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Summer is just around the corner, and it's time to start thinking about barbecues and outdoor entertaining. Homemade guacamole makes a great side dish for any summer meal. You would be surprised how many different variations of guacamole there are. Here a few recipes for you to try. Set out a couple different types of guacamole for your guests to sample and see which one they like … [Read more...]
Who loves Pineapple Upside Down Cake? I know I sure do, this recipe is super yummy and super easy! Be sure to try our Super Easy Pineapple Cake Recipe! I always like to make this recipe using a bunt pan, my daughter and I got a little creative the last time we made the Pineapple Cake and before we added the glaze we cut the cake into bread like slices then drizzled the glaze over it. … [Read more...]
This post brought to you by Private Selection. All opinions are 100% mine. Now that I’m home all the time there are several things I am excited about, but preparing my family an awesome dinner every single day is one of the best. There’s only one bad thing, it’s been so long since I have been able to spend time cooking that I don’t’ even know what to make anymore. I know it sounds … [Read more...]
Life’s good at Case De Worden! I finally have Zest in my life. It’s been a long time, but it’s finally here. Most of you know I have been working hard with my blog so I could leave my job and become a Zesty stay at home mom, and full time blogger! Good News, I now have the zest in my life I have been working for and it feels good! It’s about time but, now have enough time to … [Read more...]
Who likes Crumble Coffee Cake? Oh, isn't it just too yummy? I just love it, well what about getting a little creative and trying this fabulous Blueberry Crumble Coffee Cake Recipe! Yup, I know sounds pretty amazing doesnt it... If you love Coffee Cake and Blueberries you're sure to fall head over heals in love with this Blueberry Crubmle Coffee Cake Recipe! To make things even better, … [Read more...]
Who loves strawberries and rhubarb mixed together? I do, I do! Don't miss this Strawberry dessert is something that everyone in the family will enjoy. The sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb just belong together. The Strawberry Rhubarb Buckle is yummy, and will be something that you'll want everyone to try. The toppings in made with a cookie like texture. Let's get started on this … [Read more...]
Chocolate and peanut butter go together better than peanut butter and jelly in my option, lol. It’s a great Easter recipe too. Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs, oh how yummy. This year we got a little creative, okay maybe we went a little overboard. Normally we do Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Easter Eggs covethat are normal sized. This year, we went crazy. It’s kind of a joke, … [Read more...]
Think of how much fun you could have if you knew how to make colored noodles. There is so many different shapes and sizes of noodles, adding color to them can be loads of fun. Have you ever thought about making colored noodles you could eat? I have already shared with you how to make colored noodles, but those were not edible. Now, it’s time to share with you how to make some fun … [Read more...]
I have to say, since I have been on my diet all I want is sweets. Isn't that the way it always works? I figure if I cannot eat it, might as I will find something fun and cook it or bake it for my wonderful family. I love to cook and bake when I have time. I cannot wait until I'm not working 10 hours a day 6 days a week so I am able to do things like this for my family more. The deserve … [Read more...]
Sometimes it feels like there aren't enough hours in a day to do everything we need to do. Cooking with a crock pot or slow cooker is a fast way to throw together a hearty, healthy, delicious meal while saving precious time and energy. Here are 4 quick and easy budget-friendly crock pot recipes that will make your life easier and keep your family happy. Simple Beef Stroganoff You will … [Read more...]
So what do you think? St. Patrick's Day Cream Cheese Filled Chocolate Cupcakes sound pretty yummy right? I'm going to say yes, but what do you think? Can you believe St. Patrick's Day will be here in no time. So what big plans does everyone have? My husbands birthday is the day before St. Patrick's Day and we normally don't do much. We stick around the house, dress in green, and have … [Read more...]
Who doesn't enjoy a nice home cooked Chicken Pot Pie! Have you ever tried a Sweet Potato Chicken Pot Pie Recipe? If not you should give it a try, it took a lot for me to try it to be honest I lost a bet. There's something about Pot Pie and Sweet Potato's that just don't mix well. Well, my sister law made me try it and to my surprise it's pretty yummy. … [Read more...]
Isn't that one of the yummiest pictures you've seen? Can you guess what it is? Okay, you read the title you know it's a fabulous Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcake Recipe! If you're not a fan of Strawberry Cupcakes, and awesome filling, and chocolate on top-than I'm super sorry these are do good! Making them is fun and easy too. They are so much easier than I had planned. … [Read more...]
Anyone in the mood for some amazing chocolate chip cookies? My husband asked me to make him some of these fabulous chocolate chip cookies over the weekend, and I put it off until yesterday. Poor guy, he's so miss treated. I actually talked my sister-n-law into sharing her recipe with me, everything she cooks or bakes is so yummy. I love it when I talk her into sharing, because then I … [Read more...]
I remember growing up my grandmother would always make her famous Butter Cake with Butter Icing. It was so yummy, and my mom has been stashing the recipe's for years, lol. I know why she has done it. When all of us left home it was hard for her to let go. I think part of her was glad to have her time with my father, but she's still mom and I cannot imagine how hard it is to let go and … [Read more...]
One of the best things my grandmother made when I was growing up was her fabulous Butter Cake with Butter Icing. I was super excited when my mother decided to share all my grandmothers old recipes with me. I mean it only took her 20 years to break down and share them with me. So since she shared with me, I'm going to share them with you. I sure do miss my Granny's cooking. No matter … [Read more...]
This post brought to you by Avocados from Mexico. All opinions are 100% mine. Living in New Mexico, Mexican food is something we see a lot of. There are plenty of Mexican food restaurants, which means plenty of great Mexican food to choose from. Nothing fits hand in hand with Mexican food better than Avocado's. There's so many great recipes that come from Avacado's, one of my favorites is … [Read more...]
