Inspiration & Resources for the modern homemaker
Cookies and Cream Muddy Buddies. White chocolate, semisweet chocolate, & Oreos combine to make a muddy buddies without peanut butter. I had some leftover Oreos and decided to see what types of delicious desserts I could turn them into. Cookies and cream muddy buddies were the first on my list. Muddy buddies are always a great choice simply because they’re… Read More
Triple berry baked oatmeal. This quick and easy berry oatmeal bake is going to be your new favorite breakfast. I have a slight problem. I’m breastfeeding and struggling to produce enough. One of the things that helps is oatmeal. But I can only eat so many of those little packets. So I’ve been experimenting with different ways to make oatmeal…. Read More
These red, white, & blue muddy buddies (patriotic muddy buddies) are perfect for the 4th of July. Easy- and kids can help- and they look great! Everyone loves muddy buddies. They’re easy. They taste great. And I can make endless varieties. (Trust me, you can see some on the Puppy Chow & Barks page…and there will be more in the… Read More
Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole- this easy dish is packed with flavor- ranch, bacon, green chilis, and cheese make a perfect comfort food. This might be my latest favorite recipe. Not only does it taste good, but it’s easy to make. Very easy. And since I’m currently juggling a baby, easy dinners are becoming more common around here. (My poor husband… Read More
Patriotic No-Bake Cheesecake. Amazingly easy, fabulously delicious, and perfect for any July 4th get-together. Aka- Wave Your Flag Cheesecake This dessert wanders around under different names. Patriotic No-Bake Cheesecake is my name. The top is often decorated in a flag-shape (instead of my alternating lines) and called Wave Your Flag Cheesecake. I use alternating lines because that way everyone gets strawberries AND blueberries… Read More
Chicken fettuccine with roasted vegetables. Super easy, healthy vegetable pasta recipe. Flavorful vegetables make this super-filling. I love pasta. I do NOT love the calories in pasta. That’s why this chicken fettuccine is a fabulous dish. Packed with flavor, the vegetables make it so filling. I’m always stuffed when I get done with a serving…which only includes 2 little oz…. Read More
Copycat Pizza Hut Cavatini Supreme. Delicious, easy.Pepperonis, Italian sausage, 2 types of cheese, sauce simmered with blend of spices, and touch of veggies. Pizza Hut Cavatini was a favorite of mine growing up. I grew to like it more than the pizza! I remember how exciting it was to go to the buffet (do they still do that?), get your… Read More
Homemade hamburger helper cheeseburger macaroni recipe. Easy, one pot copycat hamburger helper is a perfect flavor-packed comfort food. Have you noticed that boxed foods are getting smaller and smaller? I bought a box of scalloped potatoes the other day. 15 years ago, husband and I would have leftovers. This time it barely provided enough for the each of us. So… Read More
Reese’s Muddy Buddies. A twist on this classic favorite combines peanut butter & chocolate with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups & Reese’s Pieces. I have a new favorite puppy chow! Or muddy buddies, if you prefer. I grew up calling it puppy chow. But then I moved to Washington State and- when I talked about eating puppy chow- people thought I… Read More
Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole. This easy, hearty casserole with buttery crumb topping is the perfect comfort food. This recipe is the perfect comfort food. With ham and potatoes, it’s filling. The cheesy taste and texture brings up memories of being snuggled up warm on the couch. It has a buttery bread topping that just melts in your mouth. My… Read More