Slow Cooker Ratatouille Recipe

September 27, 2013 by

slow cooker ratatouille recipe

We’ve been growing eggplant in our garden this year for the first time and I cannot believe how well it’s doing! So much so that I’m starting to exhaust my resources with what to do with eggplant. I mean you can only make so much eggplant parm. So this week I went to my favorite slow cooker ratatouille recipe. Easy, simple, and tastes amazing!

I gotta say though, the one reason why I hadn’t shared this recipe on the blog yet was because I can never get a good photo of this ratatouille. Seriously. I can’t. So if the photos don’t look as appetizing as some of my other dishes, don’t be scared away! This truly is a delicious vegetarian dish that I love.

And if you have any other eggplant recipes to suggest please send them my way! I’ll be needing them. [Read more…]

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Makeover Your Leftovers with Tamale Pie

September 21, 2013 by

Tamale Pie verticalSo I was listening to satellite radio the other day and a cooking show came on – I am usually tuned into the Stars station on Sirius – and they mentioned tamale pie. Of course it was the day after I served a taco bar for dinner so I was thinking of all of the leftovers I had in the fridge.

Since I didn’t have anything planned for dinner for the next night I figured I’d try my hand at my own take on a tamale pie. And OMG… it was so delicious! The smells coming from my kitchen had my mouth watering.

And if you can wait long enough (from the picture above you can tell I DIDN’T wait long enough) the dish looks beautiful when you take it out of the pan. And it’s even better the next day! So grab your leftovers and get recreating! I love making over leftovers.

The best part is that this can be made with any mexican style leftovers you may have including chicken ropa vieja and salsa chicken.  [Read more…]

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Simple Low-Fat Pumpkin Spice Cake with Apple Cider Glaze

September 17, 2013 by

Low-Fat Pumpkin Spice Cake with Apple Cider Glaze

Ah… Fall is in the air! Today I walked outside and felt the cool breeze on my face and immediately knew that it was finally time. Finally time for pumpkin! Now sure I’ve already had my #PSL from Starbucks and have been sipping on pumpkin spice coffee from my Keurig, but it’s finally cool enough to actually enjoy the slightest hint that Fall is here.

This simple and easy to make low-fat pumpkin spice cake is moist, delicious, and a crowd pleaser. Topped with a yummy apple cider glaze it’s sweetness hits my craving for dessert without making me feel as if I’ve gone overboard. Paired with a nice cup of coffee it could easily be a breakfast treat or great for a brunch. Or you can save it as the perfect Fall dessert to serve to guests.

Just like any boxed cake recipe, I’m sure that this would taste delicious with other cake flavors as well. I’m thinking Devils Food for the next one! Maybe with mini chocolate chips sprinkled in the mix? [Read more…]

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The Perfect Party Pleaser – Marble Bundt Cake

September 10, 2013 by

Marble Bundt Cake

There’s nothing better than a moist, delicious cake to celebrate the birthday of a loved one! And this cake is my husband’s favorite. His birthday has already come and gone and this recipe has been sitting here waiting to be shared since April. Yeah, I know.. I’m a bit behind.

But I figured now was a good time to share this delicious recipe and maybe make a few alterations as we head into Fall. I’m thinking a little swirl of pumpkin instead of the chocolate would be a nice addition. And maybe a maple cream cheese icing? Mmmm…

If you’re looking for the perfect marble bundt cake for a party or just want to enjoy some delicious dessert, try this recipe. You won’t be disappointed! But don’t go easy in greasing your pan or else you might have to turn this cake into a trifle. [Read more…]

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10 Amazingly Delicious Cherry Recipes

September 7, 2013 by

10 Amazingly Delicious Cherry Recipes

I know Fall is coming and pumpkins will soon take over the world but my mind is still on cherries. Sweet, red, delicious cherries. And what better than to use cherries in the kitchen.

