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a graphic designer with a flair for pretty nice creations

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OMG Nachos
I got on a nacho kick recently. So much so, that in this photo you can see that I ran out of chips and used tortillas. Preheat oven to...
Jun 9, 2014


Good Old-Fashioned Pancakes
Made these pancakes for breakfast today. They were delicious and easy to make. I always add pecans to hubby's pancakes and chocolate...
Jun 7, 2014


Make It Better: Ravioli
Next time you decide to make ravioli, finish the recipe this way: Mix the pasta and sauce together. Put in an oven-proof pan. Sprinkle...
Jun 1, 2014


Make It Better: Cake
This week I was too busy to make cake from scratch, so I decided to make "better" cupcakes from a box mix. They turned out very moist....
May 28, 2014


Oven S'mores
S'mores are one of my favorite desserts. My friend Jess suggested that I try oven s'mores. It wasn't a decision I regret. So amazing, and...
May 26, 2014


Raspberry Sorbet
After the success of my lemon sorbet, hubby requested raspberry sorbet, his favorite. Without a doubt, the lemon sorbet is better, but...
May 25, 2014


Dr. Pepper Slush
I saw this amazing video online and was inspired to make my own soda slush. Then I remembered that I have an ice cream maker. So I poured...
May 20, 2014


Lemon Sorbet
For Christmas, hubby and I received an ice cream maker attachment as a gift from his sister, Amber. Although I love ice cream year round,...
May 13, 2014


Potato Soup
A few years ago, I found this recipe for potato soup in, "Where's Mom Now That I Need Her?" Great book for cooking in the dorms, or just...
May 12, 2014


Oatmeal Brownies
Mom used to make these oatmeal brownies when we were growing up. They are similar to my World's Greatest Cookie recipe, but in bar form....
May 2, 2014


Pinterest Fail: Deviled Egg Chicks
I found this recipe/craft all over the web this weekend. Every year we have Easter dinner at my mom's house and I am asked to bring...
Apr 21, 2014


Noodles with Garlic, Parmesan and Butter
I had these many Sunday nights during craft time. They're great served with fish and veggies - or how I typically have them, with...
Apr 13, 2014


Salted Brown Butter Crispy Treats PLUS
Using the Smitten Kitchen cookbook, I decided to experiment and add chocolate and butterscotch chips to my Rice Krispy treats. 1 stick...
Apr 5, 2014


Strawberry Shortcakes
I made these Bisquick shortcakes today and they were about 3 out of 5 stars. I definitely overcooked them (see the photo, they look...
Mar 29, 2014


Ginger Ale Waffles
With only 3 ingredients, these waffles are easy and delicious. Crispier than usual waffles. 2 cups packaged pancake/waffle mix (I used...
Mar 23, 2014


Best Cookies Ever
These cookies are super easy. Grandma makes some awesome monster cookies. These are similar, but easier - and maybe even tastier, but...
Mar 21, 2014


Vegetarian Sloppy Joes
This is my dad's recipe. When he married my step-mom, he taught her to cook it for the family. They make theirs with meat (mine has...
Mar 13, 2014


Salted Brown Butter Crispy Treats
When I purchased my Smitten Kitchen cookbook, I leafed through it, looking for something to cook. One recipe I was excited to try: Rice...
Mar 6, 2014


Ginger Cake With Bourbon Frosting
Made this cake for the hubby's 36th birthday 1/2 cup grape seed or canola oil, plus more for greasing pan 10 tbsp unsalted butter, at...
Feb 22, 2014


Mummies
Husband and I made these for Halloween this year. Twinkies Candy eyes (found at a local cake store 5ยข each) Red hots Frosting Fondant...
Oct 31, 2013

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