These cookies are one of my all time favorites. They are so rich and chocolatey. Chocolate crinkles are on my Christmas baking list every year, but I also love them in the summer. Pair a few cookies with some fresh berries and you have an awesome combination!
I’ve had a sheet of phyllo dough hanging out in my freezer ever since I made chicken strudel a few weeks ago. So I decided that I would use it to make some beef empanadas for dinner. However, just as I was getting the dough ready, my 2 year old walked into the kitchen with … Read more
This past weekend we stopped in at a local gourmet market. Our plan was to just look around at all the fun and unique items. But then I saw the most beautiful chicken sausages I have ever seen. I’m serious here – these things were gorgeous. When I saw that they were only $2.99 per … Read more
I have wanted a nice side dish for tacos and other Mexican-inspired dishes for a long time. Refried beans and Spanish rice are great, but I have yet to find a recipe that really compares to those side dishes that we can get at our favorite local Mexican restaurant. So we decided that those dishes … Read more
Stir fries are one of my favorite easy dishes. They come together so quickly and the options and variety are virtually limitless. Plus, in the summer time, I’ve found that they often taste just as good cold as they do hot. Sort of like a stir-fry salad. So since I’m already making the dish early … Read more
This is my favorite lemon bar recipe ever. I’ve been making it for over 10 years now. I’ve tried several other recipes throughout that time, but I always come back to this one. It is easy, rich, creamy, buttery and delicious. The bars taste great as is, without any embellishments, but can be easily dressed … Read more
I am so excited to see peaches on sale at Meijer this week. We all love peaches around here. And don’t forget to stop by my friend Sonshine’s blog to see a list of the top deals to take advantage of at Meijer this week and every week. Not only does Sonshine highlight all the … Read more
I created this recipe as my entry for the BlogHer/Stove-Top competition. Although it didn’t make the final cut, we all thought it was delicious. So I thought maybe someone else would find it delicious too.
I love chicken salad, but I haven’t always. Up until a few years ago, I avoided it at all costs. The main reason being that I do not like raw onions. Then I saw our local gourmet market carried onion-free chicken salad. I thought it was worth a shot. I fell in love instantly. Since … Read more
I needed a quick snack to make the kids this afternoon and I felt like baking for some reason. I’m not sure why I thought that was a good idea on a nice, sunny day. But at least heating up the kitchen and losing out on some sunshine were worth it. These turned out delicious. … Read more
