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Whether I'm watching my calories or not, I love snacking on Laughing Cow cheese wedges. But I never thought to cook with them. This delicious recipe is a wonderful way to enjoy mac n' cheese without all of the guilt. Even my picky eater ate it without complaints. Laughing Cow Mac n' Cheese Recipe Courtesy of www.thelaughingcow.com Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked whole wheat rotini noodles 3 wedges of The Laughing Cow® Light Creamy Swiss Cheese 3/4 cup reduced-fat sharp cheddar … [Read more...]
I've become a bit of a pinterest addict lately, and most of my pinnings have to do with food, naturally. There are so many great recipes to be found and among my favorites is this Buttermilk-Blueberry Breakfast Cake. The recipe calls for fresh blueberries, but I still have a stash of frozen blueberries from last summer that I need to use up. (We live near the blueberry capital of the world, ya know.) I'm not sure why I filed this under the dessert category, because this really is a cake to … [Read more...]
It's kind of a tease for the mom-to-be, but many a brunch cocktail are served at showers. If you're a shower host and doing it all yourself or hosting at a BYOB restaurant, here are some great cocktail recipes you might consider serving your guests. The mimosa is probably the most universal of all of the morning cocktail recipes, and maybe even the most well-liked. Menning Mimosa recipe adapted from Martha Stewart 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice 2 tablespoons freshly … [Read more...]
Over the past several weeks, we made dozens of cookies. Emma absolutely loves to help me make confections, it brings her such joy. However, most recipes we make require too many ingredients and specific instructions. For our last batch of "cookies", I wanted something easy and I found just that when I discovered pretzel hugs. It's a great salty-sweet treat that you can make for any holiday or occasion, everyone loves to eat them, and best of all, it's an easy and kid-friendly … [Read more...]
I initally made this recipe in 2005 when my husband and I hosted our first Christmas gathering as a married couple. It was a large crowd, since we invited both of our families to celebrate the holiday, and I had no idea how I was going to feed everyone with only one oven. Since this meal is made in a crockpot, it was the perfect fit for the second entree. I had my doubts on how this would turn out (lasagna in a crockpot?? huh?), but it was a huge hit. I made it for dinner last week and … [Read more...]
Have I mentioned a thousand times over that my favorite dessert flavors are the combination of chocolate and peanut butter? Recently, I found a new cookie recipe that combines these two yums in a new delicious way. Not only are there peanut butter morsels on top of the cookie, but there's peanut butter inside the cookie itself and that chocolate and peanut butter combo is heavenly. With all of the holiday parties and cookie swaps on your agenda this month, I thought I'd share my new find … [Read more...]
I'm obsessed with any dessert that combines chocolate and peanut butter. My friend Mary feels the same way, and she shared her Reese's Cheesecake Brownies with me last week. Isn't she awesome? Pregnant lady was happy when she delivered this slice of heaven to me. She found the recipe here, which looks like an amazing cooking/baking site. I pinned it right away, and plan on stalking this blog regularly. Holiday Eats: Reese's Cheesecake Brownies 5.0 from 2 … [Read more...]
The weather is finally feeling more fall-like, and what's better than chili on a cool fall day? I used to experiment often with my chili, but after finding an amazing recipe and tweaking it a bit, this is the only way I make it anymore. The seasonings are what make it special, and it's worth every minute of prep-work you put into it. The Best White Chili Print Recipe Type: Main Author: Heather @ GirlGoneMom.com Serves: 8 The most delicious white chili ever. A … [Read more...]
I'm easily intimidated by stir-fry recipes, and all of the special ingredients they normally require like fresh ginger or sesame oil, so when I came across a recipe for a simple sauce, I figured I'd give it a shot. It turned out to be fabulous, for a fraction of the cost if I'd ordered in, and healthy. My husband liked it so much that he asked me to put it on the weekly dinner rotation. Easy Chicken Stir Fry 5.0 from 1 reviews Print Recipe Type: Main Author: … [Read more...]
These past several weeks, I have been on a mission to find the new M&M’s Candy Corn White Chocolate candies. I've searched several different Walmart stores to no avail. It turns out that it's going to take some time to stock store shelves everywhere, but eventually, you should be able to find them at your local Walmart. I love white chocolate so I cannot wait to try them! Being that I could not find the new candy for this recipe challenge, I was allowed to use any type of M&M's. … [Read more...]
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