Mmmmm – a dessert waffle. Peaches are in season in Northern California and I had some really beautiful Cassie peaches from Mana’s Ranch in Esparto. Here is a hot, easy croisaffle suitable for either breakfast or, if you have some vanilla ice cream, a great dessert! Peach Croisaffle One mini croissant Several thin slices of … Continue reading
What an awesome birthday party! Amelia turned 25 today so she did what she does best – threw an awesome party! There was no shortage of food – ball tip from Kinder’s, her “lazy” grilled chicken skewers, mini “fancy” corn on the cob and garlic bread. Oh, and cake, of course. So let’s talk about cake … Continue reading
Talk about your “fast food” with no cooking skills required! If you are throwing a party on the fly, this is a great, healthy dish that is ready to go in minutes which doesn’t even require the use of an oven. This is one of our all-time party favorites. And what’s better than a “salad” that’s nearly … Continue reading
Disclaimer: I don’t make my cakes to look pretty – this isn’t cake boss! I just want them to be tasty. This chocolate cake is incredibly moist and delicious with the perfect hint of peanut butter mixed right into the batter! It really didn’t even need the icing. 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups … Continue reading
It’s a croissant. It’s a waffle. But wait! It’s also stuffed with stuff. That stuff just happens to be some leftovers I had on hand but there is no limit to the options here-sweet, savory – whatever you like. In fact, I have a feeling more Croisaffles will be coming your way soon! Croisaffles Several … Continue reading
What do you do with fajita leftovers? Maybe put it on a salad, or eat more fajitas. Or make quesadillas! At my house, they’ll eat just about anything I throw in a tortilla. For each quesadilla, you will need: 3-4 Tablespoons freshly grated cheese, preferably a combo of cheddar and Monterey Jack 1/4 cup fajita … Continue reading
With summer laying on the heat, sometimes dinner preparation gets chased outdoors, where the heat can escape without cranking up the air conditioning. And pizza is one dish that requires a lot of heat! So tonight it’s pizza on the grill. I’m using my Neapolitan style crust, which holds up to heat well, makes a … Continue reading
Since a honey mustard recipe was not a recipe in my collection, one night I decided to hold a honey mustard showdown at home. I tried three recipes; an Outback Steakhouse cheater, a Red Robin cheater, and a generic honey mustard recipe that seemed to be popular all across the web. The Red Robin cheater … Continue reading
Sometimes dinner at our house just means repurposing leftovers into something new and delicious. Tonight’s dinner was just that. This quesadilla, cooked on the grill, made from pizza topping and steak leftovers and a few slices of cheese, made an incredible new family favorite dish. Steak And Mushroom Quesadilla Flour tortillas Grilled steak, cut into … Continue reading
Here is a great low-sugar, high-fiber, antioxidant-rich simple version of the classic PBJ. Almost every morning for breakfast, I have a single slice of peanut butter toast and a couple of ounces of orange juice. But when strawberries are in season, I can’t help but make what I call the Real Deal PBJ. It’s quick … Continue reading
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