Category: Food / Recipes
Lineman Cake & Party
March 5, 2014
When Tyler and I first started dating he was a bagger at Safeway and I was a busser at a local restaurant. We were also in high school. We dated for six months, broke up when he went to college, and didn’t date again until two years later. It was the summer after my freshman […]
Chocolate Protein Baked Oatmeal – Breakfast Recipe
February 10, 2014
Getting up early and having a daily commute doesn’t allow much time for breakfast. So on Sundays I prep for the week by making healthy breakfasts and lunches ahead of time. Here’s the recipe I made today. I like to start my day with something nutritious and filling, so the protein and oats will take […]
Football Rice Krispie Recipe
February 4, 2014
First of all, THE SEAHAWKS WON THE SUPERBOWL!!! We went to our friends’ house to watch the game and brought snacks. I really wanted to make football shaped Rice Krispie treats, but ran out of time. So, instead, I made a pan of chocolate Rice Krispie treats and decorated them with cream cheese frosting. You […]
Macaroni & Cheese Recipe You Can Freeze
January 24, 2014
My mom, aunts, and other family members are graciously doing the food for our wedding. Tyler loves macaroni and cheese so I asked to have this as a side to the pulled pork and pulled chicken main course. I won’t be much help the day of the wedding, but I can certainly prep ahead of […]
Hot Bavarian Potatoes
November 9, 2013
This recipe was used for a pre-Thanksgiving, pumpkin carving dinner at our friends’ house. Everyone seemed to love this variation on traditional Thanksgiving potatoes. Ingredients (serves 10 as side dishes) 18 medium-size round red potatoes 8 slices of bacon 1 medium onion, chopped 2 TBSP flour 2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 3/4 cup water […]
National Croissant Day
January 30, 2013
I LOVE croissants. Especially with Nutella. We ate them every day for breakfast when I studied Art History in Paris for a month. I wish there was a great bakery close by…
Spaghetti Squash & Sauce Recipe
January 20, 2013
This is a much healthier version of my favorite comfort food. I made it for my boyfriend and two roommates – everyone loved it! The taste was essentially the same, but the ‘noodle’ texture was a little different. To cook this yummy dish you must only do two things: bake the squash and make the […]
Fiesta Macaroni & Cheese Crockpot Recipe
January 1, 2013
Pin this recipe! I made this crockpot Mac ‘n Cheese last night for a New Year’s Eve party and everyone loved it! Since I had so many compliments, I wanted to share it with you here. I adapted a recipe from the Budget Savvy Diva’s Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese Recipe. She has great tips and […]
Slow Cooked Pot Roast and French Bread
November 5, 2012
Pot Roast Recipe Ingredients 32 ounces of beef broth 5 pounds of pot roast 1/2 cup of flour 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp butter 6 red potatoes – diced 1 cup of carrots – chopped 1 cup of zucchini – sliced 1 small onion – diced Salt & pepper to taste Directions Mix 1 […]