S’mores Cheerio Treats

This recipe is sooooo easy and so good! Perfect for the kids to join in and help... and they are so gooey and yummy and taste just like S'mores! Enjoy! You will need: 7 cups General Mills Chocolate Cheerios 1 stick unsalted real butter 10.5 oz.bag mini marshmallows 4-6 whole Honey Maid graham crackers crumbled … Continue reading S’mores Cheerio Treats

Char’s Chicken Chili

OK, I don't normally put my name on my recipes but this one is special. Lots of blood sweat and tears went into creating this one. I have an original recipe for my chili that I had to completely revamp when my Husband became sick and had to follow a cardiac and diabetic diet. Can't … Continue reading Char’s Chicken Chili

17 Days… Chapter 7

           It was the summer of 1980.. (wow.. I can't believe it was that long ago).. and I was working at the local summer fair waiting tables. One of my very best friends convinced me to do it because you got really good tips and I was totally up for that. Being only 12, almost … Continue reading 17 Days… Chapter 7

Tuscan Night Tablescape

Sneak peek of my Tuscan Night tablescape. This tablescape just makes me WANT to entertain. Puts me in the mood for a night of wine, conversation and of course pasta!!! And if you haven't noticed, one of my signatures is decorating my wine glasses/glasses. Just LOVE the look of it and it makes things even … Continue reading Tuscan Night Tablescape

3 Bean Cilantro Chicken Burger

Again, I cannot say enough how good ground chicken is! And, I have to say I like it as a burger better than beef...YES.. I really do. And just knowing how much fat and cholesterol I am saving it makes it even better. The secret I have found with ground chicken is marinating it. Anywhere … Continue reading 3 Bean Cilantro Chicken Burger

Avocado Spicy Mayo

I love this stuff!! It is so easy to make and can also be used as a dip (I like it with pretzels).  It is mild to medium heat. I thinks its more flavorful than anything. It can be used on everything so use your imagination! It is also cardiac diet and diabetic friendly 🙂 … Continue reading Avocado Spicy Mayo

17 Days… Chapter 6

"What? How is that possible? 2 heart attacks in 2 days???" I sat there in complete disbelief. I realize I don't have much medical knowledge but that just seems so CRAZY to me. And with that realization came the punch in the gut reality that this was also very serious and I felt my General … Continue reading 17 Days… Chapter 6

Roasted Basil Tomatoes

I love to roast everything! And I especially love to roast tomatoes. You can do so much with this tomato recipe it is endless. I wanted to get this recipe up because I will be referencing back to these delicious tomatoes as an ingredient in other recipes... but trust me, these beauties stand up just … Continue reading Roasted Basil Tomatoes

Parmesan Encrusted Chicken Meatloaf

If you haven't discovered ground chicken you need to!! This is a diabetic friendly recipe and it has so much flavor! With my Husband's illness I have now discovered how to cook low fat, low carb AND low sodium. I have found lots of new ways to create flavor with very little or no salt. … Continue reading Parmesan Encrusted Chicken Meatloaf

17 Days.. Chapter 5

In the complete silence on the other end of the phone my heart was breaking. Now our family was going to experience the same helpless feeling of being states apart and the heavy burden of blame and guilt over came me at that moment and all the regret that I had been pushing under the … Continue reading 17 Days.. Chapter 5