Chocolate Cheesecake Filled Strawberries

For Easter dessert this year, we made two desserts that were new to our traditional menu.  One was the Lemon Poke Cake that I posted about earlier this week and the other was cheesecake and chocolate filled strawberries. And O.M.G. were they DELICIOUS! This recipe was inspired by my trusty Kraft Food and Family Magazine … Read more

Hummus Veggie Garden

You shoulda seen me on Easter Sunday. I already told you I hosted dinner for my family.  They were very gracious and complimentary and seemed genuinely happy with everything we served.  But I kept waiting – JUST WAITING – for them to laugh at me as I pulled one Pinterest-inspired dish after another out of … Read more

Bunny Bites: An Easy Easter Treat

We are hosting Easter dinner this year for our family.  I am trying to break up some of the tasks from cleaning to cooking to shopping and do a little each day this week so that Saturday night does not turn into an ugly cyclone of pre-holiday prep. Yesterday I made some “Bunny Bites” that … Read more

Easter Candy Jelly Bean Floral Centerpiece

Easter Candy Jelly Bean Floral Centerpiece Despite the falling temps and ANOTHER winter weather watch, the calendar claims that it’s Spring.  And one week from today is Easter.  So in a desperate attempt to give my drab house a little color, I set out to make some simple centerpieces for the dining room table. These … Read more

Celebrate with Hershey’s: Easter Basket and Recipe Inspiration

It will probably come as no surprise to you that chocolate candy guru, Hershey’s, is gearing up for the Easter holiday.  Less than 2 weeks from today is Easter Sunday and Hershey’s knows that a little creativity can go a long way.  They have put together a helpful resource for you to use as you … Read more