gracie’s healthy oatmeal raisin cookies

My daughter Grace has been busy in the kitchen again! This time she made healthy oatmeal raisin cookies for her school lunches and for tea time after school. These are so delicious and not too sweet. You could even grab a couple for breakfast on the go if you’re in a hurry in the morning.…

{crock pot} walking taco bar

You may have had walking tacos at county fairs and sporting events. They’re so delicious and such a convenient lunch/snack for family gatherings, potlucks, picnics and they’re perfect for game day! Just make up the taco meat in advance, put it in your slow cooker to keep it warm, place the taco accoutrements around the…

chicken alfredo lasagna {crock pot recipe}

Happy Friday, Lovelies! I’ve been busy in the kitchen this week! Making lots of yummy comfort food and developing all sorts of recipes for Super Bowl Sunday. Super Bowl Sunday isn’t exactly a holiday, but it’s a well known day for gathering with family and friends to watch the big game and everyone loves the…

the ultimate meatloaf sandwich

We had meatloaf for dinner last night. I made a huge one, using 3 lb. of meat, to insure we’d have leftovers for meatloaf sandwiches! Meatloaf sandwiches are SO good and I personally think meatloaf tastes better the day after you make it. I have several recipes for meatloaf here on my blog, but these…

cajun shrimp & sausage etouffee

I enjoyed a day at home, alone today. It was so nice to get my workout done and then read some Little House while taking a long, candlelit bubble bath. After my bath I put on my jammy pants and watched two episodes of THIS awesome show while working on a knitting project. In January…