Monthly Archives: January 2012

Peanut Butter Pretzel Granola Bars

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Chrissy

Granola bars have to be the world’s most portable snack. As someone who works 12-hour shifts at a hospital, some days I barely have time to use the bathroom let alone sit down and eat lunch. Therefore, granola bars are … Continue reading →

Posted in Chocolate, Pantry Staples, Peanut Butter, Snack | 4 Comments

Thin Crust Pizza

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Chrissy

Pizza is an ongoing debate in our household. My husband prefers a thick, soft crust, while I prefer my pizza to be on the thin and chewy side. Since I already have a favorite thick crust dough recipe, I knew … Continue reading →

Posted in Freezer Friendly, Italian, Main Dish, Pizza | 3 Comments

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Balls

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Chrissy

With three weeks into the new year, I am happy to say I am still on track with my resolution to eat healthier and lose weight. I’ve been working out more regularly, tracking my calories on a daily basis, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Chocolate, Dessert, Peanut Butter | 1 Comment

Chicken and Biscuits

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Chrissy

I can finally saw that winter has officially arrive in western Pennsylvania. After a uncharacteristically warm December, we made up for it this week by getting over two feet of snow, and temperatures that dropped into the single digits. This is … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicken, Main Dish | 4 Comments

Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Chrissy

Be ready for the easiest recipe of your life. All you need is a block of cream cheese, marshmallow fluff, and a spoon, and you’ll have one of my favorite fruit dips…ever. This recipe is my go-to dip recipe whenever I … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizer, Dips, Fruit, Snack | 2 Comments

How To: Make Healthy Baking Substitutions

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Chrissy

Image source: Better Homes and Gardens It’s a new year, which for many people, brings along resolutions to lose weight and eat healthier. While I usually eat pretty healthy, I still make room for sweets in my diet. I can’t afford to … Continue reading →

Posted in How To | 6 Comments

Shredded BBQ Chicken

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Chrissy

There’s nothing I love more than making pulled chicken or pulled pork in the crockpot. It is probably one of the most low-maintence meals that you can make. Toss some ingredients together in the crockpot bowl, add your chicken, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicken, Crockpot, Healthy, Main Dish | 2 Comments

Cinnamon Sugar Pull-Apart Bread

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Chrissy

This past weekend, one of my best friends got married in a gorgeous winter wonderland ceremony. Despite the fact that we had temps in the 50’s, and not a snowflake on the ground (not typical January weather for Pennsylvania), the … Continue reading →

Posted in Biscuts and Rolls, Breakfast | 7 Comments

Herbed Roast Beef

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Chrissy

Making roast beef is one of my favorite things to make if I’m looking for something to impress guests with. It always comes out tender and juicy, yet it’s amazingly easy to make. The herb blend really kicks this roast … Continue reading →

Posted in Beef, Main Dish | 1 Comment

Strombolli

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Chrissy

I love my mom, but she’ll even admit – she’s not the best cook. We ate a lot of barbeque chicken and spaghetti-o’s growing up. Even though she might not be too creative when it comes to dinner, that girl … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizer, Football Food, Italian | 2 Comments