Cinnamon Swirl Blueberry Coffee Cake

August 21, 2015.Reading time 5 minutes.

Every time I read a recipe on how to bake cake I always laugh and think about at the movie Sleeping Beauty. You know when the fairies decided that they are going to throw a birthday party for Aurora and not use magic. While the Red and Blue fairies are making the dress (which is […]

Weekend Fun and Homemade Blueberry Nut Crunch Granola

August 18, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

I hope everyone had a great weekend!!! We’ve got one more week of summer left before we hit the ground running and kickoff the Fall Fundraiser season and to be honest I’m ready. To celebrate the end of our summer the husband surprised me with a fun little weekend trip out to East Texas this […]

Baked Huevos Rancheros Verde Cups

August 14, 2015.Reading time 3 minutes.

The other morning I woke up craving eggs. I wanted to make a quick toad in the hole (you know the bread with a hole cut out of the middle that’s filled with a fried egg…) but of course we had no bread. I never keep sliced bread around the house anymore because one ever […]

Slow Cooker Shredded Barbacoa Beef Two Ways…..

August 11, 2015.Reading time 5 minutes.

Happy Tuesday!! I hope everyone had an enjoyable weekend. It was a great weekend here in Texas with the exciting return of the English Premier League. Needless to say I started my Saturday morning off early at 6:45 am to watch Manchester United against the Spurs. Then I got busy pruning back some shrubs and my Knock-Out […]

Italian Couscous Summer Salad & Grilled Balsamic Chicken

August 7, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

Happy Friday Everyone!!! I hope y’all have had a great week. It’s been really hot the past few days here in Texas and according to the weatherman it’s only going to get hotter. Yuck! Is anyone else ready for Autumn? I really don’t enjoy August heat it just puts me in a funky mood. I’m […]

Jalapeño Garlic Baked Mexican Street Corn

July 31, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

Mexican Street Corn : Grilled corn on the cob that is seasoned with chili spices, lime juice, slathered in a creamy sauce (Mexican Crema, Sour Cream or Mayo), rolled in crumbled queso fresco and sprinkled with cilantro. I Love, Love, LOVE, Mexican Street Corn and without doubt it’s one of the BEST foods of summer. But […]

Crispy Baked Chicken Flautas & “All Purpose” Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Filling

July 28, 2015.Reading time 3 minutes.

Are you looking for something simple, easy and Mexican for dinner? This recipe for my “All Purpose” Crockpot Chicken Enchilada filling has to be one of the easiest recipes I’ve ever posted. It is perfect for those on the go families who need something that doesn’t require much attention, and can cook low and slow all […]

Creamy Roasted Summer Squash Lasagna

July 24, 2015.Reading time 7 minutes.

Originally I had another recipe typed up and scheduled to share with y’all today. I planned on sharing a recipe for my all-purpose Creamy Crockpot Southwestern Chicken. I almost never use the Crockpot, as we just don’t get along, but this recipe was different. This one worked great! Then I even then turned this Creamy […]

Tex-Mex Tortilla Mac & Cheese

July 21, 2015.Reading time 6 minutes.

It’s been a busy week back in the kitchen since returning from vacation. I’ve been testing out several new recipes, stocking up my freezer with all my old favorites, and getting ready for the return of the busy “Fall” fundraising season. As I’ve mentioned before my husband and I run our own school fundraising company (Big […]

A Hawaiian Vacation to Remember…..

July 16, 2015.Reading time 6 minutes.

After a long flight we finally made it back from Hawaii on Monday afternoon….. Well, we physically made it back. I’m pretty sure mentally I’m still in Hawaii. Right now I’m not sure what’s worse the jet lag or the mountain of laundry. Needless to say we had great trip full of adventure, golf, and […]