How Sweet This Is

Crockpot French Onion Soup
from How Sweet It Is
During the winter, I make this ALL. THE. TIME.

Not too long ago, I did a post on some of my favorite tried and true pinterest recipes.  This time, I thought I would share one of my favorite food blogs with you.  This is a blog that I try to keep up with on a regular basis because I know that I am going to consistently find good recipes and/or great writing. 
How Sweet It Is, run by the beautiful Jessica, is up front about having no "formal culinary training, just many mess-ups in the kitchen."  I actually have this blog saved to favorites on my phone, so whenever I am somewhere (Sonic drive thru line, doctor's office, etc.) and find myself with some time to spare, I catch up on all of the craziness going on over there.  When school is in session, the Cat and I tend to find ourselves in the Sonic drive thru line quite a bit during their happy hour.  Can't beat a half price slush!  Anyway.
Over on How Sweet, Jessica comes up with some pretty tasty recipes, and she is very consistent with her posts.  And, as an added bonus, she's funny.  She's a funny gal, that one, talking about her various obsessions and odd habits.

Grilled fontina and blackberry basil sandwiches

Chicken Romano with Lemon Butter sauce
Okay, I'll admit, I haven't tried this one yet,
 but I sure am going to soon!

Mmmm, I made these Sweet Potato and Honey Dinner Rolls for
Thanksgiving, and they were SOOOOOOOO good.  Damn,  Now I'm hungry.

 Okay, so this post could get realllllly long with me putting up picture after picture.  There are just too many.  She does it all, too: drinks, desserts, main dishes, side dishes.  Man, my stomach is growling, but I am going to ignore it and move on.

~Lori

Minor Obsession: Favorite Recipes from Pinterest

The other night, I was poking around on pinterest when I came upon a picture of some delicious looking popcorn.  Caramel marshmallow popcorn.  I made the mistake of immediately making said popcorn.  It was probably like 10 o'clock at night.  Best. Decision. Ever.  This stuff is super easy to make and it is delicious.  I'm not kidding when I say that it is delicious; I have made it several times since.  It disappears quickly, even though it is just the Cat and I eating it.  This recipe got me thinking about some of the other tasty recipes pinterest has introduced me to, so I thought I'd share some of my favorite pinned recipes (tried, tasted, and approved!) with you.  

Like I said, super easy, and super delicious, and if your
pantry looks like mine, you'll have the ingredients on hand already.
Get the recipe here:
chef-in-training.com

These strawberries and cream muffins have a delicious little
surprise inside- a cheesecake like filling.  Yum!
Get the recipe at Jane's Sweets and Baking Journal

Believe me when I tell you that I am not a whiz in the kitchen. 
I wish I were a better cook.  But I can bake this bread;
 the recipe is that easy.  It really is so good, especially toasted.
Get the recipe at One Good Thing by Jillee

If you haven't made these baked chicken taquitos yet, I feel
sorry for you.  They are easy.  They are quick.  They are wonderful, and they are loved by all
who come into contact with them.  Really.  YUM.
Recipe here:
The Girl Who Ate Everything

Baked pesto chicken
A fellow teacher made this for our end of the year party, and it was so delicious!
I already went to Trader Joe's and bought some pesto.
The recipe is here: Kalyn's Kitchen

These aren't the only recipes I've pinned, of course; I make the mistake of  going on pinterest right around dinner time, so I am constantly drooling over yummy looking things.  I have tried more than what I've listed, but so far, these are the ones that I have tried and really, really liked.  I hope you enjoy them too!

~Lori