• Dessert - Recipes

    Strawberry Crumble

    May 3, 2015 - By 

    May is National Strawberry month and I’m super happy about that. I hope to take full advantage of that and try to roll out several easy and yummy strawberry recipes this month. I haven’t met too many people who don’t love strawberries. I know my family can’t get enough of them. One of the recipes on my Recipe Bucket List is a Strawberry Crumble. I found a recipe on Popsugar that looked easy and delicious. I just altered it a bit and increased it to make enough for my family. Servings: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 27 minutes…

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    Breakfast Roll-Ups

    April 29, 2015 - By 

    As busy Moms, we find ourselves often scrambling around trying to whip dinner together. These roll-up recipes are such an easy answer to hectic evenings. Every Sunday, I throw the ingredients for pizza dough in the oven, so throughout the week I have it ready for homemade pizza or these easy roll-ups. If you don’t have a bread maker just get some refrigerated dough, which is just as good and easy. I like these because they can be made for breakfast ahead of time. And for those of us who like dinner for breakfast, this is a great option! Servings:…

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    Lasagna

    April 27, 2015 - By 

    Lasagna has been one of those dishes that I have struggled with and finally quit trying. Drew gave me a cookbook for Christmas called Gooseberry Patch 5 Ingredient Family Favorites and it has the recipe in there, so I decided to give it a try again. I did have to improvise, because I didn’t have any pasta sauce on hand. I am so glad I decided to give Lasagna! It turned out amazing. I’m not sure what my hang up was before, but whatever it was it seems this recipe resolved it. I’m curious to know what dishes you avoid…

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    Recipe Bucket List

    April 25, 2015 - By 

    I am a list lover. I love making lists of all kinds. I thought it would be fun to have a running list of recipes that I want to make. This way when I’m looking for a recipe to fill a spot on my weekly menu, I can refer to this list for ideas. I will add a link to them as I complete them. So what recipes are on your list to make? Appetizers Mozzarella Cheese sticks – I’ve made these, but didn’t document. Desserts Chocolate cake roll Donuts Gingerbread cookies Texas Sheet Cake Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies or…

  • Chicken - Dinner - Recipes

    Buffalo Chicken Casserole

    April 23, 2015 - By 

    As a busy mom who works full-time, I’m always trying to come up with new recipes that are quick and easy. My family loves Poppy Seed Chicken and Jalapeno Popper Chicken, so I’ve been thinking of similar recipes. This Buffalo Chicken Casserole is so good and can be ready to eat in under 40 minutes. How can you not love that? Servings: 8 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 2 cups cooked and diced chicken 2 tbs. garlic powder 1 cup Buffalo Sauce 2 stalks of celery, chopped 1 (10.75 oz) can cream of chicken soup 1…

  • Cheez-It Breaded Chicken Fingers - Looking for a new way to bread your chicken fingers? This Cheez-it Breaded Chicken is so easy and makes for a wonderfully crunchy batter.
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    Cheez-It Breaded Chicken Fingers

    April 22, 2015 - By 

    Looking for a way to get crunchier chicken fingers? These Cheez-It Breaded Chicken Fingers are so easy to make and are truly delicious. The first time I made these my family was upset that I didn’t make more. Next time I’ll be doubling the recipe. Oh, the life of a house of full males! 🙂 Servings: 4 Prep Time: 25 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 2 lbs. of chicken Breading Ingredients 2 cups of Cheez-Its 1 tbs. garlic 1 cup of flour (I used wheat flour) 1 tbs. Cayenne pepper salt and pepper Egg Wash Ingredients Tabasco sauce 2…

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    Bruschetta with Tomatoes and Spinach

    April 20, 2015 - By 

    The other night I was craving something fresh and I had an Italian loaf that needed to be consumed. I also had some grape tomatoes and spinach on hand. Bruschetta came to mind. It was one of those weekends where my guys were camping, so I was home alone, which means I can eat whatever I want without complaint. Servings: 6 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: Italian loaf olive oil Roma (diced) or Grape tomatoes (cut in half or in fourths) fresh spinach leaves (finely chopped) Parmesan Directions: 1. Preheat oven to °375. 2. Cut bread…

  • Beef - Dinner - Mexican - Recipes

    Taco Soup {Crockpot}

    April 18, 2015 - By 

    I am always trying to figure out easy Mexican dishes, as well as meals that can be made quickly or in the crockpot. This recipe fits the bill for all 3 of those requests. I make this in the crockpot, but you could easily put this in a pot and cook on medium-high for 30 minutes or so and it would be just as good. Servings: 6 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 4 hours Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef, browned 1/2 cup taco seasoning 1-1/2 cups beef broth or water 1 can chili beans, drained and rinsed 1 can…

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    Chorizo Empanadas

    April 8, 2015 - By 

    Happy National Empanada Day! Celebrate by trying these easy Chorizo Empanadas. Servings: 6 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 35 minutes Ingredients: 1/2 lb. ground beef 1/2 lb. Chorizo 1 onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1/2 tsp. chili powder 1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, well drained 1 box refrigerated pie crusts 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese Egg Wash: 1 beaten egg with 2 tbs. of milk Dip 1/2 of Greek yogurt or sour cream 1/2 of cheddar cheese 2 tbs. Green Chilies

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    Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole

    April 7, 2015 - By 

    My family loves the Poppy Seed Chicken recipe that I make and I’ve been trying to think of a spin off of that. I decided that Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole could be made similarly. I love both of these recipes because they are both great make-ahead/freeze-ahead meals. Servings: 8 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: Mixture 2 lbs. boneless chicken breast; cooked and finely chopped, shredded or chopped to bite sized 1 (4 oz.) can of jalapenos or 2-3 fresh jalapenos (cleaned, de-veined, and diced) 1/2 cup diced onion 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened 1/2…

