Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Cheesy Tater-Tot Casserole Recipe

Cheesy Tater-Tot Casserole Recipe
I will never forget the first time that my husband cooked for me. We hadn't been married all that long and we were living in a little basement apartment.  He told me he was going to make something called " Tater-Tot Casserole " and I will confess to you I was a little concerned.  I hav…

Monday, October 6, 2014

Roasted Chicken w/ Fingerling Potatoes

Roasted Chicken w/ Fingerling Potatoes
Every home cook needs to have a good Roast Chicken in their back pocket, but I have to admit that when I began cooking I found this a little daunting.  The thought of roasting an entire foul, while making sure the skin is crispy and the meat was tender and juicy was TERRIFYING!  However, the day c…

Sunday, October 5, 2014

Baked Steak

Baked Steak
I know that I usually do a meatless Monday dish, but I have to be honest with you about something. As the colder temperatures start setting in, I crave heavy, stick-to-your-ribs, food.  You know what I'm talking about.  The kind of food that not only warms the body, but warms the soul as well.�…

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Dora's Homemade Applesauce

Dora's Homemade Applesauce
It is officially Autumn!  I love it!  I...LOVE...IT!! I love the changing leaves, the cooler weather, everything.  So this year, to celebrate the first day of Fall, I decided to head over to our local apple orchard Hidden Hills Orchard . This was my first time there and I am so glad I went!

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Vanilla Scones

Vanilla Scones
I love the Vanilla Scones at Starbucks.  The thing is, there is not a single solitary Starbucks in my entire town.  NOT ONE!  Hard to believe, I know, but alas, I suffer.  That is when I decided that I had to come up with a recipe to make these at home!  Now these are not the prettiest scones you …

Monday, September 22, 2014

Mexican Pizza

Mexican Pizza
Have you ever had a craving that drove you insane?  You know the one.  No matter what you eat, what you drink, if you don't get it you will never be satisfied.  Well, that was me the other day.  I REALLY wanted a Mexican Pizza from that very popular fast food chain.  I mean REALLY wanted it.  …

Penne alla Vodka

Penne alla Vodka
Studhubs and I recently went on vacation to Myrtle Beach, SC.  When we go to the beach we really don't plan on doing much more than sitting on the beach, swimming in the waves, reading books, and evenings in the hot tub.  *sigh*  I LOVE the beach.  However, the one thing we do enjoy doing whil…