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[last minute] New Years Suggestions Wrap-Up

[last minute] New Years Suggestions Wrap-Up

I’m taking some of the best Appetizers and Goodies that I have made over the past year or so and sharing them here with you, just in case you are still looking for some last minute ideas!   Fondue Spinach Parmesan Balls DIY Ranch Dressing 

Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake

Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake

But, I am not sure I will ever be able to top this dessert though. This Chocolate Mousse cake is rich and decadent and sweet and moist and just perfect! Start with a mousse-like flour-less cake, top with a rich chocolate mousse, and finish the whole thing off with a white chocolate/peanut butter mousse. Throw on some extra chocolate shavings and you are in Cake Heaven!!

Crock Pot Breakfast Casserole

Crock Pot Breakfast Casserole

Looking for a Awesome, Warm, Fresh Breakfast Casserole with ZERO work in the morning? Well… it’s here!

Throw everything in the crock pot before you go to bed, turn the crock pot on low and then breakfast is perfect in the morning. Feel free to adapt this with some veggies or different meats or whatever cheeses you like. Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, & Happy Breakfast!!

Crock Pot Breakfast Egg Casserole

  • 1 pkg. (at least 26 ounces) frozen shredding hash brown potatoes
  • approx. 1 pound Ground Sausage (pre-cooked, or cook up some sausage/pork/whatever)
  • 1 cup shredding mozzarella (or cheddar) cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredding parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup julienne cut sun dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained
  • 6 green onions (or 1 small onion), sliced
  • 12 eggs
  • 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 ground black pepper

Spray a 6 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Layer 1/2 of the potatoes on the bottom of slow cooker.  Top with half of the sausage, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, sun dried tomatoes and green onion. Repeat layering.

Beat eggs, milk and pepper in large bowl with a wire whisk until well blended.  Pour evenly over potato-sausage mixture. 

Cook on low setting for 6-8 hours or on high setting for 3-4 hours or until eggs are set.

One Year Ago – Eggnog Martinis, enjoy a tasty holiday cocktail today

And I leave you with this, Today’s Question of the Day… what’s your favorite quick/fast/easy breakfast?

Pumpkin Bread French Toast

Pumpkin Bread French Toast

There are so many variations of Pumpkin Bread. And although it is perfect as it is, or maybe toasted with some cream cheese or butter on it – I knew that I could take it up to the next level! Our good friends Roger & 

Christmas Tree Chocolate Mousse Cups

Christmas Tree Chocolate Mousse Cups

I treated myself to a Wilton Silicone Tree Pan (in addition to my really cute Skull Ice Cube Tray and my Pumpkin Pan) I figure I just need a cute pan for every season to make these Chocolate Cups OR for Jello Jiggler Shots. I think you should do the same… so get yourself some cool pans and whip up these treats that have a big ‘wow’ factor for a little ‘effort’!

Spinach & Feta Muffins

Spinach & Feta Muffins

I love something tasty and hearty for breakfast when I am taking the time to cook something in the morning. (I also love a good sweet treat, but in general I think that I need something savory and hearty to get my day going). These muffins fit the breakfast savory/tasty bill! They would also make a great side to go with a big bowl of soup, or a ‘breakfast for dinner’ meal or even with some chili or eggs! Don’t let anyone try to tell you what meals you need to eat certain foods with!

These muffins must be made though – the feta is not too strong and I got so many requests for this recipe and compliments when I brought them in for our weekly breakfast at school this week. They come together so quickly and you can enjoy them any time of the day!

Thanks to First Look then Cook for this great recipe 🙂

Spinach Feta Muffins

  • 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika & pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup w(hole) milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup thinly sliced spinach leaves (I used about 1/2 cup frozen, defrosted)
  • 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • [1/2 cup chopped & drained roasted red peppers from a jar]

Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 12 standard muffin cups with nonstick spray.

Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, paprika, and salt in medium bowl. Whisk milk, oil, and eggs in large bowl to blend. Add dry ingredients; whisk just until blended (this will be pretty thick). Add spinach, feta, and peppers (I started to make these and realized I didn’t have the peppers, they were awesome without but I can image how amazing they would be with the peppers). Fold to incorporate evenly. Divide batter among prepared muffin cups (cups will be filled to top).

Bake muffins until tester inserted into center comes out clean, 25 to 28 minutes for standard muffins. Cool 5 minutes. Run knife around muffins to release from pan. Invert pan to release muffins, then turn muffins right side up and cool completely.

Makes 12

One Year Ago – Butternut Squash Bisque (horrible photo but tasty and easily adaptable recipe)

And I leave you with this, Today’s Question of the Day… do you prefer (usually) a sweet or a savory breakfast?