on Nov 29, 2013, Updated Sep 07, 2023 11 Comments This turkey salad makes one of my favorite ways to use up and enjoy all those turkey leftovers from yesterday. It really does make for a quick-fix meal perfect for making the most of your roasted turkey breast or smoked turkey. Since it has definitely has a different taste from just reheating the turkey leftovers, it really helps you to not feel like you have a never ending supply of turkey that you’ll never make it through....

How to Make German Beer Cheese Soup Step #1: Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the carrot, onion, and garlic; sauté for 10 minutes. Plus, it’s made from a bunch of ingredients that you probably already have lying around. I bet you even have one lonely carrot shoved into the bottom of your produce drawer just waiting to be called to action. Step #2: Add the flour and stir well....

on Feb 17, 2017, Updated Feb 27, 2023 28 Comments Looking for more quick and easy breakfast recipes? I think you’ll love my fluffy buttermilk pancakes, easy french toast, my breakfast casserole, and my tender two ingredient cream biscuits. Baked Blueberry French Toast Recipe Ingredients For this baked French toast recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients. bread cut into 1-inch cubes – I prefer to use sourdough, but you can use your favorite bread....

on Mar 10, 2015, Updated May 07, 2024 160 Comments Cream Cheese Frosting is one of my family’s favorite frostings and I’ve been making it for many years. This versatile frosting recipe is perfect for frosting cakes like hummingbird cake, red velvet cake, carrot cake, and cupcakes and is a special favorite on my Cinnamon Rolls. Fluffy, creamy, and delicious – you’ll want to make this frosting again and again!...

on Oct 20, 2010, Updated Sep 28, 2021 15 Comments Smoked beef brisket takes black bean soup to an entirely new level of hearty, comforting, and delicious. Yes, smoking a beef brisket takes time, but when you take that first flavorful bite, you’ll know it was worth it. Here’s how I make it. Enjoy!Robyn xo

on May 29, 2019, Updated May 09, 2023 2 Comments This BLT Pasta salad is the perfect twist on that classic bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich that we all love! Made with pasta, crisp bacon, spinach, tomatoes, red onion, mozzarella, and a light dressing, this pasta salad recipe is always a crowd favorite! Now that the weather is much warmer, we are spending so much more time outside at the lake....

on Nov 14, 2013, Updated Nov 02, 2021 32 Comments And let me just tell you, this cheesy bacon bread is just as ah-diccccc-tivvve as it is delicious, which means it will become on of those go-to recipes you’ll turn to time and again. It begins with a simple baguette that you can pick up at the local grocery store, slice and then smear with a little bit of butter....

on Sep 20, 2013, Updated Jun 01, 2023 15 Comments Seriously. Because, I absolutely can not get enough of either one so I decided it might just be best to combine the two into one perfect pizza recipe. If you are looking for a great pizza recipe that works as an appetizer, a game day snack, or even a delicious lunch or supper, I think you’ll fall in love with this one....

on Sep 30, 2013, Updated Feb 24, 2023 23 Comments Since he was just a wee little fella, he’s definitely ordered a fair number of chicken strips from the children’s menu whenever we visit a restaurant. But, of all the chicken fingers he’s eaten in these eleven years, his favorite are those I make for him at him. And that makes this Mama extremely happy. Luckily, they are super simple to make at home for lunch, supper, or snacking for watching the game, etc....

on Jul 29, 2013, Updated Jul 29, 2023 102 Comments Looking for more delicious chocolate recipes? I think you’ll love my Best Chocolate Cake, Best Chocolate Cupcakes, and Grandmother’s Chocolate Cobbler. Yum! Chocolate Chess Pie is seriously one of the best things ever created – especially if you love chocolate like I do. Creamy, custardy, and oh-so chocolatey on the inside, chocolate chess pies are also crowned with the signature crunchy top crust that you’ll find in really good chess pie recipes....

