chicken Strawberry Spinach Salad My sister Karla shared this recipe with me.  Truly one of the best salads I have ever had!  As usual, I forgot to get a picture, but I made this for guests last night and they raved about it too!1 large plastic bin baby spinach (think Costco)1 large plastic bin spring mixl large bin (2 […]
home decor Painted Cupboard Reveal BEFORE entertainment section BEFORE fireplace BEFORE kitchen All of the woodwork in my house was a dark cherry stain.  They were beautiful!  BUT after 13 years of living with the dark stain, I was ready to lighten things up!  Even my painters were having a hard time covering up the cherry stain.  I am in […]
bars Snickers Brownies My latest Pinterest attempt – it was amazing!!!!!  You must try this!  See below for original post website. Ingredients: 2 cups chocolate chips3/4 cup (12 Tablespoons) unsalted butter, sliced1 1/2 cups sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 eggs1 2/3 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt2 cups Snickers, cut into chunks (About one bag of fun size snickers) Directions: […]
decorating The Bathroom Reveal! View from master bedroom with filter The BEFORE view Top Gallery wall shelf More gallery wall Anchor on gallery wall Favorite picture since I was about 12 years old Gallery wall “Linen closet” without a single linen  ðŸ™‚ Linen closet with soft close door and frosted glass New vanity and granite counter top Love the […]
home decor Before And During Before tub and vanity Before closet Before closet Before closet Before toilet and shower Before shower Before jetted tub Before vanity top and mirrors Before vanity Before heat lamp Before exhaust fan – isn’t it hideous? Before cherry fireplace surround Before entertainment center Another shot of fireplace and entertainment center Before cherry bookcases and desk […]
adopted COURAGE Courage has taken many forms and worn many faces over the years.  We have stared death in the face 3 times with 2 of our sons, struggled through a job loss, moved 7 times, sent all three boys on 2-year missions, struggled with my health (involving multiple surgeries and lots of diagnoses that were very […]
bars Caramel Apple Pie Bars 90 Nilla wafers7 1/2 T melted butter3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk (I used the whole can)3/4 tsp cinnamon1 1/2 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and diced (I will use 2 apples next time)3 cups white chocolate chips30 rolos, unwrapped3/4 cup chopped pecansPreheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 9X13″ pan with foil – leave […]
bars Chocolate Mint Brownie Brownie:1 cup butter8 oz coarsely chopped semi-sweet chocolate1 1/2 cups sugar4 eggs2 tsp vanilla1/2 cup plus 3 T flour1/4 cup cocoa Melt chocolate and butter in microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between each interval until chocolate and butter are smooth.  Cool 10 minutes.Line a 9X13″ pan with parchment paper leaving an overhang on the […]
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bars Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars 1 cup butter 2 cups sugar1/2 cup peanut butter2 eggs1 tsp vanilla2 1/2 cups flour1 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp baking soda1/2 cup or more semi-sweet chocolate chipsMelt butter and brown sugar together in pot on stove top stirring until melted.  Turn off heat and add peanut butter.  Stir until smooth and allow to cool.Combine flour, baking […]
dressings Cafe Rio Copy Kat Dressing Ingredients: 1 packet TRADITIONAL Hidden Valley Ranch mix (not BUTTERMILK) 1 c. mayonnaise 1 c. buttermilk 2 tomatillos, remove husk, diced 1/2 bunch of fresh cilantro 1 clove garlic juice of 1 lime 1 jalapeno (we like it SPICY so we kept the seeds in it, if you like it mild, just remove the seeds) […]
dessert Blueberry Crunch 1/2 cup butter1 pkg white (or yellow) cake mix2 cans (20 oz each) blueberry pie filling1/4 cup chopped nuts Heat oven to 350 degrees.  Cut butter into cake mix (dry) until crumbly.  Reserve 1 cup mixture. Pat remaining mixture in an ungreased oblong  9X13″ pan, building up 1/2″ edge.  Spread pie filling over cake mixture to […]
breads Monkey Bread This recipe is from my nephew’s wife, Chelsea Hobson.Ingredients:4 cans biscuits (I used Rhodes frozen dough)1 cup packed brown sugar1 1/2 sticks of butter1/2 cup white sugar2 T cinnamonIcing:1/2 lb cream cheese, room temp1/2 lb butter1 lb powdered sugar1 tsp vanilla1 tsp lemon juiceDirections:Preheat oven to 350 degrees.   Grease a 9-10 inch tube pan. […]
beverage Wassail 8 cups hot water1 cup sugarjuice of one lemon1 can frozen orange juicewhole cloves (I usually use about 6)cinnamon sticks (I usually use 1)Steep spices in hot water; add remaining ingredients.  Serve hot.This is my mom’s recipe and it has such a great flavor!  Perfect on a cold winter’s night!
cookies Best Ever Peanut Butter Cookies Cream:2 cups shortening2 cups sugar2 cups brown sugarAdd: 1 tsp vanilla4 eggs2 cups peanut butter6 cups flour4 tsp baking sodasaltBake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes.  Using a fork smash cookie down while hot running the fork in both directions (making a t).  Sprinkle with sugar.  Makes about 80-90 cookies when using the medium size cookie […]
chicken dish Honey Lime Pepper Jack Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas 1 1/2 lbs chicken (I use about half a Costco rotisserie chicken)Marinade:1/2 cup honey1/2 cup lime juice1 T chili powder1/2 tsp smoked paprika1/2 tsp cumin1/4 tsp cayenne pepper1 tsp chipotle powder1 tsp onion powder OR dried flakes garlic powdersalt and pepper to taste1 16 oz bottle Salsa Verde8-10 flour tortillas (I use the wheat ones)3 cups […]
breakfast Puffy Oven Pancake 6 eggs 1 cup milk 1 cup flour 1 tsp cinnamon 6T butter Preheat oven to 450 degrees.  Place butter in a 9X13″ pan and place in oven until melted.  (I like to let my butter brown a bit for added flavor)  Blend all other ingredients in a blender until smooth and pour into melted […]
stories The Law of the Garbage Truck Recently I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport.  We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right  in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by just inches!   The driver […]
real estate All Great Changes Are Proceeded By Chaos! For those of you who don’t know—our company, The Brokerage Real Estate Center—was recently acquisitioned by Century 21 Everest Realty Group.  I HATE change!  What is really ironic is that I took over a year to decide where to move my license after my first year and a half in the business BECAUSE I dislike […]
bars Pumpkin Cake/Bars Mix together:4 eggs1 2/3 cup sugar1 cup canola oil1 15 oz can pumpkinAdd:2 cups flour2 tsp cinnamon2 tsp baking powder1 tsp baking soda1 tsp saltMix just until incorporated.  Pour into a greased 17X10X1″ pan and bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.  Spread with Cream Cheese Frosting when cool.Cream Cheese Frosting:8 oz. cream cheese, softened2 […]
breads Cheese Flatbread 1 T dry active yeast1 cup lukewarm water2 cups flour1 tsp salt2 tsp white sugar2 T olive oil1/3 cup butter softened2 T garlic powder (optional)1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/3 cup mozzarella cheese1.  In a mixing bowl, sprinkle yeast over the surface of the lukewarm water.  Let stand for 5-10 minutes for yeast to dissolve.2.  Add […]