Fried Shrimp
This is a great recipe for fried shrimp with a great crust that is similar to restaurants. If you make this fried shrimp recipe, you will not have any leftovers. It is perfectly seasoned and texture creates the perfect bite. […]
Hagrid’s Ball Toss Game
Hagrid’s Ball Toss Game is a game that kids as young as three can enjoy playing. I created this game for a Harry Potter themed party. […]
Easy Grilled Shrimp
Easy Grilled Shrimp is something you can enjoy all year long as long as you can find extra large or jumbo shrimp. I only use large or jumbo shrimp because it needs to be worth the shelling and vein removing. […]
Harry Potter Dragon Eggs
Make your own Harry Potter dragon eggs. These dragon eggs are very easy to make. You can find paper Mache large eggs in early January up until Easter at your local craft store or you can purchase them on-line. […]
Pizza Bites
Pizza Bites are great anytime of the year and are enjoyed by all. This is a easy fun recipe to also make with your kids. I serve pizza bites for play dates, family game night and when friends are over. […]
Savory Meatloaf
It is hard to find a good savory meatloaf recipe that everyone enjoys but when you do, it is a great comfort food. Meatloaf is really easy to make and just requires your hands to get a little dirty. […]
Monte Cristo Sliders
Monte Cristo Sliders are one of my favorite sliders. They are very easy to make. These sliders are perfect for a gathering, party or movie night. […]
Bacon Spinach Queso Dip
Bacon Spinach Queso Dip is one of those dips that does not last very long. It is creamy, cheesy and has bacon in it. It is perfect for tailgating, weekend get togethers and game night. This dip is very easy to make and has only a few ingredients. […]
Semi-Homemade Sugar Cookies
I like to make semi-homemade sugar cookies for the holidays and throughout the year. Cutout cookies are fun to make to match the time of year or holiday such as Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, Valentine’s Day, Halloween, Graduations, etc. […]
Harry Potter Directional Sign
Make a Harry Potter Directional Sign for a birthday party, wedding, event or Christmas. I will share how I made my Harry Potter Directional Sign for my yard display for Christmas. […]
Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Broccoli cheese casserole can be made ahead and tastes great as left overs. In my house this has never lasted longer that two days.  If you like a cheesy, creamy flavorful broccoli cheese rise casserole, then this is the dish for you. […]
Mushroom Rice
Mushroom Rice is one of my favorite ways to dress up rice as a side dish. Sometimes eating plain white rice gets boring. This rice dish is a great meal to eat alone or as a accompaniment as a side. I love that this is such an easy recipe to make. […]
Basketball Christmas Wreath
A Basketball Christmas Wreath is something unusual but a sport fan will love it. Mini trees are great for having theme trees in other rooms. As a nice accompaniment to a themed tree, a coordinating wreath is always nice. […]
Pan Fried Pork Chops
Pan Fried Pork Chops are a fast and easy way to make a quick, delicious meat for dinner. You can marinate these in the morning or overnight the day before and then cook once you get home in the evening.  […]
Gift Basket Ideas
Gift Basket Ideas I often make gift baskets and will share some of my gift basket ideas. Everyone loves receiving a gift basket but many do not know how to make them. Most people struggle with what to put in the gift basket. I suggest starting from your heart. Think about what you know […]
Ground Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
Ground Turkey Shepherd’s Pie is delicious. It is truly comfort food but made with ground turkey. I like to try traditional recipes that normally call for beef with ground turkey because it digests better. […]
Harry Potter Christmas House Ornaments
Harry Potter Christmas House Ornaments are really easy to make. Any time I can make ornaments for a themed tree, I get excited. When you make your own ornaments, not only do you get to customize your Christmas tree or wreath, you get the sense of accomplishment of making something. […]
Chipotle Aioli
I love Chipotle Aioli on sandwiches, burgers, fries and onion rings. Chipotle Aioli is especially wonderful on a chicken sandwich. This spicy mayo is very easy to make. […]
Cabbage and Jalapeno Sausage
Cabbage has many health benefits, so making cabbage and Jalapeno sausage is easy and delicious. This recipe is keto and low carb diet friendly. I like this recipe when I want to add some spice and flavor to ordinary cabbage. It is very easy to make and fast. […]
Chicken Nachos Grande
Chicken Grande Nachos is very easy to make. You can bake the chicken yourself or buy a cooked rotisserie chicken at the store. This recipe is all about assembly and then baking for a few minutes. […]
Snow Crab Legs With Garlic Butter
Snow crab legs have a sweet delicate taste to the meat. It tastes even better when dipped in a melted butter garlic sauce. […]
Ground Turkey Crock Pot Chili
Ground Turkey Chili made in the crock pot is easy.  Chili is originally made without beans but I like a hearty chili. I like chili with veggies, beans and some spice. […]
Harry Potter Christmas Wreath
Making your own Harry Potter Christmas Wreath is easy. It is more challenging to find Harry Potter ornaments at a reasonable price. I suggest making many of the ornaments yourself and looking around your home to see what you have to decorate your wreath. […]
Jalapeno Cheese Cornbread
Making Jalapeño Cheese Cornbread is easy to make and goes well with so many other dishes. It is a nice twist on the traditional cornbread. […]
Best Ever Lasagna
My secret for great lasagna is using a variety of cheeses. The pasta sauce should be flavorable but not overpowering. […]
Harry Potter Snitch Christmas Tree Topper
Most people chose to make their own tree topper. For me it was between an owl and a giant snitch.  I decided to make a giant inspired snitch as the tree topper. In total, the wingspan is about 36 inches. […]
Spicy Fried Chicken
If you like or need a little spice in your life, try some Spicy Fried Chicken. This chicken has the kick you are looking for because it is marinated overnight in spices and hot sauce. […]
Harry Potter Christmas Tree
Decorate a Harry Potter Christmas Tree by making many of the ornaments yourself. Create a the cool feeling of Christmas at Hogwarts. […]
How To Flock A Christmas Tree
Flocked Christmas trees are beautiful and give that touch of winter on the inside of your home. Many people do not have a flocked Christmas tree since the tend to be expensive. You can turn any artificial tree into a flocked tree with flocking powder. […]
Chicken Vegetable Soup
Chicken Vegetable Soup is my favorite soup to make for many reasons. I like to make this soup when I am sick or a family member is sick. This soup also is great to jump start a weight loss program or healthy eating program. […]