Do you like real blueberry muffins – the kind oozing with purplish blueberry goo? If you do, then these are the muffins for you. They’re a bit of work, coming with multiple steps and all, but I think you’ll find the finished product to be well worth it. We love to pick our own blueberries… Continue reading Better-than-the-Bakery Blueberry Muffins
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Applesauce Muffins
I mixed up these muffins during the morning rush one day, and everyone stopped as they came through the kitchen. “What’s that smell?” they all asked, stopping and sniffing some more. “It that our breakfast?” With cinnamon and apples wafting on the air, they hurried to the table, eager to sample these muffins. My Big… Continue reading Applesauce Muffins
The BECW (or, the Bacon Egg Cheddar Waffle)
You hit snooze a few too many times. Now you’re rushing to get breakfast and out the door while stepping on Legos and trying to avoid the dog’s tail, which seems to be everywhere you try to put your foot. Familiar? Well, in my house it might be more like packing lunches, figuring out… Continue reading The BECW (or, the Bacon Egg Cheddar Waffle)
Apple Pie Enchiladas
A few days ago I was thinking about all the things I’d like to do with a few bushels of apples – but I only had two Granny Smiths in the fridge. After thinking over my options and our need for a quick, yummy breakfast, I came up with this dish. The kids and I loved… Continue reading Apple Pie Enchiladas
Strawberry Watermelon Smoothies
My husband is the smoothie maker in our house, mostly because he’s good at fixing my flubs. This recipe, though, is simple enough that even I can make it, despite my being smoothie-challenged. So to make your own Sweet Strawberry-Watermelon Smoothie, here’s what you need: 1 c. frozen strawberry halves 2 c. watermelon chunks, not… Continue reading Strawberry Watermelon Smoothies
Taco Won-tons
My Big Helper and I decided to make our favorite dinner the other day: a snack supper. We often do this on Sunday nights. We throw together simple things that we can serve on platters and put them where we can all reach them, and then we watch a movie, play a game, or do… Continue reading Taco Won-tons
Strawberry Mango Salsa
Salsa is a totally fun food to me. You can do so many things with it – as a dip, as a topping for meat, as a fun addition to a wrap or sandwich – and fruity, spicy ones are my favorite kinds. When I heard about a strawberry-mango combination last week, I decided to… Continue reading Strawberry Mango Salsa
Cinnamon Apple Nachos
Last week I made this for my lunch. The kids were happily playing in another room and didn’t seem to be hungry yet, so I sliced up my apple, prepped my nachos, and headed off hungrily to eat. The peaceful lunch I had planned didn’t last long. One of the kids ran through the kitchen,… Continue reading Cinnamon Apple Nachos
Sweet Chicken Bacon Wraps
These chicken bites are savory and sweet all at the same time. The crispiness of the bacon sets off the tenderness of the chicken perfectly. I served this as the protein part of our dinner one night because I just couldn’t wait any longer to try them – and now that I have, they’ll be… Continue reading Sweet Chicken Bacon Wraps
Grilled Jalepeno Poppers
I’ve been trying to post this recipe for weeks because these little poppers are a great addition to any picnic or fun summer meal. They make great appetizers or a side to a good grilled steak or piece of chicken. While occasionally one will seem super spicy and make you locate your drink in a… Continue reading Grilled Jalepeno Poppers
