Have you figured out what you’re making for Memorial Day? I’ll be in Ocean City next weekend for a friend’s wedding and will be living vicariously through all of you while I’m sitting at the airport.I feel like true summer is just around the corner and I’ve started to crave all the grilled things, preferably with a slice of this raspberry roll cake...
The cakes in this recipe turn out perfect. I chose to make mine in 8-inch pans rather than 9 as I prefer a taller layer cake. They baked up just right, lemon-scented and all, and they were very easy to turn out onto the racks. They were firm enough to be handled easily but delicate enough for a nice, light cake. I found myself...
This Rolo Pretzel Bites recipe is only 3-ingredients and takes practically no time at all to put together! As far as easy holiday desserts go, these easy Rolo Pretzel Bits are at the top of the list. We make them every year for Thanksgiving and ChristmasI also die when it comes to these Rolo pretzel bites. It’s that sweet and salty combination–I’m telling...
One of my all time favorite cakes is a carrot cake loaded with all the good stuff! Give me a soft, moist cake filled with lots of coconut, carrots, pineapple, raisins, and spices. And of course, it has to be topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting with more coconut. I understand that not everyone agrees with me on all of that. That’s ok. ...
There are certain classes that you have to take in high school to graduate. Some classes you remember even when you get to be my age, and then there are those classes like Geometry that you forget the minute you leave school. Unfortunately, then you have children who get to that class and ask you to help them with their homework because dad isn’t...
This candy cane bark is probably a Christmas staple in almost every house that celebrates the holiday. It’s one of those must-have recipes this time of year.You might call it peppermint bark, but I like to call it candy cane bark because I like to use nice big pieces of candy canes in mine. FYI, this candy cane bark is a great way...
I feel like carrot cake is a dessert most people tend to only make around Easter. But honestly, carrot cake is such an incredible dessert and I think it should be enjoyed all year long. Especially when it comes to this carrot cake recipe.I know it can be a bold statement to call a recipe the best, but I truly mean it with...
Coming up with a name for today’s post was so HARD but I finally settled on naming these little cuties “Homemade gourmet chocolate.”As you have probably guessed, these homemade chocolates are made in ICE CUBE TRAYS.You can use a fancy chocolate mold but this is the way my dear Mom made them.Back in the day, they didn’t have cool chocolate molds or cute...
I had seen homemade pop tart recipes before and truth be told, I was scared of them. Why? I have no clue! Though, my educated guess is that it’s because I still love those store-bought Pop-Tarts so much and that homemade simply couldn’t live up to the original.My first thought was I’m not going to make just any old pop tarts – though...
Sometimes I really cannot believe I’ve been blogging as long as I have.Long enough to dig up an old recipe for updating and see that it was published in 2010.And that isn’t even the the oldest thing on the site.In fact, I’ve even had several family members tell me that this recipe for Easy Homemade Fudgy Brownies is their go-to brownie recipe.My mom...
Cinnamon Roll Cake RecipePrep Time15 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time45 minsHere is a fun twist on a coffee cake recipe. This easy cinnamon roll cake recipe is the best. Get the taste of homemade cinnamon rolls without all the work.Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanKeyword: Coffee Cake RecipeServings: 12Calories: 353 kcalIngredientsCake:3 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup of sugar4 teaspoons baking powder1 1/2 cups milk2 eggs2 teaspoons...
This Crock Pot Cashew Chicken is better than most Chinese takeout cashew chicken. Throw it all in the slow cooker and have a delicious, no fuss dinner!In addition to being delicious, this Crock Pot Cashew Chicken is super easy to make! You can have this ready and in the crock pot faster than you can get your kids in the car and drive...
Need a great new recipe that your kids will be fighting you for the leftovers? Ryder wasn’t about to let me or his daddy get the last of this Crock Pot Steak Soup from Gooseberry Patch’s Everyday Slow Cooker.However, here lately I have been hitting it out of the park with almost every recipe I make! It has started to become common place...
Have Italiano with no muss and no fuss with this Crock Pot Italian Mozzarella Chicken from Gooseberry Patch’s Slow-Cooker Christmas Favorites…a recipe that just so happened to be submitted by fellow blogger, Cindy of Hun…What’s For Dinner?…how cool is that?! It is delizioso!I love a good recipe that is super simple…don’t you? This Crock Pot Italian Mozzarella Chicken is just that and oh-so...
I’ve been asked about a recipe for stuffed bell peppers a lot, so I thought it was high time to share one. This recipe I’m sharing today is my favorite. They’re totally delicious and stuffed with all kinds of good things; beef, Mexican rice, enchilada sauce, cheese…. See, I told you they were yummy. 🙂 But I think the best thing about them...
