Celebrating National Pasta Day With Classico {Review & Giveaway} CLOSED

Classic Stuffed Shells from Classico

Although National Pasta Day passed us by last month, my family is still celebrating with Classico Pasta Sauce.  We all love pasta and couldn't wait to try out the newest sauce Classico Seasonal … [Read more...]

Chicken with Grape Tomatoes & Mushrooms Featuring Swanson Flavor Boost

Swanson Flavor Boost Chicken Recipe 2

It is amazing what broth can do for any recipe. Besides being a fantastic soup base, it is great to have on hand to do everything from creating tender meat to moist stuffing to flavorful mashed … [Read more...]

Delicious Pumpkin Coffee Cake {Recipe}

Perfect Pumpkin Coffee Cake

I love serving coffee cake on a weekend morning. Perhaps it is the idea of serving cake for breakfast and not feeling guilty that gets me, but I really enjoy it with my morning coffee. With pumpkin, … [Read more...]

Fall Fun with Hostess Snacks and Pumpkin Twinkie Dessert Recipe

Pumpkin Twinkie Layered Dessert

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hostess Cakes. All opinions are 100% mine. When it is time to say goodbye to summer and say hello to fall, I welcome it with open arms. While I … [Read more...]

Apple Cider Halloween Punch {Recipe}

Apple Cider Halloween Punch

Yesterday we had a very fun play date Halloween party at our house with our friends. We had a blast! But planning a party with smaller children isn't always easy. I searched high and low for a … [Read more...]

Progresso Recipe Starters Cooking Sauce {Review and Giveaway} CLOSED

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I have to admit I am not a gourmet cook.  I try, but my husband Kyle is much more of a chef than I am.  Most of my homemade concoctions start with some kind of can of cream soup.  When I do find a … [Read more...]

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies – Oh Yeah! {Recipe}

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies

I absolutely love brownies. I love everything about them. Just how easy and inexpensive they are to make. Their forgiveness if you under or over cook them slightly. But most of all, their chewy … [Read more...]

Kraft Fresh Take Cheddar and Bacon Potato Chowder {Recipe + Giveaway} CLOSED

Kraft Fresh Takes Potato Bacon Cheddar Chowder

When I visited the  Kraft Foods BlogEats conference for bloggers last fall I got the chance to try out Kraft Fresh Take cheese and breading mixes before they even hit the market. There they showed … [Read more...]

Light Salsa Ranch Pasta Salad {Recipe}

Salsa Ranch Pasta Salad Healthy 1

When you think of Bolthouse Farms, you might have been like me and just thought of the baby carrots. I purchase them all the time but didn't even realize they made other products like salad dressings. … [Read more...]

August Family Fun and Pepperoni Pizza Bake {Recipe} #hormelfamily

Hormel Pizza Biscuit Bake 4

As part of working wit Hormel Foods on their Extended Family Preferred Blogger program, I get to share recipes, entertaining tips and products with you along the way! Did you know that August is … [Read more...]

Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars {Recipe}

Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars 1

One thing that many people know about me is my love for cheesecake. I pretty much think cream cheese is up there with the best stuff on earth. Right next to bacon,  blended coffee drinks and cinnamon … [Read more...]

Ginger Sesame Grilled Chicken with Peppers & Rice {Recipe} #HormelFamily

Sweet Ginger Sesame Chicken Peppers Rice 2

Because I love working with brands, I've decided to partner with Hormel Foods on their Extended Family Preferred Blogger program.  Not only is Hormel a brand I purchase often but it is also a company … [Read more...]

Fruit and Yogurt Pasta Salad Recipe

Fruit Pasta Salad

We had a house full of out of town guests earlier this month. One of my favorite ways to feed a crowd in the summer is with delicious pasta salads. Unfortunately my boys aren't a fan of traditional … [Read more...]

Eat Interesting with Mission: No-Fry Mexican Ice Cream in Tortilla Bowls Recipe {Giveaway}

Mission Foods Mexican No Fry Ice Cream Sugar Tortilla Bowl 1 WM

Mission has challenged 10 bloggers nationwide to put a unique twist on a recipe that incorporates Mission  products and they are offering prizes to you just for voting.  I am thrilled to be … [Read more...]

My Husband’s Easy American Sliders Recipe #KingsHawaiian

Kings Hawaiian Sliders Recipe

My family has been using King's Hawaiian bread for appetizers for many years. A favorite has always included rip 'n dip with spinach or cheese dip. Several months ago we discovered how much our picky … [Read more...]

Soft Buttermilk Sugar Cookies {Recipe}

soft buttermilk sugar cookies 1

I know I've mentioned it before, but my mom is a fabulous cook and baker. And if there is one thing she hates, it is making the same recipes over and over. She is adventurous and growing up in her … [Read more...]