Bowties and Squash with Fresh Basil Pesto

Yummiest dinner last night!  It started off with this homemade pesto recipe from the “Betty Crocker” website and went from there.  I made the pesto with the fresh basil from my garden and then cooked some pasta to put it on and then saw the bowl of squash sitting on the counter so I fried … Continue reading

Chocolate Lasagna

This one was a hit with the adults and kids both.  It might have been my favorite if I was forced to choose.  It comes from a blog called “My Litter”. 1 (15 oz) package Oreos (not double stuffed) 6 tablespoons butter, melted 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons … Continue reading

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Lasagna

This one was a huge hit with the kids.  I tried it and it was pretty yummy.  It comes from a blog called “Marty’s Musings”.  I will definitely make this one again. cream cheese filling 16 oz cream cheese, softened 1 1/2 cups peanut butter 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon … Continue reading

Strawberry White Chocolate Lasagna

Here is dessert lasagna #2 for the kids from church.  This is the only one that I did not try but those who did said it was great.  This recipe comes from a website called “Tasty Kitchen”. 1 (15 oz) package Oreos 6 tablespoons butter, melted 1 1/2 packages (12 oz total) cream cheese, softened … Continue reading

Beach Themed White Fondant Wedding Cake

Courtney and I made this beach themed wedding cake for our friend Stephanie who got married yesterday.  It was a fun cake to put together.  The cake is chocolate then covered in buttercream icing and finished with white Pettnice fondant.  The “sand” is graham cracker crumbs and the shells are Wilton white candy melts swirled … Continue reading

Raspberry Lemon Truffle Cupcakes

Another recipe from the Kneaders cupcake class, this time for Bunco at my house last night hence the sugar cube dice on 1 of the cupcakes.  I was running short on time so couldn’t make their from scratch recipe of the Lemon Chiffon Cupcakes (I’m sure I’ll get to it at some point and when … Continue reading

Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes

“Cooking with Courtney” yesterday, we made this pasta and zucchini bread, both delicious!  This pasta comes from the “All You” website, very easy to make and a really good flavor especially for a pasta without a sauce. 8 plum tomatoes, cored and quartered 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup … Continue reading

German Chocolate Cupcakes

Courtney and I went to a cupcake class at one of our favorite local restaurants called “Kneaders” where we got to make 3 different kinds of cupcakes and this was one of them.  Bob requested them for his birthday treat on Sunday.  It was a little bit challenging and it was time consuming too!  Their … Continue reading

Chicken Salad with Mango and Apple

Here’s a quick and easy recipe that you can throw together for a fast lunch or dinner.  It comes from the “My Recipes” website.  I changed it up a bit to make it a little less curry and a little more sweet.  I ate mine on Dave’s Killer Bread while Bob made lettuce wraps with … Continue reading