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BBQ Chicken Pasta Bake
I happened to use a turkey that we smoked recently, but you can use a roasted chicken, bbq chicken, leftover roasted turkey or anything you want. We really enjoyed this dish and it’s easy to swap up the usual leftovers into something new and tasty. For the sauce I...
Slow-Cooker Hot Fudge Sundae Cake
Crockpots are an easy way to whip up a lava cake without having to time a lava cake hot from the oven. Even as leftovers this cake still had it’s lava flow. My husband still prefers the individual portion old fashion baked in the oven method, but this was still good...
Apple-Saucy Scallops
A while back I mentioned I did an Applesauce recipe contest. Here’s the other recipe I entered. Before you say ummm no thanks, give it a try. I really liked how the flavor came out. Apple-Saucy Scallops (Created by Finding Inspiration in Food) 1 cup Simply...
Crockpot Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe {5 Ingredients}
I have to say this recipe caught me by surprise! I really didn’t think it would pass to be one the whole family instantly requested to have again. This is right up my way for a great travel recipe or short on time. I cut up my chicken into larger chunks, mostly...
Themed Rice Krispies Treats
Summer isn’t over yet, but the stores are already putting all the Summer stuff on sale to make room for Christmas. I’m not a huge fan of Christmas, because it’s out for over 6 moths of the year for crying out loud. Anyway, why spring money on expensive molds when you...
Fried Brussel Sprouts with Honey Sriracha Crema and Bacon
Keeping with the BJ’s Restaurant theme I posted on Wednesday, here’s the other side dish I made. I really love their Brussels Sprouts and this tasted just like the restaurant. I’ll be remaking these for sure next time I have a craving! Fried Brussel Sprouts with Honey...
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
I had a little fun with this recently on a local foodie group. I found this huge potato at H-E-B and decided to move it around to show the true size of how large it was. There was a lady that commented she grew up on a potato farm in Washington and mentioned “Potatoes...
Grilled Coconut and Pineapple Sweet Chili Shrimp
I love grilled seafood and we are really enjoying grilling fruit. It switches up boring old fruit and adds a nice flavor. Grilled Coconut and Pineapple Sweet Chili Shrimp (Adapted from Closet Cooking) Printer Friendly Version FOR THE COCONUT AND...
Strawberry Baked Oatmeal with Bananas
This is a great universal recipe you can use for breakfast, brunch or dessert. I wasn’t a super fan of the soft fruit, so I think the ones on top I would just add before serving. The Chinese five spice was also really good in it giving it a nice balance keeping it...
Vodka Mint Lemonade Cocktail
I love fresh Summer cocktails. This one is really easy to make a batch of and serve at your next party or sip by the pool! Vodka Mint Lemonade Cocktail (Adapted from honey & lime) Printer Friendly Version 2 cups Vodka 4 cups lemonade fresh mint 1/2...
Pineapple Upside Down Cake Shot
Did you survive the 4th of July! We had a great time as always and I’m keeping today’s post easy to keep the celebration going! I’ve seen this 2 ways using the cherry in the bottom or using cherry juice. Whatever works or if you want don’t pour it in a shot glass and...
Red White and Blue Salad
The holiday’s don’t mean that dishes you bring to a party have to be hard! I whipped up an easy red white and blue salad with a few ingredients. If you wanted more of white pop of color use feta or goat cheese to really make it stand out. I simply used a small star...











