We can't get enough of spicy food in this house. This Korean spicy cabbage soup is a perfect spicy food fix, especially on a cold winter day. And, just like everything else posted on this blog, is so easy to make.PREP TIME: 10...

Rendang is a popular, authentic Indonesian cuisine, which has also been a big influence in Malaysian, Singapore, and Thai cuisines. It is often described as a curry but the authentic rendang is, in my opinion, much more flavorful than a curry. I think...

These delicious banana fritters are always a hit when it comes to dessert. They are so easy to prepare and cook. The key thing is to use RIPE bananas for a natural and delightful sweet taste.PREP TIME: 5 minutesCOOKING TIME: 10-15 minutesSERVINGS: 41...

I saw the movie "Spanglish" a few years ago, where Adam Sandler played a chef who makes this world's greatest sandwich (as he calls it) as a midnight snack. The sandwich was so mouthwatering I couldn't wait to get out of the movie...

If you like the egg drop soup you get at a Chinese restaurant as a side to your lunch combo, you're going to go wild over this one. This is what Egg Drop Soup is supposed to be. Not just egg in water...

This Spaghetti with Meatballs dish never fails to please and is the easiest thing to make! It's what I often turn to when deciding to eat in at the last minute.PREP TIME: 0 minutesCOOKING TIME: 20 minutesSERVINGS: 4Frozen meatballs (about 30 pieces)3 cups...

This delicious cheesecake was literally prepared in 10 minutes! I used Graham Cracker Crust, which saved me from the tedious process of chopping up crackers and packing it up tightly at the bottom of the dish. Although it is ready to serve after...

Looking for a less greasy alternative to french fries? Try these Baked Steak Fries. I don't like deep-frying food in the winter because our house would end up smelling like frying oil all day (I usually fry stuff outside on my patio when...

What do little kids love more than pancakes? FUN pancakes!!! There are lots of ways to make their breakfast a little cuter. I made these animal pancakes last Sunday, and even though my babies cannot speak full sentences yet, I could see the...

I used Betty Crocker Bisquick Mix to make these pancakes. It cannot be easier!2 cups Original Bisquick® mix 1 cup milk 2 eggs Fresh blueberries (I used Blueberry pie filling in the photo because I didn't have fresh blueberries in the fridge, it...

See my Chocolate Cupcake RecipeDECORATING:- Purple spice drops (to make the clusters)- Green gummy bears (for the leaves)DIRECTIONS:Frost the cupcakes with purple frosting and decorate as shown in pictureMore cupcake decorating ideas:- Frogs Cupcakes- Popcorn Cupcakes- Christmas Cupcakes- Classic Sprinkles Cupcakes ...

See my Chocolate Cupcake RecipeDECORATING:- Fruit Rollups (red, blue, or any color)- Large marshmallows- Pretzel sticks- Blue crystal sugar- 1 jar Fluffy White frosting- Red and Green M&M's- chocolate sprinkleDIRECTIONSTo assemble the snowman: 1. Cut a large marshmallow in half2. Take one whole...

VANILLA CUPCAKES WITH WHITE CHOCOLATEPREP TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 30 minutesSERVINGS: makes about 30 cupcakes1 pkg (18.25 oz) white cake mix1 pkg (4 oz) choc vanilla pudding mix8 oz sour cream4 large eggs1/2 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup warm water2 cups semi sweet white...

SLOW COOKED POT ROASTPREP TIME: 5 minutesCOOKING TIME: 4-8 hoursSERVINGS: 83 lbs pot roast1 oz package dry onion soup mix10.75 oz can condensed cream of mushroom soup1/2 cup waterDIRECTIONS:1. In a slow cooker, mix cream of mushroom soup, dry onion soup mix, and...

I made this salad when having girl friends over for lunch and they loved it. It's simple to make but it has to be refrigerated several hours or overnight before serving for best taste.SIMPLY GOOD POTATO SALADPREP TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: Overnight SERVINGS:...

The first time I ate deviled eggs, I thought it looked so fancy it must have been so difficult to make. I was wrong. They don't take very long to make at all.EXTREMELY EASY DEVILLED EGGSPREP TIME: 10 minutesCOOKING TIME: 12-15 minutesSERVINGS: makes...

For the Hawaiian-themed-party we threw for our girls' birthday last year, we included pineapple fried rice in the menu that I thought really added a tropical feel into the party. PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE1/2 yellow onion, chopped1 cup cooked shrimps, chopped1 cup fresh pineapple,...

We threw a Hawaiian themed party for our girls' birthday last year and I wanted to make cupcakes to match the theme. I stumbled upon the Bakerella blog and found just what I was looking for. I had so much fun making it...

Mu husband and I took the kids grocery shopping at Kroger one day when there happened to be a demo for Easy Skillet Breakfast. The sweet lady offered us a sample to taste and we loved it. She then gave us a recipe...

When I first saw this idea at the Family Fun website, I thought: "What a cool idea!" so I tried it for the very first time last week. I had mini marshmallows in my pantry and it only took a few minutes to...

I never make my pasta sauce from scratch. I refuse! Why would I go through all the trouble when there is a perfectly good solution sitting in my pantry: PREGO. This is one of my favorite quick fixes on a cold winter day.BAKED...

My sister in law gave me this recipe and once we tried it, we're hooked! The coca cola makes the ribs so tender the meat just falls off the bone. It's a little messy to eat but it's very tasty!COCA COLA RIBSPREP TIME:...

It's not very often I get to have a nice dinner at home with my husband without listening to screaming babies in the background. So once in while, we move the kids bedtime up by one hour (yes, it is okay to do...

We decided to eat in for Valentine's Day this year because the snow was too thick outside. I made this Strawberry Spinach salad for my husband and he absolutely loved it! It is only less than a month later and I've made it...

I don't like buying too much vegetables at the grocery store because I know they don't stay fresh very long. I'd rather grocery shop more frequently than cooking with unfresh vegetables or having to throw away spoiled vegetables before getting a chance to...

I love cupcakes! They're less messy to eat than cakes and are so cute! I just think the possibilities for decorating cupcakes are endless. I like to use anything edible from assorted candy to marshmallows to teddy graham crackers, OR when I don't...