CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

An easy weeknight  meal for those cold days!  We have this at least once a week during the colder months!  It is great as leftovers too!  It is a simple soup, but it makes you feel good!

 

For complete recipe, please visit http://www.luvcooking.net/chicken-noodle-soup.html

Homemade Marshmallow Treats!

Homemade Marshmallow Treats! 

 So easy to do.  They came out perfect on my first try!  Dip them in your favorite chocolate and decorate for any holiday!

For complete recipe:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/homemade-marshmallows-recipe/index.html

CHICKEN & BROCCOLI

CHICKEN & BROCCOLI

My oldest son works in a Pizzeria/Restaurant.  This is one of his favorite dishes.  We tried to replicate it at home.  It was delicious!  The entire family was so quiet at the dinner table!  They were too busy eating!  We make this often as it is a quick weeknight meal!  For the complete recipe, please visit http://luvcooking.net/chicken---broccoli.html

BROWNIES

 BROWNIES

This is for all the chocolate lovers out there!  I added chocolate chips to the mix!  These brownies are so easy to make from scratch!  You can whip them up in no time!  A delicious treat by themselves or place ice cream on top for a more decadent dessert!  Enjoy!  For the complete recipe, please visit http://luvcooking.net/brownies.html 

WONTON SOUP

WONTON SOUP

I asked my son what he wanted for dinner, and his answer was wonton soup!  So I went to the supermarket, found the ingredients, and started making it!  This dinner is very easy to make.  I made the wonton wrappers from scratch because my local supermarket did not carry them.  For a complete recipe, please visit http://luvcooking.net/wonton-soup.html

 

EGG OMELET WITH GOAT CHEESE

EGG OMELET WITH GOAT CHEESE

A great way to start your morning!  I love warm goat cheese, so I thought I would try it with spinach, kale, & eggs!  It was delicious!  This is a quick breakfast, which gives you a little different take on just a plain cheese omelet!  For the complete recipe, please visit http://luvcooking.net/egg-omelet-with-goat-cheese.html

FRIDAY NIGHT IS PIZZA NIGHT!

FRIDAY NIGHT PIZZA

What's you go to meal on Friday night?  It's always pizza in my house!  We used to order until I found out how easy it is to make at home!  You can either make your crust from scratch, or buy it pre-made.  Either way, you can have fun creating any kind of pizza you like!  Just add you favorite toppings!  It's a great way to end the workweek!

For full recipe, please visit http://luvcooking.net/pizza.html

TEQUILA MARINATED STEAK TACOS

TEQUILA MARINATED STEAK TACOS

This delicious meal is good any time of year!  Just give yourself enough time to marinate the steak; the rest is a quick weeknight meal!  This is a family favorite, and is made often!  We grill all winter long.  Steak cooks so quickly, you won't be out in the cold too long!  For the complete recipe, please visit http://luvcooking.net/tequila-marinated-steak-tacos.html

APPLE SQUARES

APPLE SQUARES

These delicious bite size desserts are the perfect ending to any meal!  You can make it all from scratch or take some shortcuts!  I made these from scratch.  I made the pie crust, and the apple sauce.  If you are in a hurry, you can purchase the ingredients from your local supermarket.  You can top with caramel sauce or vanilla ice cream!   Enjoy!  For the complete recipe from scratch, please visit http://luvcooking.net/apple-squares.html 

BANANA WALNUT MUFFINS

 

BANANA WALNUT MUFFINS

Last night, my son Tyler noticed we were out of muffins!  He decided to look on my website http://luvcooking.net/banana-walnut-muffins-1.html and make them himself!  He loves to eat them every morning.  He is not picky as to which muffin he eats, as long as it is warm and ready for him at 6:30am!  He chose the banana walnut because it was the easiest and we had all of the ingredients on hand!   I love when my boys are in the kitchen! 

SOFT BOILED EGGS

SOFT BOILED EGGS

Last night my son and I were watching Master Chef Jr.  They had to make a soft boiled egg without using a timer.  This brought back memories of my mom making them for me.  This morning, I decided to make them for my son Jason.  He asked if I used a timer, and of course I said yes, why.  He told me that I cheated and when he gets home from school, he would make it himself without a timer.  That was the first thing he did when he came home, and of course his tasted much better!  He did it without a timer!  The picture above is his egg.  Perfectly cooked!  For a full recipe, please visit http://luvcooking.net/soft-boiled-egg.html

HALLOWEEN TREATS!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

CRISPY RICE TREATS!

Quick and easy!  Just melt 1 bag of marshmallows (10 oz) with 3 tablespoons of butter in a large pot.  Melt on low heat, as the marshmallows will burn quickly!  When completely melted, add 6 cups of krispy rice cereal.  Stir and pour into a greases pan spread and let cool.  Cut into squares and serve!  I added Halloween sprinkles to my cereal mix before I added it to the marshmallows.  It makes a festive treat!  Enjoy!

APPLE PANCAKES

APPLE PANCAKES

This recipe is so quick and easy!  Just dip apple slices in pancake batter and cook as you would normally cook a pancake.  The warm apple is so delicious!  I made these this morning before my son left for school, it was a great way to start his day!  After he left, I made a whole batch more and put them in the refrigerator so he can have them again tomorrow. For complete directions and ingredients, visit http://luvcooking.net/apple-pancakes.html

CREPES WITH CHICKEN, MUSHROOMS, & SPINACH!

CREPES WITH CHICKEN, MUSHROOM, & SPINACH

Easy weeknight meal, good for the whole family!  You can make the crepes from scratch or use my shortcuts.  When you are a working parent, you need a healthy quick meal.  This dish gives you both of that!  While I love being in the kitchen for hours creating dishes, its nice to have go to meals for nights you need to eat with little preparation.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

 

For full recipe, please visit

http://luvcooking.net/double-chocolate-chip-cookies.html

My son came home from school one day and was determined to make these cookies.  I wanted to call then Jason's chocolate chip cookies, but he didn't like that idea!  Cooking with your kids is a great feeling.  I have taught him to cook/bake, he made these all on his own and he is 10.  I am so happy that my love for cooking has empowered my children to get in the kitchen and try new things.  It is always a wonderful feeling when you create anything and you get  "wow that was great"!  He is very proud of these cookies and so am I!

OATMEAL RAISIN MUFFINS

OATMEAL RAISIN MUFFINS

 

 

You almost forget you are eating a muffin!  So delicious, taste's similar to the cookie. 

 

Great way to start off the day with a hot cup of tea or coffee and an oatmeal raisin muffin! 

 



 

HOMEMADE PIZZA!

Very excited that I have accomplished the homemade pizza!  If you follow my easy instructions, you will love this homemade dinner that is less expensive than going to the Pizza Parlor!  For about $5-$7, I fed a family of 4 with 2 pies!  That beats $30 any day for 2 pies!  The crust came out crispy and it was delicious!  For complete recipe, please visit http://luvcooking.net/pizza.html

http://luvcooking.net/pizza.html

October 4, 2013 - New blogging!

Today I spent a good part of the day updating my website, and starting this blog!  The beginning of the school year is always so busy!  I will try to update my website more frequently!  Today, I am going to conquer the homemade pizza!   My biggest problem has been the crust, so tonight is the night, it will come out crispy!  I will post pictures over the weekend.  I have also been thinking, my mom's crumb cake is so good, but what would happen if we added caramel and apples to it?  Well, stay tuned!  So that is on my agenda for the afternoon!  I better get at it, my pizza dough needs time to rise!  You can check out all my recipes at luvcooking.net