Peanut Butter Cookies – Soft and Chewy

Peanut Butter Cookies – Soft and Chewy

I’ve spent quite a while looking for the right peanut butter cookie recipe. Mine seem to always be too crunchy or too crisp, and I’ve been searching for a recipe that produces soft, chewy cookies. Well, I have finally found it. I can’t believe how simple these cookies are (and you don’t have to chill the dough, which is something I always forget about) – and they are absolutely yummy.

Corn Chowder with Bacon and Potatoes

Corn Chowder with Bacon and Potatoes

This is a corn chowder that I absolutely love, and have received rave reviews from friends and family. I’ve made this for company, for a group of people, and doubled it to take to friends after they have a baby. With winter upon us, I’m loving recipes like this one, and plan to pass along all of my favorites.

Delicious Dinner – Potato Leek Soup, and Pear Oven Pancake

Delicious Dinner – Potato Leek Soup, and Pear Oven Pancake

This really gets me in the mood for a good fall dinner. We had baked potato soup the other night, and I’m still in the mood for something along those lines. This potato leek soup looks fantastic, and the dessert is making my mouth water.
Nikki Gardner over at 5 Minutes for Moms posted this great [...]

Delicious Pumpkin Cake

Delicious Pumpkin Cake

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking all of that yummy food! Whether you are hosting your own dinner, or bringing a dish to your family’s home, this is the perfect dessert to include. When I first tried this cake, I was blown away. I now serve it every Thanksgiving, and my family looks forward to it each year.

Southwest Corn Chowder

Southwest Corn Chowder

As I was making my menu plan and grocery list for this coming week, I came across one of my favorite soups. My friends and family love this one, so I thought I’d share it!

Baked Potato Soup

Baked Potato Soup

Get ready for it – the recipe for the best baked potato soup ever. Every time I make this soup for dinner, my husband is thrilled. My kids love it, and it makes great leftovers. This soup is easy, delicious, and… did I mention delicious?
Ingredients:
4 large baked potatoes
2/3 cup butter
2/3 cup flour
6 [...]

Easy Dinner – Tuscan Soup!

Easy Dinner – Tuscan Soup!

Ah, it’s perfect weather for a cozy sweater and some soup.  If you’re not sure what to make for dinner tonight, try this recipe for Tuscan soup. It’s simple, doesn’t take long to prepare, and is absolutely delicious. Perfect for a cool fall evening, this soup is something my whole family enjoys. [...]

Chicken Gyros

Chicken Gyros

Are you in the mood for something a bit different for dinner? A friend of mine gave me this great recipe for Chicken Gyros that I wanted to pass along. My husband loves Gyros, so he was thrilled when I made these. Serve with a Greek salad, and you’ll feel just like [...]

White Chicken Chili

White Chicken Chili

Ah, fall is here – and it’s time to start making soups and chili again. I’m still perfecting my recipe for traditional chili, but I do have a fantastic one for white chicken chili. It’s perfect for a cool fall day, so write this one down and make it tonight!
White Chicken Chili:
2 – [...]

My Friday Morning Pancake Recipe

My Friday Morning Pancake Recipe

Ok everyone, here is the best pancake recipe ever! I make these every Friday morning, adding different fruit each week. Frozen wild blueberries are my current favorite, though my kids seemed to enjoy the apple-cinnamon version a bit more. Experiment for yourself, and enjoy!
Friday Morning Pancakes:
1 cup flour
1 Tbsp sugar
2 tsp baking [...]