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Quesadillas made with slow cooker Carnitas. (Pork in a crock pot… nothing is easier.)

March 10, 2018 11 Comments

slow cooker Carnitas for quesadillas

So the other morning I realized I had no idea what I was going to make for dinner, which is actually pretty good because I usually don’t realize that until about 5:00.  However, I had an easy meal waiting to be cooked, thanks to my crock pot.  (And the fact I thought about dinner at […]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Cinco de Mayo, food, kitchen stuff, Main Dish, Mexican Food, pork, recipes

Easy Goat Cheese Appetizer Recipe

December 17, 2017 1 Comment

My friend Michelle brought an appetizer to Thanksgiving dinner…  An appetizer that was so good that people went back for seconds of goat cheese and crackers instead of turkey and stuffing.  This goat cheese appetizer recipe is amazing! Creamy goat cheese, rolled in candied walnuts, fresh basil and dried cranberries not only tastes divine, it […]

Filed Under: Appetizers, recipes

Snickerdoodles with Egg Nog Ganache Frosting

December 10, 2017 4 Comments

An easy recipe for Snickerdoodles with Egg Nog Ganache Frosting using store-bought Snickerdoodle mix and an easy to make 3 ingredient frosting.

Filed Under: Christmas, dessert, recipes Tagged With: baking, cookies, recipe

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip. The best appetizer recipe ever.

November 3, 2017 6 Comments

Whether it’s for a party, watching the game, or you just feel like a yummy snack for the family – this amazing appetizer is sure to be a fan favorite at your house!  I’m going to sharing my friend Kirsten’s recipe for appetizer crack Buffalo Chicken Dip.  This stuff is amazing and highly addictive.  You have […]

Filed Under: Appetizers, recipes

My “go-to” recipes for cooking outside (bonfires, tailgating, camping, etc.)

September 9, 2017 2 Comments

We tend to think of summer time as prime grilling time, but as we transition into fall we are still cooking outside, right?  It’s time for tailgate parties, and for those of us who live along the coast, we can still have beach bonfires, and we always try to take a few fall camping trips, […]

Filed Under: camping, recipes, Round-Ups

Favorite Campfire Recipes

August 10, 2017 4 Comments

Is it just me, or are our appetites bigger when we are cooking over an open fire?  We recently returned from our annual camping trip up near Lake Tahoe.  Food that is cooked directly over an open campfire just seems to taste better, you know?  So I thought I’d share a few of our favorite […]

Filed Under: camping, recipes

Pork and Black Bean Rice Cakes with Cilantro Sour Cream Sauce

July 20, 2017 2 Comments

Do you ever have days where you a) didn’t want to cook; b) didn’t plan dinner; and, c) didn’t want to cook…? I do that all the time so I got creative with some left overs.  I had pulled pork that was in the fridge left over from making these yummy quesadillas and I made […]

Filed Under: Main Dish, pork, recipes, Side Dish

Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Cheesecake

June 21, 2017 6 Comments

savory, pesto, cheesecake, sun-dried tomatoes, appetizer, pine nuts, cheese, crackers

This savory cheesecake is a nice spin on basic cheese and crackers. And on basic cheesecake, too! Sun-dried tomatoes, pesto and 3 kinds of cheese make this delicious! The best part? Totally easy!

Filed Under: Appetizers, recipes

20 Delicious Brunch Recipes

May 9, 2017 2 Comments

20 Delicious Brunch Recipes

Mother’s Day is coming up! Do you have plans to honor your mom, yet? How about putting together a little brunch maybe even outside on the patio to take advantage of the Spring weather? These 20 delicious brunch recipes are the perfect thing to get your inspired and help you plan a great celebration of mom.

Filed Under: Breakfast, Mother's Day, recipes Tagged With: Bacon, biscuits, brunch, easy brunch recipes, easy recipes, french toast, mother's day, pancakes, recipe, recipes, salad, scones, waffles

Cranberry Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Bites

November 5, 2016 6 Comments

Cranberry Caramel Pecan Mini Cheesecakes This post contains affiliate links. You all remember those delightfully delicious and ridiculously easy Oreo Cheesecake Bites, right? Well, I’ve given them a sophisticated and delectable upgrade. Cranberry Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Bites. You heard that right, people. These are just as easy but a whole other flavor profile, and at […]

Filed Under: Autumn, baking, dessert, Desserts, recipes

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