Connie Kaye

  • A little Mexican for your Tuesday

    Well, not a “real” mexican, but some mexican food.  🙂 Who doesn’t LOVE that white cheese dip that is typically available in restaurants?  Not sure anyone can turn that stuff down.  Here’s a simple recipe to make it at home!… Continue reading

  • Cheesy Chili Rice

    At our house, anything that even vaguely leans toward Mexican food is the bomb!  I’m sharing this easy side dish that goes with anything: Take cooked rice, throw in a little this and that, and voila, in 20 minutes you’re… Continue reading

  • No food in this post….but worth 5 minutes of your time!

    Today I was honored by the Department of Defense and it was not only a huge surprise, but a shock. You see, I have an employee in the Air Force National Guard who is being deployed to United Arab Emirates.… Continue reading

  • Frito Chili Pie Crescent Ring

    I ran across this recipe and did “my thing” to it to spice it up a bit.  And, with the meat/bean mixture left over, I did a tortilla stack for dinner last night.  Super easy, quick and economical!!! I started… Continue reading

    Frito Chili Pie Crescent Ring
  • Chicken Mushroom Lasagna

    The price and ease of a rotisserie chicken makes chicken creations very attractive in our busy lives.  This recipe was shared with me by a very good friend, Betty!  Meet Betty: Ignore the fact that her hubster has on that… Continue reading

  • Fresh Asparagus Risotto

    I had never made risotto until last fall, but if you have a little extra time to devote, it’s really amazing.  I adapted this recipe from Rice Select arborio rice, which is risotto.  If you don’t know what arborio rice is,… Continue reading

  • Ham and Gruyere Quiche

    I love quiche and gruyere is one my favorite cheeses, although pretty darn pricey, but I thought I’d take a shot at this recipe, adapted from Food Network Magazine.  I took it to work and it was a hit, so thought… Continue reading

    Ham and Gruyere Quiche
  • Yummy Potato Casserole

    This is not your traditional tater casserole.  Nothing healthy about it, but with Easter approaching, I wanted to share as it would be a delicious addition to your meal. Keep in mind that this casserole may use shredded frozen potatoes… Continue reading

  • A New Twist on Spaghetti (with yard bird)

    You might wonder what yard bird is — at my house, that is what chicken is referred to by the hub.  We still eat it but probably not as much as I would like.  However, this little invention is pretty… Continue reading

  • An EASY, yet fancy dessert!

    I LOVE creme brulee — actually, I love custard-type desserts.  I don’t make them often, but dinner at a friend’s house called for a little yummo action. I wanted to share this super easy recipe, because it’s not at all… Continue reading