Posted in June 2012

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Never go back to the little paper envelope you pick up in the ethnic aisle at the grocery store. Ever. This recipe will make you a good sized batch of taco seasoning that you can use again and again…. for your ground beef, chicken, *insert other meats of choice* for tacos, steak, put it in … Continue reading

Chili-Lime Flank Steak

I’m not even sure if the title for this is even correct, so if anyone makes this and has a new suggestion, please let me know! This steak was downright amazing. I wasn’t so sure it was going to be this good, but it ended up exceeding expectations! I guess you could say I followed … Continue reading

Bold Bean Dip

So far in this pregnancy, with all of my cravings, I’ve been craving bean dip the most. Next, I want spicy things. Sometimes, regardless of the threat of heartburn, the hotter the better! Bean dip is another one of those dips that you can make in so many different ways and it’s just amazing. I … Continue reading

Spinach Artichoke Dip

This is one that never seems to go out of season. You can change this up for winter, spring, summer or fall and it is always a classic and amazing. Served with bread, crostini, crackers, chips, pretzels, fresh veggies…heck you can put it over your pasta, shrimp, or even chicken. I’d like to share my … Continue reading

Arrogant Bastard Chicken Burritos

In our house, we love restaurants like Chipotle or a local chain we have here in Dayton called Hot Head Burritos. If you have heard of neither, they are a make your own burrito, burrito bowl, taco bar (only Hot Head Burritos has more options like nachos and quesadillas, plus more fun sauces to choose … Continue reading

You’re a good mom when…

My Aunt shared this on facebook and it was too good not to share with you… as I always turn off the beaters and let my hubby and oldest daughter at them (the youngest will soon be beater-lickin’ age!) 🙂  

Simple Lemon Cake

Here we go with cravings, again. This one is actually semi-normal! Although I know I have one particular reader that is going to cringe at the first ingredient of this simple, delicious, light and fluffy cake, that’s ok. I love to make cakes and really everything from scratch, however I don’t always have the time … Continue reading