Montreal Peppered Steak
When doing weight watchers I came across this recipe for Montreal Peppered Steak. Now this is my family’s favorite steak marinate and is in my tried and true file. My favorite steak to use for this is the petite sirloin. I also like to buy the thin slice so the marinate really soaks in, plus... Read More
30 Minute Rolls
Sometimes the name of a recipe calls to me as a challenge. This recipe was actually part of a recipe for Pizza Roll Ups that I saw on a local television show called Studio 5. The recipe was from Suzie Roberts who is the author of “Girlfriends on the Go”. You were suppose to use... Read More
45 Minute Spaghetti Sauce
When I was little and our family had spaghetti, this is the recipe that my mom made. It has been a favorite of mine forever. Then when I got married, my husband detested spaghetti. I told him he needed to try mine, then if he still couldn’t stand spaghetti, I wouldn’t make it again. Well,... Read More
Onion Roasted Potatoes
While doing Weight Watchers over a year ago, I came across this recipe for Onion Roasted Potatoes. This recipe has turned into a keeper. It is so easy and delicious, it is in my Shockingly Simple category. I have changed the recipe by adding shredded cheddar cheese after it is done baking. That’s the non-... Read More
Texas Sheet Cake
The other day it was my husband’s birthday and his favorite dessert is chocolate cake. He really loves his mom’s recipe for Texas Sheet Cake. I hadn’t made it forever, so I decided to make it for him for his birthday. Since everything is big in Texas, I’m guessing that’s how the name of this... Read More
Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken
I don’t know about you, but I had a great Mother’s Day! I was greeted with breakfast in bed by my children and husband. My breakfast consisted of pancakes, sausage, eggs, and juice. My oldest son convinced my husband to put cheese in the scambled eggs and I have to tell you, they were the... Read More
Red Velvet Cake Balls
For Mother’s Day this year, I decided to make a gift from the kitchen. I had seen this recipe at mykitchencafe.blogspot.com (she actually got the recipe from Bakerella) and decided to give those a try. Personally these cake balls were average in taste to me, but my oldest son loved it and wants them for... Read More
Strawberry Sunrise Smoothie
One year ago, I joined Weight Watchers. While on their program, I discovered smoothies worked great for me for breakfast. Of course my next step was to find recipes for smoothies. I took ideas from different recipes and created several yummy smoothies. This happens to be one of my creations. It’s quick, easy, and delicious.... Read More
Sausage Oven Pancake Square
I found this recipe in a Betty Crocker magazine that I received. I thought it looked like a quick and easy recipe. I also love the taste of sausage and maple syrup together. I am a big fan of sweet and savory flavors combined, so I thought it was worth trying. My whole family loved... Read More
Laura’s Version of Cafe Rio Sweet Pork
Our family is in love with Cafe Rio’s sweet pork. Doesn’t matter what it’s in, we will eat it. So in order to help feed our addiction and save some money, I have been on the hunt to try to find a recipe that tastes similar. I don’t think I’ll ever get it exactly the... Read More