Spicy Sausage and Alfredo Lasagna

Although I already have a lasagna recipe which I LOVE, I saw this recipe and thought it would be fun to give it a try.  I'm so glad that I did! We loved this recipe, and it's a fun change-up from a normal tomato based lasagna, while still incorporating fresh tomatoes throughout.

Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos

This is a recipe from Our Best Bites, which is one of my favorite cooking blogs I follow.  It's also listed on my Favorite Recipes page as one of my personal 5 favorite dinner recipes.  It's delicious and always gets compliments.  It's also a recipe that is a great one for making extra and freezing for future dinners.

Chocolate Fudge Frosted Brownies

I Love Brownies.  I love pretty much any type of brownie.  For plain old everyday brownies I love the Betty Crocker Dark Chocolate brownie mix, and I also love Betty Crocker's Mississippi Mud brownie mix when I feel like getting a little fancy.  For very special occasions I have my Quite Possibly The Best Brownies Ever recipe, but until now I hadn't found a great frosted brownie recipe.
This one was wonderful! I made it for a church function and so I was only able to taste a small piece before sending them off, but I am looking forward to making them again soon.

Very Berry Greek Yogurt Pancakes

I have recently discovered the joy of substituting Greek Yogurt for sour cream.  It tastes quite similar and we've been using it in all kinds of Mexican dishes.  I tried it out with this Sour Cream Pancake recipe and was quite pleased with the results.  I'm always happy to find a healthier alternative to the foods we regularly eat.

Hamburger Hash Casserole

The slightly tangy flavor of this Hamburger Hash is what keeps us coming back for more.  Not to mention that it is a super easy skillet dinner, making it perfect for evenings when I'm in a rush to get food on the table.

Crowd-Pleasing White Chocolate Snickerdoodles

I made these for a church event we had over the weekend.  My dear husband came home and told me that they were an absolute hit! (Which didn't really surprise me, since I had sampled them before sending them off).  They quickly disappeared, and I have it on good authority that at least one church-member created his own secret stash of them for later.

Herb and Tomato Focaccia Bread

This is a delicious bread recipe that I make for special occasions.  It's always gone within one day, because we just can't stay away from it.  The cheesy and garlic-and-herbiness of this bread is to die for!

Chicken Casear Nacho Salad

This Nacho Salad recipe is a new favorite! It was DELICIOUS.  I love the baked tortilla "chips", and the spicy shredded chicken on top of Caesar dressing.  The salad complements it perfectly.  Yum!

Fresh Cashew Chicken Stir Fry

I love the mildly spicy flavor of this stir fry, as well as the combination of fresh vegetables.  It is a great alternative to your regular teriyaki sauce.

Pretzel Turtle Delights

We went to an 80's themed trivia night last weekend.  It was amazingly fun! As a table we opted for appetizers and desserts instead of a group dinner, so I whipped out a bunch of these chocolatey-caramely babies.  The combination of sweet and salty is perfect.

Spicy Italian Sausage Spaghetti

I made this for dinner last week, and it was wonderful! I was happily surprised to find that it made enough food for us to enjoy left overs the next few days.  I love left over pasta! Don't you?

Mini Pigs in a Blanket

This is one of my husband's favorite appetizers.  I like to make my own Buffalo Ranch dipping sauce, but they also go great with ketchup and mustard.  All it takes is a package of little smokies and 2-3 containers of crescent rolls.

Almond Poppy-Seed Bread

This is what my girls lovingly refer to as "treat bread".  Not only does it taste delicious, it fills the house with a wonderful aroma while it's baking.

Decadent Chocolate Mousse Eggs

I had seen this idea a few years ago online.  I'm sorry to say I can't remember where, although I'd love to give credit where it's due.  I made these for our family night treat this week in honor of Easter.  They were fantastic!  The outside is a milk chocolate shell, and inside is a layer of chocolate mousse, topped with some fluffy whipped cream.

Chicken Cordon Bleu with Parmesan-Dijon Sauce

This Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe is one of my new favorite dinners! I know DH agrees.  While I normally am not a fan of Chicken Cordon Bleu, this recipe uses an italian cheese mix rather than swiss.  It makes all the difference! And I love how easy it is to make.  You can do it with or without the sauce, but it tops the chicken off nicely.