No-Bake Oreo Chocolate Mousse Pie

Sometimes you can come up with something that you know you are going to make over and over again. Tonight, I created this basic dessert which I am calling a no-bake Oreo Chocolate Mousse, and I absolutely loved it. As a matter of fact, this No-Bake Oreo Chocolate Mousse Pie is now in my top […]
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 […]
A Balanced Breakfast

CUT – REDUCE – AVOID – LOSE -DENY… I feel like these are such negative words! STOP using them! RE-BALANCE – MODIFY – SIMPLIFY- ALLOW… These are so much nicer! One thing I have definitely figured out, it is much simpler to achieve a balanced breakfast plate than a balanced dinner plate! In the mornings, […]

