Roasted Jalapeno Bread With Bacon – Perfect for the Big Game

Roasted Jalapeno Bread  With Bacon

I found this recipe on Created by Diane and just had to try it out! I love the idea of roasting the jalapenos and will be using this technique a lot in the future.  It made this bread amazing!  I modified her recipe just a bit to suit my pantry, but it turned out wonderful! Roasted Jalapeno Bread With Bacon - Perfect for the Big Game 5.0 from 2 reviews Print Recipe type: … [Read more...]


After the Game Snack – Tyson Mini Chicken Sandwiches – #CBias #TysonGoodness

Tyson Mini Chicken Sandwiches

We are huge football fanatics in our house!  While our Colts didn't do what we had hoped they would have, we still enjoy watching the games every Sunday.  We are especially excited to host the Super Bowl this February.  With all of the football hoopla happening around us, of course it made me think of food.  Food and football just go hand in hand!  Recently Tyson and Collective Bias invited … [Read more...]


Artichoke Spinach Lasagna

Artichoke Spinach Lasagna

As is the tradition in my family during Christmas, one of the nights we were at our cabin was my husband's and my turn to make dinner for my family.  We have fun every year trying to find something fun and unique to bring to the table.  This year I wanted to do something easy, yet amazing!  We ended up finding the recipe for Artichoke Spinach Lasagna in our Taste of Home Holiday cookbook.  We … [Read more...]


Ode to the Tomato – Bloody Mary Mix Recipe

Tomatoes

Is it a fruit or is it a vegetable?  While the controversy may continue (The US Supreme Court ruled that the tomato is a vegetable for culinary purposes) I know that this is one product that I couldn't live without.  I love tomato juice, fresh tomatoes in my salads, chopped tomatoes in my tacos, and just about everywhere you can add it to a meal.  Every year I try to grow tomatoes in pots that … [Read more...]


Ham and Peas Au Gratin & $50 Visa Gift Card Giveaway

Potatoes Au Gratin with Ham and peas

I love an easy recipe.  Being a busy mom, wife, and teacher can take its toll on dinner.  I love to cook, but sometimes after a long day at work I can use a little help.  Betty Crocker makes creating a delicious meal fast and easy.  With all the different options that Betty Crocker offers, there is a potato pouch perfect for most any meal.  This time I took a box of Potatoes Au Gratin and … [Read more...]


Southwestern Corn Chowder

Corn Chowder in Bread Bowl

As the days are getting colder, my husband and I like to warm our weekends up with homemade soups.  Last weekend I decided to make a corn chowder.  It turned out wonderful and rich and my husband loved the bread bowl! Ingredients: 1 Tbsp butter 1/2 large onion, chopped 2 14 oz cans chicken broth 2 red or white potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp … [Read more...]


Roasted Garlic Potato Croquettes & $50 Visa Card Giveaway

betty-crocker-instant-mashed-potatoes

I love creating new recipes.  I often use store bought ingredients to help out as I am a busy mom and have a limited amount of time on my hands. I love the challenge of mixing fresh ingredients with ready made ingredients and the result is a yummy dish of food for my family. I have always been fond of Betty Crocker products, but I hadn't tried their mashed potatoes before.  Seeing as how I am … [Read more...]


Peanut Butter Banana Bread

Peanut Butter Banana Bread

I found this recipe in my Penzey's spice catalog a few months ago and I knew I had to try it.  I love anything with peanut butter and I love banana bread.  What could go wrong? Ingredients 3 ripe bananas 2 eggs 1/2 cup plain yogurt or 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup ground … [Read more...]


National Oscar Mayer Bacon Week

bacon wrapped sacllops

Bacon... is there a more delicious food out there?  I don't think so!  My brother-in-law loves bacon so much, that my sister bought him some chocolate covered bacon once.  I think he has had some bacon ice cream, and I wouldn't be surprised if he has some bacon cologne!  This week is National Oscar Mayer Bacon Week and to celebrate I am sharing with you one of my mother in-laws specialties, … [Read more...]


Spookamole: Avocado Cupcakes with Avocado Buttercream

Avocado Cupcakes

Halloween is just around the corner.  While we try to figure out a costume for TJ to wear (right now it is either Buzz, or a pirate) my mind always drifts off to what we are going to eat on the big day!  I love hosting parties and coming up with creative recipes so when I heard about the Spookamole contest from Avocados from Mexico, I knew I had to submit something.  Our family loves … [Read more...]