Baked Macaroni and “Cheese”

by Denise // 1 March, 2013 // 11 Comments

With Iron Chef Allan traveling this week, I decided to get creative and play sneaky chef by using my kids as guinea pigs for one of my kids’ favorite meals. My youngest daughter considers herself a mac and cheese connoisseur. ... Continue reading →

Day-After Turkey Soup

by Denise // 30 November, 2012 // 7 Comments

My MIL makes a mean leftover turkey soup. When only the skeletal remains of a once beloved bird were left standing on Thanksgiving, I longed for my MIL’s homemade Scottish penicillin. It baffles me that my husband, having been raised... Continue reading →

Mexican Wedding Cakes for Cinco de Mayo

by Denise // 4 May, 2012 // 10 Comments

My family and I are participating in a Mexican-themed race today called the Crazy Sombrero. Afterwards, one of our friends is hosting a post-race party where all the guests were asked to being a snack to share for the fiesta.... Continue reading →

Chicken Sausage Gumbo

by Denise // 24 February, 2012 // 9 Comments

You know you’re a foodie when you plan themed meals around holidays, observances and any and all ethnic festivals. This past weekend was no exception. Some celebrate Fat Tuesday. Others flip over Pancake Day. In this house, we do both.... Continue reading →

Peppermint Shortbread

by Denise // 9 December, 2011 // 7 Comments

Last Sunday, my mom, my sister and I held our annual Christmas cookie baking day. For our annual cookie challenge, my electric mixer churns all day long to produce dozens of delightful treats and every year I surprise myself. My... Continue reading →

If I Knew You Were Coming, I’d’ve Baked a Peep Cake

by Denise // 29 April, 2011 // 21 Comments

The cake I baked for Easter wasn’t homemade, natural, organic, gluten free, sugar free, or even low fat. Shamefully, I used a box of Better Crocker yellow cake mix to form two 8 inch round cakes, two packages of... Continue reading →