Everyday Grilled Chicken

I probably should have posted this recipe years ago but I'm finally getting around to it today!

This is my "go to" recipe for grilled chicken that I use in a variety of recipes and it is a family favorite, mine especially, because of how quick and tasty it is.

Parmesan Rosemary Crispy Chicken

I found a new video site on my Roku the other day called iFood and while I was watching several videos I found one for Crispy Parmesan Chicken from Fifteen Spatulas and knew I had to give it a try.

As always I added my own flair to the recipe and am sharing it with you today.

Pantry Granola

Granola is one of those foods that has taken me several years to really come to love.

I used to think it was only for "Health nuts" lol but I actually really, really love it too and even though I'm not a health nut it is one of the healthier things I love to make and eat.

And I LOVE my Cranberry Nut Granola but am also always looking for new and exciting recipes to try for new flavors.

I also have a slight (wink, wink) addiction to cookbooks.

I have bought both of MOMables founder Laura Fuentes's cookbooks here on Amazon and can't wait to try all the recipes.

Pumpkin Craisin Bagels

**This recipe has been updated on October 8th, 2015**

With Fall in the air you know we're in for an avalanche of pumpkin recipes.

There's just something about pumpkin flavored foods that make it feel like it really is Fall, even if you live where it's still been in the 90's like me!

Beings as I'm a lover of pumpkin I too have been trying out new recipes for the last week or so and have several I'll be posting over the next few weeks.

If you love pumpkin and you love bagels, you'll definitely love these Pumpkin Craisin Bagels.

Cinnamon Raisin Bagels

** This recipe and instruction have been updated - October 8th, 2015**

I decided to try my hand at making homemade bagels a while ago because I was buying them fresh every few days for my family and everything tastes better when homemade, right?

Well they turned out pretty good and I've been making them ever since.

Homemade bread making seems intimidating but it really only takes patience and time.

It isn't any harder than baking cooking, you just need to make sure when you start that you have available the amount of time the whole recipe calls for.

Macaroni Salad

Now that summer is here we sure are ready for all those classic summer picnic/BBQ foods, how about you?

Some of my favorite are my Old Fashioned Potato Salad, Roasted Corn & Black Bean Salad, Lime Jello Ambrosia Salad, Steak & Potato Kabobs, Chipotle Marinated Steak, and my Margarita Chicken just to name a few.

Now being added to this delicious list is my Classic Macaroni Salad that took me several tries to get just right!

Jumbo Peanut Butter Cookies

Have you ever seen such a giant cookie?  Lol

These are my hubby's favorite cookies ever!

Not only are they a delicious peanut butter cookie, they are the size of a small frisbee! haha

I made these to use in my Ice Cream Sandwiches and realize that I used the same recipe as my Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies but I figure why not have the recipe with the exact directions for making the jumbo size too.

Lucky Charm Bars

Most people love rice crispy treats......Not me.

I think there is just something off about the flavor and always have.

But I have always made them for my family and friends and they all LOVE them.

So I thought if you don't like rice crispy why not try a different cereal and make them instead.

Plus, my son and grandsons love the Lucky Charm bars that I used to be able to get at Target.

You know the saying, necessity is the mother of invention?  Well this was one of those moments where I thought I can make those just as tasty and they will be homemade which is always a plus.

Homemade Flat Bread

I have finally perfected my Homemade Flat Bread recipe and I'm here to share it with you guys.

I don't really think it needs any kind of introduction.

It's bread (period)

Any kind of bread is a plus in my book. And this stuff is amazing!

I used it for my Greek Chicken Gyros (coming soon) and we used it for some Chicken Fajitas last week and it was just as tasty as a tortilla, just a little fluffier.

Mocha Crazy Cake

While I was checking out Facebook a while back I found this recipe over at Sweet Little Bluebird blog for Chocolate Crazy Cake and adapted it slightly for a Mocha Cake.

What is Crazy Cake you ask?  It's a cake that was developed during the depression when some food items were scarce; like eggs, milk, and butter.  

This is a cake that is made without any eggs, milk, or butter.  This cake is dairy free; which is perfect for those of you with egg or dairy allergies.

