Category Archives: “In the Kitchen” Mondays

Mac ‘n’ Cheese ‘n’ Chicken (“In the Kitchen” Mondays w/ Linky)

. There are those days when, for the life of you, you just can’t think of something quick, wholesome and yummy that picky kids will love…that’s when Mac ‘n’ Cheese ‘n’ Chicken come into the picture.   Twice a week, a friend’s kids come over after school for about an hour or so till their…

Delicious Carrot Pecan Cake (“In the Kitchen” Mondays w/ Linky)

. I’ve tried several carrot cakes but this has to be my favorite and Hubs favorite too. I halved the recipe as I didn’t know how yummy the final outcome would be. The next time round I’m going to make sure I stick to the original quantities. We don’t have any cake left even though…

Spaghetti Pesto-nara Bake (“In the Kitchen” Mondays w/ Linky)

. This has to be one of my family’s favorite recipes that can be modified any which way you want it. I love that I can boil veggies with the marinara sauce while cooking, pop the sauce in the blender and layer it in the dish without the kids even knowing they’re relishing the “healthies”…

Caramel drizzled French Toast (“In the Kitchen” Mondays w/ Linky)

. The other day we went out for a bite and Hubby saw a picture of some caramel drizzled French Toast on the menu. The ambitious culinary spurt in me challenged the laid back spurt so I decided to whip up my version of the same the next day for breakfast. Verdict: A thumbs up…

Soft ‘n’ crumbly Peanut Butter Cookies (“In the Kitchen” Mondays w/ Linky)

  ‘Tis the season for cookie swaps! Here’s an easy-peasy cookie recipe that’s yummy, soft and crumbly. I tried this out last night for Dottie and her friends and am now left with just a handful! . Soft ‘n’ crumbly Peanut Butter Cookies (Credit:Buchko) . Ingredients:  1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1…