Apple German Pancakes
German pancakes are a favorite breakfast on weekends. And we also have them when we have breakfast for dinner. I've heard some people call them…
Banana Bread
Do you have some of those yucky brown bananas lying around. So do I ... or so DID I. Once they start to turn a little brown and spotty the kids won't…
Best Blueberry Muffin
I cannot say enough good things about these blueberry muffins, I really cannot. Really. When I think of blueberry muffins, I think of overly…
Buttermilk Pancakes
Buttermilk pancakes, an all-american classic breakfast. I remember as a kid going to restaurants and eating pancakes. I wanted to love them, but as…
Cafeteria Peanut Butter Bars
When I was in grade school, there were few things that rivaled the excitement of french dip sandwich day. No, not because of the french dip sandwich,…
Classic Waffles
Today marks the one week anniversary or weekaversary of my first earthquake. Last week at 10:30 pm, I was making a batch of cookies (who would have…
Crazy Good Chick-Fil-A Style Chicken Nuggets
I have a slight love affair with Chick-Fil-A. Mostly it's their lemonade. I can't get enough of the stuff. It's my liquid weakness. But, I…
Frushi- Fruit Sushi
A couple months ago some of my friends posted a "Pinterest Fail" type photo when they tried to make fruit sushi. They had found a recipe on…
Grace’s Pepperoni Pizza Salad
Shawna has lots and lots of stuff to keep her busy. Eight kids will do that. I'm really not sure how she accomplishes the very basics in life, let…
Healthier Banana Crumb Muffins
School is almost out for summer, and can I say, I'm just done. Getting kids ready for school that is. It is a battle I'm done waging. I don't want to…
Homemade Pizza Dough
Pizza is a usual occurrence around here. It's easy and let's face it, who doesn't love pizza? There are a ton of different toppings and…
Macaroni Cheese
I just finished reading a book that took place in Scotland. They called this dish Macaroni Cheese instead of Macaroni & Cheese. I think it makes…
Mix It Up-Kid Friendly Sushi
Earlier in the week I shared a recipe that Shawna's daughter Grace entered into the PBS Lunchtime Challenge. During that post, I also told you to…
Neighborhood Cupcake Wars
Yesterday evening was our first ever neighborhood Cupcake Wars. A cute neighbor girl begged her mom to have a cupcake decorating contest for all her…
Rainbow Jello Easter Eggs
Rainbow jello has a special place in my heart. My mom would make it for special occasions when I was younger. It was like a unicorn; not seen very…
Simple Sloppy Joes
Go ahead sing it. "Sloppy joe, sloppy sloppy joe." Maybe nobody remembers that Adam Sandler song. It came out during his Saturday Night Live prime. I…
Trader Joes Gone Bananas- Copy Cat Recipe
I belong to a produce co-op. Every couple of weeks we get a delivery of produce. It is pretty awesome. Well last week, the produce guy (that's his…