on Nov 07, 2014, Updated Oct 26, 2021 4 Comments I have a deep love for brownies. They are one of those desserts or treats that I just can’t resist. And when you turn that basic brownie recipe into these turtle brownies, you better believe they disappear FAST! They seriously make one of my favorite treats to make and take to parties and get togethers. Everyone loves them and then promptly asks for the recipe!...
on Aug 05, 2013, Updated Aug 09, 2023 16 Comments Watermelon Salad with Watermelon Vinaigrette? Yep, I have a lot of watermelon I have to use. And quick. You see, I bought a huge watermelon before our RVing trip with great plans of cutting it and enjoying it one warm afternoon while we were camping at OshKosh. I just knew that it would make for the perfect afternoon treat when we came back to the RVs after a long morning seeing all the sights we could pack into one morning....
on Nov 21, 2024 192 Comments These Best Pecan Pie Bars are nutty, buttery, rich, and delicious! They taste like pecan pie – but are made into an easy-to-eat bar! They are easier to make anytime and they feed more people than a single pie. These characteristics make these pecan pie bars perfect for parties, gatherings, and any time you want to share them with several people. And since this scrumptious dessert is cut into bars, people may help themselves to more than one!...
on Jan 31, 2019, Updated Mar 13, 2023 6 Comments Looking for more easy appetizer recipes? I think you’ll love my pimento cheese, spinach artichoke dip, and restaurant-style salsa. Need a simple recipe that makes a delicious appetizer or snack that everyone will love? This buffalo cauliflower recipe is just the trick! Over the years, I’ve received so many emails on my buffalo wings or buffalo chicken dip asking if there was a vegan or vegetarian option....
on May 16, 2012, Updated Jun 01, 2023 35 Comments Looking for more easy bread recipes? I think you’ll love my angel biscuits, cornbread recipe, sandwich bread recipe, and this 4-ingredient, no-yeast Irish soda bread. I used to take it for granted. The smell of yeast as it foams in the bowl, gnawing away at the sugar feeding it. It is a smell I’ve always known, one that would greet me as I walked into either of my Grandmother’s kitchens as they prepared loaves of bread for sandwiches or rolls for Sunday meals with the family....
on Dec 24, 2012, Updated Jun 07, 2023 114 Comments Grandmother’s Divinity candy was always a part of our Christmas celebrations. Her billowy, white Divinity tasted a lot like marshmallows, and was always one of my favorite homemade candies. Some years, she’d add a tint of pink or green to it, but she would usually leave this special Divinity pure white. She’d watch the weather carefully during the week before Christmas....
on Feb 26, 2020, Updated Mar 03, 2023 No Comments Throughout the year, we all find ourselves wondering what’s for supper from time to time. Okay, sometimes more often than we’d like. One of the resources that I frequently turn to is a collection of my go-to easy freezer meals that I can meal prep ahead and depend on! Benefits of Freezer Meals Any time of the year can be busy and stressful leaving you worrying about finding time to prepare wholesome meals for your family....
on Aug 18, 2017, Updated Jan 21, 2023 39 Comments Looking for more quick and easy dinner ideas? I think you’ll love Parmesan baked salmon, garlic shrimp, and shrimp creole. Why I Love This Recipe Delicious. Buttery, garlicky shrimp with a light hint of lemon is perfect served in so many ways. My favorite way to serve it is over a bed of cooked pasta. Quick. Ready and on the table in 15 minutes, this recipe is a busy cook’s friend!...
