Margarita Steak Fajita Marinade

The other day I wanted to make some traditional Fajitas but I ended up not having everything I needed for my traditional marinade so, I came up with this Margarita Steak Fajita Marinade and OH MAN! I don’t make Fajitas very often because honestly, I just don’t think about buying the skirt steaks when I […]
Easy Layered Taco Casserole

Tonight was just crazy at my house and this Easy Layered Taco Casserole saved the day! Ya see, Raychel is packing up to move into her own place and I am trying to get ready for a big trade show, so dinner is not something I had time to focus on. Raychel had the idea […]
Scratch German Chocolate Cake

When you see the words scratch and German Chocolate Cake in a title, do I really need to say anything else? 🙂 Well, the story behind this recipe showing up on my blog at this time is simple. Ya see, the other day my son asked me to bake a cake for his best friend’s […]
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

This recipe is a fantastic one-dish chicken cordon bleu casserole! One thing I always loved about having a big chef kitchen was that I could make a huge mess! Realy big messes happen when you are creative, right? This new recipe was worth the mess. We all love chicken cordon bleu, and it can be […]
Busy Mom Milk Bar Pie

I just had to come up with a busy mom version of the famous Milk Bar Pie I made the other day! It was so rich and delicious, I really understand why it gets so much praise. The problem was that it took quite a bit of time to make the recipe and then it […]
Milk Bar Pie

The other day Raychel and I were really wanting something sweet to eat! I started looking at old recipes and commenting that I wanted something different. Something that wasn’t very heavy and seemed a little more “summer” worthy. Well, Raychel started telling me about a place she ate when she was on a trip to […]
Baked Pork Spare Ribs

These are the easiest baked pork spare ribs you will ever make! No need to light a grill and brave 100+ degree weather outside to make fall off the bone spare ribs. These may take an afternoon in the oven, but the wait is worth it. I doctor a bottle of sweet bar-b-que sauce, add […]
Rocky Road Cheesecake Brownies

Rocky Road Cheesecake Brownies! I love a good cake as much as the next guy but, sometimes I just want to try something a little different. The other night was one of those times. I had been outside mowing the yard for a few hours and when I came in I wanted something sweet so […]
Strawberry and Peach Crumble

This strawberry and peach crumble is proof that sometimes you just have to follow your nose! The other day I walked into my local grocery store and smelled peaches. The sweet smell of peaches brought to mind so many decadent desserts that I just had to buy a few. I got them home and immediately […]
Recipe Creation Process

Have you ever gotten something in your head that you just can’t get out? Well, one o’clock in the morning and I am wide awake thinking about chicken parmesan! Yes – that is right, a recipe! I am not thinking about how to pay the bills, the argument I may have had with one of […]

