Loaded Cowboy Potato Puffs

On these busy back-to-school weekends we are trying to still cram as much summer fun in as we can before the snow flies.  Saturdays are already book for the next month with dance competitions, festivals and trips.  We will try to spend Sundays at the beach as long as the weather holds. We usually have…

Sweet Little Smokie Sausages

This is not a great picture but these disappear so quickly around my house it is impossible for me to get a picture! This is the easiest appetizer to make and everyone always loves it.  The pineapple bits and the little Smokies with the sweet sauce are delicious! Ingredients: 2 packages of Hillshire Little Smokies…

Cheese Quesadillas

After grocery shopping today I had planned on making Pasta with Shrimp in Vodka Sauce.  By 4:30 pm my plans had changed.  When I asked the kids if they would mind if I changed the meal they both answered, “Quesadillas sound so much easier.” I love this meal because it is so simple.  I can…

Some Days Are Like That Dinner

Yes, we all have days where we cannot even get dinner to the table without trauma.  So tonight we had a “snacky” dinner.  Cheese, apples, pretzels, crackers, salami, sunflower seeds and sesame sticks.  Not overly nutritious but combined with a movie in my bed it was just what my family needed.

Super Bowl Sunday – Pizza Dip

Anyone who has been on Pinterest over the past few weeks has seen this dip in many forms.  I figured it was a sign that I had to try it. Hot Pizza Dip Source: adapted from Allrecipes 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley 1/4 teaspoon dried…