Monday’s Menu

Monday’s Menu: Baked Buffalo Chicken Wontons

By on February 20, 2012

  Ingredients:  8oz cream cheese at room temp 2 cups shredded chicken (I use a store cooked rotisserie chicken) 2 cups cheddar cheese 1/4 cup blue cheese dressing 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (I use Franks Red Hot) 1 package of wonton wrappers (found in the cold food section such as Nayosa brand) olive oil Preheat [...]

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Monday’s Menu: Rice Krispie Heart Pops

By on February 13, 2012

  I was trying to come up with a cute but easy treat for my preschooler to bring to school for her Valentine’s Day Party. Rice Krispie Treats are about as easy as it gets! Use a heart shaped cookie cutter, a stick and you have the perfect snack! Ingredients: 6 cups rice krispies one [...]

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Monday’s Menu: I Love You Smore Cookies

By on February 6, 2012

  Ingredients: 1 cup butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 cups flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chocolate chips 1 cup mini marshmallows 1 box of graham crackers Directions: Preheat oven to 350 Cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and [...]

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Monday’s Menu: Miso Noodle Soup

By on January 30, 2012

My fiancee just came back from his first visit to Japan, so this past weekend consisted of stories and gifts from there. Sticking with the Japanese theme I decided to make some Miso Noodle soup.  It was actually way easier than I thought and turned out very yummy! We are lucky to have an Asian [...]

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Monday’s Menu: Self-Frosting Nutella Cupcakes

By on January 23, 2012

This weeks recipe comes from That’s IT Mommy, Erin. She baked Nutella cupcakes with her girls and says they are super easy to make and delicious! Ingredients: 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup white sugar 3 eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Nutella - 1 [...]

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Monday’s Menu: The BEST Brownies Ever

By on January 16, 2012

  Last week we shared our Oreo Cupcake recipe. I honestly didn’t think there could be anything better. Well my 17 year old daughter and her friends proved me wrong by cooking up these sinfully delicious brownies. I truly tried to resist but just couldn’t!  These truly are the best brownies ever! Ingredients: 1 box [...]

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Monday’s Menu: It’s Not Easy Being Green Smoothie

By on January 2, 2012

I’m adding more leafy greens to my family’s diet this year. My 4 year old is the pickiest eater on the planet (I swear), I wasn’t sure how I was going to do this. I began to research green smoothies online. I came across a bunch that sounded super yummy and then created this tasty [...]

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Monday’s Menu: Peppery California Ricotta & Sharp Chedder Cheese Ball

By on December 26, 2011

Real California Cheese (www.RealCaliforniaCheese.com) offers delicious dairy recipes for your family to enjoy! Here’s a fabulous cheese ball recipe that is perfect when entertaining your holiday guests. This cheese ball is a classic party pleaser, featuring three kinds of flavorful California cheese and coated in savory mix of chopped walnuts and green onions. Serve this [...]

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Monday’s Menu: Peanut Butter Balls

By on December 19, 2011

    Every Holiday Season my sister makes amazing peanut butter balls. This year I decided to borrow her recipe and try to make them myself.  They are delicious! The recipe makes a ton so you can add them to a festive tin to make a nice little gift for everyone. 1 box crushed graham [...]

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Monday’s Menu: Beef Tortellini Soup

By on December 12, 2011

  I was trying to keep my recipes focused around the Holidays this month BUT this weekend was when I could cook something that WASN’T Holiday related. This tasty soup is easy to make and can be enjoyed right away or freeze for when you’re short on time. Next week I will share my favorite [...]

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