Conquering crafts, recipes, kids & life with my glue gun and cookie sheet in hand
A decadent rich little chocolate cookie. Very pretty and simple to make. Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1⁄2cup unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder (I used Ghirardelli) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1⁄2teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 2 large eggs, beaten lightly 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, plus additional for dusting hands Directions In a bowl (preferably metal) stir […]
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One pot meals are a life saver in my house. Especially when you’ve just got home from a long day of work, took the kids to soccer practice, ran your errands and you still have laundry and homework with the kids. You can easily swap out any items your family doesn’t use or like. The […]
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Spring is in the air! So is the smell of freshly ripened fruits and veggies. Use these recipes to freshen up your brunch and add a punch of spring to your plate. Cheesy Ham Potato Bake Total Time: 3 hr 30 min Prep: 1 hr 15 min Inactive: 1 hr Cook: 1 hr 15 min […]
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With Cold & Flu season upon us I am always looking for drinks I can make at home that taste good and good for my Immune System. These are my 8 favorite so far. If you don’t have a juicer, no problem! You can use a blender. #1 Carrot-Orange Juice From EatingWell: In this vibrant, […]
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You caught me, I try to sneak veggies in everything! But these hit the mark when it comes to a flavorful and healthier meatball. I have the kids squeeze the juice out of the spinach, and mix the meatball mixture together with their hands. I find no matter what I am cooking, whether its veggie […]
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I personally love a good marinade I can use for more than one dish. I use this marinade a lot for when I make Stir Fry, Noodle bowls or Chicken and rice. I usually make a double batch and freeze the other half for when I need it. It thaws out well and is instant […]
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You can thank me later! 🙂 This is an amazing and luscious dessert! I made smaller pies and made 5 total, one for each kid and three for me, he he hee. Ingredients 1 5.3 ounce box pure butter shortbread cookies, preferably Walkers, broken 1/3 cup walnuts 1 1/4 ounce package gelatin 2 eggs plus […]
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Too busy to go camping? Make s’mores at home! Just as fun and minus the mess, and it only takes 15 minutes. When the kids are restless, I drag them into the kitchen to whip up a fun dessert. This could also be a great date night snack or movie treat. What you need: Wonton […]
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These are finger licking good! You have to try them, your family will love them. Its a great weeknight meal that only takes about 20 minutes from start to finish. I already had most of the ingredients in my fridge or pantry. It totally taste like you ordered it at a restaurant. Here is what […]
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When its pizza night at my house, there’s three different people wanting three different things. My son just wants cheese, my daughter wants bbq chicken and I want something spicy. Normally we have to order two different pizza’s and a side of hot wings. I came home from work, wanted pizza and didn’t feel like […]
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