What’s Cookin’ in the Kitchen

NO FAT Pineapple Right Side Up Dessert

April 19, 2012

NO FAT Pineapple Upside Down Dessert This is so easy and only requires 2 (kind of 3 if you count 2 cans of pineapple as the third) items. Take 2 cans of crushed pineapple and pour it into the bottom of a 9 x 13 pan– juice and all Top with a yellow cake mix […]

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Coconut Chicken

April 16, 2012

I ordered some GOLD LABEL coconut oil from Tropical Traditions. One night I decided to create a new, yet simple recipe and try out the coconut oil. It was a HIT. The entire family LOVED it and now they beg for it on a regular basis. It is a super easy recipe as long as […]

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Homemade Hawaiian Rolls

April 16, 2012

Oh yeah I am sharing my recipe because they are so yummy. Homemade Hawaiian Rolls 6 Cups All purpose flour 3 tsp yeast 1/2 C sugar 1/2 cup lukewarm water 1/4 tsp salt 3 Tbsp coconut oil 1 can PLUS 2 Tbsp of coconut milk the remaining part of the 2nd can of coconut milk […]

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Sloppy JOSE Sandwich

April 9, 2012

My kids like it when I make them a Sloppy Jose Sandwich, even more than a Sloppy Joe. Sloppy Jose’s are a Mexican twist on the traditional Sloppy Joe. Sloppy Jose Recipe 1 lb. of ground beef opt. onion, chopped salt, pepper to taste 2 Tbsp Chili powder 2 Tbsp Cumin 1 can of Tomato […]

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Are you making Resurrection Rolls for Easter?

April 7, 2012

This is a great way to teach your children the story of the resurrection of Jesus and spend some family time in the kitchen together. Once the rolls are done they get to enjoy a yummy treat too. Resurrection Rolls have been around for a long time. I have no idea where they originated. I […]

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Champagne or Honey Mangos

March 26, 2012

Have you tried a Honey Mango? (also called Champagne Mangos or Atualfo Mangos) Last week while my sister and family were here I went to the grocery store to grab more food and saw these bright yellow, tender HONEY mangos. They had them 10 for $10. They were so sweet and they do not have […]

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Hot ‘n Honey’d Chicken, RED HOT JELLO and Baked Oranges

February 14, 2012

3 fun Valentine Recipes for a HOT Valentine Meal. Hot ‘n Honey’d Chicken I have my sweet sister Jennifer to thank for this yummy dish. 4 Chicken Breasts 3/4 Cup picante sauce 2/3 Cup honey 1/3 Cup soy sauce 1/4 Cup dijon style mustard 3 Tbsp. Canola Oil optional — 2 Tbsp grated ginger 1/2 […]

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Pineapple Blueberry Dessert

February 13, 2012

I got this recipe from my aunt Judy–it is so yummy and even better yet–so super easy. Pineapple Blueberry Dessert 18 oz of FRESH blueberries (rinsed and dried) (hint I usually use 2 containers which is more than it calls for but I like to cover the entire bottom of the 9x 13 pan) 20 […]

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German Chocolate Cheesecake

February 6, 2012

German Chocolate Cheesecake Make a homemade cheesecake: You can do a chocolate graham cracker crust or a plain graham cracker crust–I just follow the instructions on the box. I mix together 3 bricks of softened cream cheese 1 cup of sugar 1 tsp of vanilla 3 Tbsp of Activia Vanilla Yogurt I mix it in […]

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Are You Ready For Some Football Snacks?

January 27, 2012

My boys usually ask for snack type foods when we sit around and watch the Super Bowl. Many times these are some of the things on their list: Apples (We like a combination of Gala and Granny Smith) and Apple Dip We also like to use red and green grapes with this dip. Tortilla Chips […]

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{Knock Off} Cracker Barrel Fried Apples

January 26, 2012

My family loves when I make fried apples. They are so tasty to have as a side with a pork tenderloin sandwich. Serves: 6 10 Gala Apples 1 Tbsp of lemon juice (use the real stuff) 1 Tbsp of cinnamon 3/4 Cup of brown sugar 1/2 stick of butter Begin melting the butter over a […]

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