I seriously can’t believe it’s JUNE!!! The first half of this year has FLOWN by. And today is my boys’ last day of school (this is your cue to pray that they neither eat us out of house & home nor blow us up with Minecraft TNT). Monday Candied Garlic Chicken – Mom’s Test Kitchen …
You can’t beat a great chocolate chip cookie. These Chewy Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies are just the right amount of soft and chewy with loads of chocolate chips, finished with a pinch of sea salt! This week has been like a baking bonanza. When my kids and I were figuring out teacher gifts this year, …
Little bites of delicious pie crust, each stuffed with a fresh blueberry and a little raw sugar. Blueberry Pie Bites are great when you want “just a bite”! They also make excellent ice cream topping! I am on a hopeless, unstoppable summer fruit binge. Yesterday I ran to the store for lemons, cilantro, and jalapenos. …
A fast and delicious dinner solution! Easy Chicken Cutlets with Pan Sauce are browned and then covered in a rich sauce made with onions, mushrooms, broth, and beer! This is a one-pan recipe you’ll love! I have to tell you a story about my dog Lucy, who might just be THE BEST DOG EVER. The …
Fluffy buttermilk pancakes loaded with fresh shredded zucchini, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar. Zucchini Bread Pancakes are a perfect summer breakfast and a great way to use up some of those garden veggies! I can’t think of a better way to start a Saturday. Hot fluffy buttermilk paNCAKESSSSS!!!! [<<Oprah voice] You guys know how much …
School’s almost out here; school IS out in lots of places, and summer meals are really my favorite because we can be kind of lazy and lax. Dinner at 8 p.m. turns into the norm when the kids don’t have a strict bedtime and it’s too hot to cook. Lots of grilling and salads — …
Little funfetti cookie cups topped with no-bake cheesecake, sprinkles, whipped cream, and more sprinkles! Mini Funfetti Cheesecake Cookie Cups are great for parties and make a cool sweet treat! Well. There’s nothing like a Tuesday that feels like a Monday but is most definitely Tuesday. Your week is shorter but you are kind of behind …
It’s the Friday before a long weekend!! Yay! Except over here Monday is a snow make-up day. Funnnnnnn. The kids have 2 weeks left of school. In most ways I’m happy about this. I love having my kids near me and to be honest, I love not having a set daily schedule. On the …
Crispy grilled wings tossed in a sticky sweet and spicy jalapeno honey mustard sauce. Hot Honey Mustard Wings make a great appetizer or meal for a hungry crowd at a cookout or game day! It’s been a pretty long while since I made wings, but I have a good excuse: They last …
Sweet Tea Sangria is a simple and refreshing summer cocktail made with freshly-brewed iced tea, sweet white wine, and fruit. Perfect for hot afternoons and backyard BBQ’s. Sooooo… this drink goes down pretty easy. Maybe too easy. But I think that’s fine because over the last week I have had lots of reasons to celebrate! …