Blueberry Muffins

One thing the people in my life absolutely love (and sometimes, beg for) are blueberry muffins. I wish I could take credit for this, but I can’t. The reason for it is that I have a really great recipe. That’s all. (That’s the secret to being a fabulous cook, for those of you kitchen novices. [...]

Crockpot Tuna Casserole

I’ll admit that I never liked tuna, or anything that tuna was in (like tuna casserole) until I got married. My family, hubby especially, really loves it. Go figure. So I learned how to make it for that reason.

Shrimp and Corn Chowder

What has happened to my tastes since I’m an adult? They are so different than when I was a kid. As a child, I never would have liked shrimp and corn chowder (or any kind of chowder, for that matter.)

Almond Butter Cookies

I’m obsessed with almond butter lately. Why, I have no idea. I like peanut butter and use it in baking and cooking a lot, and I guess I just wanted to try almond butter. I picked up a jar at Wal-mart and have been using it here and there in places where I usually use [...]

Apple-Lime-Peanut Slaw

I think I’ve mentioned before that I just adore the show Aarti Party. I love Aarti’s personality, and her recipes are outSTANDING. (That’s my hubs’ favorite word, so I thought I would use it here. LOL)

Oven-Baked Frites

I love cooking (as I think you know if you’re a regular reader here) and came across this great recipe from Martha Stewart for fries that are baked in the oven.

Homemade Recipe Gift Ideas

The other night we went to a dinner party and were served the most delicious cheese torte I had ever tasted. It was so unique I had to ask for the recipe. (That, and my hubby couldn’t stop raving about it! I knew I had to make it for him.)

Mexican Spice Recipe

I tend to do a lot of homemade gifts at Christmas, and one of the things I’ll be doing this year is giving out some of my homemade Mexican spice mixture.