Red and White Tortellini will become a staple in your home as it is in ours. In 15 minutes dinner is on the table. Everyone would tell me how busy life would get once my kids started getting older. I didn't quite believe them because I felt life was super busy with toddlers and babies. They were dead on! My older kids have so much going on and it's not a lot compared to other kids their age. Just church activities, scouts, and sports here and there keep us on the go so much. I depend on quick … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2015
25+ Thanksgiving Recipes
I can't even contain my excitement over the fact that Thanksgiving is next month! I love it so much and the food is the best you will eat all year long. Everyone has their favorite Thanksgiving recipes and that is what makes Thanksgiving so awesome. Everyone's traditions and favorite recipes come together at different Thanksgiving dinners all around the country and make for some serious scarfing down of food. I love Raspberry Pretzel Salad, the rolls, dressing, homemade gravy... well, all of … [Read more...]
Easy Meal Plan Sunday #17
Who's ready for some serious fall comfort food? This week's Easy Meal Plan Sunday has it all. Six main dishes, 2 desserts and a Saturday breakfast to make your week delicious! CHILI CHEESE BISCUIT BAKE MEATBALL MUMMIES … [Read more...]
Chocolate Pumpkin Poke Cake
Poke cakes are a bit favorite around the internet and this Chocolate Pumpkin Poke Cake is just awesome! Chocolate cake, dark chocolate ganache and pumpkin spice whipped topping... grab a plate! Hi, my name is Amanda and I'm a new contributor here on Mandy's Recipe Box! Usually I blog over at Yummy Treats + Healthy Eats. I have a serious passion for healthy living (diet+exercise), but I also have a massive sweet tooth and I love to bake. My blog is the place where both loves collide. I'm … [Read more...]
Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal
Who wouldn't want to start the day with chocolate and peanut butter? With my Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal, your cravings will be satisfied in a great way! I have always loved oatmeal. I love oats any way I can get them: for breakfast, in cookies and any other way I can get them. My oldest son loves oatmeal, too, and has it for a filling breakfast before heading out the door to catch the bus to school. When I pulled out the ingredients for this Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal, he was … [Read more...]
Apple Blossoms
 Hey everyone!  It's Renee from Renee's Kitchen Adventures back with another great recipe to share with Mandy's Recipe Box...Apple Blossoms! Apple Blossoms are little bites of apple heaven in an easy to eat package!  It's really starting to feel like Fall out there now.  The days and nights are getting cooler and shorter and the leaves have just started to show some real color.  To me, Fall time means apple time!  Living in Northeast Ohio, apple orchards are plentiful and the harvest starts … [Read more...]
FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer System: New Fave Tool
This post was sponsored by the FoodSaver® Brand through their partnership with POPSUGAR Select. While I was compensated to write a post about the FoodSaver® Vacuum Sealer System, all opinions are my own. You guys! I am so very excited to show you my new favorite kitchen tool: The FoodSaver® Vacuum Sealer System. I have wanted one for a long time and am happy to have one. I have already been having so much fun with it. I am eager to vacuum seal all the things. I was a little scared at first to … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Cups
Peanut Butter Cups are a nostalgic candy that people just love! They make great treats for you and your family or as gifts around the holidays. You guys know how I love me some peanut butter. I will even eat it alone by the spoonful. I also love dipping a Hershey's chocolate bar into it for a quick cheat-version of these Peanut Butter Cups. I was thrilled when I was asked to review Sally McKenney's new cookbook Sally's Candy Addiction: Tasty Truffles, Fudges & Treats for Your Sweet-Tooth … [Read more...]
Chicken Scallopini
Chicken Scallopini is a great dinner choice because you already have most if not all the ingredients in your pantry. It's a quick and easy recipe that you will want to keep on hand. This Chicken Scallopini looks boring and you're probably thinking that's it's nothing special. Um, you're totally wrong and how dare you doubt me. The ingredients just go together so well to make one delicious dish that my whole family liked. That's always a bonus in my book. Kids are the toughest critics unless … [Read more...]
Easy Meal Plan Sunday #16
Hey there! I hope you had a great weekend and are gearing up for another week. My husband is leaving tonight to go back to the oil fields in WY so I will be busy with the 4 kids by myself. A meal plan will definitely come in handy this week! This Easy Meal Plan Sunday is full of great ideas for dinner, dessert and a breakfast. SECRET INGREDIENT BEEF AND BROCCOLI BAKED HAM AND CHEESE ROLLUPS … [Read more...]