on Feb 07, 2013, Updated Jul 25, 2023 1,382 Comments Chocolate cupcakes. Not just any cupcakes…but the best chocolate cupcakes. Like my chocolate cake, they are the most moist, rich, and delicious chocolate cupcakes I’ve ever tasted. They practically melt in your mouth. They are the perfect chocolate lover’s cupcakes! Top with chocolate buttercream or vanilla buttercream for the ultimate treat! How to Make the Best Chocolate Cupcakes Not only does this recipe make the best chocolate cupcakes in my book, but they are also so quick and easy....

on Jul 02, 2015, Updated Aug 27, 2021 4 Comments Pastry cream makes one of those classic, essential recipes that once you make it you’ll find infinite uses for it when making desserts. Even though it uses only six ingredients and takes less than 30 minutes to make, homemade pastry cream requires a close eye and constant attention as it is being prepared. Through the years of making it, I’ve learned a few tricks for making a fail proof classic pastry cream every single time....

on Dec 16, 2016, Updated Oct 26, 2021 73 Comments These Coconut Dreams Cookies are really perfect for all those Christmas cookie platters and as a food gift this season. Seriously, since they are filled with mounds of coconut and little bits of chocolate, these little coconut cookies are like a dream come true. Especially to the coconut lover. Thankfully, that’d be the Mister. Coconut Dreams Cookies Any dessert with coconut definitely gets Bart’s attention....

on Jul 24, 2013, Updated Oct 06, 2021 12 Comments There’s nothing like serving a delicious dip to have everyone going back for more fresh seasonal vegetables on a crudite platter! Ready in minutes, this delicious Roasted Red Pepper Buttermilk Dip has everyone clamoring for more every time that I serve it! While I love to serve this dip as part of a large crudite platter that has been all the rage lately, I also love to serve mine as individual servings like I’ve photographed....

on Nov 10, 2024 22 Comments Delicious dips are always a favorite in my house for snacking and get-togethers. I’ve noticed that where I place the dips and snacks is where the crowd will gather! Cold dips like this apple dip and cookie dough dip are sweet treats, while some savory cold dips like southern pimento cheese and shrimp dip are popular, too. Hot dips like queso and buffalo chicken dip are crowd favorites as well....

How to Make Japanese Cheesecake Step #1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius). You guys, this cake almost defeated me. Honestly, I wasn’t sure if I was even going to make this post because it doesn’t look perfect. But isn’t that a part of life? Even when something isn’t perfect, you can still find joy in it! And this is exactly what I did with this Fluffy Japanese Cheesecake....

on Jul 25, 2023, Updated Nov 16, 2023 2 Comments If you love lemon recipes as much as I do, you’ve probably had a question or two about lemon juice or zest before. Maybe you’ve started a recipe that calls for lemon juice and you are unsure how much juice is in one lemon, what substitutes work, you want to know the best method to zest them, or even want ways to use them in your home....

If you’re planning a trip in the near future, make sure you register for travel insurance before you go. You can also check out my list of essential items for backpackers! On this trip we had 4 days in London to see the sights, drink tea, and explore the city. So, we needed a London 4 Day Itinerary. It’s not always easy to know what to do in London for 4 days, but luckily I had been to London once before and had a general idea of what we should do while we were there....

on Feb 26, 2024 6 Comments What is Irish Soda Bread? Irish Soda Bread has a long and storied history that dates back centuries. Initially, it was a staple food for the people of Ireland, especially when ingredients like yeast were scarce or expensive. The bread’s humble beginnings can be traced to the early 19th century when bicarbonate of soda, also known as baking soda, became widely available. In those days, Irish Soda Bread was made with just four basic ingredients: flour, baking soda, salt, and buttermilk....

How to Make Israeli Roast Chicken Step #1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius). This Israeli chicken recipe couldn’t be easier to make, and your efforts will result in a fragrant and succulent dinner in under an hour. Step #2: Season both sides of the chicken thighs evenly with paprika, salt, and pepper. Step #3: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for five minutes....