Tonight I went straight from my Zumba class to the grocery store to buy ingredients for all the recipes I want to make this week. I had the best of intentions to return home and start cooking,...
Mushroom & Sausage Ragu with Polenta
This was very rich and filling and it seemed like a very sophisticated dish for something so simple to put together. Definitely good for company! I want to start challenging myself to cook with some ingredients I...
Banana “Ice Cream”
After hearing about this “recipe” several times and seeing lots of rave reviews online I couldn’t wait to give it a try. It certainly couldn’t be easier, and I found it to be really tasty as well....
Chocolate Coconut Macaroons
These macaroons are rich and chocolatey with a perfect texture – crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. This is a very simple recipe with barely any prep time – if you like chocolate and...
Croque Monsieur Egg Rolls
Pretty fancy name for ham & cheese egg rolls, eh? I actually made this recipe for Christmas Eve 2009 (my family always has an hors d’oeuvre smorgasbord in place of dinner when we get home from church...
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bran Muffins
These muffins are great as a super filling grab-and-go breakfast. The pumpkin and chocolate chips taste yummy together and serve as a tasty spin on typical bran muffins. These are thick, dense muffins and do a great...
Taco Casserole Bake
This casserole was downright delicious. I found this recipe on another blog, Healthy-Delicious, and the author compared the flavors to a big order of nachos you’d order at a casual dining chain restaurant. I think she’s almost...
Frozen Chocolate Banana Bites
I just got my first ever issue of Health magazine (thanks Aunt Nancy!) and when I saw these I immediately wanted to make them. They’re fast and easy to make and offer a quick sweet treat you...