Maryville Moms

Elise has written a great post for Maryville Moms about America’s favorite treat titled “Ho Ho Conscious.” Actually, it’s not about Ho Hos… not completely.  While looking for a picture to use for the post, I found this incredibly beautiful cake. I’m making it today. For myself. For Mother’s Day. I’m not sharing. Dear Fuji [...]

This is a wonderful one dish meal that’s easy to make and was enjoyed by the entire family.  Click here to see a printer friendly version or more information on the McCormick site. For a taste of Greece, this one-dish complete meal is sure to be a hit. Feta cheese accents the authentic flavor.   [...]

Okay, so maybe I”m not wearing a muumuu… but a bath robe isn’t much better. With the beautiful weather we’ve had, a lot of time has been spent outside.  Barefoot.  With that said, a lot of trips have been made through the house from the backyard to the front, or to the fridge, or to [...]

Its moist texture and rich combination of spices, fresh grated carrots, raisins, and pecans is perfectly complemented by buttery cream-cheese frosting. Does a piece of carrot cake count as a serving of vegetables? I have no idea, but we can pretend that it does! 2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 4 large eggs 2 [...]

Apple Crumb Pie This recipe brings new meaning to the saying, “As easy as pie!” I have recently received emails from busy Dave Ramsey Show fans requesting quick and easy desserts. If you do not have a lot of time to spend baking, then this delicious apple crumb pie is for you! You can assemble it [...]

For the Lemon “Ham & Goody” Cookies, simply use a Lemon Cake Mix.  I included the glaze recipe, too.  I put the glaze in a ziploc bag and cut a small hole in the end to make zig zags on top of the cookies.  Make the glaze beforehand and refrigerate while you make the cookies [...]

Thanks Food Network for simple recipes! Ingredients 1 (26-ounce) can cherry pie filling 2 (15-ounce) cans diced pears in syrup 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 (18.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix 1 stick butter, cut into small pieces 1 (1.19-ounce) packet maple and brown sugar instant oatmeal 1/4 cup sliced almonds Whipped topping, for serving Directions [...]

Thank you Brandy Bowen!  Check out her blog with recipes and other great stuff! 3 extra large eggs 1 cup milk 1/2 can (14 oz) Artichoke hearts – drained and chopped 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 2 tbsp sundried tomatoes – chopped 2 links of sausage – cooked and chopped 3/4 tsp kosher salt pepper [...]

From Sunset Magazine The perfect finale for a warm summer night. Store-bought meringue cookies add crunch, while pistachios lace the layers with nutty sweetness. Prep and Cook Time: 40 minutes. Notes: For convenience, prepare vanilla cream and berries through step 3 up to 3 hours before serving. Cover and chill separately until ready to assemble. [...]

From Cooking Light Magazine You can substitute 2 cups cooked chicken or turkey breast for vacuum-packed chicken. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups) Ingredients 1  cup  uncooked Israeli couscous 1/4  cup  chopped pitted kalamata olives 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1  tablespoon  chopped capers 2  tablespoons  extravirgin olive oil 1  tablespoon  fresh [...]

Get Cookin’ Part two of -ummmm…. several. Who has time to cook?  These little monsters are circling around me like vultures.  It has already been a long day and the last thing I want to do is stand in the kitchen to prepare something that probably won’t even be appreciated by the toddler.  I would [...]

3 oz Oriental Ramen Noodles (blue package) 6 oz slivered/slived/chopped almonds 1 tbl sesame seeds 1/2 c veg oil (can substitute olive oil) 1/4 c seasoned rice vinegar 1/4 c sugar (can use stevia or splenda) 1/2 tsp salk 16 oz coleslaw mix (I like the pack with carrots, too) 1/2 vidalia onion chopped 1/4 [...]