Category Archives: Cooking
Slow Cooker Hasselback Potatoes
Problem: My family loves hasselback potatoes, but we live in Arizona… and it’s summer. This means that turning the oven on is similar to torturing my family, seriously, I think it might even pass the cruel and unusual punishment test. … Continue reading
7 Slow Cooker Freezer Meals in 2 hours
Always be prepared. That’s the Scout motto right? Well, it’s the mom motto too. It’s why we keep cheerios in the glove box, diapers in the trunk, and a quiet book in the purse. It’s how we stay sane in … Continue reading
Rich and Gooey-licious Banana Bread
Summer is finally on its way out, and it’s almost cool enough to turn on those ovens! I was so excited I thought I’d celebrate by publishing my banana bread recipe. I get raves every time I bring this to … Continue reading
How to Grill Pizza
Grilled pizza is one of the best summer dinner ideas ever! You can make the dough in large amounts, freeze it, and use it as needed for a super quick super delicious meal that tastes like you ordered it in … Continue reading
Little Lion’s First Birthday Cake
Some time in the last two months (I’m purposefully vague on the details) my Little Lion turned one. I can’t believe how fast she is growing up! My little five pound five ounce baby isn’t such a baby anymore. *sigh* … Continue reading
Spring/Summer Dinner – Veggie Melt
This tantalizing veggie melt is a delicious healthy meal, perfect for days when it’s too hot outside to bake. Ingredients: Thick artisan bread (homemade is preferable) 2 cloves of garlic – minced 2 T vegetable oil 1/2 Cup chopped carrots … Continue reading
Dinner Poppers
This is a variation of chicken roll-ups, a staple at our house. I got the original recipe from a college roommate and it calls for mushrooms rather than jalapenos. However you make it, it’s delicious! Ingredients: 1 bottle/ or 2 … Continue reading
Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts for Two
Have I told you guys how amazing my husband is? Oh yeah, I guess I have. Well, here’s some proof. The other day hubby made me this amazing chicken. That’s right, he’s more than just eye candy ;). Here’s his … Continue reading
Five Star Home Made Pizza
The secret to good pizza is the crust. When I first started making home made pizza my hubby would eat it and compliment it, but he wouldn’t rave. I really like when he raves. So I kept working on the … Continue reading
Squid Soup
For those who don’t know my sweet husband is kind of like alphabet soup. He is currently a CNA, EMT, and LPN. He will soon be an RN. A year after that he will most likely add a BSN, and … Continue reading
