My number one New Year’s Resolution this year is to work on my blog and write posts more often. Fortunately I received plenty of new cookbooks for Christmas, so I should be spoiled for choice on new recipes! After many delicious heavy dinners these past few weeks we decided that chicken soup would be a good way to detox fromRead more

I’m officially renaming a recipe. This is Paula Deen’s “taco soup”, but it’s definitely more of a chili than a soup. You can cook up the ground beef the night before and then just throw everything into the crockpot in the morning before work. It’s perfect when you have a busy evening. I have written my modified halved version becauseRead more

Sound familiar? I heard an advertisement on the radio for Paradise Bakery’s Fuji apple salad. They listed the ingredients and I immediately knew I had to recreate the recipe. Although I’ve never had their version (I hear it’s good), I can say that this was excellent! James really liked the Gorgonzola cheese and I enjoyed the fresh apples in theRead more

I’m sure anyone that’s from Greece would cringe at my attempt to make “Greek Food”. I am well aware that a true greek salad does not actually have lettuce, but this is more my take on Greek than anything authentic. I would describe this meal as fresh. I hope you enjoy! Chicken Souvlaki Skewers (makes approx 4-5 skewers) Ingredients: 1Read more

I first had this salad back in high school at a “primper” for my pom squad. My mom got the recipe and made it many more times during high school for various parties. I hadn’t had it in at least 5 years, but for some reason I thought of it and knew we had to make it for dinner. It’sRead more

*Pardon the picture, we were more concerned with eating than photography after our meeting* Yay- HOA meeting tonight at 6! That would be exactly when I would be making dinner on a normal night, so I needed something I could make ahead and reheat when we were done. Enter: Taco Salad. You can make the beef & beans ahead ofRead more

This is a great summer salad recipe that is easy to throw together on a weekday evening after work. The flavor combination may seem a bit weird  at first glance but it definitely works! Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad (serves 4) Ingredients: 1 1/2 chicken breasts cut in to 1 1/2 inch chunks (about 14 pieces) 1 small can mandarin orangesRead more