It seems like school just ended and summer just started, so I don’t know how we can possibly be thinking about “Back to School” lunch ideas, but here I am with a Kielbasa Rice Bowl! My son always loved kielbasa as he was growing up and I love it because it is quick to cook … Read more

  We are beginning to feel a little green here at The Freshman Cook,  and you are invited to Get Your Blarney On with us! Link anything that is St. Patrick’s Day related. It can be old or new, and the more the merrier! The idea is to fill this page with lots of ideas … Read more

If you are familiar with Yummly, you know how handy it can be when it comes to keeping track of recipes you want to make later. If you are not sure what Yummly is, you will be excited to find out that it is a place where you can save recipes, like those from The Freshman … Read more

Just before Easter weekend, I received The Versatile Blogger award from Tandy, author of  the blog  Lavender and Lime. Thank you so much Tandy!   It’s so nice to be a part of such a group! The award works like this: Thank the person who awarded you by linking back to their post Pass the … Read more

It is officially summertime! So that means it is also lemontime! Which is why I have a Lemon Filled Mini Bundt Cake w/a Lemon Yogurt Glaze  for you today! These little bundts are yellow cakes stuffed with a ring of lemon curd, and topped with a lemon drizzle. Lemon is the perfect fruit to represent … Read more

This post is sponsored in conjunction with #BBQWeek.  The sponsors, Rainier Foods and Intensity Academy generously provided samples to participants to aid in the creation of the #BBQWeek recipes and prize packages to give away to the readers.  However, all opinions are mine alone. Today I made what I call “Cactus Candy”! They are simply … Read more

I can not let the Halloween holiday go by without baking up some candy corn treats! These Corny Chocolate Mini Cakes are simple to make. I used a classic chocolate cake recipe that I have used for many years, but you could also use a boxed cake mix if you prefer. If you don’t have … Read more

We are days away from Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and because food plays such a big part of the celebration it only seems natural to celebrate with food! You are going to want to make this Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo a part of your party!! It is full of flavor, with sausage and potatoes … Read more

This post is sponsored in conjunction with #BBQWeek. The sponsors Rainier Foods and Intensity Academy generously provided samples to participants to aid in the creation of the #BBQWeek recipes and prize packages to give away to the readers.  However, all opinions are mine alone. Thank you for joining me to celebrate #BBQWeek! This week I … Read more