I guess I’m on a bit of an oatmeal smoothie kick, I saw this Raspberry Oatmeal Smoothie on my friend, Heather’s pinterest board!  I thought I’d give it a try… about the only thing I’d change is to use cooked whole oats.  (Uncooked seemed a little powdery or something??)  It definitely tastes better with cooked …

Before we get into the Spiced Lentil Soup… there’s a little something you should know!!  Last spring my son Jake went bear hunting with my husband and my dad. You might wonder what would possess a 12 year old to want to shoot a bear?  I wondered myself!!  The winter before he went to hunters …

Spiced Sour Cream Waffles are just lovely for a Sunday morning brunch…  which is a MUST DO around our house!  Nothing like a lazy Sunday morning with a nice late Brunch to refuel the family for the up coming week!!   These waffles are made with 1/2 whole wheat flour and 1/2 white flour, low fat …

I really like shrimp linguine, most of the kids do not, so last weekend when we had some kid-free time I made this Mediterranean Shrimp Linguine!  It was so good… mmmm, mmm!  The sauce for this Mediterranean Shrimp Linguine is chicken broth based and it doesn’t have a ton of cheese and NOT a drop …

This Healthy Cashew Chicken Recipe is not only healthy for you it’s FUN to eat!! aka… tastes good!  It doesn’t taste like it’s “good” for you and that’s a really great sign : )  So, this Healthy Cashew Chicken Recipe is made with agave which is a sweetener.   I LOVE agave!  (I use it in …

YUM, YUM, YUMMY… is all I can say about Banana Oatmeal Smoothie!!  Really, I was surprised at how good it was.  Oatmeal in a smoothie? (I  asked myself) Can it really be good enough to post?  Well… I was pleasantly surprised!!  Banana Oatmeal Smoothie is like breakfast in a running out the door, in hurry, …

Our PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps Recipe (copycat) are sure be a new favorite at your table. I was so happy to make PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps at home to enjoy at home last weekend. The secret is in the PF Changs lettuce wrap special sauce. . . the secret is always in the sauce! P.F. …

Just in case there’s some Christmas ham still lingering about your kitchen… here’s a Ham and Broccoli Frittata that’ll use some up!  We  love Frittata’s! They’re like a baked omelette and you can throw them together in all sortas ways.  SO think big here cuz the basics are always the same and they turn out great …

Before we get into talking about these delicious little White Chocolate Curl Cupcakes I just wanted to say… Welcome to my redesigned blog… I must say I’m a little nervous about figuring out to make this whole new set up work well but with a little time… I’m sure I’ll be right back at it …

SO, ever since I made this Arizona Pork Tenderloin and Rice recipe a few weeks ago… Even suggested it for New Years Eve dinner (over lobster tail?!)  If that doesn’t tell you how amazing this pork tenderloin recipe is than nothing will ; ) Arizona Pork Tenderloin and Rice   Ingredients Combine spices Apply rub …

I hope your Christmas was wonderful!! We had a lovely Christmas Eve dinner with family and friends followed by an extremely fun Christmas morning!  Isn’t it fun to watch your kids get so excited and have so much fun opening their gifts? We have some extra ham and baked potatoes from our Holiday Feasting so …

We always have a ham on Christmas!  That and Easter are the only times we buy ham so I like to make them pretty : )  This Cranberry Orange Christmas Ham recipe smells amazing while it cooks and it looks as beautiful as it is delicious!  I wanted to get this posted for you all …

I have lots of recipes from many different people and some of them have stories! This Butterhorn Rolls and Honey Butter recipe just happens to have a little one… Alison is a good friend of mine from several years and moves ago.  She was in my life during a very trying period and was a …

Ever tasted those crumb cake bars that are the perfect, flaky, taste like a piece of pie only bite size yum?  Well, that’s what this cherry crumb cake tastes like to me…  I love cherry baked goods!  A turn over, a thumb print cookie, a pie and now this Cherry Crumb Cake : ) Cherry …

Last Saturday while we were visiting at my mom’s and having fudge boot camp : )  My sister, Louise, starts making these Cookie Dough Truffles… they were so YUM that I wanted to share them with you!  These Cookie Dough Truffles don’t have any egg in them so they’re a “safe” cookie dough to eat!  …

Gramma Weza’s Fudge has always been a bit of a trick for me… I’ve turned to my mom for back up support many times or I’d trade her Karmels for Fudge, which was a win-win!!  This year I figured I’d better really get it down pat.  So last Saturday we had a fudge boot camp… …

We are officially Disney fanatics!!  (so, these Mickey Christmas Treats can’t be missed on my blog!) Some of you may know that already but for those of you that don’t … WE ARE!  Plain and simple… We’ve spent a bit of  time at Disneyland this year (done pretty well considering we live 12 hours away!)  …

Decadent French Toast Recipe   Christmas morning is such a magical time and Decadent French Toast is the perfect, easy breakfast to make for it!!  There are years when I’d make cinnamon rolls… which are super yummy but require changing out, and frosting, and that means time missed from being a part of the gift …

I went to a demonstration class the other night, these Chocolate Dipped Candy Canes were one of the things that were made.  They’re a fun idea for cocoa stirring stick or yummy all by themselves!  I thought they were a cute and fun idea for my girls to give their friends.  We hurried and whipped …

I sit here ready to type up this Christmas Karmels recipe of Gram’s and my mind keeps wandering back to when I was a kid.  When Gramma Wesa would come and take JUST ME for sleep-overs at her house!   I cherish those moments with her… I remember the night she taught me about Lightning and …

Here’s another recipe from the Penzeys Spices store in Boulder, Co.  I liked this Soft Ginger Creams recipe and took some to my Bunco group last night… they all gave them 2 thumbs up!!  My daughter, Kate, also wrapped up a bunch of Soft Ginger Creams to take to her teacher (they were the ones …

While we were in Denver visiting Emily and Rob we went to Boulder, CO. I found the cutest spice shop there called “Penzys Spice” that had TONZ of recipes!!  (Of course, I was in heaven)  These Cracked Pepper Salmon and Roasted Green Bean recipes are from their  Holiday 2011 magazine.  What a fun town!  The …

One of our families favorite Christmas Traditions is making Gingerbread Houses!  Christmas would just NOT be Christmas without them… of course, each of the kids get a big kick out of designing and assembling their own Gingerbread Houses!  Believe it or not they all remember how the year be-fore’s was and try to “out do” …

Emily’s Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe I got when last November, I had a long weekend in Denver… my good friend Emily lives there.  Had such a nice visit and even got to go to a Bronco’s game! (and they WON!!  that’s always more exciting, right!!)  While we were there Em made this amazing Chicken Tortilla …