Weekly Meal Plan Week 95 - 10 great bloggers bringing you a full week of recipes including dinner, sides dishes, and desserts!Happy May! Not sure what it's like around you, but May has become monsoon season around here. It has rained all week and we aren't finished yet. I guess we should see some amazing flowers when it's all said and done right? Baseball has been canceled, school events have been canceled, and so have our fundraisers. … Continue reading →
An ultra tender cake is topped with a tangy and smooth lemon curd topping and a buttery crumb coating. This Lemon Crumb Cake is more than an ordinary coffee cake. This cake is dessert fit for a queen!Age often brings clarity. As we get older, we have the unique ability to look at the past with a new perspective. I have had many "ah ha" moments as a parent. My latest realization has to do with my mom and Mother's Day. I think my … Continue reading →
This oven baked Jamaican Jerk Chicken recipe will make your mouth sing! A saucy, spicy and sweet marinade coats the chicken before it bakes! Each chicken piece is tender and has an exciting mix of flavors that make you come back for seconds!This Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe is exactly how I would describe my blog. It is a simple recipe made with fresh ingredients that are boldly combined to bring you an unexpected flavor. Some of my … Continue reading →
Two bite cheesecake cupcakes are a blend of sweet and tart! A lemonade cheesecake is topped with a sweet strawberry flavored buttercream to create a dessert that is tangy and delicious! These Strawberry Lemonade Cheesecake Cupcakes are bursting with bright and fresh flavor!It is not often that I find myself staring at the glass case of a bakery. I'm a little arrogant when it comes to baking. I think I'm a pretty decent baker, so I rarely … Continue reading →
No-bake desserts are a must when the weather gets too hot to be in the kitchen! From pie to parfaits, this collection has everything you need to satisfy your sweet tooth without involving the oven!FUDGE BROWNIE NO BAKE CHEESECAKENO BAKE PEANUT BUTTER CUP PIENO BAKE BERRY CHEESECAKENO BAKE PEACH CHEESECAKE6-INGREDIENT NO BAKE KEY LIME PIENO BAKE CHEESECAKE PARFAITSNO BAKE CINNAMON FRENCH SILK PIENO … Continue reading →
Weekly Meal Plan Week 94 - 10 great bloggers bringing you a full week of recipes including dinner, sides dishes, and desserts! Happy weekend! We are supposed to travel three hours away for a baseball tournament this weekend. I've never prayed so hard for rain. I love watching my son and his friends play. Twelve-year-old baseball is so exciting to watch, but I just want to stay home! I want to sleep in my own bed and eat my own … Continue reading →
This bourbon chicken recipe is a winner! Anytime dinner only takes one pan and tastes this good has to be good!One of my favorite food court meals has always been bourbon chicken. There was a time where my friends and I would go to the mall every Saturday when I was in college. While we never had a lot of money to spend, we somehow always managed to scrape up enough money to treat ourselves to lunch.There was something so addictive … Continue reading →
Sharing a few fitness tips for you so that you can stay healthy and trim even while you are away!In my recent Southern Fried Catfish recipe post I talked a little about my opportunity to cruise the Panama Canal on board The Coral Princess, one of Princess Cruises passenger ships. The experience was amazing!! From the destinations to the excursions to the onboard experiences, Princess Cruises has something that everyone will enjoy! While … Continue reading →
Smoothie bowls are all the rage and for good reason! A yogurt smoothie base is touched with a hint of mocha and topped with fresh fruit! What a way to start the day!This post has been sponsored by The Dannon Company and The J.M. Smucker Company. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I just returned from a ten day vacation where I spent my days reading by the pool, soaking up the sun and eating a ridiculous … Continue reading →
Weekly Meal Plan Week 93 - 10 great bloggers bringing you a full week of recipes including dinner, sides dishes, and desserts! Another week down and here we are facing a whole weekend full of possibilities! Or if you are me, then you are facing a whole weekend full of baseball. I do love watching my son play baseball, but sometimes I catch my mind drifting. Sometimes I think about things I need to buy at the store, or sometimes … Continue reading →
Lean turkey brats are smothered in a pineapple teriyaki topping! These brats are the perfect blend of spicy and sweet!I'm not ashamed to admit that I have lied to my kids. I have lied to them about bedtime, snacks, game rules, zoo times, play dates, the status of leftover cake and probably a whole list of things I have pushed into the recesses of my guiltless mind. All this excludes the fact that I still lie to my kids about the Tooth … Continue reading →
This easy gnocchi recipe features gnocchi coated in a smooth pesto cream sauce and then baked until bubbly! This meal is a game-changing meal!Greek mother's love it when their kids eat. For as long as I can remember, my mom has pushed food on me and anyone else who adorns her dining room table. You ask her for one scoop of pasta, she gives you two. You ask for one piece of chicken, she gives you three. I believe her reasoning behind this … Continue reading →
This fried catfish is crispy on the outside with a breading that is seasoned to perfection. The outside might be crisp, but the fish is tender and flaky on the inside!I think the key to a good fried catfish is the breading. I had some amazing catfish onboard my recent Panama Canal cruise. I was onboard The Coral Princess (by Princess Cruises, see Princess.com for more information) where I had some of the best catfish I have ever tasted at … Continue reading →