Month: October 2018

What’s in My Makeup Bag Now That I’m Over 40?

What’s in My Makeup Bag Now That I’m Over 40?

Awhile back my oldest daughter and I popped in to our local Ulta to schedule her a makeup application appointment for her homecoming dance. While we were scheduling, we noticed a mom and daughter getting makeovers together.  I laughed and said, I could definitely use 

Mint Chocolate Truffle Fat Bombs 3 Ways

Mint Chocolate Truffle Fat Bombs 3 Ways

Guys, small batch, single bite desserts are so important to me. I would like to say that I have the will power of a god, but the truth is, I ate that batch of Almond Butter No Bakes, by myself, in like 5 days. I’m 

Gluten Free Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Gluten Free Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

This recipe is super simple and you probably have all of the ingredients in your pantry and freezer. As you know, I have been working to be better about using our leftovers so for me this time around making this recipe I used almost all 

Gluten Free Dairy Free Small Batch Beignets

Gluten Free Dairy Free Small Batch Beignets

I have to admit I haven’t ever had true New Orleans Beignets but we have enjoyed them on several occasions while traveling on vacation. After the first time we had them I came straight home to find a classic beignet recipe. I have made this 

Refried Pinto Beans

Refried Pinto Beans

Have you had this conversation in your house? You just got home from spending how much at the grocery store and there’s nothing to eat! Instead of raging against this question I have taken it to heart. How is it that at the end of 

Crock Pot Brown Bean and Ham Soup

Crock Pot Brown Bean and Ham Soup

This was a busy and stressful week for me. I needed some easy, low stress dinner options so Monday I ran into The Honey Baked Ham Store for a bone in ham. That night we had ham for dinner with some quick sides and I 

The Best Crock Pot Chili

The Best Crock Pot Chili

I have been making this chili recipe for years. Seriously YEARS. It is super simple but has great flavors, can be made stove top or in the crock pot and freezes well. It also has a very short list of ingredients. What more can you 

Paleo Moo Shu Pork

Paleo Moo Shu Pork

Traditional Chinese Moo Shu Pork is served over rice whereas American Style Moo Shu Pork is served in Mandarin pancakes (fluffy tortillas). I guess you could say I eat mine Summers’ style. I use both rice and grain free tortillas, layering the rice, moo shu 

Roasted Poblano Hummus

Roasted Poblano Hummus

As fall rushes in, I am trying to use as many of the last hot peppers in my garden as possible before the first frost hits. I have been seeing so many posts for Hummus in my Instagram feed lately that I decided to try 

Gluten Free Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Gluten Free Apple Cinnamon Muffins

I have been planning to make Apple Pie for weeks now. I have bought apples twice now and had to just eat them twice. I’m not sure why I have such a mental block about making this pie, but I finally decided maybe I should