I grew up with SPAM! I mean, we had it for breakfast, in place of ham or on a sandwich instead of bologna. I love it, but I know people who say, “no way”! Well, those people need to give SPAM Musubi a try! If you’ve never had one of […]
Easy Meals
Parmesan, Pine Nut and Garlic Stuffed Pork Loin
A week or so ago, I bought pine nuts and faced huge sticker shock when I saw the receipt. Since I couldn’t very well return them (they were a bulk food item), I decided to experiment. And let me tell you, we sure have enjoyed a our pine nut recipes, […]
Sweet and Salty Kettle Corn
The perfect afternoon snack! And, it’s perfect for your budget too. One bag of Jiffy Pop or other uncooked popcorn kernels at Costco or Smart n Final is right around $3 bucks. That one bag would make enough popcorn to fill your bathtub! Stop wasting money on processed popcorn packets. […]
Chocolate Chip Cocoa Crispy Treats
I will admit, I was simply trying to use up a small amount of Cocoa Crispies (off brand, Cocoa Diamonds) left in the box and this yummy treat was born. They came out so good, now the family wants these over the regular kind. They even want these over s’mores. […]
Serrano Cheddar Burgers with Baked Potato Chips
Some nights, the kids beg for grilled cheese and soup. This, of course, allows for me and my hubby to have something a little more adult. Something spicy and with a kick! Not that some kids wouldn’t dig a good, firey burger, but I wouldn’t call this recipe, “Kid Friendly”. […]
Beer Can Chicken with Warm Red Potato Salad
Since it was St. Patrick’s day earlier in the week, I’ve been thinking of what to do with all the beer in the fridge. Not like it won’t get drank, because believe me, if will. But, I thought it might be fun to make a few of my beer recipes. […]