Do you know those nights when it's 6 pm and you just got home from running kids to after school things...and you realize that you don't have a clue what you are going to have for dinner? I think I go through that once a week. And so over the years I have tried to have easy 30 minute meals that can save us from a run through the nearest drive-in. This one-pot Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe is one of those recipes that everyone in my house will eat (except my non-soup eater--so I don't count him ;) ... View the Post
Candy Cane Popcorn Recipe
Do you have lots of candy canes leftover from the holidays? They are usually swimming around at our house mostly because they are the last candy eaten---and I usually end up throwing them away after a month or so. But not this year! I decided to turn those leftover treats into a candy cane popcorn recipe that was perfect for family movie night which is a Friday night tradition at our house. And boy howdy did those candy canes get gobbled up this year! I actually had to make a second batch ... View the Post
Lemon Curd (and cute tags to go with it!)
Aside from sewing projects, some of my favorite gifts to give are fast and easy homemade recipes. Some of my favorites include cinnamon rolls (I need to share that recipe someday--it's a good never-fail one), homemades jams and my all-time favorite thing in the world--anything lemon. So, homemade lemon curd is always a great gift in my book for those that I know that love lemon too. ... View the Post
Double Chocolate Cookie Recipe
Every Friday night we have a pizza, treat and movie night with our family. It's one of those traditions that I don't know how much longer it will last as they grow up and become teenagers...so for right now I am holding onto it for as long as I can. We usually order out pizza (but sometimes do homemade) and then a treat. I am all for easy treats for movie night and these cookies fit that bill. They are gooey and chocolately inside and you can add anything you want into them--I usually add ... View the Post
How to Make Pizza on the Grill
In the summer I don't want to turn on the oven a lot, so we grill outside 2-3 meals a week and I love it. They are fast, easy meals and most often times I can have them ready in thirty minutes or less. This grilled pizza is one of those go-to summer recipes both because it is fast also so yummy and it is one that no one in my house will complain about! Below is the recipe for the dough, I make it and only let it rise about 5-10 mins (enough time to get the grill hot) and it is ready to go... ... View the Post
Easy Lemon Bars
One of my very favorite desserts on the planet is homemade lemon bars, in fact I love all things lemon. The are the perfect crowd pleaser and super easy to make. This easylemon bars recipe is one of my favorite go-to's for a party or potluck. I usually double this recipe in a large jelly roll pan for a crowd....and there are never any left over...they are that good! Enjoy! ~Elizabeth ~Elizabeth ... View the Post