My husband and I are lucky to have both our parents living close by. We get to spend our holidays with both of them every year and go to both of their houses. Father’s Day was no different this year. (Have I mentioned that we have awesome dads?) We went to Tyson’s parents’ house first,…
Archives for June 2011
Creamy Chicken Taquitos
Perfectly crispy taquitos are stuffed with a creamy mixture and dipped in a delicious cilantro-lime ranch dressing. Creamy Chicken Taquitos are going to become a new family favorite! Every now and then I make a meal that my family absolutely loves. Creamy Chicken Taquitos quickly became a new favorite when I rephotographed this recipe and…
Magic in the Middle Cookies and the Cookbook Winner
Thank you to everyone who came over and entered to win this awesome cookbook! I just loved reading all your comments. They were so fun to read and I found myself laughing out loud with all the humor that went into them. I love it! Thanks, everybody! Now without further ado, the lucky winner of…
{Crock Pot} Creamy Chicken Tacos
I first want to say how awesome the last couple of days have been here at Cupcake Diaries! I have had a LOT of e-mails and comments from people all over the world, and I’ve just loved hearing from you all! It’s amazing how one little mention on Our Best Bites could turn into something…
{Giveaway} Our Best Bites Signed Cookbook
I have a fabulous treat for one of you today! Yes, this is THE Our Best Bites Cookbook and it’s ready to find a permanent home. And did I mention it is signed by the authors, Kate and Sara? Indeed it is. I went to the cookbook signing in Rexburg, ID, at the Desert Book…
{Copycat Recipe} Chipotle’s Roasted Chili-Corn Salsa
Chipotle fans, raise your hands if you wait in long lines for Chipotle’s made-to-order salads and burritos. That’s what I thought. Good for you! I don’t think you’re alone on that one. Steve Ells, the founder of Chipotle, came up with all of his recipes himself. and of course he keeps the original recipes locked…
Grilled Turkey and Swiss Sandwiches
“You threw my sandwich away! My sandwich! MY SANDWICH!” I can’t post a recipe for a sandwich and not share a line from the episode of Friends, “The One With Ross’ Sandwich”. Goodness sakes, that is hilarious stuff! As a stay-at-home mom I find myself making a lot of sandwiches for lunch. But I have…
Kentucky Butter Cake
Sometimes in life I come across recipes that make my heart sing. This little number does just that. Not only is this cake divine to look at, but the flavor and texture send me right to my happy place. Maybe this cake should just be my new happy place. This recipe comes from Just a…