Welcome! Are you a subscriber? Click here to receive my weekly newsletter. Thanks for visiting! Fresh herbs are a delicious addition to just about any and every recipe. They intensify the flavor of whatever dish they’re added to, and besides, fresh herbs are good food in its purest form. That’s why I used them to make a […]
Category: Recipes
Cheesy Egg Breakfast Croissants {Budget Meals}
Welcome! Are you a subscriber? Click here to receive my weekly newsletter. Thanks for visiting! Cheesy egg breakfast croissants are the perfect little bite for breakfast, brunch, an afternoon snack, and even for dinner. 4 simple ingredients and 15 minutes is all you need to put this quick and easy meal together. Earlier today, my Husband […]
Easy Lemon Pasta {15 Minute Dinner}
Welcome! Are you a subscriber? Click here to receive my weekly newsletter. Thanks for visiting! Easy lemon pasta will become your go-to ‘no time for dinner’ dinner! It’s fresh, light, and takes just 15 minutes to make. You can have it meatless, or serve it up with your favorite protein! We had a really long weekend, but […]
Dark Cocoa Fudge Cookies
Welcome! Are you a subscriber? Click here to receive my weekly newsletter. Thanks for visiting! Dark cocoa fudge cookies are the perfect afternoon snack or dessert. Grab a tall glass of milk and dip it good! Like a lot of people, I have a real love affair going on with dark cocoa and chocolate, which […]
Egg Muffins {Easy Breakfast Ideas}
Welcome! Are you a subscriber? Click here to receive my weekly newsletter. Thanks for visiting! Egg muffins are a quick and easy, portable breakfast. They can be easily customized, and they reheat well, so they’re perfect for busy mornings. It is no secret to the people that know me that I simply detest eggs in […]
Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Honey Cookies – aka Thank You Cookies
Welcome! Are you a subscriber? Click here to receive my weekly newsletter. Thanks for visiting! Peanut butter banana oatmeal honey cookies are also known as thank you cookies. The cookies are crisp and flavorful, perfect for dunking into a tall glass of milk. They’re the kind of cookies you give to someone who has done something wonderful for […]
Zesty Garlic Hummus Dip {Healthy Snacks}
Welcome! Are you a subscriber? Click here to receive my weekly newsletter. Thanks for visiting! Zesty garlic hummus dip is made with creamy garbanzo beans, garlic, lemon, and a kick of cayenne pepper. It makes a great healthy snack or party dip. I like a Sunday with no plans. We went out for breakfast (not really […]
Tallman Easy Roasted Chicken Recipe
Welcome! Are you a subscriber? Click here to receive my weekly newsletter. Thanks for visiting! Tallman’s easy roasted chicken recipe is one that’s perfect for Sunday dinner, but easy enough to make for a weeknight meal, too. I shared it in my newspaper column at The Daily Journal. “Spice of Life: ‘Epicurious’ Cooks Can Create with Basilmomma”. […]
Pasta Bolognese Recipe for the Birthday Boy
Welcome! Are you a subscriber? Click here to receive my weekly newsletter. Thanks for visiting! Pasta bolognese is an inexpensive, easy-to-make dinner, and everyone who eats it seems to love it. My youngest son’s birthday is today and I told him that I would make whatever he wanted for dinner. He made his typical, unusual request for […]
Mustard Chicken with Red Grapes
Welcome! Are you a subscriber? Click here to receive my weekly newsletter. Thanks for visiting! Mustard chicken with red grapes is anything but your ordinary chicken dinner. It is a “color outside of the lines” recipe that’s full of flavor, and it comes together in just 30 minutes! Every once in a while, when I am […]
Recipe for Boeuf Bourguignon Soup
Welcome! Are you a subscriber? Click here to receive my weekly newsletter. Thanks for visiting! This recipe for boeuf bourguignon soup happened by accident… sort of. I woke up feeling better than I had all week and decided that I was going to do what I like to call “Thank You Baking”. I have had a lot […]
Roasted Chicken Recipe {with Baby Dragons!}
Welcome! Are you a subscriber? Click here to receive my weekly newsletter. Thanks for visiting! Today’s roasted chicken recipe can’t come your way without a story behind it, and oh what a story it is! Over Christmas break, Matt and I took the Boys to a place called Medieval Times. When I first heard of this […]