Jalapeno Popper Dip

Here’s another dip recipe… because truly the only thing better than one dip recipe is two. This recipe is especially good when the jalapenos are nice and hot. They were! Let’s Get Crafty! Ingredients:8 oz lowfat cream cheese1 cup lowfat sour cream3/4 cup bacon bits1 cup shredded medium cheddar cheese1/2 cup ranch dressing (not the…

Corn Dip with Green Chiles

There are many versions of this dip making the rounds on socials right now and this is my spin on it. I really like the kick of our spicy green chiles and using the ranch seasoning mix to add layers of flavor without needing to raid the spice rack for several different spices. You may…

Egg, Ham and Biscuit Breakfast (Camping with Pie Irons)

My brother-in-law brought pie irons camping once and used them to make cherry pies over the campfire. As we were starting to think about a menu for our camping trip, I wanted to buy a set and give them a try. Let’s Get Crafty! Ingredients:1 can grands biscuits 1 cup sliced ham, diced (or bacon…

Fun Drink for Kiddos

We had these camping over the 4th of July last year. They were super easy and could be switched up for any holiday using different colors. Let’s Get Crafty! Using the Gatorade color of your choice, fill up ice cube trays and freeze. Serve the colored ice cubes in Sprite. It was interesting because the…

Lower Carb Philly Cheesesteak Casserole

I seem to always be on the hunt these days for lower card yet tasty dinner ideas. This one was just a ticket. Let’s Get Crafty! Ingredients:3/4 lb ground hamburger 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 onion, diced or sliced2 peppers, sliced6 mushrooms, sliced1/2 tablespoons butter1 can french onion soup4 oz low fat cream cheese Cook ground…

Pigs in a Blanket

These are made using a homemade dinner roll recipe and we used the hotdogs from Costco that we really like. My Mom used to make these when I was little and they will always feel cozy and nostalgic to me. The roll recipe is the same as the recipe for strombolis, so I didn’t take…

Mini Strawberry Pies

Good morning. As I sit here sipping my coffee, I’m reminiscing about how much our middle kiddo loved these and thinking that we should definitely make them again. While they don’t look Next Level Chef (which is her current favorite show), they were super tasty. These mini pies are super easy to make and use…

Easy Pumpkin Waffles

Summer is coming and I’m ready for it. I love living in Colorado where we get to enjoy all of the seasons. My heart will always be especially partial to fall. We’re having pumpkin waffles today because we love pumpkin but also because when we did a deep clean of the pantry a couple weekends…

Buffalo Chicken Dip with a Boost of Protein

Buffalo sauce is one of my favorite sauces… which you probably already know. It’s that time of year where I try to make healthier choices and somehow cottage cheese seems to find its way into a lot of things I eat. This recipe is really tasty! The texture is a little different than the traditional…

Jalapeno Popper Dip with Boursin

Many great foodie stories start with… “I was at Costco and…” This is a story that starts like that. I was at Costco and they had a three pack of Boursin cheese on sale. It was a great day because I was wanting to make a yummy cheese pasta. (We did and it was delicious….