Rich, soft and chewy, fudgy Triple Chocolate Mocha Peppermint Crunch Cookies for the Christmas Holidays! These are so festive, and that peppermint crunch on top is like a Christmas dream come true! And let’s not forget, there IS a hint of coffee to give it a delectable, rich chocolate mocha flavor!If you use peppermint cookies or anything peppermint, in an assortment of goodies,...
I never knew how hard it was to become a mother. I didn’t have the respect I should have gave to all the mom’s out there before. I may have shrugged off the “Oh I can’t find a babysitter” or “I would rather spend time with my kids” as an excuse before. Now I get it.Do you ever go to bed and wonder...
Cranberry Orange Custard Pie is a festive and unique dessert recipe to add to your holiday menu. A flaky pie crust is filled with silky sweet custard laced with orange zest and tart cranberries for a special treat you won’t forget!Let’s talk about holiday desserts for a moment. Is your family all about the traditional pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving and assortment of cookies...
The perfect fruit cake, but with added festive warmth from three types of ginger. Follow our tip to make it gluten freeIngredients300g sultanas200g currants150g raisinszest and juice of 1 orangezest and juice of 1 lemon175ml whisky (or rum or brandy, if you prefer), plus extra to feed100g crystallised ginger pieces, diced100g stem ginger in syrup, diced, plus 4 tbsp syrup from the jar1...
I bet I can guess – an Instant Pot. They are all the rage right now and with good reason. I’m pretty obsessed with mine! I used it to whip up these pressure cooker carnitas in less than an hour. That’s some sort of miracle if you ask me!Once the pin has dropped and the pressure has released, you’ll shred the meat and...
I’m in the half that doesn’t, if it’s too peppermint-y and sugar-y, I’m out. I’m not into the hard candies, when it comes down to it. My husband doesn’t like peppermint at all either. But, we both liked this.It’s light and airy. It’s not overwhelming with peppermint candy flavor. It has small bits and pieces of peppermint and this dessert reminds me of...
Easy Slow Cooker French Onion Soup Recipe, throw it all in your crock pot and forget about it! Not a lot of prep or ingredients but gourmet taste.Easy Slow Cooker French Onion Soup recipe for you today! These chilly fall days are perfect for soup, don’t you think? And this French Onion Soup for the most part just involves throwing some ingredients into...
Christmas Crack Toffee Recipe… you are going to want to put this recipe on your MUST MAKE list this year because it is seriously amazing. It takes SWEET and SALTY to a whole new level and it only takes 15 minutes to make!Happy Friday!! Who is excited for the weekend? Me, me me! My husband has Saturday AND Sunday off this week so...
The best Instant Pot chicken noodle soup with chicken breasts recipe takes just 5 minutes to cook and it’s done! Super healthy pressure cooker soup that only needs a few fresh ingredients and great when it is cold outside or you’re not feeling well. Load it up with vegetables and enjoy this for dinner tonight.We’ve made crockpot chicken soup many times but with...
Banketstaaf is an amazingly simple Dutch pastry recipe that takes only 10 minutes to assemble. Oven will do the rest of the work.Flaky puff pastry is stuffed with a mixture of sweet almond paste and orange zest, rolled into a log and baked until crispy perfection. Dutch Christmas Log is the easy and delicious holiday treat made in no time.Banket (Dutch Christmas Log)Prep...
I’ve baked 3 of them within the past few weeks. Twice to test things out on a couple different pizza pans and one this weekend. We celebrated my niece’s birthday over the weekend–by camping in the backyard heck yeah– and I made a cookie pizza complete with rainbow sprinkles and candles for the birthday girl.Served it all sliced up on paper plates with...
This sweet cinnamon treat is made in your slow cooker and will make your house smell amazing! Slow Cooker Fried Apples, simple to make and a recipe you are going to love.These Slow Cooker Fried Apples are one of my all time favorite treats. They taste like the ones you get from Cracker Barrel and I absolutely love them! Eat them warm or top them...
These gorgeous pastel sugar cookie bars are about 5 years in the making. I’ve been dying to make sugar cookie bars with light ‘n sweet frosting for ages now. And I finally got around to it this past weekend. Let’s just call it my TV celebration treat. 🙂In all their soft-baked, mile high frosting, sprinkles-to-the-max goodness… I can honestly say that these charming...
I love the idea of Sunday Supper, don't you? Beautiful spread on the table, family gather around. But the reality of the situation is, Sunday is one of the busiest days of the week for me. I have to be at church early for worship practice. I'm usually there till 12:30, 1:00. By the time I get home I'm in no mood to...
Today I’m partnering with King Arthur Flour. You know I am a total fangirl for KAF, so imagine my excitement when we began working together on their Holiday Table.The other week, we discussed what we’re grateful for. Working with such a well respected company who consistently puts forth quality products is now added to my list. (All opinions are my own, I really...