Tempting Toffee Crisps

I used to be a Pampered Chef consultant and I decided recently that I wanted to be one again so last night my friend Kristi hosted my first party as a brand new PC consultant and this is one of the treats I made for the party.  It was so delicious and so easy!  Give … Continue reading

Happy Doggie Treats

Last night we had a doggie birthday party celebrating my corgi Finn’s 2nd birthday and my daughter’s black lab Ziggy’s 1st birthday and it was a blast, especially for the dogs!  We had it at the Unleashed Dog Hotel in their indoor dog park which sported an indoor bone shaped doggie swimming pool and lots … Continue reading

Cookies and Cream Cheese Ball

YUM!  I don’t even like cheese balls that much but apparently I like this one!  What’s not to like?  It’s full of cream cheese and butter and powdered sugar and Oreos and chocolate syrup!  On top of Nilla Wafers!  Heck yeah! 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened … Continue reading

Slow Cooker Pesto Minestrone

I used to hate pesto as a kid, now I can’t get enough of it!  If you’re like me, then you’ll love this soup! 2 carrots, sliced 2 leeks, white and green parts, halved lengthwise, sliced and rinsed (I used a chopped onion instead) 2 – 3 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1″ cubes … Continue reading

Chili Tortilla Bake

This made a pretty big pan and it was gone the next day.  Thinking about making it again soon.  It was that good! 1 pound hamburger 2 (8 oz each) cans tomato sauce 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup frozen corn or 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained 1 (4 … Continue reading

Slow Cooker Hamburger Minestrone

It has felt like Spring here in Utah until this past weekend when we got so much snow!  So a nice hearty soup was called for to combat the chill and this one fit the bill. 1 pound hamburger 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 cup diced onion 1 cup peeled and sliced carrots … Continue reading

Bridal Shower Cake Bar

My sweet friend McKenna is getting married and her sister Alyse threw her a bridal shower and asked if I would help with the dessert so I suggested a cake bar because I saw the idea on Pinterest and wanted to give it a go.  Everyone seemed to really enjoy it because everyone could make … Continue reading

Easy Tiramisu

I love me some tiramisu!  But I’ve always been too intimidated to try and make it until I found this easy version.  It was really pretty good for being as easy as it was to make.  I made it for Christmas Eve dessert but everyone was so stuffed that we didn’t even eat it until … Continue reading