Recipe: Broccoli Cheese Mashtini

Mashtinis are all the rage lately.  Seems it is THE thing to have a
Mashtini Bar at weddings.   Mashed
potatoes layered with all sorts of toppings in a martini glass…  what a cool idea!



I wanted to do something different.. so I decided to have
some side dish fun with it… mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli topped with a
cheddar cheese sauce and then sprinkled with some French’s French Fried

Recipe: BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

This delicious spin on a Quesadilla is easy to make .. and
one everyone will love.   BBQ sauce, chicken,
bacon smothered in cheddar cheese… what’s not to love?



This quick and easy recipe makes for great weeknight dinner
or even a weekend lunch.  Serve it with
some fries and coleslaw…  lip smackin’
good!



TIPS



I made this with my Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sauce.. you can use
that recipe or

Recipe: Crockpot Breakfast Casserole

Crockpot Breakfast Casseroles are a terrific idea for camping
or holiday breakfasts for a crowd when ovens are not available for baking or
are being used for other foods for later in the day…. or for when you just don’t
want to be cooking breakfast while everyone else is enjoying the morning.



I must admit I was skeptical when I first saw these… I am a
baked casserole kinda gal… I’d rather

Recipe: 30 Minute Chili

I love making Chili in the fall and winter…. It just seems to go with
the change in weather and colder temps.   I like to make
it in my crockpot..  a big ole pot full…
but sometimes..  I forget to set it up in
the morning… so the 30 Minute Chili recipe is the one.



The recipe isn’t all that different from the crock pot
version…  it is a smaller version… and I
do add a small can of tomato

Witch’s Hat Cookies

How cute are these???



These adorable Witch’s Hat Cookies are easy to make and no baking
required.   Who says cute things have to
be a lot of work?  I certainly don’t.




These are made from Fudge Stripe Cookies, Hershey Kisses,
and a bit of orange frosting you can get in a can.










TIPS



I was all set to buy one of those little tubes… the tip
would have been perfect for making a

Banana Snack Cake

Recently we were talking about foods that seem to have
disappeared… and Snack Cake was among them.  
Growing up, my Mother made Bundt cakes.. all kinds… it was her
thing.  Well, Snack Cakes were my thing
when my son was growing up.   I admit I
used the mix.. but they were good… perfect for a small snack.. perfect for in a
lunch box…  Banana Snack Cake was a
favorite…



Somewhere between the

It's Oktoberfest Time Again!

Picture from the Official Oktoberfest website - © Fotostudio Kubinska & Hofmann - to see more pictures from the festivities go to the official website.

So What Exactly is Oktoberfest?

In case you were wondering what Oktoberfest is.... it's a 16 day festival held each year in Munich, Germany. This Bavarian festival runs from late September to early October. The festival traditionally ends on

French Toast Sticks

I was introduced to French Toast Sticks by a friend at
work.. a couple of times a week she would stop on her way to work and get
some.  So finally I HAD to try them
too.   Ohhh my.. they were very tasty
indeed.

But unlike my friend, who was skinny no matter what she
ate.. I was not.  I had to watch it.. so
it became a once in a while treat.



Fast forward a few years… and I’m sitting

Recipe: Chicken Scampi

Scampi … that wonderfully buttery garlicy dish… I usually make it with scallops or shrimp… but I decided I wanted to make it with chicken… and recently saw it on the menu at Olive Garden.. theirs has more ingredients added… peppers and onions… they use roasted garlic… I really love roasted garlic .. I like to have some in the fridge all the time… decided mushrooms would be a good addition…

Recipe: Cream Cheese Brownie Bites

Who doesn’t love Cream Cheese Brownies? Making them into bite sized is… well… perfect! Perfect for snacks … perfect for a party dessert tray… perfect to bring to a food day at work…. TIPSYou can use my Brownie recipe… or yours.. or even a boxed mix…. whichever way you prefer.The cream cheese needs to be softened…. I made the mistake of letting it soften too much and the cream cheese mixture got

Recipe: Mushroom Stroganoff

For Stroganoff lovers… whether it’s beef, chicken or mushroom.. it’s all good… This recipe for Mushroom Stroganoff is a quick and easy meatless meal… and delicious too!TIPSI use mostly Portobello mushrooms.. I love the earthy flavor they have… If you’ve ever had a Portobello Burger.. you know what I mean.. they almost have a beefy flavor.You can use an “exotic” blend of mushrooms for added

Recipe: Steak and Mushroom Stew

This English version of Steak and Mushroom Stew is a hearty meal … served with warm fresh bread and side salad… any easy meal to prepare… perfect for a fall night.

TIPS

I use sirloin beef for this stew meat… the meat, when cooked at a low simmer is melt in your mouth tender.

You can start this meal in a pot on the stove and then transfer it to a crock pot to finish cooking or just cook it on