Laurie's Cravings

I like to make my own snacks, since buying pre-wrapped snacks can really be pricey and contain too many unnecessary ingredients. These Oat B...

Who doesn't love whipped potatoes?! Whipped potatoes were a staple in my house growing up. My mom would boil the potatoes, then add a s...

I wanted to thank all of the guest bloggers from the past week for the awesome posts!! If you missed any of them - check my archive section...

Hey everyone, My name is Jen from JenBeansBlog .  This is my very first guest post and I wanted to create something nutritious and simple an...

I recent saw a post from a friend of mine, Ellen B ( brie tartlets ), that got me wanting some brie. I haven't had any in awhile, and be...

I grew up eating flavored instant oatmeal and one of my favorites was strawberries n cream. Of course I now know how processed those little ...

Pecan Pie Oatmeal?! Oh yes... and it's an excellent start to any day. Creamy, crunchy and lightly sweetened, this oatmeal is such a trea...

Most people skip breakfast because they have no time. Making breakfast shouldn't be a chore - so why not make something that is easy, po...

I've been looking forward to having guacamole for 3 days now! I've just been waiting for my avocados to ripen. Luckily I had them i...

Roasted Chicken is a simple meal to make and very versatile. If you want to change the herbs or omit the lemon, you can. It will still tu...

This is my go-to salad to bring to a picnic or as a side dish to any meal.  It keeps for days in the refrigerator and actually improves i...