If you’re looking for a GREAT carrot cake this is it! It always receives rave reviews when I serve this cake! Even to those who aren’t carrot cake fans love this cake. I searched high and low to find this recipe. I wanted one without raisins, because they are evil and should not be in baked goods…but one that was packed with all kinds of other fantastic ingredients! The stars of this cake are all winners…coconut, crushed pineapple and chopped walnuts! All brought together with a fluffy cream cheese frosting.
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Today I’m sharing one of my favorite pasta dishes! Angel Chicken Pasta with baked chicken on a nest of delecate angel hair pasta and topped with a delectably rich creamy golden mushroom and white wine sauce topped with parmesan cheese! In a word…DELICIOUS! This version is made in the crock pot, but don’t let that fool you into thinking it’s just another “every day” meal! This dish is elegant enough to serve to company. You are going to absolutely LOVE this dish! The flavors are out of this world!
I’m always looking for really great casseroles that are packed with flavor, easy to make, and comforting. This casserole meets all those requirements and then some! I found this recipe several years ago when I was trying to find something to do with a package of pork chops. I loved it from the world go! It’s the perfect Fall recipe to feed your hungry crew! Packed with seared pork chops, wild rice, mushrooms and an amazing creamy sauce you will love how easy and simple this recipe is! Come take a peek…see if you don’t fall in love instantly too!
It’s Tip Tuesday! I’m sharing my handy dandy tip for making early morning breakfast smoothies a breeze. I’m sure we have, or have had, that one child who is always running late and never has time for breakfast. I realized when my daughter was a Senior in High School I had to come up with a healthy, quick, and delicious breakfast she would actually want and that she could consume while driving to school. She loves fruit so I realized I could do smoothies, but buying frozen fruit can be expensive! I wanted something really quick and easy. This was my solution. I hope it helps you too! This is perfect for everyone! Working Mom’s, toddlers, college students, anyone who doesn’t have a lot of time in the morning, but wants to have a delicious and nutritious breakfast.
It could be my English blood, but I love muffins,biscuits, and scones! I’m a huge fan of baking powder and baking soda breads! They are so easy to make when you are in a hurry and looking for something yummy! When done right they are light, flaky, and a carb lovers dream come true! Last week I was looking for something to smother with my freshly made peach jam. These Peaches and Cream scones filled the bill! I think you’ll love them as much as we did!
I was busy canning peaches this week and helping my daughter dehydrate cinnamon apple slices. What to make for dinner was not high on my priority list. Not to mention, after canning all day, the last thing I wanted to do was cook! What I needed was a meal I could toss into the crock pot that morning and forget about it till dinner time. I have been craving a chicken and wild rice soup! I’ve seen a lot of recipes for them but, they all had a lot of “steps” and I was looking for a “lazy soup”! So, I decided to make my own! This creamy chicken and wild rice soup is the result! Thanks to my handy-dandy crock pot, the house smelled heavenly all day…almost like Thanksgiving! This is my new favorite “go to” soup recipe for the upcoming cold Fall and Winter months! It’s delicious! Seriously… It’s REALLY delicious and SO easy! You’re going to love it and so will all the other birdies at your Nest! Come take a peek…
The leaves are beginning to turn yellow, orange, and red and flutter to the ground! Fall is sneaking up on us. We are seeing all things “pumpkin” on Pinterest! Before it’s gone… let’s hang on to the last few vestiges of summer with this amazing Fresh Peach Cake A La Mode! This was one of the very first desserts I had when arriving in Utah, 20 some years ago, and although I’ve made a few changes, it is still one of my all time favorite fresh fruit desserts! Before it’s too cold to sit out on the back porch and enjoy the sunsets…whip up this amazing fresh peach cake and enjoy one or two more summer nights with the family!
I’ve been dying to make this salad and share it with y’all! It’s my very favorite Fall salad and it’s out of this world! Tangy blue cheese, fruity sliced pears, creamy avocado, and crunchy candied pecans are all pulled together with an amazing mustard garlic vinaigrette dressing! If your mouth has been looking for a flavor explosion this is it! It’s so easy to make and so impressive to serve. I love to serve this salad during the Holidays but, truth be told, it’s great for week day lunch with friends! You will impress everyone when you make this salad…just be sure to invite me over when you do!
If you’re searching for a super yummy treat to curb your peanut butter and chocolate craving…look no further! This peanut butter coated crispy-chewy popcorn covered in semi-sweet chocolate is the perfect solution! It’s easy to whip up, you’ll have all the ingredients on hand, and within minutes you’ll be munching your way through your current Netflix marathon with this wonderful “training trail mix”! (wink-wink)…
If you can boil water and love seafood… I have the perfect end of summer dish for you and the birds at your Nest! I’ve dreamt of making this meal for as long as I can remember and decided this Labor Day was the day! A seafood boil is easy, fun and mouth-wateringly delicious! The key is using the freshest ingredients you can find. Especially the seafood! You are going to want to squeeze this in before summer is over! It’s going to be our newest family tradition! Yeah, it’s THAT good! Best part…I’ve scaled the size of the normal boil down in case you want to make it for “a table of two”!