Holiday Corn Flake Wreaths

These are so fun and so easy.  A wonderful combination during a busy time of the year.  A friend shared a similar recipe on Facebook and said it was one of her favorites to make each year with her Mom.  Think rice crispy treats meet corn flakes.  Ta Da! Let’s Get Crafty! Ingredients: 1 bag…

Christmas Tree Craft

This tiny little foot is a reminder of how fast time flies.  This is a craft using our Haley Bug’s feet while I have the help of my oldest kiddo who now has feet larger than me.  Haley was super excited to put her feet in the paint.  So much fun! Hope you have a…

Peanut Butter Blossoms

These are so good and a big favorite among our kiddos.  These are the cookies of choice that we set out each year for Santa along with carrots for reindeer.  This year Emily brought home a little packet of Reindeer Food from school that she said we should put out on our lawn on Christmas…

Baked Chicken Chile Rellenos

So… this was supposed to stuffed poblano peppers but I broke 2 out of the 4 peppers when I was peeling them in too big of a hurry.  What happened instead was a very yummy surprise.   Let’s Get Crafty! Preheat oven to 500 Rub olive oil on poblano peppers and broil on a baking sheet…

Sausage and Peppers with Orzo

I haven’t cooked a lot with orzo and this recipe makes me want to use it more in our kitchen.  This dish brings out a creaminess that I didn’t expect.  Don’t be alarmed by how big the salad looks next to the main dish.  I totally had to go back for seconds on this one….

Baked Oatmeal

We eat a lot of oatmeal in our house.  I should probably rephrase that – the ladies in our household really like oatmeal and eat it frequently.  The gentlemen do not.  🙂   Although… Mark had some on his recent hunting trip to Alaska out of necessity and I think he might admit now that he…

Chile Relleno Casserole

Fall time is in the air and chiles are reaching their prime.  This recipe is packed with green chile flavor.  The big discussion in our house each year about this time is whether or not the chiles will be hot.  I really like hot food but a chile full of flavor means more to me…

Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer – Bone In

These are perfect for a hot day where standing in front of the grill is the last thing you want to do at the end of a day.  This was a game time decision for us.  We had planned on grilling and decided to give the air fryer a go instead. These chicken thighs stayed…

Potato Salad Using the Instant Pot – GAME CHANGER!

Oh my goodness!  This is a game changer in the potato salad world.  If you’re planning on making some potato salad over this holiday weekend – I highly recommend using your Instant Pot to cook your potatoes and your eggs at the same time.   Let’s Get Crafty! Here’s the game plan: Put your peeled and…

Low Carb Cheeseburger Casserole

I love it when I stumble across a recipe that the whole family likes.  This came together quickly on a weeknight and everyone went for seconds. Let’s Get Crafty! Preheat to 350 Brown the hamburger and onion – adding in the minced garlic and seasoning salt in the last couple minutes: 2 lbs ground beef…