Many times when I go to a party, potluck or some other function, I end up finding a great new dish that I’d like to make myself.  When I complement the person, they say, “Oh, it’s really easy.  You just need a little broccoli, some onions, a little this, and a little of that.”  It’s so frustrating because you can’t repeat the dish without the recipe.

Then Wednesday I made a sausage and spinach quiche.  Wouldn’t you know it, someone asked me what was in it.  I think I said something like, “Uhhhhh, some sausage, eggs, spinach, cheese, uhhhh.  Hmmm. Let …read more

Fall is here and many of you are looking to cook and bake with yummy ingredients such as pumpkin, cinnamon, and apples.  I’ve searched the internet and found 20 great sounding pumpkin recipes.  Enjoy!

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal at GoodLife Eats
Pumpkin Waffles at Smitten Kitchen
Black Bean Pumpkin Soup at Smitten Kitchen
Pumpkin Spice Latte from Kettle and Cup
Crockpot Pumpkin Spice Latte from A Year of Slow Cooking
Creamy and Spicy Pumpkin Soup (low carb) at Low Carb Diets
Spicy Pumpkin Bisque at About.com Home Cooking
Baked Stuffed Pumpkin at About.com Home Cooking
Pumpkin Pie and Pumpkin Cheesecake at Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin Spice Latte Syrup at Think …read more

Now that October is here, we can fully embrace fall.  When I think of fall desserts, I think of cinnamon, apples, pumpkin, and warm sweet goodness.  I’ve been surfing the web for fall inspired desserts that I thought you might enjoy.

Pumpkin treats
Texan Pumpkin French Toast
Pumpkin Latte
Pumpkin Cookies (with cream cheese icing)
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Napoleons
Luscious Four-Layer Pumpkin Cake
Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce
Espresso Cakes with Pumpkin
Pumpkin Spice Cake
Scrumptious Pumpkin Parfait

Apple treats
My Favorite Apple Cake Recipe
Caramel Apple Bars
Caramel Apple Pie
Chocolate Caramel Apples with Sprinkles
Apple Dumpling Dessert
Apple Upside-Down Cake
Apple Bread
Apple Pear Crisp
Blushing Apples
Weight Watchers Low Point Options:
Apple Pie
Warm Pear Cobbler
Pear Upside Down Cake with …read more

School is back in swing, football season has begun, and many parents are overwhelmed with the responsibilities of work, school, homework, sports, and cooking. Quaker Maid has shared a few recipes with us to make dinner time a little less stressful.
 
Easy Meatball Dinner

One 15 oz. can whole potatoes, drained, rinsed, cut into chunks
1 cup chopped onions
14.5 oz. beef broth
32 oz. tomato sauce
1 cup water
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
12 oz. frozen mixed vegetables
Approx. 15 oz. meatballs.

In a large saucepan, combine potatoes, onions, beef broth, tomato sauce, water, Italian seasoning, pepper and vegetables. Bring to a boil on …read more

A few months ago, I posted a week of Mexican recipes for your enjoyment.  Last week, I made some shredded Mexican beef and wanted to give you the recipe to add to the collection. 

This recipe is great for burritos, tacos, taquitos, and more.  I usually cook a 3-4 pound roast with this recipe and then save half of the cooked roast for the freezer.  It’s nice to pull the cooked beef out of the freezer and have meat that’s ready to use!
 In a crock pot add:

roast (I use one that’s about 3 pounds.)
1 onion, sliced
1/2 bell pepper, sliced
2 beef boullion cubes
Adobo seasoning (salt …read more

I’ve been doing a little surfing around the internet.  Thought you might enjoy these too.

My mouth is watering from just looking at these brownies from How to Cook Like Your Grandmother.  I don’t remember my grandmother making anything that looked this good.
These tea party flower sandwiches are so darling. So cute and dainty. These are perfect for a tea party with my little girl.
This short video of a kid parking his toy car will bring a smile to your face.
Nicole at Making it Lovely has organized her closet.  I am so impressed with her system.  After seeing this though, I …read more

Thanks everyone for stopping by to read my articles, tips, and ramblings.  I appreciate you.  In case you missed some articles last month, here is a quick reference. 

Coffee Flavored Dessert Recipes
Easy Three Ingredient Peach Crisp
Save Time by Sharing Prepared Foods
How to Upholster a Headboard
Easy Baseball Cake
How to Fix Stretched Sweater Cuffs
How to Add Curb Appeal
Strawberry Cobbler Recipe
Easy Frog and Princess Cupcakes
Easy, Fast, and Nutritious Meals
15 Ways to Get Out of the House on Time
Zip-Up Hypoallergenic Mattress Cover
I’m a Homeowner!
Tips for a Great Cup of Coffee, Part 1
Tips for a Great Cup of Coffee, Part 2
Under the Bed Storage, Part 1
Under …read more

I just have to say a big shout of CONGRATULATIONS to my friend and fellow blogger Marye Audet.  Marye has been enthusiastically blogging away at Kettle and Cup and Baking Delights for quite a while now.  I’m always amazed at her creativity and inventive spirit.  I don’t know how she does it.  Now, she is a published author!

If you’re looking for something yummy to make for your family or just to drool, you should check out her sites.  You can find Marye at Kettle and Cup, Baking Delights, Everything Cookies and Brownies, and MaryeAudet.com.  Marye’s not just baking up cooking …read more

Real Simple is known for their great ideas to simplify life.  I was at their site today and found a handy tool for planning a no-fuss dinner.  You can have a healthy and delicious meal on the table in 30 minutes or less.  With these options, there is no excuse not to cook.

Go to RealSimple.com/20MinuteMeals, answer three quick questions and you’ll be given a list of recipes from which to choose.  Here are the questions and possible answers:
1)  What is your main ingredient?

poultry
meat
pasta/vegetarian
seafood

2)  What is your preferred cooking method?

stove/oven
no cook
grill

3)  How much cooking time do you have?

15 to 20 minutes
25 …read more

Earlier this month I interviewed Chef Michael Smith,  host of Food Network’s Chef at Home and Chef Abroad.  As promised, I have been sharing some of Chef Michael’s recipes with you.  In case you missed out, we have recipes for Prince Edward Island Smoked Salmon with Pasta and Simple Lemon Dill Cream Cheese Sauce and Simply Steamed Island Blue Mussels with Three Different Flavors.  Today’s recipe is Organic Prince Edward Island Field Greens with Apple Vinaigrette and Pumpkin Seeds.
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Organic Prince Edward Island Field Greens with Apple Vinaigrette and Pumpkin Seeds
by Chef Michael Smith
A simple greens salad is both healthy and tasty.  When you …read more