This is another wonderful recipe my mother-in-law taught me to make.  It’s easy and different.   What you need: 2 lb pork roast 2 cans apple juice concentrate (thawed) 2 Macintosh apples (peeled & sliced) 1/3 cup corn starch What to do: Place the roast, cut up apples, and apple juice concentrate into a crock […]

This is a great recipe to try on your family’s next Taco Tuesday!!!   What you need: Tortillas 1 lb boneless skinless chicken 1/4 tsp chili lime hot sauce 1 tsp chili powder 1 avocado 1 cubanelle pepper 1-4 oz can green chilies 1 lime   What to do: Cook chicken chicken over medium-high for […]

This was something I just whipped up.  I needed a side for my Stuffed Parmesan Chicken.  I knew I wanted some kind of pasta, I just wasn’t sure what.  So I browsed the isles of the grocery store grabbing items I thought would go together.  I took a gamble….and I won.  It turned out better […]

Chicken Parmesan is delicious.  It’s even better when it is stuffed with cheese and spinach.  I paired it with a side of Garden Pasta.  Both are delicious and definitely worth making.     What you need: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 cloves of garlic, minced 15 oz ricotta cheese 1 c spinach 2 c […]

These are great for days your are craving something sweet & indulgent. What you need: Box of brownie mix Coconut pecan frosting Melting chocolate Pecan chips What to do: Make brownies according to box directions & let cool. Cut brownies into bite size pieces. Cut the pieces in half. Spread some coconut pecan frosting on […]

I love my stuffed peppers this way! I’ve never been a huge fan of the traditional way to make stuffed peppers. I like all of the ingredients in them…just not together.  Last summer my mother-in-law made these and I absolutely loved them.  Finally a way for me to enjoy stuffed peppers!  I made my stuffed […]

Here is a little taste of summer to keep you warm on those cold winter days!   What you need: 1 cup crushed graham crackers. 1/4 melted butter. About 22 marshmallows. 2/3 cup melted chocolate. What to do: Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix crushed graham crackers & melted butter in a bowl. Press mixture […]

I made this as a side to the Zesty Lemon Cajun Chicken Pasta.  It had just a little something extra with the spinach added in. What you need: Large loaf of bread (I used french bread) 2 cups Italian cheese 1 1/2 cup spinach 1/3 cup melted butter 4 cloves minced garlic What to do: […]

This is an easy & tasty meal.  With just a hint of lemon, it makes the taste buds sing.  I paired it with Spinach & Cheese Garlic Bread. What you need: 2 Chicken breast 3 tbs virgin olive oil (separated) 1/2 tsp virgin olive oil 2 tsp Cajun seasoning 2 tsp zesty lemon seasoning 1/2 […]

This popcorn mix is gooey, sticky, sweet, salty, crunchy, and chocolaty!  It’s delicious and you won’t want to stop at just one bite!   What you need: 2 Bags microwave popcorn 1/2 cup mini twist pretzels 1/2 cup Valentine’s Day m&m’s 2 cup Strawberry heart marshmallows (plain would work as well) 1/8 cup butter 1/4 […]