I am a sucker for a good breakfast. It could be part of my sweet tooth problem, but breakfast food is some of my favorites! It is kind of sad…
ShandraJuly 12, 2010
The Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays! Our family packs the weekend of the 4th with some of our favorite traditions--parades, fireworks, plenty of BBQ's, 4th…
ShandraJuly 7, 2010
On Friday night last week I received a text message from my husband that said, "Did you have time to make a yummy treat for my party tonight?" I laughed…
ShandraJune 30, 2010
Happy Birthday to Papi! (Does anyone else have an eight year old boy as happy as mine?? Hehe! Teenage years, here we come!) It was my Dad's 57th birthday the…
ShandraJune 18, 2010
Hawaiian Haystacks is a family tradition that I remembered being started from my Grandma. The reason this meal was so loved by all of the grandchildren was because of the…
ShandraJune 8, 2010
This weekend we went to Winger's for their Winger's Sticky Chicken Salad and can I just say, YUM!! No matter how many times I make, or eat this salad at…
ShandraJune 2, 2010
First off, a BIG thank you to all of you who were so kind to send me your favorite tortilla recipes (after my tortilla trauma earlier). I knew with the…
ShandraMay 18, 2010
Here is to a SIMPLE recipe of Sweet and Sour Meatballs. I don't know about you but this meal is SO colorful and tastes great. Thanks to the case-lot sales…
ShandraApril 22, 2010
Many of you have probably heard of the new 'oatmeal craze' of Steel Cut Oats. What are steel cut oats you ask? Well, the life of an oat begins in…
ShandraApril 20, 2010
I first have to apologize that this picture does not do this cake justice. We were at our condo in California when I took this picture and the lighting…
ShandraApril 9, 2010
Eclairs have always been one of my absolute favorite desserts--creamy filling, puff pastry, and chocolate icing. Does it get any better than that? Well, to my surprise, they were easy…
ShandraApril 5, 2010
I was looking through a cookbook and found a couple of recipes that I thought looked good. I love having healthy (okay..somewhat healthy) after school snacks for the kids--or else…
ShandraMarch 30, 2010
I was over at a friends house the other day and we were talking about good recipes (surprise!). She told me about this Lasagna Soup that sounded divine! I can't…
ShandraMarch 30, 2010
(We even died the alfredo sauce green for our white sauce pizzas-yum!)I know, St. Patricks Day is over, and I am a SLOW blogger! However, I wanted to share our…
ShandraMarch 22, 2010
This Mongolian Beef Noodle Stir Fry is such a delicious and flavorful meal. It has plenty of fresh vegetables, tender pieces of steak and a sweet and tangy sauce all…
ShandraFebruary 28, 2010
Switch up your traditional baked potato side dish with this delicious recipe for Cheesy Gratin Potatoes. They are so full of flavor, texture and are creamy and yummy in every…
ShandraFebruary 25, 2010
Those of you who follow my blog or use the weekly meal planner from Deals to Meals know I love RICE and I love CURRY! The two together are like…
ShandraFebruary 24, 2010
Making a baked potato isn't rocket science but with a few simple tips, it can make this recipe something more special. I really enjoy the salted crust of these potatoes…
ShandraFebruary 22, 2010
The other day I was making White Bean Chicken Chili and decided to use some of the dried white beans from my storage (SO much less expensive than canned beans!).…
ShandraJanuary 28, 2010
