Crispy Tortilla Rolls

crispy tortilla roll

I would call these Taquitos, but the original recipe I found years ago says they are "Crispy Tortilla Rolls", so call it what you will- they are YUMMY and couldn't be any easier to make! It is pretty much your standard Mexican meal- tortillas, cheese, salsa and whatever else sounds good! Ingredients: 16 corn tortillas or 10 flour tortillas. 1 jar of Salsa- you won't use the whole thing, unless you want to! 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (about 4 cups) 2 cups shredded Monterrey … [Read more...]

Project Inspiration: Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

chocolate chip cookie

I found this recipe for Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies a while ago on According to Kelly and I bookmarked it to save for the day I felt like baking. Yesterday was the day, and these cookies were awesome! Kelly says "If you want a cookie that is big, fat & chewy, just like something you’d buy at a fancy bakery, then this cookie is for you." ...and I totally agree! To get the recipe straight from Kelly's site, click HERE. Thanks for the recipe Kelly! This post originally … [Read more...]

Family Fun: S’mores Buffet

smores buffet

My family lives in Arizona and we don't have below freezing temperatures, so it isn't uncommon to catch us outside in December sitting around our fireplace in the backyard with a crackling fire and yummy treats. Last week we made our own S'mores Buffet and setting it up was almost as fun as the activity itself! Take a look: I am not one who usually goes all out for parties with table spreads that take days to put together- coordinating this setting was just how I like things- SIMPLE! All … [Read more...]

How to Keep Water from Boiling Over

how to keep water from boiling over

Several weeks ago we were at a friend's house for dinner and I learned a little tip on how to keep water from boiling over your pot! This is simply amazing! All you do is place a wooden spoon over the top of your pot- that is it! The water and foam will boil right up to the spoon and to the edge of the pot but it will not run over the sides and onto your stove- who knew!? I should tell you that the first time I tried this at my home, it didn't work and my husband laughed at me for … [Read more...]

10 Creative Cake Ideas

Rainbow Petal Cake 5 logo

I absolutely LOVE this Rainbow Petal Cake that Robin from Bird on a Cake linked to last weeks Blog Link Party: Isn't this amazing? You must read her entire post to see even more pictures! Here are some other creative cake ideas I love: Monster Cupcake Toppers from Two Shades of Pink on Eighteen25 Purple Ombre Mini Cakes from Glorious Treats Cheesecake Carrot Cake from Diva Eats Italia Pink Lemonade Pie from Prepared Pantry Mini Butterfinger … [Read more...]

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