Hi gang! I know we're all in the midst of holiday prep and trying to squeeze in that family time, too. I know I am! I'm also still playing around with this incredible website that byAimee.com built for me... and learning as I go! I'm sharing a family favorite with you today-- my Texas Sheet Cake recipe. I must confess, it's evolved over time and through various family members and friends, so I can't properly declare its origins! All I … [Read more...]
Easy Peasy Candy Corn Treat
October 12, 2011 by · 11 Comments
It's my turn to cook lunch for the teachers at the preschool today and one of my tasks is dessert. I almost went to my faithful Texas Sheet Cake (yum!) but thought it would be fun to try an easy candy corn treat instead. I make a Christmas treat we call Reindeer Food that uses almond bark, pretzles, chex cereal or Cheerios, and red and green M&M's. I was wondering if I could do a variation of that with candy corn since we're lovers of … [Read more...]
{A} is for Apple :)… Apple Pizza Recipe
September 23, 2011 by · 3 Comments
Happy Friday and Happy Fall, y'all! For some reason this week seemed odd and off a bit to me... barometric pressure? the moon? onset of the autumnal equinox? Not sure, but we made it to the end-- woo hoo! If you've been a reader for a while, you know that my "day" job is a preschool teacher, which means I get to finger paint, sing, act silly, memorize Bible verses, teach phonics, and come up with all kinds of fun projects to keep my 4 year … [Read more...]
Easy Peasy Fall Supper {Omelet in a Bag}
September 9, 2011 by · 1 Comment
My crew loves to have breakfast for supper and this summer, my mom introduced us to a fun supper that will become our new fall staple: Omelet in a Bag. The best part? The kids {or your guests} get to assemble it!What you need:2 eggs per person1 gallon sized ziploc bag per personyour family's favorite omelet fixin's {cheese, ham, chicken, veggies, etc}large stockpot, filled 3/2 with water brought to a boil.Step One: Set out your … [Read more...]
Yumminess {Homemade Mac n Cheese]
August 18, 2011 by · 3 Comments
I confess: I've been in a funk since I dropped My Girl off at college last week. *Sigh* Thank goodness my teaching year gears up again on Monday to help me snap the heck out of this! For her "last supper" at home, My Girl requested this delish mac and cheese dish that came to me from my friend Harriet. Since you busy wives and moms are readying for back-to-school and football weekends (War Eagle! Go Dawgs!), I thought I'd share it with … [Read more...]
Mexican Crock-Pot Chicken {Cinco de Mayo Fave!}
May 5, 2011 by · 2 Comments
Happy Cinco de Mayo!! Remember the carefree days when you would leave work a little early on Cinco de Mayo, meet up with friends at your favorite Mexican haunt and sit outside enjoying margaritas, nachos, and other delectible treats? I don't know about you, but when the May Madness schedule hits with school age children, there is little time to sit outside anywhere and indulge in one of my favorite cuisines. Instead, we're on … [Read more...]
Crowd Pleaser Chicken Lasagna
February 18, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
I had a different post in mind for you today, but life got in the way, so I thought I would share a recipe with you. I made this for my fellow preschool teachers this week as we celebrated the February birthdays among us. It drew rave reviews and I ended up sharing it with several of them. This chicken lasagna is ridiculously simple and simply delicious. It's easy to prepare ahead and refrigerate and is, truly, a crowd pleaser. If I'd known … [Read more...]
Friday Night Hambone Soup
January 23, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
A brief departure from our winter decorating and my redecorranging at home to share this yummy soup with you. I made it literally on a wing and a prayer, but it turned out so wonderfully I couldn't keep it to myself! I had a hambone with a little meat left on it leftover from last weekend, so I pulled it out of the freezer and got busy.Hambone Soup1 hambone, with some meat left on it1 carton reduced sodium chicken broth6 cups of … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas from Heidiopia!
December 24, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
I thought I'd share my mother's French Toast Casserole recipe with you today. Mine is already chilling in the fridge for tomorrow's Christmas Day Brunch! This is super simple and delicious...a real crowd-pleaser.French Toast Casserole2 tbsp corn syrup1 stick of butter1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed10-12 slices of bread5 eggs1 1/2 cups of milk1 tsp vanillaCombine first 3 ingredients in small saucepan and simmer over low heat until … [Read more...]
Terrific Tailgating
September 29, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
As a Texan AND a Southern girl, fall means football! And football means tailgating. Too much trouble? No way. Choose a few simple make-ahead recipes and combine them with items you can pick up at your grocery store, such as a platter of chicken tenders, chips, and bakery cookies. Keep a supply of water, cups, plates and utensils on hand so you're ready to roll in a heartbeat. A simple caddy is a great idea for … [Read more...]
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