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