I don’t know why it took me so long to come around to the idea of cooking bacon in my oven.  Old habits die hard I guess.  However, once I caught on to this approach to bacon, I’ve never turned back to the frying pan.  Oven bacon is faster, easier, and has a whole lot less mess to deal with.  It’s especially great when feeding a crowd!

Oven Bacon

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then lay the bacon on the parchment, making sure the bacon strips do not overlap.  Bake until crisp

If you love Teriyaki you no longer need take out when you can make these Baked Teriyaki Chicken Tenders.  The recipe is fast and easy to put together – perfect for any weeknight meal or even when company is coming. The sauce mixes in one pan and the chicken is baked with no added oil.  If you like, you can make it with chicken thighs instead. Either way you’ll love the great teriyaki flavor.

Baked Teriyaki Chicken Tenders

Ingredients

24 chicken tenders
1 cup sugar
1 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon orange juice
3 cloves

Since Valentine’s Day is a Sunday this year, we thought it would be the perfect day to make a special breakfast for your sweeties.  We’ve put together a few of our favorites to give you a little heart-felt inspiration to show your love.

Eggs Benedict Casserole with Hollandaise Sauce
Caramelized Bacon
Overnight Blackberry French Toast Casserole
Ham and Cheese Sticky Buns
Ham and Cheese Waffles
Scrambled Egg Sliders on Bacon and Cheddar Muffins
Swiss Eibrot (Caramelized French Toast Bites)
Sausage and Egg Biscuit Casserole
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This Veggie Pizza Appetizer is another oldie that I just love to find on a party spread.  It’s easy to make with refrigerated crescent dough topped with seasoned cream cheese and fresh veggies.  The fun part is you can customize this to your own individual taste.  I used broccoli, cucumbers, peppers, and carrots, but there is no limit to the crunchy combinations you can make.  I’ve seen tomatoes, onions, olives, and even cheese added to the mix.

I love the fresh flavors and crunch of the veggies – it’s like carrying a salad in your hand.  So if you are

Valentine’s Day is sneaking up on us again – just about two weeks until the Cupid strikes.  For those of you who love to plan and scheme for weeks to fill the day with surprises, here’s a fast and fun treat to share with those you love. Better yet, for those of you who wait until the last minute and then rush to figure out what to do . . .  this recipe is just for you! Be My Valentine Chex Mix is easy, easy to put together and your family, friends, and coworkers will love it.  It’s a simple