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Today I am sharing my recipe for homemade peanut butter swirl brownies. I recently made them for a friend and was reminded how good they are. These are so much better than any box brownie mix and the peanut butter swirl really kicks them up a notch.  Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies 350 degrees; 20-25 mins. …

Yup, were wrapping stuff in bacon again. Can you really ever have enough bacon? I think not. This simple party appetizer came from one of my best girl friends years ago. She was looking for a quick and easy dish to bring to a party we were having. We all loved them and history was…

I decided to whip up a batch of Bruschetta since I had a few ripe tomatoes on hand. This simple version is quick and easy to make. I like to serve it with toasted sliced Baguettes, or as a topping for chicken. It also makes a great dip option for a party. See some of…

I make a crustless quiche about once a week. They can be cut into wedges that can be eaten right away, or frozen for up to a few weeks. It makes the easiest breakfast imaginable that is packed with protein and vegetables. If fresh, pop a slice into the toaster oven (preferred) or microwave for…

Last night was the superbowl. Decided to make our own wings. I have tried a lot of different homemade wing recipes in the past and all have been pretty good, but nothing that I would say was the best wings ever.  Last night I’m pretty sure we made the best wings ever. They were simple,…

Mmmmmm… I love me some homemade guacamole. As a dip or a topping… you can’t go wrong. The combination of fresh flavors is delicious in any season. I gave a sneak peek yesterday of my guacamole in the recipe for Carnitas tacos. If it got your mouth watering then here we go, let’s dig in.…

In the winter I really enjoy getting out the crockpot. There is something so nice about coming home on a cold day and walking into the house to the smell of something delicious. Doing a little prep in the morning makes dinner a breeze.  One of my favorite things to cook in the crock pot…

This side dish is in our regular dinner rotation, and chances are if you have been to dinner at my house you have likely had these. I make them all the time because they go with everything. So goooood. I created this sweet potato bake about ten years ago. I tried it over the years…

It’s crunchy, it’s savory, it’s sweet. Bacon wrapped Asparagus is easy and delicious to make. In the spring there is a farm stand across the street from my good friend’s house. They grow a lot of Asparagus and boy do we take advantage of it. As I was cruising through the grocery store today I…