Burrito definition according to me: delicious, flavorful comfort food wrapped in a beautiful blanket of soft, warm carbs, like a present. And now you can have one for breakfast!!! flour tortillas hash browns scrambled eggs (add your choice of chopped…
PrintWhen you, say, get an In-N-Out double-double burger with lettuce and grilled onions only, do you find yourself quoting Linus in Ocean’s 11 as Tess walks down the stairs at the Bellagio: “this is the best part of my day.”…
PrintIt’s an Australian thing. And it is amazing!!!!! Easiest party food ever! You’ll be cleaning up sprinkles for days but it is worth it!! Kind of like confetti after a New Year’s Eve party. Now I’m wondering what else to…
PrintWhen life hands you lemons, you’re probably going to need more than lemonade. You’re going to need cake! Luscious decadent lemon velvet cake! Cake: 1¼ c flour 1½ c cake flour ½ t baking soda 1½ t baking powder 1…
PrintThis recipe is easy AND foolproof! It makes the most tender, juicy, flavorful chicken that is absolutely versatile. Eat it cold or hot. Eat it plain or in stuff. Or on stuff. Salads, pasta, soup, etc. It is amazing enough…
PrintA perfect appetizer for spring. I picture a party in the backyard with white café bistro table and chairs. Maybe an umbrella. And a cool breeze. Reality? I’m in my sweats in the kitchen. Ha! Either way, they’re delicious!! 30…
PrintChange the shape of anything and it is instantly new again. Not that we need any kind of motivation at all to eat French toast……. 4 eggs2 T milk2 T sugar1 t vanilla6 slices Texas Toast or breadtoppings: butter, jam,…
PrintThey say this is called earthquake cake because the top is cracked, much like the surface of the earth in an earthquake. I’m thinking the name was born more from the sheer need of this cake during an earthquake! The…
PrintHypothetically, if the rain makes your hair go flat you might need one of these truffles. If your giant Pottery Barn bedroom set order accidentally goes through twice and you don’t notice until it is delivered, you may need two…
PrintTop your fluffy German pancake with butter, lemon juice, and powdered sugar (no matter that those same ingredients make frosting) and … nirvana. Absolute nirvana! 3 eggs 1/3 c cream 1/3 c whole milk 2 T sugar ¼ t salt…
PrintAn explosion of flavor in every bite! I credit those little raspberry juice pockets. Do they have a name? I just googled it. Drupelet. Bless you google. And drupelets too! 8 oz. cream cheese 1 7-oz. jar marshmallow crème ½…
PrintThey say good things don’t come easy. When it comes to French dip, I say hold on, not so fast. They also say what comes easy won’t last. Um, yeah, that is definitely true!! These sandwiches are easy, fast, and…
PrintChewy and tasty and soft. I wrap mine like caramels so they are easy to serve. Mmm… caramels. I’m off to the store…….. Haha! 3 c salted peanuts 3 7-oz. jars marshmallow creme 2¼ c light corn syrup 2¼ c…
PrintA perfect summer treat. Christi’s idea. Brilliant! 1 strawberry cake mix 1/4 c flour 1/2 c oil 2 eggs Whisk dry cake mix and flour. Add oil and eggs. Mix with fork just until incorporated. Scoop using ½-inch or 1-inch…
PrintI’ll post something healthy someday… but for now, comfort food is the theme. Of my life. If you already have cupcakes and brownies and peanut butter cup perfection ice cream (ahem), then you probably don’t need a whole pan of…
PrintIf I could meet anyone in the history of the world, I’d like to meet the genius who invented s’mores. The combination of flavors is just plain excellent! These hail from the magic cookie bar recipe … turned into s’mores!…
PrintThis is some serious cake, my friends. Moist and dense and rich! I forgo the cinnamon as it tends to be the boss of everything. But the way that cream cheese frosting complements the flavors in the cake? Mmm hmm….
PrintA snack that is adaptable: tailor it with any color candy for holidays or birthdays…. 16 cups popcorn (½ c kernels, popped) ½ t salt 3 T butter 5 c miniature marshmallows 6 oz. white chocolate candy or nuts, optional…
PrintIf it has butter and sugar in it, I’m in! And if it has fruit, I feel even better about it. Hahaha! This salsa is easy, fast, and so good! Perfect for an appetizer or snack. 2 c strawberries, hulled,…
PrintEasiest recipe I’ve ever tried for mac & cheese, yet the best! Sometimes that’s how life works. I owe it all to Mary. I’ve mentioned her so much I think she should just take over the site now……… And I…
PrintI quote Jack Black from “The Holiday” when I say this grilled macaroni and cheese is “bril. Totally bril.” It was my daughter’s idea. I love her even more now…. For each sandwich: 2 pieces of Texas Toast bread 2…
PrintI recently heard the band Chicago announced as “classic” or in other words … they have stayed cool for a very long time. These magic cookie bars are classic too. I learned about them in high school and have been…
PrintOk people. Here’s the deal. It’s like lasagna … but without the fight to keep the lasagna noodles from sticking to each other and causing a total pasta kitchen meltdown. I’m all for avoiding meltdowns. Therefore, bow tie lasagna. Easy….
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