My kids love sprinkles. I frequently include sprinkles in new foods I introduce to them because the colorful bits help them get excited about trying unfamiliar items. Thus, when I saw some fun monster sprinkles, I knew I wanted to prepare my kids a new food that utilized the sprinkles. One thing that came to mind, because … [Read more...] about Monster Protein Balls
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Soft Lemon Cookies
Lemon is a flavor that my two oldest girls love, so several years ago I made them Soft Lemon Cookies. They were a hit! Since that time, these cookies have been one of my go-to dessert recipes for summer picnics and BBQs. They are always popular at these get togethers. You’ll see why if you give them a try. Ingredients (Adapted from this … [Read more...] about Soft Lemon Cookies
Cooking the Books: A Fine Dessert and Blackberry Fool
A Fine Dessert: Four Centuries, Four Families, One Delicious Treat by Emily Jenkins shares the experiences of four families living in four different centuries as they prepare and later enjoy a treat (Blackberry Fool) together. We love how the book shares the details of how the treat would be prepared using the tools and techniques of … [Read more...] about Cooking the Books: A Fine Dessert and Blackberry Fool
Texas Cheesesteak Sandwiches
I really enjoy the flavor of Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches, so we occasionally have them for dinner. I also make dishes, such as Philly Cheese Meatloaf, that are inspired by these sandwiches. Several months ago, I came across a recipe for cheesesteak sandwiches that have a Texas twist. I was so excited to finally try … [Read more...] about Texas Cheesesteak Sandwiches
Italian Hasselback Chicken
I saw this recipe a couple of months ago and immediately knew that I wanted to try it. I’ve made it a couple of times, and my husband enjoys it so much that I now plan to make it regularly. Ingredients (Inspired by this recipe.) 1 jar (24 oz.) spaghetti sauce 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 8 slices mozzarella or … [Read more...] about Italian Hasselback Chicken
Apple Cider Cookies
There are so many fall flavors to enjoy! Though I do enjoy the wildly popular flavor of pumpkin spice, my favorite fall flavor is apple. I love apple pie, caramel apples, apple cobbler (like my Snickerdoodle Apple Cobbler), and apple cider. When I saw a recipe for Apple Cider Cookies, I knew I needed to try them. They did not … [Read more...] about Apple Cider Cookies
Easy Chicken Normandy Skillet
This dish came to mind a few weeks ago, so I decided to replace one of the items on our menu with it. I used to prepare Chicken Normandy using a simple recipe from an old cookbook (Favorite Brand Name One-Dish Recipes). That recipe requires use of the oven. We’ve had weeks and weeks of 100+ temperatures, so I wasn’t going to turn the oven on … [Read more...] about Easy Chicken Normandy Skillet
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream with Hidden Peas
My older girls love ice cream. With it being so hot outside this summer, ice cream makes a perfect treat! What my kids don’t typically love is green peas. However, after years of eschewing them, my oldest daughter decided a few months ago that she loves green peas. One day, as she was waxing poetic about the delicious flavor of peas, she asked … [Read more...] about Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream with Hidden Peas
