snickerdoodles & black raspberry cobbler

so delicious.

2 desserts in 2 days? Its been awhile since Ive baked and Ive missed it! Need to put it to a halt though or my pants will stop fitting! :)

tortellini with roasted red pepper sauce

Ingredients

• 2-9 ounce package refrigerated meat- or cheese-filled tortellini or one 7- to 8-ounce package dried cheese filled tortellini
• 2-12 ounce jar roasted red sweet pepper, drained
• 1 cup chopped onion (1 large)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup finely shredded Asiago or Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain. Return to saucepan.

2. Meanwhile, place roasted sweet pepper in a food processor. Cover and process until almost smooth. Set aside.

3. For sauce, in a medium saucepan cook the onion and garlic in hot oil until tender. Add pureed peppers, basil, sugar, and salt. Cook and stir until heated through. Pour sauce over tortellini; toss to coat.

4. Sprinkle with Asiago cheese. Makes 6 servings.

favorite snack

loooooove guacamole! and its especially good knowing the avocados were $1. this particular batch is missing chopped onion (sad i didnt have any)...but it was still delicious!

black bean salsa

Ingredients:
·1 can black beans, drained
·1 each: red, green and yellow pepper
·1 can petite diced tomatoes
·1 can whole corn, drained
·chopped cilantro 
·3 cloves garlic, minced (I cheat and use garlic powder)

And the recipe calls for 1 bottle of Seven Seas Red Wine salad dressing.  Ive never add that though!

Directions:
Chop pepper and onions, and mix together.  Its even better the 2nd day ;)

the BEST rubber spatula

mine has a sad little chunk out of it from trying to scrap the inside of a can. thank you ma for this wonderful find!

rainbow cupcakes

it wasnt until i had 4/6 dyed that i realized oh yeah i need 6 bowls not just 5..

lovely :)

Owen will be so excited! He thinks he is getting boring old white cupcakes! 

Can't believe little O is 4½!!! It feels like yesterday we were celebrating his 4th birthday in our new house, eating pizza on the floor with unpacked boxes all around us! Love you little O!

snack!

what's a new favorite snack?

a handful of these.

so delicious

and whats even better? i had a coupon...bc they are not cheap ;)

oatmeal

Ingredients:
1 cup nonfat milk
1/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
1/4 cup canned pumpkin or sweet potato puree
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
1 cup old fashioned oats (I use quick oats)
Directions:
In a small saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, sweet potato, vanilla and if using, spice.  Bring to a gentle boil and stir in oatmeal.  Reduce heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until oatmeal is soft and creamy. 

My boys love oatmeal and this is a nice yummy way to sneak in some veggie :) Thank you Jessica Seinfeld!

food!

this morning's breakfast

this afternoon's lunch! (which is my new favorite!) so easy and delicious! (and pretty looking!)