“Sprinkle with sprinkles.” I think that may just be my favorite sentence ever. Sprinkles are like sunshine to me. They are happy, colorful, bright. They are definitely recommended if you are down and out, having a bad day, or struggling…
PrintThe fresh lime is what gives this drink that “star quality” . . . something very great indeed! It’s got fantastic flavor. It’s refreshing. Sweet. Magical. 1½ c frozen sliced strawberries with sugar, thawed ½ c fresh lime juice ¼…
PrintMy husband gave these a 10. A perfect 10. Not a 10 as in “beautiful” but a wow-oh-my-good-heavens-how-did-you-make-these-they-are-so-good 10. I mean bacon. Fried? Twice?!?! I do believe we need a national holiday to celebrate that! And you could serve these…
PrintSometimes frosting isn’t enough. We need filling too. Am I right? Betty thinks so. And I trust Betty (Crocker). She has never let me down. These cupcakes are not only gorgeous but they have a rich cream cheese filling/frosting that…
PrintShow your love by giving out hugs and kisses. Let your friends and family know how much you love them by not only telling them but showing them. And if you really want to spread the love? Give out chocolate…
PrintDo you ever have one of those days where you look at your life and realize that it needs some, well, life? It feels dull. Beige. Boring. That happened to me the other day, so I painted my tan walls…
PrintFaster than breadsticks, more powerful than garlic bread, and able to complement any meal with a single dish, these pull-aparts are the Superman of breads! Seriously, they are so fast. And so good. They are buttery, cheesy, flaky good!! 3…
PrintThose who can’t do, pretend. That’s my theory when it is the dead of winter and I wish I was basking in the sun on a pristine beach in the Caribbean. How to pretend, you ask? Just turn up the…
PrintI love the puffed up edges of German pancakes, so imagine my happiness when I saw this recipe making the rounds on Pinterest. More edges, less middles. Plus, anything mini makes me happy. So, this recipe is happiness squared. That’s…
PrintFried tortilla strips are a great way to add flavor and substance to soup. They fry up quickly and are golden tasty good! Or, they make an incredible edible game of pick-up sticks! 4 flour tortillas 1-2 cups vegetable oil…
PrintThis soup reminds me of chili because of the “kick” in flavor. It’s got spunk, baby. The chicken adds a nice mild touch, though, and the lime juice contributes a freshness. So, we’ve got a kicky spunky yet mild fresh…
PrintI want to call these egg muffins. Not to be confused with Egg McMuffins. Although, those are incredible too. So incredible that I wish McDonalds would serve breakfast all day long. It is rare that I am up and at…
PrintThere’s comfort food. And then there’s COMFORT FOOD. This, my friends, is the latter. It has carbs. It has cheese. It has flavor. Perfect for a cold evening. And it aims to please. You can layer in any pizza toppings…
PrintFoods that are “sweet and sour” always remind me of Donny and Marie and their “little bit country, little bit rock and roll” song. How many of you are thinking of Donny’s purple socks right now? And Marie’s perfect teeth?…
PrintSo, I recently went on vacation. And really, the best part was seeing family. My siblings, their spouses, and those cute nieces and nephews!! Now, you ask what the highlight was aside from family?? Well, to choose from we’ve got…
PrintA hot dog is a great snack, something to tide you over until dinner. Something to keep you going while at the ballgame. But a chili dog? Now that’s a meal. It’s hearty. Filling. And the blend of flavors is…
PrintCaramelitas: it’s like chocolate caramel brownie meets oatmeal cookie. And let’s just say that there are sparks! Things go well . . . there’s a second date . . . and before you know it they are planning their wedding….
PrintI love to cook, but what do you think it says about me if I cook in my dreams? Seriously, last night I dreamed I was making homemade tapioca pudding for Dolly Parton. She was so nice and patient, waiting…
PrintLook at life as a test. A test that you will pass. Or better yet, a race. A race that you will win! Don’t let it get you down. Don’t let it defeat you. Rise up. Win! Challenges come along…
PrintButtercream frosting. A classic. Sort of like a black leather handbag. Goes with everything. Always in style. This frosting is fantastic for cakes, cookies, graham cracker frosting sandwiches, or licking straight from the bowl. It’s reliable and fantastic!! A classic….
PrintThis frosting seems to turn out perfectly every time. And it is so easy. (Do the four words “beat ingredients until smooth” even count as “directions?”) It is incredible on homemade oreos. Or carrot cake. Or sugar cookies. Or white…
PrintHere’s a twist to cream cheese frosting: fold in whipping cream. Another idea from Mel who never ceases to amaze me. Seriously, you need to check out her site. The food is so unbelievably good. All of it!! As she…
PrintAhh butter. Because of the role that butter plays in these cookies, I believe a salute to butter is in order. Or perhaps a standing ovation. At the very least a thank you card. After taking one bite of these…
PrintAfter I had a baby, my nicest friends brought my family the most fabulous feast. They walked in with roasted chicken on a platter surrounded by shiny steaming vegetables along with a fresh salad and dessert. I was astounded. I…
Print
