• Berry good time…

    4th of July weekend is FINALLY here and it is a berry good time to celebrate!  Not only are we celebrating the 4th of July but lets also celebrate all the beautiful berries that are filling up all the produce areas of you local grocery stores and farmers markets. Now we could make a simple strawberry shortcake or maybe some blueberry muffins, but I wanted to take it up a notch…how about a LEMON BERRY Tart? Something Special… Tarts have always been a favorite of mine.  They just always seem to make something that could be ordinary something very special.  Every time I go to a French bistro or dessert…

  • Firecracker Chicken

    Ready to liven up your chicken game… try Firecracker Chicken!!  Chicken is a staple on my dinner menu.  It is quick, easy and lean…but sometimes it can be kinda boring…that is until now.  Firecracker Chicken is the perfect dinner option for tonight. One pan (& a bowl)…done Not only is this chicken super yummy, but it is also super easy.  All you need is a bowl to whisk the sauce together and then an oven safe skillet and voila your done.     I don’t know about you but that makes me a happy girl. A spicy as you want Being that the name is Firecracker Chicken there is a…

  • Firecracker Brownies

    The 4th of July is just around the corner and that means it is time for red, white and blue everything and firecrackers for everyone.  To really make this holiday something to remember make these Firecracker Brownies…they really are something amazing. It starts with a box I am a big fan of brownies and especially homemade brownies, but recently I was chatting with a  friend and she was telling me about her favorite brownies.  I was quite surprised to find out they start with a box brownie mix.  She added a few extra ingredients to make them even better and they came AMAZING…so I had to give it a shot.…

  • M&M Magic Bars

    M&M Magic Bars are truly MAGIC!!  Every bite is perfection.  I love the more traditional layer bars, like these Hello Dollies, but these are my new favorite          Layer it Up! Just like your more traditional layer bars these M&M Magic Bars are layered with tons of yummy.  First it starts with a graham cracker crust, then comes the sweetened condensed milk, some oats, some chocolate and butterscotch chips, then the M&M’s and of course some sprinkles.  Now I know that sounds like a lot of work… but trust me these are so easy to make.   Let’s Get Started! The graham cracker crust is a must for me, if you…

  • Hamburger Steak with Onion Gravy … Yes, Please

    Hamburger Steak may feel a little old school but I tell you…this hamburger steak is AMAZING!  Don’t believe me… try it. Oh the Onions… So fun fact, I have not always been the biggest fan of onions.  Yep so I never have onions on my burger or hot dog, or in my salads.  I really only love onions when they are browned, like in this gravy, or onion soup, or cut up small for a hint of flavor.  I know, weird but it is just how I am.   These onions are made even better as they are cooked in the same skillet as the hamburger steaks just adding even…

  • Tres Leche Cake – A Decadent dessert

    Tres Leche Cake is the perfect Cinco de Mayo treat.  Trust me you need this in your life. A little different this year Ok… so I know this year your Cinco de Mayo’s celebration may be a little different than normal, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still celebrate and have some GREAT food!   To celebrate the day I feel like we should have something sweet and this Tres Leche cake is the perfect treat.  It is just sweet enough and rich and JUST SO GOOD! It all starts with the cake This cake is a little different than you traditional white cake.  You separate out the egg whites…

  • Cadbury Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Easter is TOMORROW & Cadbury Chocolate Chips Cookies are the perfect treat.  I don’t know about y’all but the great “Quarantine of 2020” has really thrown off my calendar and time frames in general.  I just realized I never posted these amazing cookies for your Easter (at home) Celebrations.  Good thing is they are super quick to make!! Cadbury Egg Fun! Since I was a little kid I have always loved the Cadbury Eggs.  I just love the crunchy shell with the chocolate inside.  I also love the pastel colors!  I have used them as a centerpiece on my table, as a fun snack or in cookies like these or…

  • My Go-To Biscuits…Thank you Joanna Gaines

    Holy Biscuits…How is everyone doing?  How is your time social distancing and being at home going?  In my house we are good…day by day.  One fo the good things about being home more is I ma baking and cooking more…so I hope you are ready for some new recipes! It is Biscuit Time! I don’t know about you but I am always down for a good biscuit.  Whether it be in the morning or at dinner biscuits are ALWAYS a good idea.    They are good with gravy, jam, honey or just butter. I mean can you think of a time when biscuits are not a good idea? You copied…

  • THE BEST Pudding Cookie

    Pudding Cookies are a must have in my cookie rotation.  Trust me you need to make these ASAP! Pudding Cookies Perfect for ANY Holiday I love a cookie that is super versatile and something you can make for any and all occasions.  Just with some seasonal sprinkles you can make these cookies perfect for Valentines Day, Easter, July 4th, Thanksgiving or Christmas.   To really amp it up you could change up the M&M’s for each seasons color combo.  The Easter and Christmas ones are my personal favorite… what are yours?  I will say though these Valentines ones are pretty darn cute. Chocolate … So Many Options For this specific…

  • KETO Broccoli & Chicken Bake

    KETO Broccoli & Chicken Bake is the perfect back on KETO recipe.  It comes together super quick and is SO, SO GOOOOD! Broccoli … Please! I never thought I would say this but broccoli is definately one of my MOST favorite veggies.  Yes, this is coming from the gal who did not eat any veggies growing up other than the occasional green bean.   Over the past several years I have been adding veggies into my world and broccoli has quickly become a MUST HAVE in my fridge all the time. If broccoli is a no go in your house you could use cauliflower, asparagus or another of your favorite…