Bats and mummies. Pumpkins and broomsticks. Check out this post of fun Halloween ideas to help celebrate one of America's favorite holidays. I'm not a big fan of Halloween. There I've said it. Though I have gone to a few parties over the years, it's just not my thing. I hate dressing up in costume. And the thought of going house to house begging for candy that will be either be given or thrown away because my children cannot possibly eat it all seems like such a waste to me. Maybe ... Read More about Fun Halloween Ideas
Deconstructed Roasted Eggplant Parmesan
Make one of your favorite Italian dishes, Eggplant Parmesan, at home in half the time. It's healthier too since it's baked and not fried! Eggplant Parmesan is my absolute favorite thing to eat. In my opinion it's the ultimate comfort food. However, I wanted to try a new way to prepare it that would save me some time and be a little healthier and I came up with this Deconstructed Roasted Eggplant Parmesan. My family loved this Deconstructed Eggplant Parmesan and it took half the time ... Read More about Deconstructed Roasted Eggplant Parmesan
Seafood Frenzy Friday (Week 39)
Welcome to Seafood Frenzy Friday where I share seafood recipes I find from some of my foodie friends to share with you since I don't eat seafood myself. Today is National Seafood Bisque Day so today's theme revolves around soup recipes including seafood. To get the recipe, click on the name underneath the picture to be taken to the author's original post. Enjoy the selections this week and have a wonderful weekend! :) ChinDeep Seafood ... Read More about Seafood Frenzy Friday (Week 39)
Maple and Sage Glazed Petite Carrots
Maple and Sage Glazed Petite Carrots made with butter, maple syrup and fresh, chopped sage make the perfect Fall side dish. I never used to like carrots, but now snack on them frequently during the day. My kids only seem to like them if they can dip the carrots into something or if it has some sort of flavoring on them so I came up with these Maple and Sage Glazed Petite Carrots. I prefer to use fresh carrots and only steam them 3/4 of the way so that they still have a little crunch to ... Read More about Maple and Sage Glazed Petite Carrots
Gemelli with Sausage and Spinach
Gemelli pasta tossed with sweet Italian sausage, sun dried tomatoes, creamed spinach, garlic and white wine. Today is National Sausage Day so I thought I'd share one of my favorite meals with you; Gemelli with Sausage and Spinach. Both of our daughters cheer during the fall season for football which means a lot of last minute, quick dinners are needed. By the time they get home from school, do their homework then head out to practices, it doesn't leave much time for dinner ... Read More about Gemelli with Sausage and Spinach
Pumpkin Spice Kisses Sugar Cookies
Pumpkin Spice Hershey's Kisses combined with my favorite soft and moist sugar cookie recipe. A tasty Fall treat the kids will love. I was in the mood for a simple sugar cookie and the best recipe I've ever tasted comes from my sister in law Barbara. The cookies always come out nice and "fluffy" every time, just the way I like them. So I took her recipe, added some pumpkin spice and chopped Pumpkin Spice Hershey's Kisses and came up with these Pumpkin Spice Kisses Sugar Cookies. How do ... Read More about Pumpkin Spice Kisses Sugar Cookies