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  • French Dip Sandwiches (or Philly Cheese Steaks)

    An easy way to start your week!  Super easy to whip this up! Before we go any further, I found out today that I believe Windows 7 presents a content pop up before you print.  If you are trying to print a recipe, and wondering What The Heck Is Going On??? you might need to Continue reading

    French Dip Sandwiches (or Philly Cheese Steaks)
  • Mexican Rice

    I always struggle finding A. good mexican ready-made rice, and B. making my own.  However, since I have a neighbor next door of similar descent, I thought I would seek out advice.  Turns out they don’t exactly measure stuff either 🙂 – thanks Heather for the ingredients.  I didn’t measure very well either, and did Continue reading

  • An Easy Dessert……and a lifelong friend!

    Meet Oreo Stuff.  Yep, that’s the name it was given many years ago when my college roommate, rodeo partner and long time friend, Jeanne Anderson, made it for me.  I was trying to think of something kind of unique but easy for a work dinner party tonight, and thought of Oreo Stuff.  Of course, I didn’t Continue reading

    An Easy Dessert……and a lifelong friend!
  • Omelettes For A Crowd!

    Not too shabby to wake up to this: After spending night #1 on the boat, our friends gave us a little reprieve from the cold weather (and no water on the boat yet) by sharing their gorgeous home.  That being said, I happily set about creating an omelette bar to feed several hungry people.  The Continue reading

    Omelettes For A Crowd!
  • Roasted Broccoli Alfredo (for Lent or anytime!)

    A Delicious Option for Lent (or anytime!) Need a new idea for Lent or just love delicious pasta? Please check out Kristal’s yummilicious dish! Continue reading

    Roasted Broccoli Alfredo (for Lent or anytime!)
  • A Celebration!!

    Twenty-four years ago today I was blessed with this wonderful little blonde person who came into my life.  If you haven’t already figured this out, I love love love my family!  Mike, Brandi and her husband Hyatt, Brice and Kristy — they are all the total bomb and my world revolves around them.  They are Continue reading

  • Not really soup, but REALLY good!

    We had to be gone for awhile yesterday, and since I’m planning to take advantage of the nice weather and grill all week, I thought I’d throw this easy dish into one of my favorite cooking devices, Mr. Crockpot. A.K.A. I’ll have your food ready when you return! Before I share this yummilicious recipe, I Continue reading

  • Friday, work? Nope

    MB and I took the day off today, and went to Kansas City to visit the new IKEA store.  Amazing.  Not really overwhelming as there’s kind of a path through the levels of the store.  The first thing you will do, when you enter the store, is find out where the unbelievable aroma of cinnamon Continue reading

  • Meatloaf Thursday (Wait, Give Me a Chance!)

    Don’t panic!  I know there are meatloaf haters out there, and my kids are probably in that category.  However, I’ve tried a lot of different recipes and finally found something DELISH!  I’ve even made meatloaf cupcakes (thanks @Erin) and they were good and fun as well.  My key ingredient is this, and I went with Continue reading

  • Easy Pizza Casserole

    Yep, Monday happened yesterday, and so did this go to recipe, that my friend Trish shared with me.  Of course I’ve “edited” it a little but it’s so easy and flexible you can adjust to the likings of your famliy very easily. So here’s a pic of some of the ingredients: Start with a casserole dish Continue reading