If chocolate says love, then chocolate and cheesecake must say it all – right?  For those of you diligently trying to stick to your New Year’s diet resolutions – my apologies!  For those of you planning an upcoming special event or scheming how to score big Valentine’s points, here you go!

These little individual cheesecakes are perfect for parties, and if you really want to express your love “from the bottom of your heart”, what could be better than black bottom cheesecakes for Valentine’s Day! Read More

After all the holiday treats, I was really in need of something with a lot of nutritional value.  This salad was just what I needed.   It is so colorful and full of flavor.  You know when your food is this colorful {and it didn’t come out of a box} it has got to be good for you.  The great thing about this salad is that you can make it to your likings or what you may have on hand.  Add more or less of the salad ingredients to your personal or family preferences.  It makes a lot, but that is

My family loves FAJITAS – chicken and steak cooked on the grill is a favorite at my house; but on cold winter days nobody wants to go outside and fire up the grill . . .  I’ve seen some recipes for crockpot fajitas and after some experimenting, I finally came up with this version that we really enjoy.  Shredded chicken with onions and peppers along with all our favorite toppings makes for an easy and delicious week-night meal.  We call them Chicken Fajita Tacos – not quite the same as real fajitas, but all our favorite flavors!  I’d recommend you

Donuts are kind of a big thing in Texas.  You can find a cute little donut shop on almost every corner.  They are open in the wee hours of the morning, but be careful, if you are not there by 8 am, chance are you won’t get your favorites!  Most youth activities here involve donuts because they are so easy and inexpensive.  I thought everybody had an abundance of donuts, but talking with out-of-state friends I’ve come to learn that is not the case {so sorry}.   No need to worry, you’ll love these easy-to-make donut holes even more  – I 

Here is a simple recipe that is big on taste. This makes a delicious snack all on its own, but if you are looking for a real treat try it on some vanilla ice cream.  You won’t be sorry.

I can hardly keep my kids out of it.  I had to hide away a bag of it so I could get a picture taken.  It seems to be a little addictive to some of the members of my family.

Coconut Cashew Crunch

Ingredients:

9 cups Rice Krispies

2 cups flaked coconut

1 can (8 ounces) salted cashew pieces

1 cup