I thought that with the holidays fast approaching, this would be the perfect time to share my tips for baking soft, chewy cookies. If you’re a crunchy-cookie lover, this isn’t the post for you. However, if you’re like me and love soft, chewy cookies, read on. It took me years to figure out how to make cookies that stay soft… View Post
Works for Me Wednesday: How to Peel an Avacado
I love to make homemade guacamole to go with some of our favorite Mexican dishes. I used to peel the avocado like you would a potato, then, I read in a magazine how you’re supposed to peel them. Wow! It’s so easy now! First you slice the avocado lengthwise until you hit the seed. Then, you curve the knife around,… View Post
Recipe: Chicken Quesadillas
Chicken quesadillas are a family favorite and probably one of my most requested meals. We love having them with a side of Spanish rice and refried beans, guacamole and sweet corn cake. Chicken Quesadillas 1 package boneless, skinless chicken breasts (3-4) 1 can Rotel tomatoes 2 c Mexican blend cheese 10 flour tortillas butter for frying quesadillas Browning sauce for… View Post
Recipe: BBQ Pork
We love having pulled pork BBQ sandwiches. They are so easy! I cook it all in the crock pot, using the BBQ seasoning that I modified from McCormick’s recipe: 1/2 cup ketchup1/2 cup brown sugar, packed1/3 cup apple cider vinegar1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon garlic salt1 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper2 teaspoons liquid smoke (hickory) Mix all ingredients together… View Post
Works for Me Wednesday: Snack Cup Ideas
Today’s WFMW post is probably not a new idea to many of you and wasn’t for me either. It was, however, an idea that I’d forgotten about until my lunch dilemma post a couple of weeks ago. Once the suggestions started coming in, this idea was jiggled loose in my brain, so I dusted it off and began using it… View Post