Finding The Good
Oh my heavens! Our BEST recipes are just waiting for you to download. YOU NEED THESE RECIPES IN YOUR LIFE! Crazy-Good Asian Dressing, Mountain Mud Pie, Heavenly Morsels, Easy Shepherd’s Pie, Perfect English Toffee . . . to just name a few!! If you are like me, you find tons of great recipes online and on Pinterest. You try to… Read More
Hi! Amy here again with a seriously amazing chicken salad recipe! This is my mom’s Ivy League Chicken Salad!!! IT IS THE BEST! I know you’ve had all different varieties….with pineapple and mandarin oranges, full of apples and pine nuts…tossed with craisins and almonds…you name it…people toss it in a chicken salad and serve it up to their friends. These… Read More
Raspberry-Lemon Cheesecake with Lemon Shortbread Crust (Better Thank Cheesecake Factory!) The Cheesecake Factory has amazing desserts! The trouble is, their food is fantastic too…so once you’ve eaten dinner, you have no room for their famous confections. Whenever we go, we take dessert to go and eat it later….best midnight treat, ever! I have tried several of their famous cheesecakes, but… Read More
These homemade Citrus Yogurt Scones are one of family favorites! We love the fresh citrus flavor with the burst of sweet creamy white chocolate and the light crunch of the nuts. If you prefer no nuts….leave them out! These are velvety soft, and lightly sweet…. true citrus homemade scone paradise! DELISH! Love and lemon zest! Fresh Citrus Yogurt Scones by… Read More
There’s still some time left this summer to make Toasted Almond Broccoli Salad. And by the way, it makes a great fall salad and holiday salad as well! Thanks to Amy J. (our recipe contributor) for the great salad recipe–again! When our first child was a baby we had the incredible opportunity to move to Canada and live there for… Read More
Peanut Butter Caramel Mountain Mud Pie By Amy Jensen, P&P Recipe Contributor THE favorite summer ice-cream dessert! Let me introduce you to our FAVORITE family ice-cream dessert! We make this EVERY summer, especially when we have a crowd of cousins coming for dinner. This Peanut Butter Caramel Mountain Mud Pie has a famous peanut butter caramel layer between smooth, creamy layers of chocolate… Read More
Hey friends! Got fresh veggies? Harvest time is coming for those gardens and fresh local farmer’s markets. So here’s a delicious Roasted Garden Veggie Sandwich recipe with pesto aioli from Amy our recipe contributor. You’re gonna love it! Roasted Garden Veggie Sandwich with Pesto Aioli *An amazing local bistro makes a roasted veggie sandwich that is TO-DIE-FOR! I had to… Read More
Doritos Taco Salad in a FLASH! By Amy Jensen (P&P recipe contributor) *This is a TOTAL kid favorite at our house. Our six year-old comedian chose this for her birthday dinner this year….how easy is that?! It’s a super fast, delish spring and summer dinner! I often serve it with beans and rice to add substance and fill the hungry… Read More
Recipe by Amy Jensen, P&P Food Contributor How to make Yakisoba Asian Stir-fry Noodles *My sister Camille had the good fortune of traveling to Japan as a high school student for a week long sister-city exchange. While she was abroad she had the best Asian noodle dish called Yakisoba. It’s an Asian stir-fry with homemade teriyaki sauce. Since that time… Read More
Hi it’s Amy again! I’m sharing my Balsamic Glaze Spring Salad just in time for March to begin. It’s really called Spring Salad with a Balsamic Glaze Reduction, Avocado, Crunchy Bacon, Fresh Apples, Candied Pecans and Bleu Cheese Crumbles. Yes, I know this name is ridiculously long and detailed….but I couldn’t leave out any ingredient! If you are new to making… Read More
Today my sister-in-law Amy is guest-posting again with her easy Parmesan roll recipe. Oh, and it’s also her birthday–so Happy Birthday Amy! Enjoy this recipe my friends! –Lisa Unforgettable Crusty Parmesan Rolls By Amy *FINALLY a copy of our favorite Parmesan Rolls from an unnamed restaurant! Remember when you were a poor college student and your food budget was so… Read More
Perfect English Toffee By Amy The ultimate holiday treat! Everyone’s FAVORITE! This step-by-step tutorial for English toffee will show you how easy it is to make Perfect English Toffee (and without a candy thermometer too!) I’m glad you came for this toffee tutorial! These detailed step by step instructions will help you make delicious English toffee. We… Read More