This buttery Vanilla Wafer Cake uses a box of Vanilla Wafers instead of flour. Shredded coconut and chopped pecans get mixed into the batter and it is baked up in a bundt pan. This is seriously one of the most delicious cakes I've ever eaten. I think I gained about 5 pounds the week I ... keep reading!
Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Pretzel Rolls are soft and chewy with a creamy and cheesy jalapeno popper center. They make a great game day snack. There's so much flavor going on here. You bite into a chewy exterior and in the middle is a warm, melted pocket of cream cheese, chopped jalapenos, and bacon plus some cheddar ... keep reading!
When it comes to favorite foods of mine, hash browns are right up there. Who can resist golden, crunchy potatoes? Making hash browns into Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Hash Brown Muffins turns them into a protein-packed breakfast that will keep you full of energy until lunchtime. These Hash Brown Muffins are super easy to make. They ... keep reading!
A green tossed salad with all the flavors of a Muffaletta Sandwich. This Muffaletta Salad is filling enough to be eaten alone as a meal and it is a must make recipe for a Mardi Gras party. I like to chop everything up small so it's like a chopped salad and you get lots of different ... keep reading!
Reuben Pinwheels are a fun party food based on my very favorite sandwich. Corned beef, swiss cheese, and sauerkraut, along with a little cream cheese and Thousand Island dressing are rolled up in puff pastry, cut into spirals, and baked until golden. Serve them with extra Thousand Island dressing or mustard sauce for dipping and ... keep reading!
Brownie Pie tastes like a rich, fudgy brownie in a crispy, flaky pie crust. Brownies are hands down my favorite sweet treat. And I absolutely love pie. So this recipe combines 2 of my favorites into one easy to make dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth AND your chocolate cravings. The filling is just a ... keep reading!
Last month I took a wonderful trip to Puerto Rico courtesy of Southwest Airlines. I stayed at Hotel El Convento in Old San Juan and enjoyed every second of my time there. El Convento was built in the 1600s as a convent and it fabulously combines old world charm with contemporary comfort. It is a ... keep reading!
Slow Cooker Jambalaya, with chucks of chicken and andouille sausage and lots of shrimp, is a super flavorful one dish meal. Since Mardi Gras is just around the corner, my belly has been craving all those wonderful New Orleans foods. I'm especially excited about Mardi Gras this year because guess what??!! I'm going!! I haven't been to Mardi ... keep reading!
Creamy Crawfish Fettuccine is spicy and cheesy with plenty of crawfish tails. It's probably my favorite way to eat crawfish. Crawfish Etouffee Balls are a close second. You'll need a pound of frozen crawfish tail meat for this recipe. It can be hard to find in some areas, but quite a few specialty grocery stores carry ... keep reading!