“Under Pressure”

“Under Pressure”

Over the last week, I have been hearing from all of my Instagram and Facebook friends regarding a very important topic: plug-in kitchen appliances. I recently asked, “What countertop kitchen appliance do you use the most?”. The answers ranged from coffee makers to blenders and 

One small recipe for mankind, one GiANT recipe for me.

One small recipe for mankind, one GiANT recipe for me.

This is the recipe that started it all for me — Click HERE to view.

Spicy Teriyaki Tacos

Spicy Teriyaki Tacos

I am a huge fan of teriyaki! I can’t imagine a veggie or protein that would not “sing” after taking a bath in a glorious, sweet and salty teriyaki marinade.

It’s Sumo-st wonderful time of the year!

It’s Sumo-st wonderful time of the year!

Yes, I have checked the calendar – It’s March, not December…but, it is still “Sumo-st wonderful time of the year”!

Loaded Cheeseburger Potato ((and carrot)) Soup

Loaded Cheeseburger Potato ((and carrot)) Soup

The first dinner to be served to a kiddo with a mouth full of new hardware needs to be yummy & soft. So guess what I came up with?? Cheeseburger Potato Soup! Now, this may sound strange – but, when I think of cheesy potato soup, 

When the moon hits your eye…

When the moon hits your eye…

…it means you are starting dinner too late and speed cooking a big pizza pie – that’s amore´. It’s also amore´ because it’s quick and simple and under 10 ingredients!! Oh and it’s a healthy ninja recipe too!! 

Speed Cooking 101

Speed Cooking 101

Well, I never had to speed date — I am so glad I dodged that bullet. I would imagine it would be crazy, stressful & noisy ((kind of like the night I snapped the above picture –when the herd decided to launch a sneak attack 

My Favorite Meal EVER … Red Beans & Rice!

My Favorite Meal EVER … Red Beans & Rice!

 I suppose it’s all my fault. Or at least stating that makes it not seem so bad.

“Taco Tico — Yahyahyah!”

“Taco Tico — Yahyahyah!”

Well, this makes my mouth water just thinking about it! Every time I make it, the kids chant “Taco Tico YAHYAHYAH!! Taco Tico YAHYAHYAH!!” over and over. I think it’s cute and funny for about one minute.

Big Country Breakfast Bread Pudding

Big Country Breakfast Bread Pudding

I think I found the skeleton of this recipe almost 14 years ago in the once free Kraft “Food & Family” magazine.  I was about 25, working full time, newly married and needed some meal ideas that were cheap and easy. I had never had anything 

Crispy Fish Tacos

Crispy Fish Tacos

Hello friends. Wow is the first word that comes to mind. Funny thing though, as I was typing “WOW” out came “WOE”. And I think to myself, that pretty much sums it up.