Recipe: Four Cheese Macaroni and Cheese
I was recently invited by United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM) to Ann Arbor Cooks in April for an exclusive Blogger:a private cooking class with Michigan Dairy products. We made some awesome foods...
View ArticleRecipe: Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
One of the most requested things I get from my son is to make my cheesy hash brown casserole. It’s similar to the kind you get a the Cracker Barrel. You can save a lot of money making it yourself,...
View ArticleRecipe: Simple S’Mores
We made these the other night and they were super easy (though I wish we’d had the mini marshmallows). What you’ll need graham crackers broken into quarters (at the lines) mini marshallows bag of milk...
View ArticleRecipe: Chocolate Chip Muffins
These are super delicious and easy to make. You would never know that they were made with sour cream. So moist. My daughter who said she doesn’t like them, has ate 3 more of them since that...
View ArticleRecipe: Yummy Blueberry Muffins
These are super tastey. You may need to adjust the sugar, depending on how sweet the blueberries are, so taste the blueberries and adjust the sugar as needed. Print Recipe: Blueberry Muffins...
View ArticleRecipe: Elephant Ears
Elephant ears are only available here in the summer. And the cost of them is about $5. More if you want fruit added. That is probably a 500% profit, if you consider how much everything costs, but I’m...
View ArticleRecipe: Apple Muffins
These are one of my new favorite muffins. My family request, coaxes and pretty much encourages me to make apple muffins above all other muffins I make. Be sure to use a granny smith apple or fuji...
View ArticleRecipe: Cauliflower Soup with Brioche Crumbs & Bacon
This post may contain affiliate links, see my disclosure policy. If you are a lover of cauliflower, you will love this cauliflower soup. The bacon and topping were my favorite part. I’m new to eating...
View ArticleEasy Red, White and Blue Cookies (like Sandra Lee)
So I wanted to make something for the upcoming 4th of July and looked in my cupboard and thought wow, I can make cookies! It just took a little thinking ‘outside the bag/box’ and I was like well there...
View ArticleRecipe: Savory and Devine Ham
We love to have ham at Easter. But this dish is great anytime of the year, or when you find ham on sale. Freeze it until you are ready to eat, giving a few days to let the ham thaw. Bone in or...
View ArticleRecipe: Cherry Lemon Muffins
It is cherry picking season here in Michigan. Traverse City has a National Cherry Festival too, so this is appropriate to make with fresh Michigan cherries. You can put in less lemon juice if you...
View ArticleRecipe: Pancetta & Herb-Roasted Pork Loin with Fig Jam
This recipe requires some prepping for the pork loin to sit over night with the herbs. We did not let the meat sit over night when we made it at Ann Arbor Cooks, but it is suggested in the recipe to...
View ArticleRecipe: Homemade Rolls
These are one of our families holiday staples. Store bought rolls having nothing on these light and delicious rolls. I just love eating the dough too. Use all whole wheat flour if you like, but you...
View ArticleRecipe: Garlic Mashed Potatoes
I love mashed potatoes. I love garlic. So I fell in love with the garlic mashed potatoes we learned to cook at Ann Arbor Cooks for an exclusive Blogger a private cooking class with Michigan Dairy...
View ArticleTrade-Worthy School Lunch: Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This post may contain affiliate links, see my disclosure policy. If you are like me, you sometimes wonder, what can I make the kids for lunch (that they will eat), inexpensively. I’m thankful that...
View ArticleTrade-Worthy School Lunch: Banana Split Sandwich
This post may contain affiliate links, see my disclosure policy. Here’s the ultimate trade-worthy lunch your kids friends will beg your kids for. It may also give you mom points for being cool. My...
View ArticleTrade-Worthy School Lunch: Turkey and Cheese & Ham and Cheese Roll Ups
This post may contain affiliate links, see my disclosure policy. I try to come up with different ways to present food to my kids to eat healthy, but in a fun (sometimes crazy) way. No one looks at a...
View ArticleTrade-Worthy School Lunch: Kids Ham and Cheese Pita Face
This post may contain affiliate links, see my disclosure policy. Pita’s are not the prettiest sandwich, no one says, please make me a Pita. But what if you went and made it fun? That is how I get my...
View ArticleTrade-Worthy School Lunch: Flat Bread Pizza
This post may contain affiliate links, see my disclosure policy. My kids are super picky, love pizza, but it can be expensive to buy every time they want some. It makes a great leftover for school...
View ArticleRecipe: Spring Chopped Salad with Housemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
I love ranch dressing. Who knew making it would be so easy and delicious to make. A little effort and this tastes much better than what comes out of the bottles. And you know what it is in it! This...
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