Key Lime Fudge

  Want the recipes to this Key Lime Fudge?  Head on over to Southern Blue Celebrations.

Rice Krispies Treats

I’m not a huge chocolate fan (I know there will be gasp here) but I am a huge peanut butter fan.  I am still trying to use up some of those rice krispies I have stockpiled and I’ve made banana treats, and strawberry treats, but this time I wanted something unfruity (yes, I know spellcheck […]

Blood Orange Blossoms

  I purchased these blood oranges the other day and have been debating on what I wanted to do with them.  The first thing decided to make was these wonderful blood oranges blossoms.  They are so easy to make and taste so good.   My mouth was watering the whole time I was squeezing the organes and […]

Cherry~White Chocolate Mousse in Chocolate Cups

Check out the recipe for these awesome little treats  here

Quick and Easy Strawberry Cobbler

I have been making this cobbler for over twenty years. It’s quick and easy which is the best part…besides the taste. I have been craving strawberry cobbler so I picked up a can of strawberry pie filing the last time I was in the store. I have made various flavors of the years but strawberry […]

BANANA RICE KRISPIES TREATS

I have several boxes of Rice Krispies  in my stockpile so I pulled one out and decided to make rice krispies treats.  I try not to make them too often because I could sit down and eat the whole thing.  Seriously….I could cut it into two giant pieces and say I only ate two bars.  […]

Get Creative with Creme Horns

I must confess that I try to avoid the bakery when I go in Walmart. As I near that area of the store, my radar zooms in to these flaky, creamy, sweet pastries that I can’t resist. It’s those darn crème Horns. I have a love/ hate relationship with them. I love them, my waist […]

Snickers Caramel Apple Salad

When you get a giant Snickers bar for Christmas there is only one thing to do…make Caramel Apple Snickers Salad.  My recipe is slightly different than other recipes you will find for Snickers Salad.  I make my wonderful marshmallow cream dip and add cool whip or whipped cream. Cut you apples into bite sized pieces […]

BACON, AVOCADO, TOMATO GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

I discovered Bolillo bread in the Walmart bakery a few years ago and use it for all of my sandwiches. At my Walmart it runs around 1.68 for 6 buns. I cut each bun in half and butter all 4 sides and toast in a skillet or I melt butter in the skillet and toast […]

SUPER EASY CANDY COATED PECANS

This is a super easy, super quick candy coated pecan recipe. What is so great about this recipe is that the main two ingredients came from my yard ! The pecans came from my huge pecan tree and the eggs came from my chickens. This not only taste wonderful but is a great frugal recipe if you have […]

White Chocolate Mousse in Phyllo Cups ~ A quick and easy dessert.

Mini phyllo cups make it swift and simple to create an elegant dessert. I needed a dessert for work and I didn’t have much time. I simply pulled some whipping cream out of the refrigerator and some white chocolate chips, phyllo dough, and blueberries from the freezer and voilà …… instant dessert! As I mentioned, […]

Cracker Barrel Inspired~ Pumpkin Cupcakes w/ Caramel Frosting

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe I fell in love with Cracker Barrel Pumpkin Custard with Ginger Snaps.  It is a creamy custard with a gingersnap topping and a dollop of caramel whipped cream.  The flavors worked so well together that I decided to make a cupcake with the same flavor combination. PUMPKIN CAKE INGREDIENTS Favorite yellow […]

Olive Garden Recipes {83 recipes to try at home!}

If you love Olive Garden, you’ll really love these 83 Olive Garden Recipes to enjoy at home! {it’s like a tasty little gold mine of recipes ~ yum!} Olive Garden Appetizer Recipes Olive Garden Dessert Recipes Olive Garden Main Dish Recipes Olive Garden Side Dish Recipes

Potato Chip, Pecan, Toffee Cookies

I was skeptical when I first saw these cookies. I couldn’t imagine having potato chips in a cookie but they intrigued me so much that I just had to make them. I have to admit that I loved them. They are a combination of salty, sweet, and nutty goodness all in one bite. Of course […]

HUGS CUPCAKES !

Here is an awesome recipe from my sister. These taste unbelievable and they are so easy to make. I promise you that you will not be disappointed !   For step by step instructions with pictures, check out her blog @ Fabulous You. Cake Ingredients: 1 milk chocolate cake mix 1 small box chocolate pudding […]

BANANA PUDDING CUPCAKES

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Impress your friends by making some of these gourmet banana pudding cupcakes. Don’t tell them it starts out with a cake mix. They will think you spent hours in the kitchen!  CUPCAKE INGREDIENTS 1 box yellow cake mix3 eggs1 cup water¼ cup vegetable oil½ small box banana pudding Preheat oven […]

Hershey’s Cookie & Creme Cupcakes with White Chocolate Mousse Filling

I love frugality so I tried to come up with a creative way to use up some of the Easter candy in the freezer. I decided on cupcakes.. I mean, who doesn’t love cupcakes with candy? Ok, maybe there are some of you out there but then you probably won’t be looking at cupcake recipes […]

OLIVE GARDEN INSPIRED ZUPPA TOSCANA

This is the second Olive Garden inspired soup that I have made.  My personal favorite is the Olive Garden  inspired Chicken Gnocchi Soup.   My coworkers were divided, some preferred the Zuppa Toscana and some the Chicken Gnocchi.  I guess  you will have to give both a try and have your own taste test.  I found several recipes online […]

CABBAGE CREOLE

  This is one of my favorite go-to foods.  Even people that don’t like cabbage love it !   I remember as a child, my mother would make this.  I hated cabbage.  I repeat, hated cabbage.  So did my sister and every other young person that I knew.  The funny thing is that we all loved this […]

CHEDDAR BACON RANCH PULLS

I found this recipe on Plain Chicken. It look so good that I wanted to share it with you. You can find the recipe here. She also has a recipe for Cinnamon Roll Pulls that I’m going to try. You can check out that recipe here.

CINNABON CINNAMON ROLLS RECIPE

I love to make these Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls and using the bread machine makes it super easy. You will need: 1 cup warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 2 eggs, room temperature 1/3 cup margarine, melted 4 1/2 cups bread flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup white sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast Place ingredients […]

CUCUMBER DIP

I got this recipe from my friend at Simply Nanna and it makes a great refreshing dip. When I make this, I add 2 – 4 large cucumbers because I love, love, love cucumbers. It’s a great way to use of some of those cucumbers that are ready in the garden. If you want a milder cucumber taste, add […]

Green Chile Citrus Chicken

It seems like there are just not enough hours in a day so I love having simple meal ideas. There are so many quick and easy ways to make chicken and the Baja Citrus Marinade goes perfect with the green chiles. This recipe requires only 4 ingredients: chicken, marinade, green chiles, and cheese. As with any […]

Hot Onion Souffle Dip

This is the time of the year you want to start eating those yummy hot dips instead of those cool summer dips and here is the perfect one ….. This is the best stuff I have ever had! I could literally eat it every day. A very kind caterer left me some when she packed […]

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