Finding the balance of motherhood one day at a time
I made this for the first time last year it just really puts some awesome taste in your sweet potatoes. I grew up either never having sweet pototoes or not liking them I don’t know which, however I started eating them about 4 years ago when I wanted to start […] Read More
This is a family favorite too, ok well some of my family, it’s a joke that most people are grossed out by this combination however a few of us love it and when we served it at a camp fire this summer 2 of our guy friends (yes guy friends!) […] Read More
I haven’t made these before but they seem super yummy and bonus!!! Save the scooped out potatoes for tomorrow’s skinny mashed potatoes (See Side Dish Section.) This is a Skinny Recipe by Gina!! www.skinnytaste.com Ingredients: 2 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed clean and dried Spray oil salt and pepper 2 oz […] Read More
I guess they say that if you make your own chips they are lower in fat and hold more of a corn flavor than the store bought ones. Hey it’s worth a shot! You can store these in an air tight container in your cabinet for up to a week […] Read More
What’s better than a casserole in a crockpot!! I served this over egg noodles! Super yummy! And great for a quick meal with the kiddos too! Ingredients: 16 oz. extra lean gr. beef (or turkey) 2 cups sliced raw potatoes 1 & 1/2 cups sliced carrots (I used frozen) 1 […] Read More
This seems like a long and hard recipe, I was a bit overwhelmed when I first read it but once I dove in I was surprised at how easy it really was. It’s another skinny recipe from Gina! I served mine with a parmesean cous cous which ended up being […] Read More
Now my husband doesn’t like meatloaf, so I made this recipe without telling him what it was hoping the “presence” would do justice. I can’t take credit for it, it’s from Gina’s skinny recipes but here it is and let me tell you just how good it was!!! My 11 […] Read More
I saw these in a magazine for birthday parties for little ones. I plan on making them for my daughters 1st birthday party in a few wks and serving them for the 10 kids we have coming. I think it’s another fun meal for kids! What you need: 4 […] Read More
Some of my recipes come with a story, why not have a little humor with them! Here is how this one went. It was a Sunday, the Sunday when the Pats were playing for the first time this year, just as the game was starting (on purpose): ME: “Hun I […] Read More
These actually came out quite good if I do say so myself, ever have a hostess cupcake and can’t wait to bite into it for that center where the cream is?? That’s what this muffin is all about! With a nice chunk of peanut butter inside!! Ingredients: 3 ripe medium […] Read More
