February 2012

Chocolate Rolo Stuffed Cookies

February 28, 2012

Pin It Boy, do I wish you could reach right in this computer screen, grab hold of a Chocolate Rolo Stuffed Cookie and take a heavenly bite of wonder. Then you could know for yourself just how fabulous they are. (Which is REALLY fabulous!) Do you think one of you tech savvy types might be able [...]

Roasted Tomato and Asparagus Tortellini

February 27, 2012

Pin It The other day one of my little twin boys (age 5) said to me. “Hey, Mom. How come your bum is so runny?” “Um. Did you say runny?” “Yeah, you know like it’s just kind of saggy and droopy and runny…like, all the time.” Now, dear reader! What can a mother say to [...]

Banana Pecan Cake

February 24, 2012

Pin It Hey there, fine looking reader. I have a simple cake recipe for you today. Because the weekend is straight ahead and you might want a little something to indulge your self in, right? And, if you are like me…there are always three or four overly ripe bananas hanging out on your counter. [...]

{Giveaway} $100 Olive Garden Gift Card

February 21, 2012

THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED If you missed the Butter Cream Chicken I posted yesterday, you may want to take a look. Comfort food, plain and simple. Now let’s chat about The Olive Garden, shall we? I love Olive Garden. And I don’t say this lightly. It really is one of my very favorite restaurants, always [...]

{Giveaway} $100 Amazon Gift Card and Barilla Whole Grain Pasta Review

February 21, 2012

A couple of weeks ago I received a nice package in the mail. Inside were several boxes of Barilla® Whole Grain Pasta and a charge to use the pasta in some of my favorite recipes. Would my family like it, would we enjoy the added health benefits? I made the pasta. I was very surprised [...]

Butter Cream Chicken

February 20, 2012

Pin It Sometimes it’s the simplest of recipes that are the best. Simple ingredients, simple execution…simply delightful to eat and enjoy. This Butter Cream Chicken fits the description here, my friends. The chicken is lightly breaded in Ritz Crackers, pan fried (not deep fried) and topped with a heavenly butter and cream sauce. I’m [...]

Avalanche Bars

February 17, 2012

Pin It These bars are good, baby. Reeeeeeally, jolly dolly good. Good in a sweet and rich and crisp and immensely decadent kind of way. The best part? You only need about 15 minutes hands on time to make these bars a part of your life. And your hips. Excuse me. The ingredients are simple [...]

Ten Healthy Snacks with Printable Page

February 16, 2012

Pin It Every afternoon around three o clock my children come bounding in the door from school. Back packs and jackets don’t even have time to find a proper resting spot before words just start spewing from their lips. Hey Mom, Quit Bugging Me Mark, My Day Was Cool, You Will Never Guess What [...]

Hot Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

February 14, 2012

Pin It Hey there, fine reader. It’s Valentines Day, you know. I sure hope you have a little (or big) someone you like to kiss and hug. Because hugging and kissing is pretty nice to do on Valentines Day, don’t you think? A long kiss on the lips of your sweetheart, a gentle kiss on [...]

Valentines Day Recipe Roundup!

February 10, 2012

Still looking for a treat to make for your sweet this Valentines Day? I’ve put a few ideas together for you and your holiday needs. Hope you find something to love! PS…don’t make them all in one day. It would be hazardous to your health and the well being of your kitchen. Cheesecake Bars with [...]