Take-out Tuesday, Ramen Noodle Salad

This month I’m playing with oldie but goodie retro recipes I did this a few years ago, {you can see the post here} and it was so popular I wanted to do it again Big E eats Ramen Noodle Soup almost everyday for lunch so there’s always plenty of those good ole ramen noodle packages … Continue reading

Party Panache, Cheese Stars

    With the 4th of July just around the corner You might need a last minute snack or appetizer for your celebration! If you have  bread,  cheese, mayonnaise and a cookie cutter, you can make these! Since we’re celebrating on the coast, I made some “goldfish” too This is a quick and popular snack … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Creative Pizza and Pasta

There is a constant movie playing when I sit on the porch at the beach I watch the birds, dolphins and boats A favorite pastime for boaters is to pull up on the sandy shore of an island, and picnic, swim, visit and play Taken with my iPhone from our porch, the photos aren’t good, … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Festive Flatbread

We love pizza and flatbread around here On busy days it sure makes an easy dinner And homemade is so much better than take-out! HH fixed this fabulous one for my birthday dinner He topped a very thin crust with a layer of Fleming’s Blue Cheese Dressing* Then added asparagus, pear slices, and prosciutto *or … Continue reading

Party Panache, Lemon Berry Cheesecake Parfaits and Giveaway Winners!

We have been blessed with the most beautiful week of sunshine and low humidity in the South and I have been really enjoying a lot of patio time Superboy’s 11th birthday was Tuesday {how did he get so old???} He and his brother Big E have birthdays 4 days apart They both had already had … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Lemon Sugar Biscuit Bubbles

I made these for the boys for a St. Patrick’s Day breakfast treat, but they could be iced and decorated to represent any special occasion or holiday These little pillows of lemony heaven will definitely brighten your day! You can make a lot or a little~ I used a mini can of biscuit dough {5 … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Asparagus Tortellini Alfredo

Last week HHjr said, “Let’s have a pasta bake for dinner Tuesday, I’m in the mood for some creamy tortellini…” We take turns cooking, and while he was busy getting his boys to baseball practice and rock climbing after school, I threw this together for supper Only 6 ingredients, 2 cheeses, fresh asparagus, Italian sausage, … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Brussels, Bacon, Pretzel Panzella Salad

Looking for something different for dinner or a unique side dish for Thanksgiving or the holidays? This dish is packed with so many contrasting flavors and textures your tastebuds will sing! A traditional panzella salad is made with crusty bread, and it soaks up the dressing to become a soft crouton mixed typically with tomatoes, … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken

Tuesday night means baseball practice for the boys, so they don’t get home until 7, and dinner needs to be hot and ready as they will be starving Slow cooker to the rescue! “Do you think your boys would eat an Asian style chicken dish with peanut sauce?”  I asked HHjr “It sounds great to … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Creamy Bacon Topped Chicken & Biscuits Bake

As temperatures drop… wait, that is going to happen, right? Ok, well, when temperatures drop, keep this comfort filled casserole in mind for an easy weeknight supper Actually, temps don’t even have to drop, this tastes good any time! So easy to prepare, cooked chicken {I used chicken fingers from the deli and removed the … Continue reading