Sometimes for lunch I feel like just having a plain old classic grilled cheese sandwich. Honestly sometimes that's all I have time to make when Donnie's pulling on my legs or when he's throwing his lunch all over the place from his highchair. There's nothing wrong with a good ol' grilled cheese … [Read more...] about Make your own Chipotle Butter!
Make your own Chipotle Butter!
Roasted Baby Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic
These roasted baby potatoes make a great side and they're so easy to make! I remember when I was a kid one year at summer camp they had a theme night for one of their dinners and called it "The Royal Dinner" - it was supposed to be food that the Queen would supposedly have for a meal. Everyone … [Read more...] about Roasted Baby Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic
The Ultimate Pizza Dough Recipe for Stand Mixers
Pizza is one of those tasty things that our family just can't live without and I find that the dough used can really make or break what could be a delicious pizza. I've been making my pizza dough using this method for a while now and it works out perfectly for us.  This pizza dough becomes golden … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Pizza Dough Recipe for Stand Mixers
Sun Dried Tomato & Feta Pasta Salad
I have an obsession with feta cheese and sun dried tomatoes so this recipe makes a great combination for me! What's more important is that my son is willing to eat this! He's become more picky these last few months and sometimes it's difficult to get him to eat his veggies but he really … [Read more...] about Sun Dried Tomato & Feta Pasta Salad
The Best Spinach Dip Ever!
My sister made this delicious dip for me when I was visiting her in New Brunswick. It's incredibly good and so simple to put together. She wilted the spinach in some garlic butter that we had left over from making garlic bread and it turned out absolutely fantastic! We cut up some … [Read more...] about The Best Spinach Dip Ever!
Layered Chocolate Brownie Dulce de Leche Cheesecake
I wanted to make something extra special for my family in New Brunswick while I was visiting and I am so proud of what I came up with! This cheesecake is absolutely amazing and is great for special occasions. It has a chocolatey brownie bottom with a scrumptious layer of Nestle … [Read more...] about Layered Chocolate Brownie Dulce de Leche Cheesecake
Sweet and Sour Short Ribs
This recipe is one of my mother's absolute favorites for sweet and sour ribs and I can definitely understand why. She used to use this rib sauce for sweet and sour meat balls but they just seem to taste extra spectacular when it's used with short ribs instead. The ribs become so … [Read more...] about Sweet and Sour Short Ribs
Review – Jungle Jim’s Eatery, Oromocto, NB, Canada
[Disclaimer: Food and beverages purchased at the restaurant was paid by myself and I was not compensated for this review. All opinions are my own.] Over this past weekend while traveling to visit with family and some old friends in New Brunswick, Canada we stopped to have supper in a restaurant … [Read more...] about Review – Jungle Jim’s Eatery, Oromocto, NB, Canada
Confession: I’m a former teenage gothic metalhead – now I’m a country fan
For "Throw Back Thursday" I present to you... *cue music* Long long ago in a galaxy far far away (well actually just in rural New Brunswick, Canada)... Me circa 2002... This is how I liked to dress back in high-school and yes this was one of my actual school photos. My interests back … [Read more...] about Confession: I’m a former teenage gothic metalhead – now I’m a country fan
Easy Iced Coffee
This recipe for iced coffee is so incredibly simple and is great to have on hand in the fridge for when you need a quick boost!I'm one of those people who can't function without coffee to get me started in the morning and I prefer the homemade version much more than anything you can buy in the well … [Read more...] about Easy Iced Coffee
Old Fashioned Bread using a Stand Mixer
Looking for a taste of nostalgia? Look no further than our old fashioned bread recipe! Made with simple ingredients and baked to golden perfection, this bread will transport you back in time with its classic flavor and aroma. Perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply slathered with butter, this bread … [Read more...] about Old Fashioned Bread using a Stand Mixer