Special Occasion Recipes

Christmas is fast approaching so it’s time to get your menus ready! Are you like me and have a hard time deciding what you want to make? I see so many delicious recipes that I want to try but yet I still want to keep things homey and traditional. Such is a cook’s dichotomy over

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Crockpot Meals

I just got back from a splendid vacation in Southern California, where I was born and raised. I learned two things on my visit back home: 1) I hate traffic. Southern California is the WORST and I hated having to live my life by it in the 10 days I was back. 2) I really, really, really miss Mexican food. Like the authentic

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Desserts

Last month it was my turn to bring a snack to share at my church’s monthly MOM’S CHAIR meeting. I wanted to get in the holiday spirit but didn’t want to go all-out chocolate or gingerbread. I decided on Cranberry Orange Bread. The cranberries had just the right amount of holiday punch and the bright

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Special Occasion Recipes

Traditionally, folks love to make a glazed ham for Easter Sunday. It’s easy, delicious, and feeds a crowd on a budget. There are 3 ham recipes that are my personal favorites that you might like to try this spring. None are time consuming and all are tender and moist. And if you scroll to the

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Pasta

The summer is coming to a close and it’s time to use up all those fresh vegetables. Fettuccine Primavera is a great dish to highlight healthy vegetables with a creamy, irresistible sauce. My family and I eat at least two vegetarian dinners a week and this is one of my favorites because everything is made

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Beef Dishes, Entrees

My kids have their backpacks packed, their lunches made, and their alarm clocks set…they are so excited for school to start! I have to admit, I am ready for a sense of normalcy and routine after a super long, hard summer. But with the kids back in school and sports, that means it’s time for

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Helpful Tips

I’m not a big fan of seasoning packets because they are full of extra salt and preservatives. Even though they are easy to pick up at the grocery store, it is just as quick to make your own homemade taco seasoning. And it tastes 10x better! This is a Mexican blend, full of spices that

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Special Occasion Recipes

Easter should be colorful! So many flowers are awakening from their winter slumber so our tables should match the stunning colors coming back to life. I have put together 20 of the most mouthwatering Easter recipes that are not only delicious but also bright and pretty. All of these recipes I have made personally several

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