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Fresh Strawberry Buttercream

Fresh Strawberry Buttercream

There has been a drastic decrease in the number of meals coming out of my kitchen! Honestly, I really don’t even know how I have gotten away with it for so long. For instance, this week’s dinners have included:

An Okie Girl’s Take on Chinese Pork Ribs ((4 ingredients including the ribs!!))

An Okie Girl’s Take on Chinese Pork Ribs ((4 ingredients including the ribs!!))

Ribs are on sale this week at Whole Foods so they made it on the weekly menu for our hungry herd of 6!! After a week of neglecting my meal-making duties, I decided it was time to cook again.

Irish Potatoes ((with their jackets on)) and Fresh Green Beans

Irish Potatoes ((with their jackets on)) and Fresh Green Beans

How about a little recipe on this Irish Holiday? Several things announce the entrance of Spring: the longer days, warmer breezes, whispers of green that sneakily begin appearing amongst the grays of winter. Saint Patrick’s Day seems to declare to Winter “You shall not pass!” 

Extraordinary Green on Green Salad

Extraordinary Green on Green Salad

Okay, I hear you: “Green salad…EXTRAORDINARY??? Really??” Yes! I mean it — it is really extraordinary!

My Little Pony Tails ((or Yoda Fingers))

My Little Pony Tails ((or Yoda Fingers))

“What she talking about?!” I can hear you asking from here! Party food, I am talking about party food. But not just any party food — birthday party food. More specifically kid birthday party food.

Meatball Sub Casserole ((you have to see it to believe it!))

Meatball Sub Casserole ((you have to see it to believe it!))

This meal was created for two reasons: I made this for Kade’s birthday and he asked me not to “cook”…  I needed a simple, quick meal that the birthday boy would LOVE

Crunchy Salsa Chicken Bake

Crunchy Salsa Chicken Bake

If you are following me on Instagram or Facebook then you already know about this recipe. It has been a busy week, not unlike all of my weeks lately! But when I made this casserole yesterday, I had to do something I haven’t had to do 

When all else fails…make PLAY DOUGH!!

When all else fails…make PLAY DOUGH!!

Some days are diamonds…some days, well… some days call for making play dough! Today was actually a great day – the kiddos were pleasantly kind to each other and were very cooperative in getting their schoolwork done. Even with a nice pace to our day 

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough NomNoms!!

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough NomNoms!!

Yay for NomNoms!! They are back and just in time for those busy school mornings. A dream come true – a treat that pleases the whole herd and leaves me feeling guilt-free. These yummy bites of goodness will change your mornings, I am sure.

Fish Fillet Sandwich – A True Happy Meal!

Fish Fillet Sandwich – A True Happy Meal!

How many nights in your week are played like this? Fly in from hauling kiddos to piano lessons, the gas station, library & the grocery store No yummy smells from a pre-planned & cooked meal are greeting us as we come in the kitchen Kids 

Tartar Sauce made lite!! ((and a fishing story))

Tartar Sauce made lite!! ((and a fishing story))

Seems like Memorial Day and fish fry’s are our tradition. Striper is what we have most of  –  but I am hearing whispers of Crappie being part of this year’s fry day! Yum, Crappie is my all time favorite — more because of a memory, but 

The LAST Banana Pudding You’ll EVER make!

The LAST Banana Pudding You’ll EVER make!

Mom and I have been making this recipe for almost 3 decades.