on Dec 02, 2014, Updated Nov 18, 2023 19 Comments We’ve been singing the song from the Target commercial continuously. You know the one? “It’s a marshmallow world in the winter…” Well, we have it stuck in our heads and are constantly humming it around here. As soon as I think I’ve shaken it, Little Buddy will walk through the house humming it. And he says the same thing about me....

on Mar 19, 2014, Updated Nov 16, 2023 20 Comments There are a few things I learned in my home economics class in high school that I still remember: how to balance a checkbook, how to care for a baby made out of a five-pound flour sack, and how to make perfect hard-boiled eggs. Come to think about it, that’s probably three more things than I remember from many classes I had in high school and things I use routinely....

on Feb 03, 2014, Updated Nov 29, 2023 129 Comments Are you looking for more delicious cake recipes? I think you’ll love my Cream Cheese Pound Cake, Best Chocolate Cake, Coconut Cake, and Best White Cake. Hummingbird Cake is a favorite cake recipe of my family. My grandmother would make it for special occasions, especially around Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, or spring birthdays. It was always front and center at any family gatherings or church socials....

Variations Sweetener Options: You can infuse diverse and delightful flavors into your Iced Matcha Latte by adding sweetener choices such as honey, maple syrup, or simple syrup. But you can also skip the sweetener to enjoy the natural taste of matcha. Milk Variation: Experiment with different type of milk for your Iced Matcha Latte. For a nutty flavor, you can use almond milk. If you want to add creaminess, then opt for whole milk....

This is my favorite gyro recipe as it combines the flavors of lamb and beef. Besides combining the lamb and beef, the recipe is the same as my Lamb Gyros and Beef Gyros recipes. So, if you want to see the process photos or video of how to make this, then please check out either of those recipes. Also, we have a Greek Chicken Gyros recipe that is also amazingly great!...

on Nov 24, 2017, Updated Sep 04, 2023 4 Comments One of my absolute most favorite appetizers has always been loaded potato skins. Always. And I am so excited about sharing this fun way to make them with you! These Loaded Potato Skin Bites! I love that each one is just a bite (or maybe two if you want to be conservative) and that they are easy as can be to throw together for a party or get together....

How to Make Mexican Chocolate Cake Step #1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Step #2: Prepare your bundt pan by buttering the inside and coating it with cocoa powder. Tap out any excess cocoa powder. Step #3: Set a saucepan over medium heat and add the ½ cup of salted butter. Once melted, whisk in the 1 cup of cocoa powder. Once combined, whisk in the water and turn off the heat....

on Sep 14, 2018, Updated Dec 26, 2022 4 Comments If you need a decadent, delicious dessert that is sure to get rave reviews, then friends, you need this Peanut Butter Cup Brookies recipe! It comes together in a snap and makes a dessert that people always ask for the recipe so that they can make it, too! Peanut Butter Cup Brookies Recipe I love that these are made with our favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe, then topped with our favorite fudgy brownies recipe, and then, for the crowning touch for the peanut butter lovers, topped with Reese’s peanut butter cups....

on Dec 09, 2014, Updated Sep 05, 2023 3 Comments Trips to the mountains always meant a trip to the fudge shop when I traveled with my parents growing up and then later with my husband and son. We oooh and aah over all the varieties at the counter, taking samples of what was offered so that we could choose the very best from the selection. That was usually the hard part....

on Jul 15, 2017, Updated May 05, 2023 33 Comments Pico de Gallo enhances so many recipes! It is delicious on top of eggs in the morning and perfect added to an avocado half with a bit of chicken for lunch. We especially love it as a topping for hamburgers, enchiladas as well as my fish tacos, shrimp tacos, and easy beef tacos. The uses are endless! What is Pico de Gallo?...

on Aug 25, 2014, Updated Sep 30, 2021 9 Comments Pimento cheese is one of those things that typically shows up at nearly every family event that we have. It has always been that way. Growing up, I could always depend on my grandmother having a big bowl of pimento cheese that would be quickly devoured at reunions, showers and church get togethers. Then, when I married, it was actually a relief to learn that my mother-in-law was famous for doing the same thing!...