  • Mexican Stuffed Shells
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    Mexican Stuffed Shells

    March 23, 2015 - By 

    Servings: 6 Prep Time: 25 min. Cooking Time: 25 min. Ingredients 24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells 1 lb. lean ground beef 1 large can of enchilada sauce 2 tbs. taco seasoning 1 cup of finely chopped onion 1 can (8 oz.) fire-roasted diced tomatoes 1 cup frozen corn 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese TOPPINGS: 8 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream 8 tablespoons salsa 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives 1/4 cup sliced green onions Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Cook pasta shells according to package directions;…

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    Unfried Chicken

    March 22, 2015 - By 

    I’m always looking for easy ways to make yummy food a little healthier. I recently watched an episode of Trisha Yearwood on Food Network and decided to give it a try with a couple differences. If you’re kids need something to dip this in, you whip up some Fat-Free Honey Mustard Sauce or Chick-fil-A Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce. Servings: 4 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup milk 1 tbs. hot sauce (Tabasco) 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs 1/2 cup powdered Parmesan 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp. paprika 1 lemon…

  • Oatmeal Cookies {Soft & Chewy}
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    Oatmeal Cookies {Soft & Chewy}

    March 18, 2015 - By 

    The other night I had an itch to bake. I knew that Oatmeal Cookie Day was coming up, so I decided to make some! After making them, I had to look up and see what day in March it was. I was chagrined to find out there appears to be 2 different dates; one being today March 18 and the other bring April 30. I decided to post today, because it’s earlier. I love the way these Oatmeal cookies turned out. They are soft and chewy, but not so much that they become crumbly. Love that about good cookies! Servings:…

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    Fat Free Honey Mustard Sauce

    March 16, 2015 - By 

    Often we think our chicken sandwiches or chicken fingers are to die for without the sauce. However, this sauce add another amazing layer of flavor that makes it totally worth the few minutes it takes to make. Servings: 4 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 0 minutes Ingredients: 2 tsp. dijon mustard 2 tbs. honey 1 tbs. fat-free mayonnaise 1 tsp. vinegar Directions: Mix together this ingredients and chill before serving. Fat Free Honey Mustard Sauce   Print Prep time 5 mins Total time 5 mins   Author: Lysha @ A Camera & A Cookbook Serves: 4 Ingredients 2 tsp.…

  • Mini Breakfast Pies
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    Mini Breakfast Pies

    March 9, 2015 - By 

    Looking for an easy breakfast that you can take on the go? I love these Mini Breakfast Pies. They’re are easy and can easily be made, refrigerated in a ziplock bag, and warmed up every morning. Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes Servings: 12 Ingredients 1 pound breakfast sausage, shredded ham, or shredded bacon (or combination) 1 small minced onion 1 (12 ounce) can refrigerated crescent roll dough 6 eggs, beaten 1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese salt & pepper Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). 2. In a large, deep skillet over…

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    Shepherd’s Pie

    March 4, 2015 - By 

    It’s about that time to pull out all those Irish meals to enjoy on St. Patrick’s Day. One of my all time favorites over the last few years has been Shepherd’s Pie. It’s so easy and such a great comfort food. Perfect for those still chili nights! Servings: Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 2-3 cups of mashed potatoes 1 large egg yolk 1/2 cup cream, for a lighter version substitute vegetable or chicken broth Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan 1 3/4 pounds ground beef or…

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    Spicy Sausage and Potato Soup {Crockpot}

    March 2, 2015 - By 

    Looking for an easy soup? This Spicy Sausage and Potato Soup is cooked in the crockpot and will be ready to eat when you get home from work. Servings: 8 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 6-8 hours Ingredients: 1 diced onion 1 cup diced celery 1 tbs. minced garlic 1/2 tsp. hot red pepper flakes 1 tsp. dried basil 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 large can of pureed tomatoes 1 can fire roasted tomatoes 1 small can of green chilies 5 links hot Italian Sausage 8 cups chicken stock 4-5 large potatoes; diced Directions: 1. Remove sausage from the…

  • Cajun Chicken Pasta
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    Cajun Chicken Pasta

    February 25, 2015 - By 

    Servings: 4 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast halves cut into bite size pieces 4 tsp. Cajun seasoning (I used Slap Ya Momma) 4 tbs. Olive Oil 2 cups heavy cream (more if needed) 1/2 tsp. dried basil 1/2 tsp. lemon pepper seasoning 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. freshly-ground black pepper 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1 box Penne pasta Grated Parmesan cheese Directions: 1. Cook pasta as directed. 2. While the pasta is cooking, place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and coat evenly. 2. In a large skillet…

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    Chess Cake with Pecans

    February 23, 2015 - By 

    Chess Cake with Pecans is just one of the yummiest desserts I’ve ever had. Now I’ll admit when I indulge on dessert, I usually want it to have chocolate in it. However, on occasion I crave something more like this and I also know that some people don’t care for chocolate as much as I do. I enjoy making this recipe for church potlucks for that very reason. Next time you’re looking for an amazing, non-chocolate dessert, you should give this a try! Servings: 18 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 40 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup…

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    Margarita Chicken

    February 18, 2015 - By 

    This Margarita Chicken Recipe is just so easy and full of flavor. Great for those busy week nights. Servings: 4 Prep Time: 1 hour (marinating time) Cooking Time: 20-30 minutes Ingredients: 4 bone-in chicken breast halves 1 can (10 oz.) thawed frozen margarita mix 2/3 cup tequila 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro leaves, 2 tablespoons chicken seasoning Directions: In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients except chicken. Put the chicken and marinade in a large ziplock bag. Let marinate in the refrigerator for a couple hours. Directions for Outdoor cooking: 1. Remove the chicken and allow it to sit…