I never met a mushroom I didn’t like. As you may know, I love appetizers. This one is super easy and very yummy. Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms http://www.mountainmamacooks.com/2011/02/bacon-and-cream-cheese-stuffed-mushrooms/ 8 oz bacon *I was in a rush, a bag of bacon bits worked pretty darn...

Image from Bakerella We love pancakes in this family. But what I don’t love is serving them hot off the griddle for a hungry group waiting at the table, and missing out on sitting down with them while I cook up a big stack. So, I went in search of a solution and I came up with, The Puffin. It’s...

If you’re headed out to enjoy this beautiful spring weather and plan on taking a picnic to your favorite park, mix it up a little. Give the kids something they aren’t getting in their lunch every day at school. If you have kids that don’t really like sandwiches or are just tired of...

You might not be celebrating on Bourbon Street, but you can still bring a little Mardi Gras home this year with this super easy King Cake Recipe! What you’ll Need: 1 (13.9-ounce) can bread sticks 1 (1-inch) heat proof plastic baby 1 (12-ounce) can whipped cream cheese frosting ¼ cup heavy cream Green...

With a little bit of planning, you can host an awesome yet family-friendly Super Bowl party this year. Take the stress out of prepping by using these low-prep and yummy ideas! Taco & Nacho Bar- People LOVE this! Load up your Crockpot with some ground beef, chicken, or pork, and let it cook all day....

Truffle Mac ‘n Cheese bites are a yummy appetizer that kids will love– yet it will impress adults with a sophisticated palate! Try it at your Super Bowl party! 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 1 Tbsp butter 1 egg, beaten 1 cup milk 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 1/2 cups shredded...

Since everyone is carving their pumpkins right now we were delighted to see that our sweet friend MommaDrool had posted her recipe and instructions for Roasted Pumpkin Seeds along with a few variations! Happy Carving (and Roasting!) Roasted Pumpkin Seeds 1) Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. 2) Separate...

I have to say, this is one of my favorite things to eat, and I swear, the cool weather makes it taste even better. For me, there is nothing more comforting than a good stew. I have always loved the Brunswick stew at Country’s Barbecue since it isn’t quite as sweet as other versions that I...

To say that my kids are picky eaters is a complete and total understatement. For the longest time my twins thought that fruit was something that only came in a squeezy pouch from Buddy Fruits.. Seriously. We have now, (very slowly I might add) expanded our horizons to include bananas, and on occasion...

“Take advantage of some great late summer produce and sneak in those extra servings of vegetables with this family-friendly dinner.   Trust me, the kids will forget they are eating vegetables with this  recipe!” Yields 4 servings Ingredients: 1/3 cup lowfat sour cream 2 tablespoons...