Homemade Ranch Dressing

Simply Wonderful. The perfect Ranch Dressing.

I don't know what else to say. This dressing speaks for itself. 


Made with a perfect combination of dried herbs and spices. You can thicken it for a dip or keep it thin for a dressing. Either way, it tastes GREAT!

Cole's Kitchen

Welcome to My Kitchen.

Just a few months ago, I redecorated my Kitchen. Plus my Front Room, Bathrooms and Downstairs...but that is a different story. 


The kitchen is where I spend about 80% of my day. I am always in the kitchen, whether I  am cooking, cleaning, helping kids with homework, on the computer, etc.


Take a look at Before & After....

The black cabinets give my kitchen a whole new look! 


Here is what I did: Painted the cabinets black. Made new curtains. Made a tablecloth. Painted a few more walls that were white, now they are yellow (helps the flow better). Added vinyl here and there. Painted Damask stencil on the walls and tops of end tables. Painted canvas and hung next to window.  Spray painted stools red (they were brown). 


Thanks for visiting my kitchen :)


-Nicole 


I will let the pictures do the rest of the talking...

Mother's Day Dinner & Asparagus with Mushrooms

Mother's Day Dinner...fit for a Queen. Hope all you Mother's have a Relaxing, Enjoyable Day! Here's to YOU!

I made this Dinner for myself and family and Sister-in-law last year Mother's Day 2011. It was Delish! I think my favorites were the Tomato Casserole, Potatoes and Salmon. 

What a blessing it is to be a Mom. Even with its ups and downs...for me it is all well worth it to have children. Happy Mother's Day!

Here are the links to the Dishes:

Orange Poppy Scones

Tomato/Onion/Mozzarella Casserole

Salt and Vinegar Potatoes

Blackened Salmon

The only one I don't have posted is the Asparagus & Mushrooms. So here is the recipe... 

Confetti Popcorn

This is a fun treat for Everyone! And Easy to make!

So can anyone tell me WHAT HAPPENED TO APRIL? Really. Where did it go? For some reason, April started and then all of the sudden May was here. What?!...double take. 


Well, I guess being sick. Then having the sickness sweep through the family. Plus getting engrossed in "The Hunger Games"...might have something to do with it. 

Well, I guess ON with May! May I love May. And May you too.

Here is the recipe...

Caramel Popcorn

Gooey Goodness. That what this should be called.

How is everyone's life going? Mine? Well, I didn't expect being sick (next to the bathroom, if you get me drift...yes I won't go into detail) in the middle of April with beautiful weather outside. But expect the unexpected. That is life. 

Maybe Caramel Popcorn might have made me feel better, but I was too tired to make it...so then again, maybe not. 

But here is the recipe....

Green Salad with Slaw and Egg

This is a refreshing salad. And a great way to use leftovers!

So these past few weeks have been very busy around my house. We had the blessing of having my Mom visit us! We all had lots of fun and kept Very Busy!

I think I will keep this post short. 

I hope you Enjoy your day today and Enjoy the food you make and eat :)

4 in 1 Bars

My Glorious Creation!...

ARISE my Glorious Creation...MooHaHa! It is ALIVE...EeeeeK! (You know, like Frankenstein etc. I'm the creator...) Just had to say that, it was just too tempting.

What is better than having all your favorites in 1 bar?! 

This bar is Dang Good! In this bar: Brownie, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Caramel, and Chocolate Krispy. I love inventing and being creative! And believe it or not, it doesn't take too long to make. I guarantee it will be a Hit!

And of course it is ALL made from scratch!

*Warning, this is not Low Fat, Not Sugar Free, although it does have some wheat int the recipe. Anyway, here is the mouth watering, addicting recipe...

Southwestern Slaw

Crunchy. Fresh. Delicious Side. 

This recipe is from a long-time friend in Texas. She is a wonderful cook that has a passion for great food, just like me. One Christmas we exchanged recipes as a gift and when she sent hers to me, not only were they beautifully written, but when I was looking through the recipes my mouth started to water. And everything that I have made from her kitchen is WONDERFUL! Thanks xoxox

I love a good Slaw. That is all I have to say about it. Slaw is good. And good for you. BONUS!! 

I served this Slaw with Gourmet Burgers. Perfect Side dish! And the next day, I added it to my Egg Salad Sandwich. Would also be Excellent on a BBQ Pulled Sandwich. All mouth watering delicious. 

Brownies & Blondies

Brownies & Blondies. Something for everyone to LOVE!

Both of these are wonderful alone...OR would make a great Base to another "Bar". I have made a few recently, but wanted to get the recipe for these Brownies and Blondies up first, so I don't have to double write the recipe. 

Mmmmm Good. Love. Love.  All Homemade. Made with Love. Lots of Love.

Let's get right to the recipe. No delay on this one...

Soft. Easy. Fast. Homemade Caramel

This tastes SO good. And it is ALL made from scratch. 

Once you know this recipe, it is faster and easier than taking off wrappers of each individual caramel. It tastes better too. You can use it in all sorts of "Sweet Treat" recipes or just eat it by itself. I am telling you...you will get hooked! 

And guess what? No thermometers. No stirring constantly. It is all made in the microwave in less than 8 MINUTES! Yep. 

Whether you want to add nuts to the Caramel. Wrap it in wax paper and give it as a gift to a friend. Or add it in some Brownies. Your choice. 

Here is the recipe: