Homemade Applesauce

I have been cooking some of my old favorite entrees, but have been freshening them up with new side dishes. I had seen Erin's Food Files' applesauce in my google reader and knew that it would be a great way to kick off the fall and apple season. This tasted way better than store bought applesauce. It was fresh and light and chunky which I loved. Crockpot Applesauce Source: Erin's … Read More

Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Sorry for yet again another dessert. The week before the youth retreat we were SO busy that I didn't cook anything, and last week I had a virus. Tested negative for the flu, but I'm thinking the test may have been wrong because I was couch bound for several days and only got up to let the dog out, fix something to eat or use the restroom. No fun at all. So, needless to say I did not cook at … Read More

S’mores Truffles

I absolutely love anything s'mores. There is just something about that chocolate graham crackery goodness. I found these on my friend Liesl's blog, Liesl's Confection Dissection. I can't begin to tell you how phenomonal these truffles were!! They were so delicate tasting and so full of flavor and sweetness...so decadent. These were EXTREMELY messy to make. My hands were covered in … Read More

Cookie Dough Truffles

I wanted something special to make for the youth retreat that Adam & I were privileged to lead this past weekend, so I decided I would make truffles. I made these cookie dough truffles and also some s'mores truffles that you will see later this week. They were the biggest hit! Everyone gobbled them up so super fast. Everyone was asking how to make them. The best part is there are no eggs, … Read More

Sweet & Spicy Pork Tenderloin

I found this recipe on Mrs. Regueiro's Plate. I had never cooked pork tenderloin before and I thought this sounded like the perfect recipe to try my hand at it. It turned out great! Mine took quite a bit longer to cook, but I think that was the dish that I baked it in. This was so full of flavor and delicious! Plus it's healthy (221 calories for 3 slices)! Can't get better than that. This is … Read More

Juicy Strawberry Scones

These scones have been made by several fellow bloggers, and being the scone lover that I am, I had to check them out myself. These are from Good Things Catered and they are everything their name suggests, juicy, light and delicious. I got so many compliments on these. Even those that don't like scones will love these as they have a nice cakey quality to them. I made these the day … Read More

Cilantro Lime Rice

I have been wanting to make some of my old standby recipes, but wanted to mix them up with new sides. I had bookmarked this rice recipe from Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes a while back and thought it would be good to try instead of a typical mexican rice. This rice was so fresh and full of flavor. I served these with these enchilada roll-ups and I'm even making it again this week with my … Read More

Mini Ham & Cheese Frittatas

I was wanting a delicious but healthy breakfast recipe so I turned straight to my favorite source for healthy and delicious, Cooking Light, of course. Once there, I remembered these fritattas that were served at my Bridal Brunch right before my wedding. I had found them on cooking light so I searched for them and they popped up right away. These are a perfect little bite for a brunch or … Read More

Parmesan Garlic Potatoes

I make these potatoes often. They are an easy side dish to throw together and jazz up your typical potatoes a bit. This goes great with burgers, or a fancy chicken dish...very versatile. Parmesan Garlic Potatoes Source: Me Ingredients: 5-6 small red potatoes, diced 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 tsp. garlic powder Cooking Spray or 1tbsp. olive … Read More

Saint Cupcake

Recently I got an e-mail saying that I had won a giveaway from being on the Foodie Blogroll. I was super excited to win one of these cupcake kits from Saint Cupcake. They are located in Portland, Oregon, but send out these adorable kits. You pick three cupcake flavors, three icings, and three toppings and they send you this cute little kit. The also have vegan offerings for those interested. … Read More