We are in the thick of gametime, and if you are a non football (or basketball, or baseball) fan like me. . . well, it’s all about the food! That’s right, I’ll be at your Gametime party in a heartbeat, tasty treat in hand. Just don’t expect me to spend much time watching the game…. Keep Reading
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Fall is a lovely season in New York–crisp air, crunchy leaves, brilliant colors. It’s time to change out your summer wardrobe for warmer pieces, swap out your salad and grilling for casseroles and soups, and of course time to enjoy all things PUMPKIN–especially these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. When Walmart asked me to share something… Keep Reading
Chicken Spinach Alfredo
Are you always looking for simple to make but delicious meals for your family? Meals that don’t use any crazy ingredients and that can be put together on a busy weeknight? Well then you are going to love this Chicken Spinach Alfredo that I created for Walmart’s Simple Meals! My family really enjoyed this tasty… Keep Reading
NYC Style Hotdog
Nothing says summer quite like a well prepared hot dog. . . but the correct way to make that dog can be quite a contentious issue. Different parts of the country have wildly different ways of fixing this budget grocery staple. Of course MY way is the right way. . . Just kidding. Now, I… Keep Reading
DIY Sno-Cones for the 4th of July
Do you like to create themed desserts for the holidays? It can be fun to make something special that brings “oohhs” and “ahhhs” with guests. In the past I’ve shared some great Fourth of July themed desserts with you: Patriotic Poke Cake, Red White and Blue Jello, and Patriotic Strawberries. It’s not a dessert, but… Keep Reading
Strawberry Pretzel Salad
While it may not be strawberry picking season here in Upstate New York yet, down in California, Florida, and North Carolina, they are right in season! You can’t walk through the Walmart Produce section right now without seeing big gorgeous containers of strawberries–at their low in season prices! Walmart asked me again this year to… Keep Reading
Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Drop Cookies
What do you do when bananas go brown? Sure you can make banana bread, freeze them for smoothies or make my awesome Banana Bars. . . but sometimes you are just in the mood for something a bit different. Why not try these great Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies? They are a simple to make… Keep Reading
Hamburger Casserole
Here’s a family favorite–Hamburger Casserole. This is easy, simple, comfort food. . . and I thought it was a dish that everyone made since it was a regular at our house growing up. Apparently it’s not as common as I thought, at least not the way we made it. When I searched for recipes online… Keep Reading
Seafood Enchiladas
As I write this post we are about halfway through Lent, a Christian church season that prepares for the death of Jesus and his rising from the dead. According Wikipedia: The traditional purpose of Lent is the preparation of the believer through prayer, penance, repentance of sins, alms giving, atonement and self-denial. . . During… Keep Reading
Marinated Salad in a Jar — with Wild Oats!
My kids love salads for lunch, so I’ve started making Salads in a Jar to send into school with them. What’s a salad in a jar? Well you layer the ingredients for a salad into a canning jar in a specific order so that everything you need is in there, but nothing gets soggy and… Keep Reading