How to Make Pork Noodles Step #1: Place the pork, soy sauce, vinegar, water, garlic, ground pepper, bay leaves, and jalapeños in a 3-quart or larger slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat for 7 to 8 hours. I’ve adjusted it to suit my preferences over the years and have taken to serving it over a bed of egg noodles. One of these days, I’m going to find the time to make my own noodles, but until then, I’m perfectly content to keep using the dried, store-bought variety....

on Nov 21, 2024 14 Comments Every year, when summer winds down and the promise of crisp fall days is here, you better believe I’m as excited as anyone thinking about Pumpkin Spice Lattes arriving at Starbucks. Then I remembered I could make my own anytime, just how I like it! It’s the perfect fall favorite treat in the mornings or any time. I love that it’s so simple to grab my homemade pumpkin spice mix, head to the kitchen, and make it myself in any of the three ways in my recipe – hot (regular), iced, or skinny!...

on Jan 08, 2018, Updated Mar 19, 2020 2 Comments Oh friends! This past week I made a big pot of pinto beans (I used the pressure cooker method – hello, little miracle!) and had so many of them left over. So, for our supper the next night, I decided to have a Tex-Mex meal of chicken enchiladas, rice, and these refried beans. Talk about heaven! If you love meals like that, then you surely need this simple as can be refried bean recipe in your back pocket!...

How To Make Singapore Noodles Step #1: Rehydrate the rice vermicelli noodles by soaking in hot water for 30 minutes or boiling for 1 minute. Step #4: With an empty wok again, add the remaining 1 ½ tablespoons of oil and the garlic. Cook for 15 seconds and add the thawed shrimp and roast pork. Cook for another 15 seconds. Step #5: Add the Shaoxing wine around the side of the wok and cook for another 15 seconds....

on Sep 22, 2016, Updated Oct 13, 2021 21 Comments I’m so excited to share this super easy Skillet Beef Ziti recipe with you! It is incredibly easy and so delicious! It is a weeknight staple recipe around my house and one of our favorite pasta dishes! But, even though it is easy enough for a quick weeknight supper, it is still perfect for serving on the weekends when company comes over....

on Oct 25, 2023 No Comments My family loves a great stew recipe. My son Sam’s Weeknight Beef Stew was featured in my cookbook and is a recipe that we make time and again. Sam’s best friend, Ethan, asked the best way to cook a venison leg roast and we made this delicious slow cooker venison stew with it. Venison isn’t something I cook weekly, but when I cook it, I want to make sure that I prepare it as carefully as possible to make sure the meat is tender, flavorful, and incredibly delicious....

on Jan 11, 2015, Updated Jan 19, 2023 13 Comments My family is a bit obsessed with soft pretzels. While my husband and I have loved them for as long as we each can remember, Sam was first introduced to them on a trip to Walt Disney World. The look in his eyes with his first bite had us both determined that we had to make pretzels for him at home....

on Jan 08, 2015, Updated Aug 19, 2019 12 Comments Baby, it’s cold outside! As in, yesterday morning when I woke up to take the pups outside, it was 6º F. Fahrenheit! Not Celcius! This Georgia girl isn’t used to those temperatures. The winds made it feel much, much colder, but I refused to turn on the television or look on my phone to learn just how cold it registered in my neck of the woods....

on Nov 18, 2010, Updated Oct 18, 2016 16 Comments By the sliver or the slice, pies are just a Thanksgiving tradition I look forward to enjoying. So, I thought I’d share with you many of the pies that I think are positively perfect for this Thanksgiving! I’ve started my list with some options for crust and then categorized the pies by type. Thanksgiving Pie Recipes Pie Crust Recipes and Tutorials Perfect Pie Crust Recipe Shortbread Crust Simple Graham Cracker Crust...