“It cures what ails you!” That’s a saying we have around the house. So why on earth would PB&J French Toast Sticks come to mind as a cure?? My son picked up some crazy germs at school and came down with the flu and strep (at the same time!) “When ya going to make PB&J … [Read more…]
My husband was the inspiration behind these burgers. It used to be one of his favorites at Buffalo Wild Wings. And I have to confess, I really didn’t think I would be all that crazy about it. But nachos and burgers together; why not? I had to give it a try. And the verdict…this burger … [Read more…]
I’m about to transform what you think of muffins. If your idea of a muffin is a dried, crumbly, and a little on the grainy side, have I got a surprise for you!! My secret is the greek yogurt. (Actually, no big secret…it’s big and bold and right there in the title.) If you don’t … [Read more…]
Do you have fond memories of school cafeteria sloppy joes?– The lunch lady scooping “something” onto a soggy bun. Well, I’m about to erase that memory forever from your mind. Yes, let’s embark on a new sloppy joe…one with mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, bbq sauce and of course, melty cheese. This one knocks it out of … [Read more…]
A few years ago we had the snow storm of the century. I’m not talking inches…I’m talking a couple feet of snow. Incidentally in that snow storm, we had a new neighbor moving in next door, yep there they were with their U-Haul shoveling and dragging in the sofa. On that snow-bound day, I was … [Read more…]
When I was in Cape May, New Jersey, I experienced the best melt-in-your-mouth, garlicky knots at a pizzeria. Yes, an unforgettable, pillowy dream of carbs has made a lasting impression on me! Apparently New Jersey is known for their garlic knots! Pizza shops use scraps of dough to make these crusty on the outside, light … [Read more…]
Sometimes we get on a kick and make the same things over and over. I was on a Monterey Chicken kick…I love the combo of chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, bacon and barbecue sauce. Sometimes the simple things in life are the best! I honestly don’t think I would ever get tired of this. We discovered … [Read more…]
Lunch doesn’t have to be boring! Let’s face it…two slabs of bread and lunchmeat can be rather blah. Now a wrap, that’s another story! Just like the name implies, you can wrap one of these bad boys up in mere minutes. It’s so appealing−not only to the eye−but to the tastebuds too. No need to … [Read more…]
There they were in the fruit bowl…the three spotted yellow bananas. Should I toss them in the trash, and say good-bye? ….or perhaps Hello to you beautiful Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins? You guessed it! I knew those babies were capable of bringing a delicious, fragrant smell to the whole house and waking up the tribes … [Read more…]
I remember the first time I ordered a French Dip sandwich at a restaurant. When the waitress brought the crusty hoagie bun layered with tender cuts of beef and the delicious au jus sauce, all of the family’s eyes got as big as our cat’s eyes (and we have a BIG cat). Suddenly they all … [Read more…]