Recipes

Cheesy Chicken Corn Casserole: Easy Slow-Cooker Meal

I'm going to admit it. Cheesy chicken corn casserole does not look appetizing. Sorry about that. But despite that, it's delicious. You take one bite and say "it's pretty good." Then you take another. And another. And before you know it, the bowl is empty. I almost didn't post this recipe. It's ridiculously easy, and I feel bad posting recipes... Read More

Snickerdoodle Muddy Buddies: Easy & Delicious

Snickerdoodle Muddy Buddies happened almost by accident. It was a combination of a sale and family visiting. We had family coming to visit. They have small kids, so I wanted to provide a variety of breakfast options. Among the three cereals (I also provided oatmeal, eggs, bacon, and juice...I have a tendency to overdo things), I wanted a kid-friendly option.... Read More

Easy Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipe

I want to get one caveat up front: this is my American taste-bud version of Mexican. I make no claims to "authentic" Mexican food. With that aside...you're going to LOVE this easy Mexican Chicken Casserole. It's fairly mild (I like it hotter, husband likes it mild...so we eat mild. Haha). It's easy to make. Very easy. It tastes delicious. And... Read More

Chicken with Bacon Mushroom Cream Sauce & Wild Rice

Before anything else, the "concept" of this recipe is not mine. I got the basic idea from "The Recipe Critic." But I made enough changes (you should see my page of notes!), that I felt comfortable sharing it with you. Where do I start with this recipe? The juicy chicken? The bacon? Mushrooms? Cream sauce? Or the mushrooms paired with... Read More

Thyme Pork Chops with Cream Sauce: Easy, but Elegant

I really, really wanted to call these Thyme Pork Chops an easy 30-minute meal. But I would be lying. It ended up taking me 32 minutes. haha. And I value honesty. So here is amazing, elegant, but easy to make 32-minute meal. I suggest fresh thyme for this recipe, but you can substitute dried. Just remember to ratio of fresh:dried... Read More

Butterscotch Blondie Cheesecake

I'm so excited! I invented a completely new dessert. Seriously. Go Google it. Well, print it first. Then Google it. (haha). It didn't exist before me. I proudly introduce: Butterscotch Blondie Cheesecake. A blondie crust. A delicious cheesecake with my own special twist. Homemade salted bourbon butterscotch sauce. Each delicious on their own, combined they are fabulous. You have no... Read More

Easy Creamy Mushrooms: Versatile, Quick, & Delicious

Creamy mushrooms are one of my favorite side dishes. It's quick and easy (always a plus!). I can make it ahead if I need to. And it goes with almost everything. The only problem with it? I have tendency to skip the main dish and just eat these! Haha. They are that delicious. It took a little playing around to... Read More

Patriotic Pretzels: Sweet & Salty Fourth of July Snack

Patriotic Pretzels: Red, White, & Blue Pretzels. Sweet and salty treat great for the Fourth of July. Easy to make. Looking for an easy-to-make snack that looks great for the Fourth of July? Try out these Patriotic Pretzels! Sweet, salty, crunchy, and delicious. I tried out every combination of sparkles and colored chocolates…but my favorites were definitely the blue sparkles… Read More

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cheese Ball: Easy to Make & Delicious

If we have guests and I had only one option of an appetizer to make, Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Cheese Ball would be it. I have never had someone not like it. While I serve it with graham crackers and Teddy Grahams, I always catch at least one guest eating this with a spoon! This is amazingly, ridiculously easy to... Read More

Southern Style Barbecue Baked Beans with Bacon

I grew up with the Midwestern version of baked beans. Which is a couple cans of Pork and Beans, brown sugar, ketchup, maybe a dash a Worcestershire sauce. Which are okay. I liked them. I always grabbed some when they were on the buffet. Then, as an adult, my mother-in-law made these delicious Barbecue Baked Beans. I did some research... Read More