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
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 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
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
(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
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
Do you love feta cheese as much as I do? It is probably one of my absolute favorite cheeses. I don't know if it is the salty flavor or…
ShandraJanuary 22, 2010
There are nearly 100 ways you can make taco soup, but this version is definitely my favorite! I like the ground beef taco soup okay, but this chicken chili is…
ShandraJanuary 17, 2010
(Sorry for the dark picture--it doesn't do it justice! My key lime 'layer' looks more like a blob in this picture--next time I will take more time spreading it out…
ShandraDecember 31, 2009
Today, being the snowy & cold day that it is, I decided that I wanted to spend the day in the kitchen. This is a surprise to many who know…
ShandraDecember 7, 2009
There are two treats that scream Christmas time to me. Sugar cookies and Toffee. My brother in laws grandma makes the BEST homemade toffee you have ever had (I will…
ShandraDecember 2, 2009
One of my favorite things about fall are sweet, crisp, apples. My all time favorite apple is the Jonathan Apple. It is crisp, a little tart, and has the perfect…
ShandraOctober 12, 2009
My brother in law (and my husband) are obsessed with peanut butter and chocolate..and pretty much, so am I! My brother in law and his wife (who by the way,…
ShandraOctober 6, 2009
If you have garden tomatoes that you need to use up, making your own homemade salsa is a great way to use those ripe tomatoes. Below is my favorite salsa…
ShandraOctober 2, 2009
This is one of my favorite fall activities..to make homemade salsa and chili with all of the tomatoes from our garden. The great thing about making salsa and chili at…
ShandraOctober 2, 2009
Here I go with more Italian meals ;) My brother in law is famous for his Homemade Gnocchi pasta and boy, is it good!! This is not a quick, weeknight…
ShandraSeptember 24, 2009
