Last week I had a request for apple pie, so here it is! This is a recipe my mom and I have used for many years, and people always love it. I didn’t need a whole apple pie sitting around the house, so I halved my recipe and made a small one in a tiny… Continue reading Apple Pie

Today is one of my best friend’s birthdays, and I wanted to surprise her with a mini cheesecake. She loves mint Oreos, so I thought a chocolate mint cheesecake would be appropriate. My mom has a cookbook at home called Mother Wonderful’s Cheesecakes, and they really are wonderful. I have several that vie for favorite,… Continue reading Chocolate Mint Cheesecake

Today is my brother’s birthday – Happy Birthday, John! Here’s a recipe for you! I’m doing a new workout program with one of my best friends, and we’re following a stricter nutrition plan along with it. It requires a lot more protein and vegetables and less carbs. Last year I posted a quiche recipe. This… Continue reading Bacon and Veggie Frittata

Happy Valentine’s Day! In our house, we celebrated with homemade pizza and heart sugar cookies. I LOVE pizza. Some may remember me posting my pizza dough recipe a while back. I still like to make this dough for family and friends. Unfortunately, I have some food allergies and need to avoid bready foods as much… Continue reading Cauliflower Pizza Crust

It’s only February, but it’s been in the 80’s here in Arizona! While I am enjoying the warmth and sunshine, it means no more heavy, warm foods! (Or at least less of them.) I made up a batch of my mom’s chicken salad last week and we enjoyed it for lunch almost every day. This… Continue reading Mom’s Chicken Salad

Last night I made chicken poppyseed casserole for dinner, and we have been enjoying the leftovers today. My best friend introduced me to this recipe in college, and nearly a decade later, it’s still one of my go-to dinners. The last couple of times I’ve made it, I have tweaked a few things to make… Continue reading Chicken Poppyseed Casserole