Although, over my years of food blogging, I've gotten better at choosing new recipes to try, it's still always a hit or miss proposition about whether we'll actually enjoy it or not. Sometimes I'm sure we'll love something that turns out disastrous and other times I am really surprised by a recipe I was only lukewarm about in the first place. In the end, I probably publish around 2/3 of the new recipes that I try, discarding the rest to the netherlands of the delete button. This past week, however, I felt like a complete flub when it came to choosing recipes. I tried 5 new recipes and every one of them was a complete dud that you will never see here on the blog! It was getting really old by the end of the week. So here's hoping that this week I'll have a bit more luck!
Have a wonderful Valentine's Day!
Monday--BBQ Chicken Cheddar Sandwiches--easy to make and something the whole family will gobble down, so my sweetie and me can go out for a Valentine's date
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFIwzHe1coySEA8n1_mz1f4nAx8O7SXiLLzezy8x1QvX6zYpyFw-jY0CfsaQuUGPWqqFsWSR6Y7jzkQLmUNTsd7iCxN23JFDiPwNnVJ-A3E3HLHgHGXxIeA_Z_4wK1lQRl8EtKuQIZDcbs/s640/IMG_5280.jpg)
Berry Swirled Fudge Brownies--Rich, fudgy and swirled with fruit preserves...what's not to love about this Valentine-y treat?
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUypMTU6ATAp3WhPYjfaZGIuE07sFJz8jwt_6OiWsn1zQvvvdIlkKrn-8DoFvYWGuQuUPJdEPJf19cafSto9Qb9rbM6Zh0hM4zctxdFRwdWAwT3Wcd11h1qKXF1dRwQU218CN3Q_xAM8aV/s912/IMG_4947.jpg)
Tuesday--BBQ Chicken Pizza Soup (new)
Best Homemade Hot Chocolate--
Wednesday--Pasta with Cremini, Asparagus, and Walnuts--I'm still surprised every time I make this how much my kids like this despite the presence of mushrooms and asparagus. It's on our list of family favorite meals.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY8Epc2QWQzYLsNij21Lw5eR8KUUEJ2q7WaMr_YoOnbxu1V_tjFpfygLK0MloPLUcKUhyR0H6AeJdzhHutaE87jOE6dzg0Vx7M2f8l19eXYsDSmvtrQujM6bRkKzOmRs1h_yPueUvs6WDg/s640/IMG_8944.jpg)
Thursday--Oatmeal Pancakes with Lemon-Apple Topping--My friend just tried these and raved about them, so it got me excited to try them again too!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9kto9q2iqPyxsH5BmjpzMfoCWYN42ljoy3epYPpCdECwg9Pq1kkMTAAJ22x41TyMF3qWMiN22PK9SGvQLxAvJehb8Q4MhPbWdoReCDdmsU-L_dkVIC5M0_qL_XRyX7CLuuUS7mthPs15S/s640/10+02+11+012001.jpg)
Crockpot Chicken Parmesan (new)
Friday--Make-Your-Own Pizzas--a fun way for everyone to be happy with their pizza!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqsaOSuRzbePyowxcIhFt9qz_E0zpKB69aiIp3FM47I10DdXA271ZR03SQpoDYaZJNOAnGcsw7audmCRiANzup0iKX3rUwF7CmRZLovqIsM-voHuvifz63Yp5ZiMWviidY1jNcAhIZ5Ywf/s640/IMG_4416.jpg)
Saturday--Potato Soup--Another one of our family's very favorite meals!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjujDxHPr6ESQWB_hdcbR5GBGxtodTbtp5G81QUc47I_Y_cH1AMj977BPj2GP2nhdzt0ovMpjzuBpKCa7O83CX1zAPjEb62TojzF6V-LvtK0hPEJ9Az_HPxQ2qGOV48lVfMtdQPPhsy9Gzz/s640/10+09+26+017001.jpg)
Bread Bowls--My kids think it is super cool to eat their soup in an edible bowl!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDzHmvJvkk1YpKpHzhYuErTiYvrFDTMt7Epjhl09WeS6vU3iCYuzNVL-AA7OL2hk0tkuWBNA3RBfkoVR5HmlJNK7H6Rj4UfHEOzPEC3bxXHNusUVlcmKYA_vlG_m1XDGFjxYVqj2mDGhMF/s1600/08+11+30+025001.jpg)
Sunday--Strawberry Filled Oatmeal Coconut Muffins--We love these wholesome muffins straight out of the oven!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_d1RxBGj9p-ffrYJVfxOBFQqVWLWZ1O8Ny-bNaIcDe7s4QqdRdOapcT2r0jjduA2n1J9_lePTGAPvn38J8dJwQhYr516oDwlrJiNrw5aKpusLq9cPs2wvrtHZ3kcGXj1waJ-mUQ5Wy0Yx/s640/10+02+21+011001.jpg)
Fabulous Fast Chicken--an old family favorite that we haven't made in ages!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ2-f7YicgPv67VblnnVLzLatmdPpzkokynEycbsBf8Aa7ZcvgxH-K0LJ6uzr29c0BfVPDZRmRbWFrk2xjFi8kxBNPc2sIELpEZ0SZDAVfOip0R65BvxUJ7hG19Nqoj3Ar5RQ6oYURnW4a/s640/09+02+02+006resized.jpg)
Have a wonderful Valentine's Day!
