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….
Have you done this with Egg Bites?
Good morning and happy Tuesday. This recipe is a follow up to an egg bites recipes that my family has loved over the years. The difference is that this time I took the extra effort to blend the egg mixture rather than just whisking it. In the copycat recipes, they take the time to blend…
Buffalo Chicken Nachos
There’s something special about nachos that are baked in the oven until toasty. Then taking those nachos and topping them with chicken covered in slow simmered buffalo wing sauce is taking them to the next level. Let’s Get Crafty! Ingredients:2 chicken breasts, diced into similar sized pieces2 tablespoons butter1/3 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 cup celery, chopped3/4…
Classic French Toast
French toast is one of those recipes that proves that delicious meals can be both simple and fast to make. Our kids like them different ways: The oldest with powdered sugar and syrup, middle kiddo with powdered sugar and strawberries and the youngest with just the powdered sugar. Let’s Get Crafty! Ingredients:12 Slices of bread6…