Italian Beef Dip Sandwiches

I know I've said it a million times but I LOVE pot roast!  There I said it again :)

I think it's because of how versatile this cut of meat is and all the delicious ways I can cook it that makes me love it so much.

Besides actual "Pot Roast" with potatoes and carrots, etc.  I love to make it into shredded beef such as Authentic Shredded Mexican Beef or Chili Colorado Burritos but my new favorite is Italian Shredded beef ~ Oh Yum!

Melt in your Mouth Crock Pot BBQ Ribs

I'm finally back after several months off planning my daughters wedding, whew!

I have missed you guys and blogging so much lately and with the way technology changes with the wind it'll be a miracle if I can even remember how to write a post.

With only three of us living at home most days I decided it was time to get myself a new (smaller) crock pot.  And beings as I LOVE my All Clad 7qt. slow cooker I decided to try the All Clad 4 Qt. Slow Cooker for smaller meals.  Both are available at Williams Sonoma or Amazon.

Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Buttercream

I think one of life's best combinations HAS to be chocolate and peanut butter; even for a non-chocoholic like me, I still like the flavor combo.

I also LOVE cupcakes.  I think they are so much more fun to make than full size cakes. I can be more creative with a cupcake and they are more personal that a huge cake made for everyone.

I actually can't believe I've never made these before.  They were so easy to make that I'm surprised more people don't make cupcakes at home on a regular basis.

BBQ Beef Panini's

I make a lot of lunches at home for my hubby and kids during the week and I get tired of the same old sandwiches so I decided to try something new.

I made the most delicious BBQ Beef Panini's and they were so fast to put together. They have a wonderful barbecue flavor with lots of ooey gooey cheese added to the inside.

These Panini's were a total hit and I'll definitely be making them again.

Chunky Monkey Pancakes

A couple of weeks ago I was on a pancake making spree.

These were the second pancake recipe I came up with.

I don't know what it is about adding extra ingredients to pancake batter that makes it taste so good but I've fallen in love with bananas in my pancakes.

I thought you guys would love the addition of the mini chocolate chips too.....  You're welcome!

Breakfast Egg Biscuit

After sharing my super easy Buttermilk Biscuits with you the other day. I thought I would show you some of the ways we eat them.

Homemade Cookies & Cream Ice Cream

Don't you just love the undecided weather?

I just love when it's 90 degrees one day and raining two days later (said with extreme sarcasm, lol)

With all the hot weather we've had lately, I've been putting my ice cream maker to good use.

We've been enjoying some of the most delicious homemade ice cream these past two weeks!

Cookies & Cream Cupcakes with Oreo Buttercream

Here's more from the Cupcakepalooza file!

I made these on a whim last week because we all have a great love for Oreo's around here.

I can't believe all the awesome flavors that are popping around in my head all the time now that I've started making more cupcakes!

Why oh why wasn't I making all these fun cupcakes while my kiddos were little?

Oh well, they still love cupcakes and I still love making them so I guess it's still a win-win.

These came about because of all the Oreo's my kids and their friends go through each week.

BBQ Chicken Pizza

I love pizza, don't you?

I mean I seriously love pizza!

I could probably eat pizza at least once a day for the rest of my life and be totally content.  Just ask my family.

I like only a few kinds of pizza too.  I usually order pepperoni, pineapple, and black olive but I like a good combination once in a while too.

My very favorite pizza to make at home is BBQ Chicken Pizza.  And I sure do make a mean one.

One of these days I'm going to try and grill my pizza but for now I'll just cook it in the oven :)

Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Do you love donuts?

My family loves donuts.  Most people I know love donuts.  Even my dog loves donuts (but then he eats most anything, lol)

I didn't used to love donuts.

I never really COULD eat donuts because the store bought ones ALWAYS give me a headache. I don't know why they do, but they do so I'm just not a donut eater.

But boy do I love donuts now!

Ever since I started making donuts at home; the baked kind, no more donuty headaches!  Yea me :) Boo waistline!

Last week I really had a hankering for something cinnamon sugary but the only donuts I have recipes from are my Funfetti Donuts  and my Pumpkin Spice Donuts.

So I decided to revamp my Pumpkin Spice Donuts into some Cinnamon Sugar donuts.