family Good-Bye 2019 Us waiting for the Piano Guys Christmas concert – Happy 39 years to us! I didn’t send Christmas cards this year – a first for me in as long as I can remember! I was feeling pretty overwhelmed and a bit paralyzed frankly…2019 has been a tough year….. black mold poisoning (which took us 8 […]
cake Dessert For A Crowd 1 white cake mix2 8-oz pkgs cream cheese, softened4 cups powdered sugar1 8 oz Cool Whip1 tsp vanilla1 can pie filling (see what I substitute instead – SO much better!)Prepare cake mix according to directions on package. Bake in a large cookie sheet with deep sides (about 20 mins). Cool.Place cream cheese in mixing bowl […]
cookies Pumpkin Cookies Ingredients 2 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter (softened) 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 cup pumpkin 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup confectioner’s sugar Instructions Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Mix together all dry ingredients: flour through salt. Cream sugar and butter together. Slowly stir in pumpkin. Add egg and vanilla […]
chinese Fried Won Ton with Sweet and Sour Sauce 1/2 lb ground pork1 clove garlic1/2 tsp salt2 tsp mirin – in the Oriental section of the grocery store (or water)dash pepper2 T water1 egg 1 T cornstarchMix thoroughly.Place small amount (or it won’t seal) meat mixture in won ton skin and fold.  Deep fry; drain and serve with sweet and sour sauce.Sauce1/2 cup sugar2 tsp […]
cookies PUMPKIN CINNAMON COOKIES Add these cookies to your fall baking list! They are the BEST pumpkin cookies you will ever eat! yield: 27 COOKIES prep time: 15 MINUTES cook time: 10-12 MINUTE INGREDIENTS: FOR THE COOKIES: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon […]
home decor Home Office Reveal! At the beginning of the year I approached my husband about converting our formal living room, which was getting almost no use at all, to a home office. I had been renting office space at my brokerage for years and literally NEVER going in. For many years I have sat at the kitchen island on […]
family Happy Birthday to the Best Husband on the Planet! Our 37th Anniversary was Dec 30th. We had been remodeling our basement (new flooring, painted the ceiling and remodeled the bathroom), so I let it slip by without a word.  Sunday is my husband’s birthday and I just HAVE to say how amazing he is. For 37 years – most of his life – he […]
main dish Sauteed Shrimp over Creamy Spicy Spaghetti A wonderful shrimp and pasta dinner recipe. With just enough heat to spice things up. 1 pound Spaghetti 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided1/4 cup hot water from cooked pasta 1/2 small onion, diced3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon salt 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined1/2 cup dry white wine, room […]
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bars Milky Way Bars INGREDIENTS: 2 cups light brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups all purpose flour See note about mix-ins below: 1/2 cup Caramel Bits (or use caramel squares that have been cut in quarters) 1 cup chocolate chips 15 Fun […]
chicken CHEESY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI STUFFED SPAGHETTI SQUASH INGREDIENTS 1 large spaghetti squash 1 large chicken breast or 2 small, cut into bite sized pieces 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, depending on how spicy you like things 2 cups broccoli florets 1 ounce 1/3 less fat cream cheese, room temperature […]
chicken Creamy Parmesan Garlic Mushroom Chicken Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced 2 Tablespoons Olive oil Salt Pepper 8 ounces sliced mushrooms Creamy Parmesan Garlic Sauce: ¼ cup butter 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon flour ½ cup chicken broth 1 cup heavy cream or half and half ½ cup grated parmesan cheese ½ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon […]
chicken Chicken Mushroom Lasagna INGREDIENTS 9 uncooked lasagna noodles For the Filling: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into very small bits (1/2 inch or smaller) ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste) 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil 12 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese 1 egg 2 ounces […]
chicken White Sauce Chicken Enchiladas Ingredients: 10 small soft flour tortillas (you can use corn but I like flour with chicken) 3 tablespoons flour 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup sour cream 2 1/2 cups shredded and cooked chicken (we like to use rotisserie chicken) 3 cups Monterey Jack cheese – shredded 3 tablespoons butter 4 oz can diced green […]
chicken Chicken Enchilada-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash 2 8 oz chicken breasts, cooked and shredded1 2.5-3 pounds spaghetti squash, cut in half and seeded1 1/4 cup enchilada sauce, divided1 medium zucchini, diced1 cup shredded pepper jack cheeseI always cook my chicken in the slow cooker for about 4 hours on low.  Then shred when somewhat cooled.To prepare spaghetti squash:  Prick with a […]
chicken SLOW COOKER CRISPY CHICKEN CARNITAS SERIOUSLY THE BEST CHICKEN I HAVE HAD IN A LONG TIME!  wORTH THE EFFORT – MAKE SURE YOU BROIL IT – IT MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE!!!! INGREDIENTS: 4-5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts* 1 bottle beer (or chicken stock, if you do not like to cook with alcohol) 1 small white onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced […]
breakfast Best Home-made Granola This recipe was shared with me by Hannah Silva a few years ago.  Truly the best granola I have ever had!  Super easy to make too.3 cups rolled oat1 cup raw pumpkin seeds1 cup raw sunflower seeds1 cup unsweetened coconut chips (If I can’t find them, I just use shredded coconut)1 1/4 cup raw cashews1/2 […]
gardening My Little Piece of Paradise! I thought I would give you a little peek into my silence over the last while.  The weather is warmer and I am living in the yard every spare second I get!  I have water features all over my property to make “working” in the yard therapeutic.  It is a wonderful way to relax and […]
cookies Sour Cream Sugar Cookies I got this recipe from my mother 36 years ago and have to say it is still my favorite sugar cookie recipe. Cookie Dough2 cups sugar1 cup sour cream (I substitute Greek Yogurt all the time and it is perfect)1 cup butter2 eggs1 tsp vanilla1/2 tsp salt1 tsp nutmeg2 tsp baking soda1 tsp cream of […]
cake German Chocolate Cake This is my husband’s all-time favorite dessert.  For years I made it every year for his birthday.  Then life just kind of got in the way and he didn’t say anything about missing it at all, so I kind of thought he didn’t care any more.  Fast forward to a couple of weeks ago, when […]
On A Personal Note “George” When I started in real estate many years ago, I never dreamed that I would form life-time relationships with so many families OR that they would take up so much room in my heart.  I have truly learned to love my clients like family (ok not EVERYone of them, but MOST…).I got a text last […]