Breaded Pork Cutlets and Gravy Every year for hubby’s birthday, he requests his mom’s recipe of Pork Cutlets with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy! Hubby’s 33rd birthday was no different than the rest. Because our Mother’s Day festivities were held on my husband’s birthday, I made his birthday dinner on Mother’s Day. It turned out great, […]
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Corn Dog Muffins
Corn Dog Muffins My Mondays and Thursdays are pretty hairy, which calls for easy meals. This past Thursday was ballet and karate, for the first time, and it made figuring out dinner, pretty tricky. While my mom and I took Little Girl to ballet, and then brother to karate, my dad stayed home with the […]
How to Cook Corn on the Cob for Large Crowds: Cooler Corn!
How to Cook Corn on the Cob for Large Crowds: Cooler Corn I saw one of the most amazing and baffling cooking tips ever, on Pinterest last Fall. I couldn’t wait until corn season returned, so I could give this idea of “Cooler Corn” a try. If you have ever wondered how to cook corn […]
Step-by-Step Instructions on The Perfect Pie Crust
Instructions on the Perfect Pie Crust I know pie crusts can be a beast to tackle, and I have often felt that way. With this recipe and step-by-step photo instruction, I hope that making pie crusts won’t seem quite as daunting to you, and that your pies will turn out beautifully every time. If you […]
Hollandaise Sauce Served over Asparagus, Ham, and Poached Eggs
Hollandaise Sauce Served over Asparagus, Ham, and Poached Eggs Mother’s Day Brunch was Fabulous this year!! I think I will make a tradition of it too. In the past, my kids have tried to make me breakfast in bed, but admittedly, I’m not a big fan of that. I don’t enjoy being woken up early […]
How to Roast Asparagus
Since the last time asparagus was in season, I have been testing out different ways of cooking asaparagus, to find my favorite. I think roasting asparagus, is my favorite way to cook it, so far. As part of my Mother’s Day brunch, we had asparagus topped with ham, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. Those […]
German Chocolate Cake with Homemade Icing
German Chocolate Cake with Homemade Icing My husband’s 33rd birthday was this weekend, and his absolute FAVORITE cake is German Chocolate Cake. I must admit that I don’t make this cake often, because I am not a huge fan of coconut. Neither are the kids! Because it was his birthday I let him win. Gotta […]
Watermelon Stars – Perfect for 4th of July
Watermelon Stars My family and I had a barbecue for Mother’s Day, and what barbecue isn’t complete without watermelon? I’m still working on picking out the most perfect Watermelon, but I haven’t mastered it yet. I have heard some say to pick the ones that have lots of light colored veins (so to speak). […]
Tinker Bell Cake
Tinker Bell Cake Here it is – the Tinker Bell Cake that I made for Little Girl’s 3rd birthday! I can’t believe my baby is 3!!!! I believe this was my third time using fondant, so I am still very much an amateur. I’m trying not to let it scare me, and just dive […]
Tasty Turkey Chili – Low Weight Watchers Points
Turkey Chili – Low Weight Watchers Points I know we are headed toward some warm days, but if you like to use your Slow Cooker in the summer, then you may want to try this Tasty Turkey Chili, which has a lot of flavor, and is low in Weight Watchers Points. I know one big […]