Golden crisped tortillas stuffed with roasted red peppers, spinach, chicken, and mozzarella. Quesadillas are such a versatile food. They hold whatever filling or flavor profile you can imagine in a nifty tortilla shell. They are a fast and easy way to use up whatever cooked meat you have in the refrigerator. And if you have picky eaters, this… Continue reading Roasted Red Pepper Quesadillas
I had just heard a new baking tip. Instead of mixing in zest with the dry ingredients, rub it into the sugar or stir it into the butter to get the full flavor. I couldn’t wait to try it out. I took my favorite sugar cookie recipe, and rubbed some fresh orange zest into the… Continue reading Saved by Frosting
I never really liked meatloaf. Growing up, I was terrified of crunching down on an onion. I’d slather each bite in ketchup, hoping that it would hide the taste and texture of the meatloaf, eating only as much as was necessary so I wouldn’t go hungry. On top of that, I’ve always been a bit squeamish about handling… Continue reading The Goal is Scrumptious: Meatloaf
An easy homemade bath paint for extending bath time fun. Perfect for dirty days. Or any days, really. 🙂 This morning I sent my kids outside with sidewalk chalk. Our patio was unusually clean and dry, the perfect chalk canvas. After a minute of drawing, my kids took their chalk over to our small plastic pool and turned it into body… Continue reading Homemade Bath Paint
This hat was truly a perfect beginner hat. What I love most about it, apart from the fact that it fits my daughter beautifully, is that I got to practice some new knitting skills. 1. I got to work with double-pointed needles. I used them the entire project since I don’t own any circular needles. It took… Continue reading 3 Needle Skills and a Knit Hat
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