Yesterday it was the homemade PCL. Today it's the SCM in brownie form. Because I love ya. And firmly believe in these drinks and the flavor combinations...just homemade or disguised in a brownie. Because I don't like spending $5 on a latte...especially when I can make dinner for my family for that much. So these are to.die.for. You will eat the entire pan in one … [Read more...]
15+ Nut-Free School Snack Ideas
15+ Nut Free School Snack Ideas that are Convenient and Easy to Handle for Young Children! Well, I'm not sure about you and your kids, but all 3 of my school aged boys get to take snacks this year. (And by get to, I mean 'have to'...because they eat a very early breakfast (6:30 am!) and have a late lunch (11:45 am!)...that's a long time to go without food for little … [Read more...]
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte
It's BACK. The "PSL"...but you don't have to drop $5 a pop...you can make your own! And FWIW - I'm in the "SCM" camp. Hence all the salted caramel recipes. Salted Caramel Mocha Fudge Salted Caramel Brownie Parfait (And a Salted Caramel Mocha Brownie recipe coming next week!) Are you in the PSL group or the SCM group?! Homemade … [Read more...]
Hatch Green Chile Grilled Cheese
Ok. Please stop what it is you are doing right now. Get off your phone or computer. Go find your shopping list. And add 'Hatch Chiles' to the list. While I thought these peppers were just sold in stores in the southwest, I have heard and seen reports of them being found as far away as Cleveland, OH. So....LOOK for them. And then buy a bunch and roast them. … [Read more...]
Whole Wheat Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins
Ok, friend. You have to make these. They are one of my kids' most popular requests for lunch boxes...and I saved them for the end of our 31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas. I sent them on their first day of school this week. I had stashed a few in the very back of the freezer, so they would actually make it to the first day of school. I dropped 2 into each lunch box and sent them … [Read more...]
Corndog Muffins
Want something for your kiddos lunchbox that they'll (probably) gobble up?! While we don't eat that many hot dogs, when we do I prefer to buy the Applegate uncured variety because its a healthier version, but somewhat more expensive! Thankfully my store has a BTS coupon right now, so I've been able to get a few extra packages for the freezer...so I can make more of these in … [Read more...]
How to Roast Hatch Chiles
My trip to the grocery store last week almost brought me to tears. An old friend caught my eye as I entered the store. The beautiful, glossy green pepper I look forward to every year was back. I knew that my weekend would revolve around roasting and enjoying these deliciously warm, smoky, and mildly hot Hatch chiles. If you’re new to Hatch green chile peppers then let me … [Read more...]
Zucchini Feta Bites
Here's a fun new twist on a zucchini side dish. Zucchini is every.where. right now. And it's cheap-o too. This takes just a few minutes to get together, and I tasked my oldest son to get the zucchinis arranged onto the baking sheet, while I dropped the seasoning and feta on them as he went. We made a great team...and had them ready for the oven in a matter of … [Read more...]
Chocolate Raspberry Bites
Because I love chocolate and I love raspberries. And I love them together. mmmmm. mmmm. This is super simple and goes like this... Melt chocolate chips in the microwave or in a double boiler. Follow the directions on the photo above, using a mini muffin tin. Freeze or chill the bites. (I prefer to freeze mine...so I'm less tempted to eat 13 at one time. … [Read more...]
15 Grab ‘n Go Breakfast Ideas
Well, we've been talking so much about back to school lunches, I almost forgot about the whole 'what's a quick and easy breakfast option that I can grab 'n go' concept! BECAUSE WE ALL HAVE THOSE MORNINGS. I try to get everyone up 15 minutes earlier than I think we need to get up, in order to just get through the morning routine. I don't like the frenzy that happens with … [Read more...]