Recipe Box, Grown-up Mac & Cheese
I think just about everybody likes good ol’ macaroni & cheese and I will admit we often serve Stouffer’s Macaroni & Cheese at my house… but when I saw a recipe for Truffled Mac & Cheese, I knew I had to try it! Black Truffle oil is magic stuff, it adds a wonderful umami flavor, … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, the BEST 4 Ingredient Dinner Ever!
HHjr and I sort of tag team dinners during the week Even though he loves to cook, between his work schedule and the boys afternoon activities, I often shop and/or cook to help him out because he cooks so many things for me “Do you want me to throw something in the slow cooker or … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Loaded Pumpkin Mac & Cheese
Thank you for all the well wishes and prayers as Hurricane Michael approaches the Gulf Coast… we had a normal, fun, summer like weekend just a few days ago, when Hurricane Michael was barely a blip on the radar near Belize… But with favorable conditions, things can quickly escalate, and we spent Sunday securing everything … Continue reading
Party Panache, Tipsy Biscuit Bombs & Spicy Asian Chicken Quesadillas
Last weekend HHjr created some amazing game day apps that I’ve got to share with you I was really surprised when he, Mr. Grillmaster himself, came back from the grocery store with this “What are you going to do with that?” I asked… “You’ll have to wait and see,” he said…”if I tell you now, … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Iron Skillet Smokey Mac & Cheese on the grill!
HHjr made this incredible pasta dish recently and OMG it is so good! You just want to sit undisturbed and savor it bite by bite~ He cooked it on a Big Green Egg, but any grill or smoker will work, just keep an eye on the temp and the cooking time might vary The smokey … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Bleu Cheesy Mac with Pear Walnut Croutons
Tired of the same ole boring mac & cheese? This version is mac & cheese’s elegant cousin Rotini pasta holds the creamy bleu cheesy sauce in all it’s little crevices, and proudly sports a crown of pear & walnut croutons This doesn’t take long to prepare, it makes a large amount and it reheats like … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Slow Cooker Chili Mac & Cheese
Here’s another short cut recipe for low energy days that will perk up your strength in no time Make a big pot of your favorite chili {or try HHjrs easy recipe below} We like to make chili in a slow cooker, the aroma can be enjoyed all day or greet you like a big hug … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Tomatoes & Chicken Pesto Mac & Cheese
I know we are all shedding a tear as the end of summer tomatoes looms on the horizon 😢 But! Here are some ways to enjoy summer tomatoes all year- You can paint Tomatoes easily with the Waterlogue App Pastel pencil on paper Stacked Tomato Salad Watercolor tomatoes A Farmer’s Market Seasonal Chart with colored … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, BBQ Sundae, with Sunday Potatoes
Celebrate March 1 with a Sundae! 🍨 A BBQ Sundae that is! There are many legends about the origin of the ice cream sundae, one being that it was created by the popular fountain treat, the ice cream soda, which is made with soda topped with ice cream In one establishment it was a treat … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, French Onion Soup Penne
Have I mentioned my husband has now taken up cooking? As in reading cookbooks, planning dinners, shopping for ingredients, prepping in advance, serious cooking? Like Grilled Lamb Chops with Mustard Molasses Glaze from Bobby Flay… fancy schmancy cooking! I am all about help in the kitchen, and he will let me contribute a side dish … Continue reading