It’s summertime which means it’s time to start the grill. I have collected some of my favorite grilling recipes. My favorite lately has been pork chops with roasted sweet potatoes. My next goal is to try grilled sweet potatoes it sounds messy but I’ve seen it work very well and I know they have to be great. […]
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Grilled Veggies
For Christmas this year my mom gave Hubby a few grill accessories, including a basket for veggies. We love grilling in the summer but haven’t really done much grilling with veggies, other than corn and jalapenos. I thought they basket would be great for making all sorts of different veggies. Last week Hubby decided he wanted […]
A Guide to Beef Stew
Stewing is a method of cooking in which smaller pieces of meat and vegetables are first browned with a small amount of fat, then finished in a closed pan covered with a liquid. This is similar to braising but with smaller pieces of meats and vegetables so that the cooking time is shorter. Stews have been around […]
Personal 3 Ingredient Brownie Parfait
While thinking of what I wanted to bring to our New Year’s Eve gathering I knew I wanted something that was simple for everyone to grab and eat while we were playing games. I went with a Brownie Parfait that I just made up as I thought about it. What’s even better is it only […]
Dad’s Birthday Party Food with Peking Duck
My Dad’s birthday was Saturday the 29th, since we don’t live in the same town it sometimes makes birthdays tricky. But this year I decided I would invite him and my mom down for a special birthday lunch. For many years we tried to get my dad a Peking Duck for his birthday or another […]
One Year Trimaversary
It’s my TRIMAVERSARY! I’m sure you are thinking, her what? Well today I have been on my Trim Healthy Mama journey for a full year, and what a great year it has been! If you do not know what the Trim Healthy Mama Plan is, click here to learn more about it. I have shared some […]
How to Make a Lattice Pie Crust
When making apple pies like this one it is always pretty to make a decorative crust. There are many different kinds but a Lattice design on top is simple and looks very elegant. Any fruit pie is suitable for a lattice crust on top. Hubby enjoys a good apple pie so I went with apple […]
Bacon Cheeseburger and Baked Fries
Summer is in full swing in Central Arkansas, and with it, I felt that it was time to have a good hamburger. This wasn’t just any hamburger though, it was seasoned to perfection, two pieces of gooey cheese, with two pieces of perfectly cooked bacon on top, all sitting between tow pieces of fresh kaiser […]
How to Stir-Fry
One of my favorite meals has always been a quick stir-fry. When I was home alone for an evening or even when I needed a quick lunch throwing together one of these was my go to. Mine never turn out the same because I don’t ever think to write down how much I used of […]
Mini Easter Cupcakes
Who doesn’t love mini cupcakes? I know they have always been a favorite of mine, and these mini Easter cupcakes don’t disappoint. There are so many adorable designs for Spring and Easter cupcakes and I decided to go with a simple grass technique and some Easter candies for my contribution to Easter lunch. I made […]