Mini Shepherd’s Pot Pies

I like to make Shepherd’s Pie on St Patrick’s Day but I also love to try new recipes so this one looked like fun.  It was yummy, not as good as the more traditional Shepherd’s Pies I’ve made but still good and easy too. 1 box refrigerated pie crusts, softened as per box instructions 1 … Continue reading

Harry Potter’s Cockroach Clusters

Another treat from the Harry Potter party for the girls at church.  These could not be any easier! about 56 square pretzels 1 (12 oz) bag Rolos, which is about 56, unwrapped chocolate jimmies Preheat oven to 250.  Lay pretzels out on a cookie sheet and top with a Rolo.  Place in oven for about … Continue reading

Honeydukes Pink Coconut Ice

Another treat from the Harry Potter party, this one tastes delicious (if you love coconut) but I could not get it to set up, it was pretty gooey.  There are a lot of recipes out there for Pink Coconut Ice so maybe I need to try another. 2 cups powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon cream of … Continue reading

Harry Potter’s Butterbeer Pudding Cookies

Big Harry Potter party last night for the girls at church and I got to make all the treats!  These were delicious! 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 1/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 (3.4 oz) box butterscotch or vanilla instant pudding mix 2 eggs 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon … Continue reading

Dump-It Tex-Mex Soup

Made this for dinner the other night and the boys have been chowing down on it, they been eating it like salsa with Naan Chips. 2 (15.5 oz each) cans diced tomatoes, undrained 1 (15.5. oz) can pinto beans, undrained 1 (15.5 oz) can black beans, undrained 1 (15 oz) can corn, undrained 1 (4.5 … Continue reading

Lemon Pesto Pasta

I am aware that this perhaps does not look that good however if you love lemon, then you will absolutely love this pasta, it was to die for! pesto 2 whole lemons 4 cloves garlic, peeled 1/2 cup almonds 1/2 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper pasta 16 oz pasta of your … Continue reading

Easy Sour Cream Chocolate Bundt Cake

I wish I was eating a piece of this for breakfast right now instead of this silly protein bar!  Courtney and Jaren came over for dinner the other night and when she comes for dinner, there must be chocolate cake for dessert! 1 cup butter 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 cup water 2 eggs 2 … Continue reading

The Best M & M Cookies

I guess the title says it all . . . 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups flour 1 1/2 cups mini or regular M & Ms 1  Preheat … Continue reading

German Sausage and Cabbage Soup

Here is a very yummy and very speedy dinner idea for you, I’m pretty sure it took less than 30 minutes to prepare.  The use of coleslaw mix and frozen hash brown potatoes cuts way down on the prep time and make this meal so quick to fix and bonus, it’s delicious too! 1 tablespoon … Continue reading