Light and Fluffy Crinkle Cookies

I thought today I would switch things up a bit and do a sweet treat. This light and fluffy crinkle cookies are easy to make and are delicious. I made two batches, one for us and one for our neighbors. I like making these cookies to take to BBQ’s or other events that I need

Taco Soup Recipe

Taco Soup This is a great recipe. Like other soups you can double or triple the recipe and freeze the leftovers. I love having a batch or two of this in the freezer. I also freeze single servings of this soup to have available for lunch. 1 pound Ground Meat 2 cans Kidney Beans 1

Cheeseburger Pasta Recipe

Cheeseburger Pasta 1 pound ground beef 1 can Cheddar Cheese Soup 1 can (10 ¾ oz) Tomato Soup ½ cup water 2 cups medium shell pasta (Can also use elbow macaroni ) Cook medium shell pasta per package directions but don’t fully cook. You’ll add them to the other ingredients. Brown ground beef. Drain off

Week Two Meal Planning

Week Two Dinner Meal Plan with Recipes Welcome to week two of dinner meal planning. I think you and your family will enjoy these meals. Our meals this week are: Chicken Noodle Soup BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Tater Tots Peppers and Sausage with Rice Grilled Cheese / Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwiches Build Your

Week One Dinner Meal Plan with Recipes

Welcome to week one of dinner meal planning. I think you and your family will enjoy these meals. Our meals this week are: Chili Mac Spicy Chicken Salad or Wrap or Sandwich Shrimp and Chorizo Skillet Italian Chicken with Roasted Green Beans, Sauteed Mushrooms and Mashed Potatoes Spaghetti Traditional noodles and Spaghetti Squash “noodles” with

Meal Planning Made Easy

Are you haunted by the eternal question, “What’s for dinner?” Don’t worry, you’re not alone. But there are a few simple things you can do to make your dinner planning effortless or at least as close to effortless as it can get. The first thing that you’ll want to do is take an inventory of

Buddy V’s Sunday Brunch

When I think Buddy V I have visions of magical treats and delightful cakes. Confections that would make you faint, but savory Italian delights? That’s what you’ll find at his family Italian Restaurant along with Buddy’s treats. We arrived at the buffet right when it opened at 10:30am. The restaurant is a beautiful tribute to

Gingerbread Adventures

Recently the family and I visited OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) for two different exhibits taking place. The big featured exhibit was Exquisite Creatures and the second was Gingerbread Adventures. Gingerbread adventures was more than a gingerbread building contest, it was also a look at the science behind gingerbread houses and other creations.

Crunchy Taco Ring

I recently made this Crunchy Taco Ring recipe for my family. It is very similar to another family favorite, The Cheeseburger Ring. Which I’ll post that recipe later. I figured I would give it a try. Overall it was tasty. The family enjoyed eating it and it was great as a left over for lunch