These Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins first appeared on my blog more than four years ago back in 2012. They are still a family favorite so I thought it was time to share it again and also update the photos a bit! Whenever I make these muffins, they never last too long! If I can, I'll sometimes sneak a few ...
Simple Healthy Vegetable Side Dishes Roundup
Have you ever noticed that when I post a Weekly Menu Plan for our dinners, it very often includes a garden salad or something simple like green beans or roasted broccoli? I have a little confession... I'm a bit challenged when it comes to creative side dishes to go along with our dinners. Even just ...
Simple Slowcooker Steak and Chicken Fajitas
I’ve lived in Texas for three-quarters of my life so I’m sure it’s pretty safe to say I’m a Texan. Over the years, I’ve come to love many regional foods that just don’t taste as good anywhere else. Fajitas are one of those dishes that are on a regular rotation in our house and are perfect for ...
Six Books To Help You Understand the Food You Eat
If you’ve followed my blog for a while, it may be no secret that I like to read a lot of food-related books. You may remember that last year I even compiled a list of 20 Summer Reads for Foodies which included some of my favorite fiction books that are all food related. And I even love to sit down ...
Easy Patatas Bravas Recipe #TasteOfSpain
Thank you to Kroger for inviting me to be part of the #TasteOfSpain campaign. I've been eating Spanish food for more than half my life! When I married my husband, I also married into his family and with a Spanish mother-in-law, I've been introduced and come to love lots of Spanish foods over the ...
Simple Bruschetta Chicken Skillet
Prepare this Simple Bruschetta Chicken Skillet in under 30 minutes for a delicious, easy weeknight meal! When it comes to dinner, it’s no secret that I’m always on the lookout for quick and easy but flavorful dinners I can make for my family. So when I received the Kroger MyMagazine the recipe for ...
Meyer Lemon Blueberry Muffins
These Meyer Lemon Blueberry Muffins are the best of two of my favorite flavors. They are quick to make and freeze well so why not make a double batch? This recipe originally appeared on my blog about four years ago. I've updated the recipe and photos after making some adjustments over the ...
German Sweet Chocolate Cream Pie
This German Sweet Chocolate Cream Pie is the perfect blend of chocolate, coconut and pecans. If you love the cake, you'll love the pie too! Growing up, my mom used to make me a German chocolate cake for my birthday. I think my Dad and I loved it the most so there was always lots for me to ...
Mandarin Tossed Salad
Enjoy the flavors of the season with this Mandarin Tossed Salad. You'll be amazed at how quickly you can throw together a delicious salad and try something new--even on a weeknight! This is one of those recipes that I probably should have shared well before now. It's funny though, because I ...
Why You Need A Custom Grocery List and How To Create One
Save time, money, your sanity and more with a custom grocery list. Why You Need A Custom Grocery List and How To Create One (I share how!) Years ago, when my oldest child was a newborn, a friend of mine gave me a copy of the custom grocery list she used. She had found it online and started using it ...