I think pecans are my favorite nut and I have really enjoyed baking and eating them over the last year. I also need to thank my friend Megan because I always know I can count on her for my fresh Georgia pecan fix! Here's a few of my favorite recipes using pecans:Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie… Continue reading Happy National Pecan Day
Asian Broccoli Chicken with Cashews
I have been craving Chinese food lately and we haven't had a chance to go out for it. This was delicious and simple to make. I also loved that my husband made it since I was running late for work. He used to cook in a local restaurant but has since left and now works… Continue reading Asian Broccoli Chicken with Cashews
Easter Dinner
I volunteered to make something for Easter dinner at my in-laws. I was thinking of a side dish and a dessert. I already know I'm going to make Hummingbird cake for dessert, but would love to hear from my readers on what side dish I should make. So...give them to me! What should I make?Image… Continue reading Easter Dinner
Chicken Fajita Soup
I thought I blogged about this recipe a couple weeks ago, but somehow it slipped through the cracks. Whoops!This is a great recipe to use up some chicken breast and not do much work. I always somehow have several packages of chicken breast in my freezer and this is a great recipe to use them… Continue reading Chicken Fajita Soup
Cinnamon-Sugar Banana Bread
I had some over-ripe bananas on the counter from last week and I've been dying to bake something. I've had another insane and crazy busy week (one more to go!) so I didn't do much cooking or baking. Lots of cleaning out the freezer and pantry and leftovers. I have a few things planned for… Continue reading Cinnamon-Sugar Banana Bread
Something on a Stick Day
Here's to celebrating "something on a stick" day. Chicken Skewers with Peanut SauceWhat is your favorite "something on a stick?"
Colorburst Cupcakes
I'm alive, no worries. Things have been a little hectic here in our house. Our little one celebrated her 4th birthday last Tuesday. I was in denial that she's growing up...I mean, wasn't she just born last year?!?!?! We also lost my husband's grandmother last week, so I have been helping with her house. Back… Continue reading Colorburst Cupcakes
Chicken and Cheese Taquitos
One of the moms on my online mommy board shared this recipe for chicken and cheese taquitos and gave it rave reviews. I was a little hesitant to try it but after more and more people made it and posted how delicious it was…I knew it was time for me to try it. And they… Continue reading Chicken and Cheese Taquitos
Oatmeal Cookie Day
Did you know March 18th is Oatmeal Cookie Day? I didn't and it got me thinking. There has to be many different "food holidays" that I don't know about. So I did a little searching online and found several lists for all the food holidays in each month. I'm planning to highlight several days each… Continue reading Oatmeal Cookie Day
Orange Teriyaki Beef with Noodles
I have been making a lot of recipes with chicken lately and it's getting a little boring. I love chicken and try to eat that more often than red meat, but sometimes I just need some beef. This recipe definitely fit the bill along with my craving for some Chinese food. I've been wanting to… Continue reading Orange Teriyaki Beef with Noodles