Okay so one of the girls from work came to work with these super cute little Cute Chocolate Covered Cherry Mice! What a cute idea isn't it! So cute that I had to share. We all love Chocolate Covered Cherries right? I sure hope so, if not they're still fun to make and a great treat for you party, for those that do love them. … [Read more...]
Cookies, everyone loves cookies right! Some of my favorite cookies to make with the kids are Gingerbread Cookies! We always have so much fun, it hasn't been until here recently we've started to actually make some look like Gingerbread Men, lol. My oldest is now 14, so her and I take them a little more serious. Santa is sure to love his cookies this year. If you're looking for an awesome … [Read more...]
My husband and I wanted to come up with something new and different. We needed a break from the same old meals. You know one can only eat pork chops, steak, burritos, spaghetti, etc. before they just need something new. Most of you know, I'm doing the Nutrisystem diet. Well I took a cheat day, you know one of those days you're so totally not supposed to do while on a diet, lol. I had to, … [Read more...]
It’s the holiday season, with that being said, let’s talk foodies. You know when I think of the holiday season one of the first things that comes to mind is Avocado dip! I know most people think of turkey or something else. I cannot remember a holiday that has passed that we haven’t had my mom’s awesome Avocado dip. … [Read more...]
Who loves tea? There's so many different kinds of tea to choose from. If you're in the mood for something a little different and enjoy a fabulous cup of tea, you're going to want to check this out! Special thanks to Mishka for sharing four fabulous tea recipes, something for every occasion. Be sure to check out these four awesome tea recipes! … [Read more...]
Happy World Pasta Day! Grab your favorite pasta, a seat and let's have some fun! My family is excited to be part of this awesome celebration. Barilla Celebrates World Pasta Day! Pasta is a family favorite in our home. Not only because it allows you to cook at fast, fresh, good meal! There are thousands of choices when you plan dinner with Barilla Pasta! Living in a home with five other … [Read more...]
My sister-n-law is such an amazing cook, I am super jealous she comes up with such wonderful recipes, and will hardly ever share them.. I think it is her way of making sure that we come over for dinner at least twice a week. It works, we love dinner with them! She has finally agreed to share some of her recipes with us:) So happy, we will have lots of amazing recipes posting while I am in … [Read more...]
Noodles Alfredo, Yummy! I love some good Alfredo noodles! I have looked all over for an awesome Alfredo recipe, my sister-n-law gave this one to me and it's great! This recipe is amazing so I wanted to share, hope you enjoy as much as we did! What you will need to make yummy Noodles Alfredo … [Read more...]
My mom has always made some of the best No Bake Granola Bars, one of my favorite recipes! We made some tonight and I thought this would be an awesome recipe to share with all my wonderful readers. Make sure when you make them you have time on your hands total time it took my daughter and I was 2 hours. No Bake Granola Bars … [Read more...]
Can you believe it, Easter is here yet again how time flys, are you ready for hard boiled Easter Eggs? I know I keep talking about it but I am still in dibelief that my daughter will be turning 2 years old on the 16th, Easter is a wake up call. I must say I love Easter, it is time for bright colors, flowers and trees coming to life, the warm sun, and FLIP-FLOPS! I love hard boiled eggs, … [Read more...]
I love Cheesecake my mother n law made this Chocolate Crumb Cherry Cheesecake that was amazing! I got the recipe from her and thought I would share. Ingredients for Chocolate Crumb Cherry Cheesecake … [Read more...]
Little Lucky Charm Pies Recipes Are you looking for something to celebrate St. Patrick's Day that's fun! Grab the kids, and let's have some fun. Everyone loves Lucky Charms cereal right! The Little Lucky Charm Pie Recipe is awesome, so much fun to do, and a rewarding treat once your finished. Don't forget to check out some of our other awesome St. Patrick's Day Recipes! … [Read more...]
Everyone loves an awesome piece of fudge right, but fudge for St. Patrick's Day? Sure why not, this Layered Mint Chocolate Fudge is good and an awesome party pleasure. Grab your ingredients and cooking supplies and lets get started! … [Read more...]
Most of us enjoy Red Velvet Cake right? What about Green St. Patrick's Day Velvet Cake? Cupcakes are something you can pretty much count on everyone enjoying. These Green Velvet Cup Cakes are fun, and something you can get really creative with. My daughter made a little gummy bear playland one year. You can have all kinds of fun with some fun shaped candy and food coloring. Let'e … [Read more...]
Clever Clovers These are an awesome addition to any St. Patrick's Day gathering, or just having some fun around the house with the kids! They are easy to make, and less messy than most things I make with my children. … [Read more...]
Ingredients 1 cup hot brewed Earl Grey Tea 1-1/2 ounces Irish cream liqueur 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon Scotch or rye whiskey … [Read more...]
I thought some of you may enjoy this amazing recipe for St Patrick's Day! I did not have a chance to try this one thought it looked interesting and wanted to share so if you do try it post a comment and let me know how it turns out! Hope its great it sounds amazing. Ingredients 3/4 cup raisins 2 tablespoons dark run 3/4 cup white basmati rice 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 5 cups … [Read more...]
Mini Grasshopper Cheesecakes Ingredients 18-24 chocolate and mint cookies 2 packages 8 ox cream cheese softened 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tablespoons all purpose flour 3 large eggs, beaten lightly 1/2 teaspoon chocolate mint extract 1 cup sour cream … [Read more...]
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