The look on everyone's face when I said that I made a Hummingbird Cake! You could tell that they never heard of such a thing before. I told them, just think of banana bread with pineapple in it. No hummingbirds! LOL! My family cracks me up. I have been wanting to make one of these cakes for … [Read more...]
Trick or Treat Chocolate Chip Cookies
Is it a trick? Or, is it a treat? When I decided to add some color to a batch of cookies for a bit of Halloween flair, it didn't even enter my mind that people would assume that they were made with pumpkin. That is why I call them Trick or Treat Chocolate Chip Cookies. The cookies are … [Read more...]
Spinach Egg Cups
With my recent goal to increase my daily protein intake, I have updated my Spinach Egg Cups recipe to include cottage cheese. With the addition of some tomato, green onion, and shredded cheese, it's the perfect grab and go light breakfast. This spinach egg bite recipe is so simple and great for … [Read more...]
Homemade Shake and Bake (copycat)
Here is a surprisingly simple recipe for Homemade Shake and Bake that I like to use as a simple and tasty alternative to good old Shake 'n Bake. It works well for both chicken and pork. When I was young, and living at my grandmother's house, Shake 'n Bake was almost always in the cabinet. … [Read more...]
Rotisserie Chicken Macaroni Salad
It's the perfect cold pasta salad for a light summer dinner, a potluck, or meal-prepping your lunches for the week. No rotisserie chicken on hand? Leftover chicken, turkey or holiday ham work just as well. This Rotisserie Chicken Macaroni Salad is one of my go-to make-ahead lunches. Creamy, … [Read more...]