So I mentioned earlier this week about needing to console myself after Nadal's loss, so I decided to make some brownies. I was actually already planning to make them for some friends of ours that just had a baby, so it was a win, win for me. I have made s'mores brownies, pb swirl brownies and blondies, but I've never just made a basic brownie from scratch. I decided it was time to give it a … Read More
Still looking for a great appetizer to bring to your super bowl party? Look no further! This dip is my new favorite! It's cheesy, has a nice spice to it and is very comforting. I actually made this as a side dish and served it along side chicken tacos & cilantro lime rice and it paired fabulously. I used just one jalapeno and it had a small kick to it, but you can definitely up the heat … Read More
Before we get to the recipe, I just wanted to let you all know Macaroni and Cheesecake is now on Twitter. I need to preface that I am a Twitter newbie, so I may need you all to show me the ropes!;) Here is my profile if you would like to follow me: Mac_Cheesecake. And in case you are curious, I'm also MacCheesecake on Pinterest too...now for the muffins. These muffins are the perfect … Read More
This soup might be my new favorite! It was so hearty, comforting and so delicious! Mine is a little pasta heavy because I was halving the recipe, but forgot to halve the pasta!! Does that ever happen to anyone else? ;) Happens to me more than I would like to admit! This is a fantastic way to get your veggies in. What better way to make veggies taste better than taking them for a dip in a … Read More
Everyone loves Spinach & Artichoke dip. It's always a huge hit at parties, so when I found this recipe for spinach & artichoke pasta, I thought it was a genius idea! After I tasted this (and photographed it) I thought it would be better if baked, so I went that route and it was really comforting and tasty. I especially loved the top parts with the extra melty cheese that added a bit … Read More
I've been delaying posting this because I know everyone is in New Year's resolution mode,but I couldn't hold off any longer. I made this for New Years and it was SO GOOD! I seriously could not stay out of it. I was so glad I made a double batch so we could enjoy some for New Years day and a few days after. Adam took the rest to work and immediately emailed me saying someone at his office … Read More
Has everyone finally detoxed from the Holidays? I had a nasty cold that sidelined me for several days, but I'm on the mend now. As I mentioned on Facebook, we went to hear Married Comedians last night at our church. It was so fun! They had a sit down dinner and then Jermaine Purifory who is from our area and was on American Idol sang a melody of love type songs. He even sang my favorite song … Read More
I love rice. It's so versatile, creamy & satisfying. My mom used to make rice with sugar & butter for me when I wasn't feeling good. Don't knock it til you've tried it! It's so comforting! I found this method for making rice a couple of years ago and can't believe I'm just now trying it. Why is it life changing you ask? Because the method of boiling & then baking makes the … Read More
I don't know about you but I love the lettuce wraps at P.F. Chang's. I always get them as my meal and eat them with a side of rice. I got to thinking the other day and wanted to try my hand and recreating them at home. I found two different recipes that both looked great so I took some things from both of them and combined them. While this didn't taste exactly like P.F. Chang's I still … Read More
I don't know about you, but I definitely ate my share of heavy carbs, cheese, cookies & candy over the week of Christmas & New Year's. While it all tasted amazing, it left me feeling tired and overloaded from all of that heavy food and I needed something to detox from all that overindulgance. When I saw this detox smoothie I knew I had to make it right away to reenergize me and get … Read More
Welcome! I'm Stephanie, a thirty something girl loving life with my husband Adam and our two little miracles living in gorgeous Southeast Tennessee. I'm passionate about Jesus, traveling, sports (Go Titans!), and of course food! Read more about me HERE.
