The gorgeous flavors of Caprese Salad, in grilled cheese form! I love a good Caprese salad - the fresh and light tomato, basil, mozzarella combination is one for the food world records (if that was a thing.) I decided to make a grilled cheese version with shredded mozzarella, thinly sliced Roma tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, and some pesto slathered on the insides of … [Read more...]
Leprechaun Pancake Bites
I was recently issued a challenge - create a fun snack or party food using any of the Big G cereals. I chose Lucky Charms. For two reasons, it's our family's official "treat cereal" and because St. Patrick's Day is fast approaching. Even though I was working in these amazing kitchens with just about anything at my disposal, I still wanted to make something that … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day – Green Food Lunch Box Ideas
Have you thought about the lunch you'll be sending to school/work to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with your kiddos or spouse? Would hate for them to get pinched in the lunchroom! ;) No matter what day St. Patrick's Day falls on, we're celebrating with fun green food all week. I'll be sending a lunchbox that looks like the one here with my oldest to school on Friday. His … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast – Irish Soda Bread Wedges
When it comes to breakfast (or lunch) (or dinner) on St. Patrick's Day, I like to whip up a quick traditional soda bread. But as soon as I get the dough together, I go all non-traditional on it. I cut the dough into wedges...as they make the perfect portion...before baking it. As a child, wearing green and avoiding getting pinched were all I ever thought about when March 17 … [Read more...]
Italian Meatball Slider Bake
Pull-apart sliders, loaded with meatballs, marinara and cheese - your new favorite weeknight dinner! Y'all loved these Baked Cheeseburgers so much, that I decided to do a few more variations...starting with this Italian Meatball Slider Bake... How to Make Italian Meatball Slider Bake Slice the rolls along the equator using a serrated bread knife. Set out … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Peanut Butter Cookies
As a busy mom, I love seeing adorable and delicious ideas like this...because this is actually something that I can pull off...that doesn't require the skill of a surgeon or expert cookie decorator! (lol) I sometimes get discouraged when I see all the amazing and clever ideas for holiday treats......and then realize that I'm just not that pinteresting mom. So I don't even … [Read more...]
Mega M&M Valentine’s Cookies
Do you ever see those cute little treats and snacks and love-ly ideas for V-Day on Pinterest and think...there's no way in the world that's gonna happen!?! But that's adorbs. I get it...I'm that Pinterest wannabe mom. But I love being silly and clever with food too. I'm just not that great at cleverly (or steadily) decorating cookies. But...I can make a mean chocolate … [Read more...]
Raspberry Chocolate “Tortilla Wrap” – Viral TikTok Trend Valentine’s Dessert
When a new trend goes viral on TikTok just before Valentine's Day, you make these Raspberry Chocolate "Tortilla Wraps!" About a week ago, a new "tortilla wrap" - which is a not-so-fancy way to say folded quesadilla - went crazy on TikTok and, just like that, it's the latest food craze online. It's pretty simple....and after you see how it works, you'll wonder why you've … [Read more...]
Easy Holiday Side Dish Recipes – Slow Cooker & Instant Pot
Easy Holiday Side Dish Recipes for the Slow Cooker and Instant Pot that don't require oven space! During holiday meal prep, oven and stove top space fills up REALLY FAST. When the space starts to run out... the frustration and the overwhelm and the heat starts to rise. My solution to this? Toss as many side dishes into my beloved countertop appliances as I … [Read more...]
Best Garlic Toast Seasoning Mix
Your Family Will Soon Be Obsessed with This Garlic Ranch Toast Too! Not long ago...on a whim...I decided to add a bit of dry Ranch dressing mix to the garlic powder and... OBSESSED. But not before someone asked about the "lettuce" on the bread. One of my boys has an eagle eye for green things in their food and I couldn't help but chuckle when he asked me about … [Read more...]