Zucchini is one of those vegetables that’s always around. You can find it at any farm stand, in every supermarket and probably in your neighbor’s backyard. It’s so versatile you can use it to make dinner or dessert. Zucchini bread is a popular way to enjoy this bountiful vegetable. This bread is moist with a [...]
Chili Dog Egg Rolls
April 24, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
Doesn’t Pigs-In-A-Blanket Day sound fun?–like one of those cartoon specials that used to come on regular (ABC, CBS, NBC) television when I was a kid. April 24 is the day we celebrate the geneous behind wrapping a cocktail weenie in some dough and baking it to golden perfection. In preparation for N.P.I.A.B. Day I discovered that [...]
Honey Granola
March 14, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
I’ve struggled with making granola for years. It was either too soggy or too dry. Then it was too sweet or not sweet enough. I love granola but I only buy it if I have a coupon and it’s on sale. Otherwise, I’d end up with a box “filled” with just 1 cup of granola for [...]
Red Velvet Shortbread Hearts
February 13, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
I live in a male dominated household. There’s nothing frilly, pink or cutsie laying around here. It’s all Power Rangers, Avengers and basketball. Even I wear warm-up pants, a t-shirt and sneakers everyday. So when my rough and tumble sons asked me to make them cookies for Valentine’s Day I was confused. Of course they [...]
Apple Fries
January 4, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
My husband and I were so excited about taking our kids to Disney World for the first time during Christmas. We hadn’t been to the Magic Kingdom since our honeymoon thirteen years ago. We had a lot of fun making our own magic then. (Wink. Wink.) We planned our family trip for several months and didn’t tell our kids. [...]
Cherry Almond Meringue Cookies
December 24, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
It’s funny how you can go away on vacation to relax and unwind, only to return home more tired than you were when you left. My family and I just spent a week vacationing in Kissimmee, Florida. And I’m exhausted. I have two boys who think rest is for chumps. They dragged me and my husband to Disney World, Legoland, [...]
Tomatillo Salsa with Homemade Tortilla Chips
May 5, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Tomatillos are a staple in Mexican cooking. They look like little green tomatoes wrapped in papery husks. These husks are somewhat sticky and need to be removed before cooking. Tomatillos are more closely related to gooseberries than tomatoes. They have a meaty texture and are slightly sweet. Tomatillo salsa aka salsa verde is a popular condiment found [...]
Cinnamon-Sugar Pumpkin Seeds
October 26, 2011 by · 1 Comment
I love the Fall. Everything about it is so fun and festive. North Carolina is the best place to be in the Fall because the leaves are changing and the weather is perfect… not too cold and not too hot. It’s just a great time for me and my family. Since my kids are still young [...]