Waffles

August 22, 2016 by Lisia Childs

Who doesn’t love waffles? These are tender with just a touch of crispiness on the outside, and they taste so good! Preheat your waffle iron.... Continue reading →

Golden Butter Cake With Chocolate Ganache Frosting

August 18, 2016 by Lisia Childs

I got this delicious recipe from Lindsey, and it’s one of our favorites ~ for good reason. The cake is light and buttery with a... Continue reading →

Tri-Color Pasta Salad

August 15, 2016 by Lisia Childs

Every summer, the young women (ages 12-18) from our church attend a girl’s camp, and adult women accompany them, as their leaders. For several years,... Continue reading →

Golden Oreo Crust

August 11, 2016 by Lisia Childs

Okay, I don’t have a lot to say about this crust because, let’s face it, it’s made out of Golden Oreos. They sell themselves! Here’s... Continue reading →

Cheesy Parmesan Chicken

August 8, 2016 by Lisia Childs

This savory chicken is one of my family’s favorite dinners. I’m talking about moist, tender white meat, with a crispy, cheesy coating, and it gets requested a... Continue reading →

Kentucky Butter Cake

August 4, 2016 by Lisia Childs

This golden, oh~so~rich and buttery cake is a winner. It’s a pound cake, with a luscious butter glaze that makes it moist and decadent. You drizzle the... Continue reading →

Million Dollar Spaghetti

August 1, 2016 by Lisia Childs

You know how sometimes it seems like everything is going wrong? Today is one of THOSE days. I have a plumber here, He’s replacing a... Continue reading →

Classic Double Chocolate Fudge Brownies

July 28, 2016 by Lisia Childs

I wish I were a genius so that I could invent a special mask that you would wear while reading this post. First of all,... Continue reading →

White Chocolate Chunk Pecan Cookies

July 25, 2016 by Lisia Childs

I love chocolate, and if I’m being honest, I probably eat some every day. It’s one of my basic food groups. In fact, one of... Continue reading →

Creamy Potato Salad

July 21, 2016 by Lisia Childs

I’ve always loved potato salad. In fact, I’m pretty sure that when I was little, it was my favorite food. So on a hot and lazy... Continue reading →

Key Lime Tarts

July 18, 2016 by Lisia Childs

This is a fresh and cool summer treat. I’ts a simple basic key lime pie recipe in miniature size, and these petite little ladies are sweet, tart,... Continue reading →

Chocolate Key Lime Tarts

July 18, 2016 by Lisia Childs

You know how sometimes you have a great idea, but the reality of it just doesn’t live up to your imagination? That happens to me... Continue reading →

Skillet Chicken Cordon Bleu

July 14, 2016 by Lisia Childs

Chicken Cordon Bleu is delicious! In fact, it’s one of my family’s favorite meals, but let’s be real. It’s a lot of work! This recipe... Continue reading →

Chewy Chunky Monster Cookie Bars

July 11, 2016 by Lisia Childs

These crunchy, chewy, nutty, caramel-y, chocolate-y bars are a fun treat. They appeal to the sweet tooth in kids of all ages. The recipe calls for nuts,... Continue reading →

Sea Salt Caramel Chocolate Chunk Cookies

July 6, 2016 by Lisia Childs

Spencer and I recently visited Manhattan. One of the best things about New York is the amazing food. You can find anything (and everything) there, and... Continue reading →

Chinese Chopped Chicken Salad

July 1, 2016 by Lisia Childs

It’s summer, and it’s HOT outside! This is the time of year when it’s really hard for me to get motivated to cook, and a... Continue reading →

Fresh Strawberry Hand Pies

June 29, 2016 by Lisia Childs

I always make these little pies for Christmas, using homemade jams. But in the summer, you can make them with fresh fruit. They come out... Continue reading →

Sparkling Fresh Strawberry Pie

June 27, 2016 by Lisia Childs

Today strawberries are on sale at the grocery store, and I know just what to do. Sarah is here with me, and we’re going to... Continue reading →

Taco Rice Skillet

June 24, 2016 by Lisia Childs

A few weeks ago, we were visiting our daughter, Sarah, and she gave me the idea for a taco/rice skillet dinner. Then, my husband was... Continue reading →

Chewy Lemon Cookies

June 22, 2016 by Lisia Childs

Today, my daughter, Sarah, and I made these tangy, sweet, chewy, buttery cookies. They taste like sunshine and summer, and I really like them. Plus... Continue reading →

