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As usual, I had a couple of over-ripe bananas and needed to find something to make to use them up. I don't know why we always end up with 2 or 3 bananas that never get eaten?!? I was thinking about making one of my muffin recipes, but then decided on this recipe for a… Continue reading Double Chocolate Banana Cake
I've missed the last couple of months of #FilltheCookieJar because, well....life got in the way. I was determined to make it back this month for the summer theme! I had a little extra time this month with the holiday on Monday and was excited to try a different and unique cookie recipe. I went with… Continue reading Basil Lime Cookies – #FilltheCookieJar
I've been craving Mexican food lately and thought this would be great way to enjoy some delicious food and eat from our pantry. I only needed to pick up corn tortillas, but I had everything else in the house. The recipe came together really quickly and gave us enough for leftovers and a couple lunches… Continue reading Mexican Lasagna
I felt like a kid on Christmas morning waiting for my first shipment for wine from Direct Cellars. I impatiently stalked my UPS delivery driver and was worried when he didn't make his normal morning deliveries. When he pulled up outside my house, I jumped out the door to greet him - I'm sure he… Continue reading Direct Cellars Box #1
I'm completely late in blogging about the ham I made for Easter dinner....where has the time gone? I haven't been doing much new cooking or baking lately, we're in our busy spring sports season and it's been a lot of grilling and quick dinners. Lacrosse season is ending next week and I'll definitely be getting… Continue reading Rosemary Citrus Glazed Ham
My kids are eating me out of house and home. Non-stop snacking....does it ever stop? They are constantly "starving" especially after having dinner. I don't get it? Are anyone else's kids like this? I decided to make some energy bites to hopefully fill them up and at least slow down the emptying of my pantry… Continue reading Apple Cinnamon Energy Bites
We're big fans of ribs, but they always take so long on the grill. I think the last time we attempted to make them, we ran out of propane - just our luck! When I saw how you could make ribs using a pressure cooker in 30 minutes, I knew I had to give it… Continue reading Pressure Cooker Ribs
I've seen this soup floating around Pinterest, but knew it was off-limits for me with my sensitivities to dairy. Then...I saw a paleo version that uses coconut milk and I knew I had to try it. I loved it, it was creamy and wouldn't have even known it was made with coconut milk, if I… Continue reading Paleo Zuppa Toscana
My kids love anything between two slices of bread and these grilled steak pitas were a big hit! I loved that they were quick and easy to make. Life has been pretty busy lately with work, I started another side gig, sports and my husband traveling for work everyday for the last 2+ months. Needless… Continue reading Grilled Steak Pita
Do you love chocolate covered strawberries? They're one of my weaknesses ... but add them onto of strawberry silk mousse and a layer of chocolate ganache - you have this amazing dessert. I made this dessert for Easter and I have to say it was probably one of the most amazing and delicious desserts I've… Continue reading Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pie
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