Apr
21

Jello Egg Jigglers

Easter is a holiday that I don’t have a “fun” menu planned. Breakfast is simple and quick (hard boiled eggs and English Muffins) before heading off to church. Years ago I mailed away for jiggler egg molds through Jello. The kids and I did them when they were younger but…
Holiday Snacks
Apr
17

Nickel Diner

I first came across Nickel Diner on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.  Since then I’ve seen it several more times and I keep wondering, “Is it worth the drive?”  Well I woke up yesterday and said to Dylan, “We don’t need any more reason than good food!”  This was day one…
Restaurants
Apr
15

Chicken Divan

This recipe is from Prevention magazine.  I enjoyed it for many reasons: there aren’t many ingredients; it’s quick, easy and only one pot to clean up!  The next day I ate the leftovers and it was just as good cold. Chicken Divan Printer Friendly Version 8 oz gemelli, rotini, or…
Main Dish
Apr
10

Cashew Macadamia Crunch

My aunt Jeanne made this recipe one Christmas when my oldest was a baby.  She got the recipe from an old family friend.  What I really enjoy most about this treat is that it is both salty and sweet.  Two of my favorite nuts AND chocolate…you can’t go wrong. Cashew…
Candy Chocolate Desserts
Apr
04

Tortellini PPP

Years ago, before kids, my mother-in-law turned us on to this authentic Italian restaurant in Newport Beach called il Farro.  Dylan will order the same pasta dish 9 times out of 10 which is Tortellini PPP (prosciutto, peas and parmesan cheese).  It is similar to a carbonara, so what’s not…
Main Dish
Mar
29

Chocolate Almond Brickle

One show on my TiVo season pass is Paula’s Best Dishes with Paula Deen. Anytime I make one of her recipes my boys will always ask, “How much butter is in this recipe?” There almost always is, but it’s so worth it! I watched Paula’s show where her guest made…
Candy Chocolate Desserts
Mar
24

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

I am a coupon girl.  My favorite place to look for deals is www.hip2save.com.  Collin, who runs the site, had posted a recipe for this soup saying how easy and yummy it was.  I trusted her instincts.  Tomato Soup has always been a favorite of mine, even when I was…
Soups & Stews
Mar
21

Zippy Rarebit Spread

I like to keep my holiday menus simple for me and fun for my kids.  Being Irish I’ve never made and honestly don’t remember ever eating Corned Beef and Cabbage.  On St. Patrick’s Day we had Lucky Charms for breakfast, lime jell-o for lunch, potato soup for dinner and mint…
Holiday Hors D'oeuvres Snacks
Mar
17

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

My parents have a Washington Navel Orange tree in their backyard. This time of year the tree is at its best, producing an exceptionally delicious, juicy, seedless fruit. Washington Navel Oranges are also loaded with health benefits. They’re packed with Vitamin C, which keeps your immune system strong, and antioxidants,…
Beverages