Crockpot Mississippi Roast

June 20, 2016 by Lisia Childs

This Crockpot Mississippi Roast recipe is the darling of the internet. It’s been pinned, posted, copied and shared more than any other, … or so... Continue reading →

Rainbow Pasta Salad

June 17, 2016 by Lisia Childs

I’m in awe of the colors that are found in nature. Fruits, vegetables, flowers, trees, etc are the most varied and gorgeous colors. My eyes... Continue reading →

Cooking Broccoli (How to Keep Cooked Broccoli Bright Green)

June 17, 2016 by Lisia Childs

I really like broccoli, in fact, as a child, it was my FAVORITE vegetable. My son-in-law, Michael, calls it “nature’s candy.” So, you’d think that... Continue reading →

How to Cook Cauliflower

June 17, 2016 by Lisia Childs

I feel the same way about cooked cauliflower as I do about cooked broccoli …. I love to eat it, but don’t do so nearly... Continue reading →

Apricot Leather

June 15, 2016 by Lisia Childs

I love dried fruit and fruit leather. They have the flavor of fresh fruit, bumped up a notch, making them richer, sweeter, and more intense. I especially... Continue reading →

Cookie Dough Bar

June 13, 2016 by Lisia Childs

When I was a kid, I ate chocolate chip cookie dough all the time. It’s that delicious salty sweet flavor that I love. As an... Continue reading →

Ryan’s Penne and Chicken in Tomato Cream Sauce

June 10, 2016 by Lisia Childs

Our son-in-law, Ryan, cooked this for us the other day, and it’s delicious! Our daughter found the recipe at kevinandamanda.com. Which, it turns out, got it from... Continue reading →

Apricot Crumble

June 8, 2016 by Lisia Childs

This is a petty and tasty way to use fresh fruit. Be sure that your apricots are ripe. Adding less-than-ripe ones will make your crumble turn... Continue reading →

Ranch Chicken

June 6, 2016 by Lisia Childs

This is a new addition to our family favorites. It’s easy to make, and the chicken comes out moist, tender, and delicious. We ate it... Continue reading →

Apricot Nectar or Slush

June 3, 2016 by Lisia Childs

My apricot tree is going crazy, this year! It’s producing it’s little heart out, and we’re enjoying the fruits of its labors (literally). I’ve been... Continue reading →

Slow Cooker Baked Ziti

June 1, 2016 by Lisia Childs

This is the kind of recipe where you do a little work ahead of time, and it’s ready to go when you want to eat.... Continue reading →

Chewy Rocky Road Cookies

May 25, 2016 by Lisia Childs

If you don’t love marshmallows and chocolate, then this probably isn’t the recipe for you. These cookies are BIG on both. BUT … If you like... Continue reading →

Beef Stroganoff

May 23, 2016 by Lisia Childs

When I was a kid, this was one of our family’s favorite “fancy” meals. My dad raised some cattle, and we had lots of roast and... Continue reading →

Sweet and Chewy Chex Mix

May 18, 2016 by Lisia Childs

One of our neighbors (Linda Eliason) brings this yummy sweet and chewy chex mix to our house every Christmas. We look forward to it. However, sometimes... Continue reading →

Baked Pork Chops in Barbecue Sauce

May 16, 2016 by Lisia Childs

I like pork chops, and I like quick and easy dinners. This recipe gives me both of those things. These chops are ready to go... Continue reading →

Poppy Seed Cake

May 13, 2016 by Lisia Childs

Prior to tasting this cake, I wasn’t a fan of poppy seed flavor anything. I guess I’d never tried a good one, before. This recipe changed all... Continue reading →

Quick and Creamy Homemade Alfredo Sauce

May 11, 2016 by Lisia Childs

Several weeks ago, my sister, Rachael called and suggested that I post my Alfredo recipe. What a great idea! … Then life happened … and... Continue reading →

Soft “Oreo” Cookies

May 9, 2016 by Lisia Childs

We’ve been making these soft, delicious cookies for years. I think my mom got the recipe from her sister, Marlene, when I was a kid. (A... Continue reading →

Oven-Fried Chicken

May 6, 2016 by Lisia Childs

This chicken was a regular dinner item while my children were growing up. It’s easy to make, I always have the ingredients on hand, it’s... Continue reading →