No doubt about it, this recipe is a winner with my family. Who doesn't like Rice Krispies Cookies? Although the original recipe is great, there is nothing wrong with changing it up a bit. Here is a simple recipe for Chocolate Raspberry Rice Krispies Cookies. With the addition of some dried ...
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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 ...
Dr. Pepper Surprise
Just after Christmas 2016, my daughter was relaxing and watching YouTube Videos when I handed her this beverage that I decided to call Dr. Pepper Surprise. I told her to give the drink a try and tell me what she thought. Her eyes lit up in total surprise and she said, "Wow, that is ...
Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
Both of my kids LOVE this recipe for Rosemary Roasted Potatoes. I love how simple they are to prepare. So crispy, and so delicious! These roasted potatoes also make the perfect side dish to chicken, steak, roast, pork chops. You name it! A simple vegetable recipe that is nutritious, ...
Sweetened Carrots
Sweetened Carrots is probably my son's favorite vegetable dish. His grandma will fix them for him every time we have dinner at her house. He makes sure she doesn't have to worry about leftovers. I have used both sliced carrots and baby carrots to make this recipe. This is a very simple, ...
Sauteed Green Beans
My daughter has always been picky when it comes to veggies. Luckily, I have found a few ways to prepare certain vegetables that she will eat without any fuss. Sauteed Green Beans are at the top of her favorite veggie list. Thankfully, they don't always have to be smothered in cheese sauce to get ...
Mom’s Applesauce Cake
Mom's Applesauce Cake. This recipe is one of those treasures I found in my mom's recipe card box. I remember her making this applesauce cake when I was young, and now I was able to make it for my kids. I have altered her recipe slightly. Mom used shortening, and I replaced it with oil. I also ...
Virgin Mimosas
Before the kids came along, my husband and I would enjoy going out for the occasional Champagne Brunch. We wouldn't even have thought about Virgin Mimosas. We would drink a little too much, and eat way too much. As much as I love Champagne, I know now that just a little bit would be a guaranteed ...