my family's favorites in Best […]
Mother's Day Brunch Table Settings
Easy tips for Mother's Day Brunch Table Settings with a mix of old and new plates, glasses and more from two generations. Today I'm going to share with you some photos from our Mother/Daughter Brunch at church last Saturday. Our Pastor's wife, Kelly, asked a few ladies to coordinate the Mother's Day […]
Cinco de Mayo Menu Ideas
Happy Cinco de Mayo Day! Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, has evolved into a HUGE celebration of Mexican culture and heritage here in the United States. Traditions include parades, mariachi musical performances and street festivals in cities and towns across Mexico and the United States. In Mexico, it's a relatively minor holiday, […]
Brie Filled Phyllo Cups
You're going to love easy this recipe for Brie Filled Phyllo Cups comes together and your family is going to love how delicious they are! Explore the other Easy Appetizers available that you can prepare for your family and friends. Every now and then you need a recipe that is quick, easy and most importantly impressive. […]
Pasta with Vodka Sauce; minus the vodka
A few weeks ago I set out to make a recipe that I love...Pasta with Vodka Sauce. BUT, I didn't want to include the vodka in the sauce. Yes, I know the alcohol cooks off and you're left with only the flavor of the vodka. But, purchasing vodka is out of the question, for me. […]
Pork Won Tons Appetizer
They weren't very hard to make at all! I was so happy with how these pork won tons came out and my husband loved them. They made for a fun light dinner one night and I've made them as appetizers for company. Check out even more Easy Appetizers you can prepare for your loved ones […]
Bacon Wrapped Stuffing Bites
I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving. Have you been enjoying the leftovers? Here's a great idea for when you have leftover stuffing/dressing. Turn the stuffing into delicious Bacon Wrapped Stuffing Bites! Ingredients: Leftover stuffing/dressing Bacon slices Directions: Spoon the leftover stuffing in a muffin tin and place in the freezer until frozen, about […]
Gingerbread Houses
The last two times we hosted Thanksgiving here at our house we did a fun activity with everyone. After the main meal was complete, my Colonel and I pulled out some pre-made gingerbread houses and everyone went about decorating them. They're easy to do...nothing fancy, just use graham crackers, store-bought icing and tons of CANDY. […]
Easy Way to Cut Bar Cookies
I'm about to share a secret weapon for the easy way to cut bar cookies that might surprise you. It's probably already hiding in your kitchen drawer! Get ready for this week's Cooking Tip that will make you wonder why you ever struggled with crumbly edges again. When we're done, make sure you check out […]
How to Test if Your Baking Soda is Fresh
We all have a box sitting in our pantry that we reach for when we're getting ready to bake. But how long ago did you purchase that box? Do you even know if the baking soda is still fresh? Baking soda does lose it's effectiveness over time. Here's a simple test to do before […]
Apple Crisp - Easy, Delicious and Perfect for Fall!
Craving a delicious dessert but short on time? This easy apple crisp recipe is the answer! With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can have a warm, comforting treat that's perfect for any occasion. Make sure you serve it warm with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an […]
Puff Pastry Apple Tart
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 […]
Freezing Peppers
With my Colonel gone this year, I only planted a small garden and I didn't plant any peppers. BUT my neighbor did and he brought over some peppers recently. I didn't have any use for them right away, so I decided to freeze them for the future... Here's how I freeze garden-fresh peppers to […]
Un-Fried Eggplant
I love eggplant. FRIED eggplant. But, the calories and all the grease I really can do without. For years now I have been making eggplant in the oven, not fried but baked, and it comes out AMAZING! Un-Fried Eggplant... This is an EASY recipe and you won't miss standing over a frying pan filled with […]
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. […]
Zucchini Corn Casserole
Made with fresh zucchini straight from the garden, sweet canned corn, and a blend of melted cheeses, this Zucchini Corn Casserole is the perfect side dish to serve for your next family barbecue! This mouthwatering dish is the perfect way to satisfy your cravings. With its creamy texture and savory flavors, it's sure to become […]
