Dill Pickle Dip

We had a baby shower here this weekend for my daughter’s friend Keeley.  Keeley loves salsa so we did a salsa/dip bar, with a savory table and a sweet table.  She also loves dill so I gave this Dill Pickle Dip a try, if you love pickles then you’ll love this dip. We served it … Continue reading

Sandcastle Birthday Cake

Our cute neighbors were having birthdays this week so I pulled out my new Nordic Ware Castle pan and made a Sandcastle Cake for them. The cake is made with a yellow cake mix using this recipe here. The “sand” is 1 pack of graham crackers which I ran through the food processor until sandlike. … Continue reading

Sausage Meatballs with Creamy Tomato Penne

A tasty one pot dinner to add to your to do list. 1 pound bulk mild Italian sausage 1/2 cup Italian style panko crispy breadcrumbs 1/2 cup finely chopped onions 1 egg 1 – 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cups chicken broth 1 (25.5 oz) jar tomato basil pasta sauce 3/4 cup whipping cream (you … Continue reading

Healthy Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Muffins

OK, these muffins did not look so great when they came out of the oven, they sank in the middle but they tasted fine so the recipe needs a little work.  I’ve never had muffins sink in the middle before, only cupcakes and cakes, maybe too much baking powder?  I’ll have to tinker and get … Continue reading

Beef and Bean Crescent Burritos

Another delicious, easy and fast recipe from Pillsbury. 1/2 pound ground beef, cooked and drained 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons taco seasoning 3 tablespoons water 2 cans refrigerated crescent dough sheets or crescent rolls 1 cup (4 oz) shredded Cheddar cheese 1  Heat oven to 375.  In 10″ skillet, mix beef, … Continue reading

Sloth Birthday Cake

It’s my daughter’s birthday today and she loves sloths!  The whole fam is headed to the aquarium today because they have sloths there so I decided to make her a sloth birthday cake.  I think it’s pretty cute. The cake is chocolate from this recipe. I spread a generous layer of Nutella between the layers. … Continue reading

Peanut Butter Caramel Sticky Rolls

Yup.  Crescent rolls + peanut butter + caramel topping + Nutella drizzle = sweet dreams. 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup caramel topping 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 2 (8 oz each) cans refrigerated crescent dough sheets or rolls 1/2 cup chocolate flavored hazelnut spread 1  Heat oven to 400.  Line 12 muffin cups with … Continue reading

Hawaiian One Pan Pasta

I’m loving these delicious one pan meals, only one pan to wash, woo hoo! 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 oz ham, cubed 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce 2 cups chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon basil 1/4 teaspoon pepper 8 oz pasta 8 oz pineapple tidbits, drained 8 oz bacon crumbles 1 … Continue reading

Classic Irish Soda Bread

Celebrated St Patrick’s Day with this soda bread and some potatoes of course! 2 cups flour 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons cold butter, cubed 2 eggs, divided 3/4 – 1 cup buttermilk 1  Preheat oven to 375.  Spray with cooking spray or line … Continue reading

One Pan Cheesy Ham and Broccoli Rice

Less than 30 minutes to make.  Only one pan to wash when you’re done.  Total comfort food.  Winner, winner, chicken dinner, uh ham dinner! 3 tablespoons butter, divided 1 cup white long grain rice 2 3/4 cups chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 3 1/2 cups broccoli florets 2 cups ham, cubed 3/4 cup shredded … Continue reading