Has it happened yet?  Are you tired of turkey?  Is it coming out of your pores? The key to ENJOYING

Green bean casserole is a Thanksgiving must.  But, french-fried onions seem a little dated... Plus, the c

So, I like dessert...  Is that a surprise? I often make dessert for Thanksgiving.  A few years ago,

Today is my dad's birthday.   Happy Birthday Dad!!!!! His favorite dessert is chocolate cake with pe

Ok, I've done it.  It has taken 30+ years.  Many sleepless nights.  Hours spent in the kitchen.

Ever since the weather has finally changed, I have been going crazy for pumpkin!  Everyone else goes for

Last week I was asked to prepare a brunch treat. I wanted something individual-sized, simple, and delicious.&n

My absolute favorite holiday cookies are oatmeal chocolate chip!  Although, except for the sprinkles, I'm

The pumpkin obsession continues... So, the cinnamon pumpkin fries were pretty good, but they gave me another g

Honestly, I'm not the biggest fan of sweet potatoes, but they're so good for you!! A few weeks ago, I made bak

I LOVE pasta, but I try not to go carb crazy! After spending a few days in Rome this summer, I learned that I

Happy Halloween!!! Halloween is a wasted school day for kids!  They are very excited and the mere anticip

Halloween is in a mere 4 days!  This weekend, spend some time with the kids making a fun and festive trea

BEWARE:  Halloween is closer than it may appear... Everyone is so busy!!  I always feel as though I

It has been a long time coming.  The debates are over.  Time to make your decision. Cast your vote.

Who's ready for Halloween?!?  We've seen signs in the grocery store for weeks now, but it's really hard t

Cupcakes are one of my favorite desserts to make!  There are so many varieties and sizes.  Plus, the

It's been a long day at work!  You're tired!  Your feet are aching!  And. you're starving! 

Fall has finally arrived!  The leaves are just beginning to show hues of orange, yellow, and red.  T

Last weekend, I decided to have a little fiesta.  After living in southern California, sometimes I just r

Waffles and pancakes always seem like a perfect Saturday morning.  Now that fall has officially arrived,

It's Friday!!  You have survived another crazy week! Lock the front door, kick off your shoes, and make y

Many families have a weekly taco night.  Why not? It's easy and there are so many options and varieties.

Happy Friday! You've made it!  Time for a nice cocktail...or maybe just a slightly spiked dessert. 

Fall is finally in the air!  Time for apples, soup, pumpkin lattes, and chili. I confess- I've never been

Overall, I'd consider myself to be a pretty punctual person.  I've been left waiting enough times, that I

Sometimes, I feel like a 5 year old, at least as far as my eating habits. Give me some ice cream and string ch

Rustic.  Plain.  Simple.  Homely.  Unsophisticated.  In my world, rustic usually mean

There are few pasta salads that I enjoy.  First, I HATE mayonnaise, which tends to be in 99.9% of all pic

I can't believe it's the end of summer!!!!  It was July 4th only yesterday!!  What happened?!?! 

Every year it's hard to believe, but labor day is just a few short days away!!  What happened to summer??

A few days ago, my nephew turned 2.  Occasionally, I like to play around when I'm cooking and baking. &nb

Happy Hump Day!  You are two steps closer to Friday!  I spent the whole summer cooking and baking.&n

Recently, I have become OBSESSED with refrigerated biscuit dough.  First, it's delicious!  Second, i

Happy Mother's Day!!!  To the Moms, Grandmas, Aunts, Sisters, Wives, and Daughters...you deserve much mor

When my sister first became gluten-free, we had a running joke...  Every time she'd prepare a dessert we'