Tag: easy

Cranberry Orange Chicken ((Part 6 of the “BUSY Mom Cooks” recipe series))

Cranberry Orange Chicken ((Part 6 of the “BUSY Mom Cooks” recipe series))

Well, life hasn’t slowed for me and — I am guessing, based on the time of year and upcoming list of festivities I am sure we all share, you can more than relate to my state of affairs. When every other bit of life is rushed, a 

Simple 2-Ingredient Belgian Chocolate Ganache ((Part 4 of the “BUSY Mom Cooks” recipe series))

Simple 2-Ingredient Belgian Chocolate Ganache ((Part 4 of the “BUSY Mom Cooks” recipe series))

This is a “pull a rabbit out of the hat” recipe if ever there was one. You know what I mean, right??

Pesto Chicken and Heirloom Tomatoes (Part 3 of the “Busy Mom Approved” recipe series)

Pesto Chicken and Heirloom Tomatoes (Part 3 of the “Busy Mom Approved” recipe series)

Okay friends, I am going to blast a few recipes out over the next week. There will be very little commentary – not because they are not commentary worthy, but because this momma is full-up with life. These are TOO GOOD to them let slip away into my 

Best Friend’s Perfect Pie Crust

Best Friend’s Perfect Pie Crust

For me, pie crust has always been one of those things that just NEVER worked out. At first, I thought it was the recipe. But after trying Ina’s and Ree’s, the Test Kitchen’s and Paula’s — even mom’s and grandma’s, I knew. It wasn’t them 

Homemade ((Quick)) Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Homemade ((Quick)) Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Whew! These back to school days are hard on this old gal. The clock seems to enjoy turning 5, just to see the look on my face as I realize this one, annoying truth: I have no plans for dinner. Blah.

After-School Snack Time!! ((Hot n’ Ready Ham Roll-ups))

After-School Snack Time!! ((Hot n’ Ready Ham Roll-ups))

It is official, school is back in session. I have to admit – for the first time in several years, I am sad summer break is over. We had a great ((and very busy)) summer. The kids attended a few camps, we enjoyed our annual 

Peach & Plum Cobbler with Cinnamon Sugar Dumplings

Peach & Plum Cobbler with Cinnamon Sugar Dumplings

Let me tell you a little something about me: I don’t grocery shop. Well, I do some shopping but it is mainly limited to the Braum’s Fresh Market store & occasional invitations to join David for a shopping trip “date”. The tiny Braum’s market keeps 

The Perfect Milk Chocolate Buttercream ((6 minute Buttercream))

The Perfect Milk Chocolate Buttercream ((6 minute Buttercream))

Homemade buttercream is on my shortlist of favorite things. I won’t say NEVER, but I cannot imagine myself ever buying canned frosting. Not when the real deal is so easy and magnificently tasty. Another bonus? The ingredient list doesn’t sound like instructions for a chemistry 

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.

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!

An Okie Girl’s take on Tacos al Pastor

An Okie Girl’s take on Tacos al Pastor

Okay folks, I thought the name of this dish was Tacos “EL” Pastor. Apparently, it isn’t “EL”, it’s “AL”.  That in and of itself is proof I am a “winger”. Not sure what “winger” means in this context?? Well, I am one of those who 

((Easy)) Cheesy Bacon Biscuit Breakfast Cups

((Easy)) Cheesy Bacon Biscuit Breakfast Cups

This breakfast recipe is so simple and yummy – they were such a huge hit among my herd. The best part?? THREE ingredients, that’s right – 3!! Hey, I think the boys need to start making their own breakfast — what better way for them to