Author: Alicia

Blueberry Buttermilk Cake

When I first made this Blueberry Buttermilk Cake, it disappeared within about 30 minutes (okay, maybe less…) of slicing into it.  Between my two children, my husband, and myself, we devoured it.  And then wished I would have made two.  You could easily serve this cake for breakfast, dessert, or anytime in between. …

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Weekly Menu Plan, Jan 12 – Jan 18

Last week when I was at the grocery store, they had hams on a great discount (less that $0.70 a pound!), so I grabbed one and roasted it last week.  I used some of the leftovers to make 1.5 dozen ham & cheese pockets (in a method similar to bierocks) to eat and…

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Weekly Menu Plan, Jan 5 – Jan 11

Firstly, Happy Birthday to my husband!!  This is going to be an amazing year– I can feel it 🙂 Every year just keeps getting better than the last. So, I didn’t get to the only new recipe that I was trying last week… I’m going to try to get to it soon, but…

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Almond & Rosemary Chicken

It is always nice to know a quick, delicious way to make chicken.  Almond & Rosemary Chicken is perfect for any night of the week.  Pair it with Rosemary Scalloped Potatoes and a fresh salad, and dinner is ready in about half-an-hour!

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Weekly Menu Plan, Dec 29 – Jan 4

We just had a wonderful week last week.  It was full of family, fun, and lots of delicious food.  I think I ate enough cookies to last me until at least February 😉  Instead of fried rice last week, I made these cannelloni instead, and they were really good.  I think I’ll make…

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Ham, Broccoli, & Potato Casserole

What do you do with all of the leftover holiday ham?  Make this delicious Ham, Broccoli, & Potato Casserole!  It comes together in about 30 minutes, making your after-the-holiday-meals a snap.

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Weekly Menu Plan, Dec 22 – Dec 28

We are so excited to be hosting both sides of our family (pretty much back-to-back!) for this Christmas! It will be so great to have a few days off and do nothing but spend time with family.  I am also looking forward to eating lots of delicious Christmas treats, like caramel pretzel rods,…

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Soft & Chewy Molasses Cookies

Soft & Chewy Molasses Cookies are a perfect addition to your holiday cookie tray.  They are not as spicy as gingerbread (not to mention not as much work!), but very flavorful and sweet. This recipe makes a lot of cookies, so find a festive plate and share with family and friends!

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Rosemary Scalloped Potatoes

Rosemary Scalloped Potatoes are a great compliment to just about any meal.  Fresh rosemary brightens the taste of this side dish that is quick and simple to make!

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Weekly Menu Plan, Dec 15 – Dec 21

What a whirlwind week!  The one new recipe that I wanted to try ended up getting shelved because of some late errand-running I had to do.  I’m going to try to get to it this week, because I think it sounds like something my kids would enjoy. I’m excited for the next few…

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