Joy In Every Season

M&M Honey Bears for Valentine’s Day

Putting together little Valentine's Day treats for the littles in my life brings me great JOY!!!!  I know they are going to love them because, well, they're "beary" cute and they're filled with chocolate!! And, of course, because they're from me :) I remember when my own girls were little making heart shaped pancakes for breakfast! I'm not sure I'll have anyone around to make those for this year :( Do you have any Valentine's traditions?? ... Read More about M&M Honey Bears for Valentine’s Day

Hot Wings

If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen!! These hot wings might test you on that saying. I was honestly afraid when I tasted the sauce mid way through cooking that they were going to be too hot, but when I tasted one of the finished wings (with some blue cheese dip), it was just perfect. They might be too hot if you don't like spicy, but if that were the case, why would you want to eat hot wings???  They were the kind of hot that didn't burn your lips, instead I think I said, "whoa, ... Read More about Hot Wings

Wedge Salad

A wedge salad is simply delicious! Seriously, it's simple to make and delicious to eat! I often use my favorite bottled ranch dressing, then top with crumbled blue cheese, but I'm on a "use up the buttermilk" recipe kick, so I made a homemade Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing. ... Read More about Wedge Salad

Lemon Buttermilk Pound Cake

This Lemon Buttermilk Pound Cake is the first dessert I've posted. What is wrong with me?? I love dessert. I love pound cake. I love anything lemon. And, I had some buttermilk that I needed to use up, so this was the perfect recipe. You can find other buttermilk recipes here and here. The recipe called for a glaze on the top, but I opted to stick with just a dusting of powdered sugar. That way you don't even need a plate and fork, it's kind of a grab and go dessert. ... Read More about Lemon Buttermilk Pound Cake

Quesadillas

Occasionally I'll be posting ideas that I hope serve an as inspiration for you to get dinner on the table. I remember all too well what's it like to be a busy mom with kids going in all different directions all at the same time. I think that quesadillas are the perfect quick dinner idea that is sure to please the entire family. Some days it is impossible to sit down together for a meal, and these are perfect. Simply do the prep earlier in the day (grate cheese, sauté veggies, prep chicken, dice ... Read More about Quesadillas