Here are some amazingly delicious cherry recipes perfect for celebrating the last few hot days of summer we have. You’d be surprised to find that you can achieve the same results with canned cherries instead of fresh. [Read more…]

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Homemade Shake and Bake for Perfectly Cheesy Chicken Tenders

August 27, 2013 by

Homemade Shake and Bake with Cheese

Does your family have a favorite meal they love eating over and over? My family’s favorite meal is cheesy chicken tenders. They can’t get enough of them! And my favorite way to prepare them is by using my own homemade shake and bake mix. Less mess, less fuss, and a happy family!

Plus I can have dinner done in 30 minutes when I use chicken tenders instead of chicken breasts. Definitely a plus when I’m rushing to get everything done in the evening.

You can easily turn these into chicken nuggets by cutting the tenders up into 1″ pieces and throwing them in the bag. The best part? Nuggets bake up even faster than tenders! You can even pan fry them. [Read more…]

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Lunch Box Letters – Notes from Mom Printables

August 23, 2013 by

Lunch Box Letters - Notes from Mom Printables

As your packing your child’s school lunch the one thing you want your child to know is that you’re preparing it with love. And what better way to share your love with your child than with lunch box letters?

A few simple words of encouragement for an upcoming math test or simply a note to say I love you, kids love this little touch even if they turn their noses up at it in front of you. And what child needs less support? That’s right, none. So enjoy these printables and write a few encouraging words of your own to let your kids know you’re thinking of them even when they’re in school.

Simply click on the photo below to download these Notes from Mom Printables! [Read more…]

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Simply Delicious Pizza Balls

August 22, 2013 by

I really love pizza. And no matter what I do I can’t stop thinking about it when I’m watching what I eat. So instead of being tempted to order a pizza from my favorite pizza place I try and make it at home more often than not.

So I needed to change things around. Step it up a bit. And I was taken back to a meal that my mom made for us growing up. I had some pizza dough from Trader Joe’s in the fridge so I figured I’d try to wing it and hope for the best.

Well my attempt not only turned out good… it turned out better than I remembered! I was so excited to share this meal with the kids and my husband and was super happy to find out that their reaction was very pleased.

My son even asked me to make them again the next day. And he was going to help 🙂 This is now on our monthly rotation as either dinner or lunch and the kids always helps add the toppings and roll up the pizza dough into balls.

Simply Delicious Pizza Balls [Read more…]

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Easy Black Forest Cake

August 18, 2013 by

Easy Black Forest Cake

Last night I invited my friends over for a My Favorite Things party. It’s an awesome excuse to get together and hang out but it’s also an awesome time to try out new recipes and share! So I decided to try my hands at a new-to-me combination… boxed cake mix and pie filling! This easy black forest cake needed 3 things… boxed Devil’s Food cake mix prepared as directed on the box, a can of cherry pie filling, and some whipped cream to top it.

Not only was this recipe easy, it was delicious too! And I’m pretty sure I’ll be trying out a few more combinations of cake and pie filling very, very soon. Spiced cake and apple pie filling anyone?

If you are heading to a get together or need a quick dessert to make that’ll have everyone asking how you did it, try this one out! And come back to let me know what everyone thought. [Read more…]

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Orange and Plum Turnovers with Filo Dough

August 9, 2013 by

Orange and Plum Turnovers

I’m always up for a challenge. So when my good friend Amanda of The Frugal Greenish Mama asked if I had any plum recipes to share – and I didn’t – I thought I’d better get on the ball! I had never baked with plums before and honestly never thought of it. Plums in our house were for eating, not baking. And they never seemed to last long enough to need an alternative.

Everywhere I read seemed to suggest cooking the plums with some sort of combination of spices and sugar first and then stuffing it in whatever you choose to make. Since I like easy I decided to use the filo dough I purchased the week before in an attempt to use two ingredients I’d never tackled in the kitchen. Yup… that’s right. I’ve never used filo dough either!

The results? Super tasty! I’m so glad I had leftover filling I could jar up and use again because this was delicious. Flaky, with a hint of sweetness, and the perfect combination of orange and plum flavor. [Read more…]

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