Monday--BBQ Chicken Cheddar Sandwiches--easy to make and something the whole family will gobble down, so my sweetie and me can go out for a Valentine's date
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFIwzHe1coySEA8n1_mz1f4nAx8O7SXiLLzezy8x1QvX6zYpyFw-jY0CfsaQuUGPWqqFsWSR6Y7jzkQLmUNTsd7iCxN23JFDiPwNnVJ-A3E3HLHgHGXxIeA_Z_4wK1lQRl8EtKuQIZDcbs/s640/IMG_5280.jpg)
Berry Swirled Fudge Brownies--Rich, fudgy and swirled with fruit preserves...what's not to love about this Valentine-y treat?
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUypMTU6ATAp3WhPYjfaZGIuE07sFJz8jwt_6OiWsn1zQvvvdIlkKrn-8DoFvYWGuQuUPJdEPJf19cafSto9Qb9rbM6Zh0hM4zctxdFRwdWAwT3Wcd11h1qKXF1dRwQU218CN3Q_xAM8aV/s912/IMG_4947.jpg)
Tuesday--BBQ Chicken Pizza Soup (new)
Best Homemade Hot Chocolate--
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP77Mzq9ZpIRhKcWp_GLUkvem95JIrekhW6rbNyvaeUjunSrj2Ou17GqzEnV3NVxE-mkXHCJYpBLjPjZLfwfAQDJ38WZrQzEyeq9hu7SR4MJwBPDQvvTyoGJMfPuqU4TcmWt5iD_Yj4lr0/s912/IMG_4810.jpg)
Wednesday--Pasta with Cremini, Asparagus, and Walnuts--I'm still surprised every time I make this how much my kids like this despite the presence of mushrooms and asparagus. It's on our list of family favorite meals.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY8Epc2QWQzYLsNij21Lw5eR8KUUEJ2q7WaMr_YoOnbxu1V_tjFpfygLK0MloPLUcKUhyR0H6AeJdzhHutaE87jOE6dzg0Vx7M2f8l19eXYsDSmvtrQujM6bRkKzOmRs1h_yPueUvs6WDg/s640/IMG_8944.jpg)
Thursday--Oatmeal Pancakes with Lemon-Apple Topping--My friend just tried these and raved about them, so it got me excited to try them again too!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9kto9q2iqPyxsH5BmjpzMfoCWYN42ljoy3epYPpCdECwg9Pq1kkMTAAJ22x41TyMF3qWMiN22PK9SGvQLxAvJehb8Q4MhPbWdoReCDdmsU-L_dkVIC5M0_qL_XRyX7CLuuUS7mthPs15S/s640/10+02+11+012001.jpg)
Crockpot Chicken Parmesan (new)
Friday--Make-Your-Own Pizzas--a fun way for everyone to be happy with their pizza!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqsaOSuRzbePyowxcIhFt9qz_E0zpKB69aiIp3FM47I10DdXA271ZR03SQpoDYaZJNOAnGcsw7audmCRiANzup0iKX3rUwF7CmRZLovqIsM-voHuvifz63Yp5ZiMWviidY1jNcAhIZ5Ywf/s640/IMG_4416.jpg)
Saturday--Potato Soup--Another one of our family's very favorite meals!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjujDxHPr6ESQWB_hdcbR5GBGxtodTbtp5G81QUc47I_Y_cH1AMj977BPj2GP2nhdzt0ovMpjzuBpKCa7O83CX1zAPjEb62TojzF6V-LvtK0hPEJ9Az_HPxQ2qGOV48lVfMtdQPPhsy9Gzz/s640/10+09+26+017001.jpg)
Bread Bowls--My kids think it is super cool to eat their soup in an edible bowl!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDzHmvJvkk1YpKpHzhYuErTiYvrFDTMt7Epjhl09WeS6vU3iCYuzNVL-AA7OL2hk0tkuWBNA3RBfkoVR5HmlJNK7H6Rj4UfHEOzPEC3bxXHNusUVlcmKYA_vlG_m1XDGFjxYVqj2mDGhMF/s1600/08+11+30+025001.jpg)
Sunday--Strawberry Filled Oatmeal Coconut Muffins--We love these wholesome muffins straight out of the oven!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_d1RxBGj9p-ffrYJVfxOBFQqVWLWZ1O8Ny-bNaIcDe7s4QqdRdOapcT2r0jjduA2n1J9_lePTGAPvn38J8dJwQhYr516oDwlrJiNrw5aKpusLq9cPs2wvrtHZ3kcGXj1waJ-mUQ5Wy0Yx/s640/10+02+21+011001.jpg)
Fabulous Fast Chicken--an old family favorite that we haven't made in ages!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ2-f7YicgPv67VblnnVLzLatmdPpzkokynEycbsBf8Aa7ZcvgxH-K0LJ6uzr29c0BfVPDZRmRbWFrk2xjFi8kxBNPc2sIELpEZ0SZDAVfOip0R65BvxUJ7hG19Nqoj3Ar5RQ6oYURnW4a/s640/09+02+02+006resized.jpg)
Greatest Brownies in the World with Coconut Pecan Frosting--Rich and fudgy and oh so decadent!!!!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXKNGIehyphenhyphen70xVfjfFsd6xgQQByXq2JDmdCBrQ11_RIMl84rNiP-rIvak-45cDCI-RhPhd3dxWf4SI2Hf8Osr5RGcg71sTkrJoTms5ZM9l0PlRncsxxj7udFvAiryQM5rXoegfH_rDQQx8t/s640/IMG_4417.jpg)