Dessert Sliders & Cookie Fries

I had been wanting to make dessert sliders after seeing them in a Rachael Ray magazine a year or so ago. I was planning on making a variation of hers (she used vanilla wafers & fudge) for our recent cookout, and then I came across Bakerella's post using cupcakes and brownies to make them. I knew I had hit the jackpot. These were such a hit at the cookout. People were even taking pictures … Read More

Herbed Yogurt Chicken with Mango Couscous

I've been wanting to make this chicken for months. I found it on Sweet Tea in Texas and thought it looked and sounded so delicious. She paired this with mango rice, but I opted to do couscous since I am like addicted to it lately. I actually used a boxed couscous mix that had pine nuts in it and then added in the mango along with an herb mixture. I also halved the recipe since I just used … Read More

Disney’s Dining Experience

So, we went to Disney about six weeks ago. Yes I know I'm behind, but I took so many pictures and we've been so busy that it was just last week that I got them on my computer. I won't bore you with all the many pictures I took of every little thing we did, even though we had a blast! But I thought I would share some of the dining highlights. Disney has some great food, and we also ate at some … Read More

Creamy Tomato Pasta Skillet

Adam has been out of town frequently, so I hadn't cooked in like a week and a half until last night. Not that I haven't been eating at home, it's just been sandwiches and the like. So, I wanted to cook dinner since Adam was going to be home, but I was struggling with what to make. I had starred this recipe from Stephanie Cooks a long time ago in my google reader, and kept meaning to make it, … Read More

Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies

I had seen these cookies in my google reader and knew I had everything on hand to make them, so I thought they would be great to take to a potluck picnic that we went to on Monday night. These turned out so great. They were so soft and chewy. If you love butterscotch, you are going to love these. I found these on Good Thymes & Good Food and she got the recipe from Family Circle Magazine. … Read More

Berry Cheesecake Parfaits

Some friends of ours recently had a cookout and one couple made these wonderful berry cheesecake parfaits. I knew I had to try them! She had found them in the Spring Food & Family magazine. I made them this past weekend when my mom, stepdad, & brother came over for dinner. These were so good! I loved the creaminess of the pudding mixture combined with the crunch of the vanilla wafers … Read More

Healthy Breakfast Cookie

One of my favorite blogs to read is the Fitnessista. She has so many good tips for healthy eating and living and just seems like such a fun person. I always get excited when I see her posts pop up in my google reader. For a while, she has mentioned eating a breakfast cookie and just talked about how much she loved them, so I finally decided to try it. It is a wonderful, delicious, and healthy … Read More

Buffalo Chicken Minis

When I saw these mini buffalo chicken sandwiches on Pennies on a Platter, I thought they were super cute! On Memorial Day, I knew I just wanted to take it easy and hang out with Adam, so I planned to make these for a quick and easy dinner. These were really good and would also be perfect for a party. I halved this recipe since it was just me & Adam, but the full recipe is … Read More

S’mores Brownies

I also made these s'mores brownies for our party. I found them on Joy the Baker. These brownies are out of this world! Perfect for a summer treat when you don't have a campfire nearby. These are so decadent and I love the little crunch from the graham crackers. They are fudgy, which is my favorite kind of brownie. Be sure and have your glass of milk ready. S'mores Brownies Source: … Read More

Strawberry Limeade Cupcakes

I also made some desserts for our gathering, and while not completely mexican, these still said party! I found these Cherry Limeade Cupcakes on Annie's Eats, but since I'm not super crazy about cherry in my desserts, I decided to use strawberry in the icing instead. The icing is from Culinary Concoctions by Peabody. These turned out so refreshing, delicious and super moist. The hint of … Read More