Believe in the Magic Traci Diary

Recipes

  • Cream Soda Ice Cream

    This is our family’s favorite ice cream that my in-laws make. They only make it for special occasions. At the end of the school year, my mother-in-law contacts my sons’ teachers and asks if they mind her bringing some ice creams… Continue reading

  • Restaurant style salsa

    The Wee One and I like to crack open a jar of salsa and then enjoy it with tortilla chips. This usually our evening snack. So when I saw this recipe the other day I decided to make it. After… Continue reading

  • The Imaginative One’s Fresh Lemonade

    There are 3 seasons, according to the Imaginative One – lemonade season, hot chocolate season, and apple cider season. His favorite drink to have depends on what season it is. Now that the weather is getting warmer, it’s back to… Continue reading

  • Key Lime Smoothie (GF, DF)

    One of my favorite smoothies at Tropical Smoothie is the Blimey Limey. It has strawberries, limes, oranges, and pineapples. I love the tang of the limes in the drink. So when I found a recipe for a smoothie that used… Continue reading

  • Root Beer Barbecue Sauce (GF, DF)

    This barbecue sauce is easy to cook and also delicious!  Both Wee One and Hubby gave their seal approval with this sauce. The only issue is that I’m trying to avoid eating or drinking foods or drinks that include high… Continue reading

    Root Beer Barbecue Sauce (GF, DF)

  • Pesto Orzo Pasta Salad

    I tried to come up with a witty blog entry about this salad.  Even though I thought and thought, I couldn’t come up with anything.  So I’ll just be straightforward.  This recipe is delicious and easy to put together.  You… Continue reading

  • Ham and pineapple fried rice

    Day 2 of using up ham left-overs was a success. In fact, Hubby told me that it was better than Bd’s Mongolian Grill. Score! A few weeks ago, we went to Bd’s for supper. He loves the fact you can… Continue reading

  • Ham and Black Bean Soup (GF, DF)

    So on Easter Sunday, I decided to cook Easter dinner. Yes, on Easter Sunday at about 11:45 am, I committed to making dinner. Okay, it was only going to be for 6 of us, so that’s not too bad. My… Continue reading

  • Potato Wedges

    Gluten-freeVegetarianQuickEasy The Imaginative One loves French fries.  He is the biggest French fry stealer, so when I made these, and he kept trying to take wedges from various family members, I knew this was a hit!  They were so crispy,… Continue reading

  • Skinnier “Shamrock” Shake (GF)

    Oh my goodness, I found a recipe that made the Shamrock shake healthier with fewer calories. It’s full of good fats. One of the ingredients might surprise you. It gives you green coloring without food dye. Now when the boys… Continue reading