Even though I have a couple delicious brownie recipes, I’m always wanting to try a new one just in case it turns out to be even more amazing than the others. This particular recipe comes from the Taste of Home recipe card collection I acquired. They are easy and quick to through together and have […]
Italian Meatballs
Yes, I realize it’s hard to believe (and even a tad bit ludicrous) that tonight was the first time this Italian girl had ever made meatballs. I’m a proud 1/4 Italian. Though you would probably never guess it. Anyways here’s the “recipe” that evolved out of my mixing bowl and my Italian bred tastebuds. To […]
Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
This recipe came on the back of the Quaker Oats container, so I figured it must be pretty good. :) I compared the ingredients with this recipe and after finding that there were significant differences, I decided this was worth a try. They turned out great–especially when I let them rest on the cookie sheet […]
Ghirardelli Chocolate Chip Cookies
I came upon this recipe in Kevin’s mom’s recipe box. It was the summer of 2006 when Kevin was working on the campus of the State University of New York on Long Island. Missing him as I was, I spent an afternoon at the Eccles’ home coming up with a care package for him–including a […]
Balsamic Tomatoes, Beans and Rice
I found this recipe on kraftfoods.com last week one night when I was completely at a loss for what to fix for dinner. This looked quick and easy and not to mention nutritious. I am SO glad I gave it a chance. It was delicious and even better for left overs. 1 can (28 oz.) […]
Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Cookies
This recipe and I have a history. Sometime last summer, I pulled it out of my Taste of Home collection as I was intrigued by it’s original title “Poor Man’s Cookies.” I found out by reading the author’s notes that the reason for this name is due to the lack of eggs, milk, and nuts. […]
Grandma Mary’s Potato Salad
Though not a raving fan of potato salad (especially not of the store made variety), I have always loved my Grandma Mary’s version. At many holidays my family requested this side dish and just last summer, I called up Grams and asked for her “secret.” Apparently she cooks alot like I do as her measurements […]
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
I made this pie today just because I felt like my husband deserved a treat of one of his favorite desserts! I did make a version of this recipe last October for his birthday and it turned out wonderfully–even though I failed to drain the defrosted rhubarb and strawberries–yikes liquid-ness! I had never before worked […]
Pot Roast
Kevin had one request for dinner this week–pot roast. I think after 2 weeks of being without me or my homecooked meals, he was really needing some comfort food. Now, I have to admit this is one of the quickest and easiest meals to put together and it comes out so delicious! There are probably […]
Peanut Butter Cake
To celebrate Kevin’s return from his Wisconsin RNA Society Conference as well as the youth group’s getting back together after what seemed like forever apart, I tried a new cake recipe from my trusty Betty Crocker Cookbook. This recipe is originally meant to be a Yellow Cake but by substituting 1/2 cup peanut butter in […]