Desserts

Cinnamon Toast Twisties

Cinnamon Toast Twisties Warning:  If you’re a big fan (like me) of all things cinnamon/sugary, if you’re a lady and it’s your time of the month, if you’re depressed or dieting, or just don’t want to gain 10 pounds, then don’t read any further.  It’s too late for me, but you can still CLOSE THIS… Continue reading Cinnamon Toast Twisties

cookies

Soft Molasses Cookies

Soft Molasses Cookies I went searching for a recipe for Starbucks Molasses Cookies (my favorite) and I tweaked and combined a couple of different recipes to come up with this one.  I think they are about as close as you could possibly get to the real thing. 🙂 They are soft and chewy and completely… Continue reading Soft Molasses Cookies

Desserts

Godfather’s Cinnamon Streusel Dessert Pizza

Cinnamon Streusel Dessert Pizza It is no secret to anybody who knows me how much I love Godfather’s Pizza’s dessert pizza. When I was pregnant with my daughter, I remember begging my husband to drive an hour and a half south of our house to pick one up for me in 1 of the few remaining Godfather’s Pizza’s… Continue reading Godfather’s Cinnamon Streusel Dessert Pizza

bars · Desserts · Fall (Halloween & Thanksgiving)

Pumpkin Bars with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Bars with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting Pumpkin bars: Not just for fall!  One of my very favorite desserts.  I decided to whip up a batch of them tonight for my husband’s co-workers.  The hint of cinnamon in the basic cream cheese frosting compliments the pumpkin perfectly.  The best part? You probably already have all… Continue reading Pumpkin Bars with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

cookies

Simply Glorious Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Simply Glorious Oatmeal Raisin Cookies I love oatmeal raisin cookies.  I made these for a camping trip this weekend, and even though I do not like nuts in my cookies, I added them to these for my dad.  These cookies use regular rolled oats, not quick cooking oats– quick cooking oats will become mushy.  These were… Continue reading Simply Glorious Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Side Dishes & Salads

Greek-ish Pasta Salad

Greek-ish Pasta Salad I think this is probably my husband’s favorite thing I cook.  It is a staple at our house in the summer.  Tri-color rotini pasta is mixed with colored bell peppers, red onions, cucumber, chicken (or peperoni) and feta cheese.  It keeps beautifully in the fridge for several days, and is great for… Continue reading Greek-ish Pasta Salad

Appetizers and Dips

Chicken Satay with Thai Peanut Sauce & Cucumber Salad

Chicken Satay with Cucumber Salad I love me some Thai food.  My favorite appetizer is chicken satay.  Chicken is skewered and lightly seasoned with garlic and curry and dipped into rich peanut sauce.  It is usually served with toast (weird) and a delicious cucumber salad.  If you’re in a hurry, you can skip making the peanut… Continue reading Chicken Satay with Thai Peanut Sauce & Cucumber Salad