I have a confession to make - this is my first attempt at making crepes. Now, I'm kicking myself that I waited so long to make them! Surprisingly easy, crepes are whipped up (literally) in a blender. They cook as fast as flapjacks too. Needless to say, there will be more crepe-making in my future. This delightful recipe comes from the April 2014 edition of Cooking Light magazine. The original recipe calls for Swiss chard, but I could not find these greens in my grocery

These mini cupcakes are just adorable! They are topped with a chocolate chip cream cheese layer and are absolutely delicious. These black bottom cupcakes are rich and decadent for such a little sweet. This recipe only takes about an hour, and I highly recommend you try it if you like chocolate. The recipe makes about 4 1/2 dozen, so there will be plenty to go around if you have the urge to share, and they freeze great (if you don't eat them all within the first day as the

I developed this delicious chicken recipe many years ago. The great thing about this recipe is that most of the work is done in the morning. The dish then cooks all day in the crockpot. That way you have the rest of the day to complete tasks or work and still have an amazing home-cooked dinner ready in the evening. This dish has a lot of flavor, and the vegetables and herbs compliment the chicken perfectly. This meal is made even better when topped with a mouthwatering s

If you are looking for an easy Valentine's dinner for two, look no further! This delicious steak dinner comes from Martha Stewart, and I love the simplicity of this meal! The recipe is easy and straightforward, leaving you plenty of time to enjoy that special person in your life. I also included a recommendation for a wine pairing in the tips section that makes this delicious meal shine. I really encourage you to try this recipe, because it truly is a winner. Bon Appetit!

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! This special day of expressing love to those closest to you (whether family, friends, or a significant other) is a perfect occasion to bake something sweet and chocolatey. These molten red velvet cakes bring a special ending to your Valentine's Day dinner, and they look and taste amazing! I found this yummy recipe in the February 2017 edition of Southern Living magazine. This dessert is amazing for sating my sweet tooth, so I hope it sates

Raspberry and chocolate are a perfect marriage of flavors. There is something about the sweetness of the berries and the richness of the chocolate that gets our taste buds salivating. I found this rich chocolate dessert recipe on a Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate bar. It is a very easy pie to make, and my family absolutely loved it. With only 5 ingredients and 15 minutes of your time, you will have a beautiful and delicious pie! This would also make an amazing dessert for V

Mardi Gras, this year, is on Tuesday, February 13th. It is the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. In America, Mardi Gras is celebrated particularly in the South. In New Orleans, Louisiana, there is a large, wild celebration every year. Mardi Gras is French and translated means "Fat Tuesday". In honor of the celebrations that will be happening in New Orleans and throughout the South, I give you Cajun shrimp linguine. This spiced up linguine comes from the May 2016 edition of

These nachos are the perfect appetizer for Super Bowl Sunday. What makes them perfect is bacon! Anything with bacon in it is guaranteed to be a big hit for your Big Game day party. I got this recipe comes from the July 7, 2014 issue of People magazine. These nachos are loaded with cheddar cheese and creamy avocado. They are simply delicious. I suggest that you top these babies with a dollop of sour cream and a jalapeno pepper. This recipe is sure to be a winner! Bon Ap

Some of us are still recovering from excess calories during the holidays, so with February upon us and Valentine's Day around the corner, I decided to post this rich dark chocolate smoothie to help satisfy chocolate cravings. This is both a healthy and delicious alternative to the beginning of February. This chocolate sweet drink comes from the March 2017 edition of Cooking Light magazine. It is has no dairy in it. The addition of dates makes this smoothie extra sweet! Bo