So, I have to say that this is my favorite dinner recipe I’ve found on Pinterest so far. It is so, so, so simple and easy, and it is so delicious. Like, amazingly delicious. The moment I tasted the finished product, I thought “Oh, Shannon- you have outdone yourself.” Hahahaha. 🙂 The way the pork… Continue reading Drunken Pork Chops (Ten Dollar Dinners)
Ahhh, summer. The glorious time of year when stay at home moms like me spend relaxing days, sunning ourselves by the kiddie pool, iced tea in hand, watching our kids splash around and have a wonderful time. As wonderful as summer is though, for me it is just a passing fancy. The real appeal of summer,… Continue reading Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
Am I the only person, who every time I hear the word “risotto” immediately pictures Gordon Ramsay yelling at somebody? “It’s RAW!” “You donkey!!” Just me? I am a big fan of all the reality tv cooking shows, and one thing that the contestants on those shows are always screwing up is risotto. So I… Continue reading Homemade Mushroom Risotto
We spent the week of the 4th of July with my in-laws at their vacation cabin, and I was in charge of breakfast for 8. I wanted to make something I had never tried before, so I decided to attempt (for the first time) Eggs Benedict. I was suprised by two things while researching and… Continue reading Perfect Eggs Benedict
Poached eggs are tricky. They require one important skill: Patience. And they are a necessity when you want to make Eggs Benedict, which I am making for 8 people next week. 🙂 So I practiced today. The perfect poached egg: Ingredients:Large pinch of salt1 large fresh egg1 drop of malt or white wine vinegar Technique:Half… Continue reading Perfect Poached Eggs
Who loves Mexican food, but never gets to eat her meal because she always, always fills up on the free chips and salsa first? This girl. This recipe comes together in 5 easy minutes, with very little chopping, and tastes EXACTLY like the stuff that you are served in your favorite Mexican restaurant. I made… Continue reading Easy Restaurant Style Salsa
If you are a pumpkin lover, quick! Avert your eyes. Don’t look at this recipe because once you do, you’ll want to make it, and once you make it, you won’t be able to stop eating it. Sweet, pumpkin cake, drizzled and swirled with sweet, buttery cinnamon and sugar, and topped with a creamy glaze.… Continue reading Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake
Rumbly in my Tumbly 