Fiesta Chicken Pasta Bake

Finally had a day off from work and vacation to get in the kitchen and make some dinner, felt good, tasted even better! 16 oz pasta, I used rotini 1 cup salsa 1 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon taco seasoning 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed … Continue reading

Monster Cookies

I have another monster cookie recipe on the blog which is a flourless one but this time I wanted to try one with flour.  They smelled great but I realize as I’m typing this that I didn’t even try one and now they are on their way to a scout campout with the hubs so … Continue reading

Butterbeer Cupcakes

I made my friend Tami these Butterbeer Cupcakes for her birthday.  I’ve only had butterbeer at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood one time and it was divine!  These cupcakes were really good and were similar to what I remember the butterbeer tasting like.  Might have to try some other recipes … Continue reading

Sparkling Citrus Punch

Easy peasy lemon sueezy punch recipe! 52 oz cold Simply Lemonade 52 oz cold Simply Limeade 2 liter cold bottle of Sprite or 7Up sliced lemons and limes, seeded ice Combine all ingredients in punch bowl and party on! recipe from The Frugal Girls

Amish Friendship Muffins

My daughter Courtney and I hosted a bridal shower last night for our good friend Sam so I decided to make these muffins since she was going to be surrounded by friends at the shower.  They were delicious. muffins 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cups sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup buttermilk 2 … Continue reading

Lemon Zucchini Cake

Zucchini season is almost over people, I think we’re going to make it!  I made this cake for my friend Kent who gave me air conditioning at work in the most improbable situation so I promised him cake.  Thanks Kent! cake 1 1/2 cups sugar 3/4 cup canola oil 3 eggs 1 tablespoon lemon zest … Continue reading

Death By Chocolate Zucchini Bread

But, on the upside, you would die happy and full of chocolate! 1/2 cup melted butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup cocoa 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup flour 2 cups grated zucchini 1 cup chocolate chips 1  Preheat oven to 350.  … Continue reading