Category Archives: Cooking, Baking & Recipes

Mint Chocolate Chip Cake

Ryan loves mint chocolate chip ice cream. So, when I saw a picture of this cake on Pinterest, I knew I had to make it for him. Of course, when his Birthday came around I couldn’t find this cake on Pinterest anymore so I just googled “Mint Chocolate Chip Cake” and sorted through a few recipes untilContinue reading “Mint Chocolate Chip Cake”

Homemade Crock-Pot Sloppy Joe

This is a delicious alternative to the ever so popular Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce. Don’t get me wrong, I like the stuff but I am going for a healthier less processed lifestyle. Pretty much everything you eat, you can make from scratch and it is instantly healthier. Tweeking a few of the ingredients and choosing healthierContinue reading “Homemade Crock-Pot Sloppy Joe”

How To Organize Your Fridge

We had to buy a new refrigerator. Ours died. It is one of those purchases that you just LOVE having to buy right before the Holidays. Ah, life, always keeping us on our toes. Anyhow,  other than the fact that I was not happy to have had to buy a new one, I am really obsessed with it.Continue reading “How To Organize Your Fridge”

A Light Spin on Shepard’s Pie

When I am trying to figure out what to make for dinner, I think about what meat I have in my freezer; usually chicken, beef or ground turkey. I probably have about 10-15 “go-to” recipes I make but when I have either exhausted them or am missing half of the ingredients, I look to my goodContinue reading “A Light Spin on Shepard’s Pie”

Red Velvet Trifle

Super easy, semi-homemade, Red Velvet Trifle. Delicious! I made it for Christmas. And, sorry I am not a good food photographer. ; )  Ingredients: 2 Boxes of Jell-O No Bake Cheesecake 1 Box Duncan Hines Red Velvet Cake Mix 1 Milk Chocolate Hershey Bar 1 Duncan Hines Cream Cheese Frosting Milk (dash)  Directions: Prepare RedContinue reading “Red Velvet Trifle”

Chicken & Cheese Pretzel Wraps

You know when it is time to make dinner but you haven’t been shopping and you are just trying to find something edible to eat? Yeah, that is how this meal came to fruition. This recipe is SUPER easy and it was inspired by one of my favorite OC joints; The Wraper. I didn’t use aContinue reading “Chicken & Cheese Pretzel Wraps”

Super Easy Homemade Fruit Pocket Pies

For some reason this morning I was motivated to make breakfast. Well, a homemade breakfast. I usually do make breakfast (if you count instant oatmeal and cereal). This was SO SO simple, Lucy and I had it made and out of the oven before 8am. I got this recipe from the Today Show. Click on the link for theContinue reading “Super Easy Homemade Fruit Pocket Pies”