slow cooker enchilada stacker hotdish

Sometimes I seriously wonder what would happen for dinner at our house without the help of my trusty slow cookers! I love them! This recipe requires a 4 quart, round one. The big, 8 quart slow cooker will only work if you double the recipe. When stacking the ingredients, think 5 layers of tortillas with…

soft sour cream sugar cookies

As Valentine’s Day approaches I’m busy in the kitchen cooking and baking up some of our favorite treats so I can share the recipes with you. These soft, puffy, delicious sugar cookies are awesome for any holiday, but I especially like to make them for Valentine’s Day. They remind me of an heirloom recipe we…

a scenes post

Two weeks ago we spent a lazy weekend at home. It consisted of lots of naps in front of the fireplace, reading THIS (which was one of the most beautifully written books I’ve ever had the privilege of reading), watching reruns of Parks and Recreation and The Office. It was so darn cold all weekend!…

the ultimate bacon tuna salad croissant sandwich

Mmmmmm…. We’re enjoying a cozy soup supper tonight and having these awesome sandwiches to go with it. These tuna fish sandwiches are so good. The extra ingredients (including bacon, hello) and the buttery croissant take humble tuna fish salad to a whole new level. They really are the ultimate!  4 to 5 Ultimate Tuna Fish…

slow cooker philly cheese steak sandwiches

We’ve been using the slow cooker a lot this winter! I love developing new recipes for the Crock Pot. It makes cooking comfort food both fun and easy. Here’s my latest creation… You can pretty much use any steak or roast for this recipe. The slow cooking tenderizes even the least expensive cuts of meat…