How to Make Ethiopian Cabbage Step #1: Heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes until the onions have softened. Add the berbere seasoning and ginger paste; fry for 60 seconds until fragrant. But about the Ethiopian food: it is so fun to grab a piece of injera (Ethiopian flatbread, which I don’t know how to make, so I just used store-bought naan and used it to scoop up warmly spiced red lentil stew (misir wot), spicy slow-cooked kale (gomen), and, of course, berbere-spiced cabbage, carrots, and potatoes (atakilt wat)....
on Mar 28, 2017, Updated Oct 26, 2021 41 Comments Funfetti Blondies Recipe So, do you want to hear a little bit about these Funfetti Blondies? Let’s do it! How to Make Funfetti Blondies Recipe To make them, you preheat your oven and prep an 8×8 baking pan with baking spray. Then, you’ll cream together your melted and cooled butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar. Then, you mix in the egg, vanilla, salt, flour, and the baking powder....
Crisp, crunchy, and full of flavor these Goat Cheese Crostini are sure to be a new favorite. Creamy goat cheese spread on top of a crisp slice of baguette and topped with warm toasty walnuts and a drizzle of sweet honey. This appetizer really has it all. Walnuts: Toasting these walnuts make them more fragrant and add a fantastic crunch to each bite. Goat Cheese: Goat cheese is tangy, creamy, and has a distinct flavor that pairs beautifully with sweet and nutty elements just like in my French Lentil Salad with Walnuts and Goat Cheese....
on Aug 31, 2015, Updated Jun 12, 2023 7 Comments With the lazy days of summer rolling into the more hectic weeknights that go along with back to school and weekends filled to the brim, it is nice to have a recipe like this Grilled Pork Loin with Peppers and Onions that is always simple and delicious! This is one of those dishes that is a quick and easy weeknight favorite, but is also just perfect for easy weekend entertaining!...
on Nov 29, 2024 14 Comments Hot cocoa has always been one of my favorite things! Rich and creamy, sweet and simple, it is one of my favorite indulgences – especially during cooler months when all I want are cozy things. Making homemade cocoa is one of the simplest things to do, too! With three ingredients you most likely keep on hand in your pantry, you can make this mix to keep on hand for a quick and easy cup or make a batch of the mix to share with friends for a thoughtful homemade gift!...
on Jun 12, 2017, Updated Jun 19, 2023 13 Comments Fruit salad made with fresh, juicy fruits is definitely one of those dishes that I turn to time after time. I love how it is so quick and easy to prepare and that it makes a delicious dish that people absolutely love. This fruit salad is great to make for special occasions but is also perfect any time throughout the year....
on Jun 02, 2020, Updated Jan 11, 2024 237 Comments I love simple, easy make ahead recipes that make my weeknight dinners even easier! Take this simple Instant Pot Brown Rice Recipe. I love to make a batch of it to use in many recipes throughout the week. I know that I can quickly add this cooked brown rice to any number of dishes – from serving alongside baked chicken and vegetables, to add to my burritos, fried rice, and so much more....
on Feb 05, 2019, Updated May 30, 2023 133 Comments Looking for more easy substitutions? I think you’ll love my easy buttermilk substitution, how to make cake flour, and how to make oat milk. Have you ever started a recipe and realized that you didn’t have enough of a specific ingredient called for in that recipe? It is a frustrating thing when that happens. That’s when simple substitutions come to the rescue, like this simple self-rising flour recipe for a homemade substitution....
How to Make Mascarpone Toast Step #1: Toast the bread to your liking. You can store the cooked tomatoes in the fridge for 2-3 days in an airtight container. Keep bread at room temperature for 2-3 days or freeze it for a longer shelf life. To reheat, toast the bread again and then add mascarpone and tomatoes just before serving.
on Nov 12, 2013, Updated Oct 26, 2021 6 Comments WHAT? Yes, I said it. Horseradish and garlic. I’ve always had a thing for mashed potatoes with horseradish and garlic and a couple of weeks ago when I ate at a beautiful restaurant while traveling, they served mashed potatoes with horseradish and I kept feeling like I wanted to tell them if they just added the garlic the mashed potatoes would have been perfect....
on Dec 17, 2014, Updated Apr 27, 2022 3 Comments This past summer, I helped host a bridal shower for a friend of our family where mocha punch was served. I sort of embarrassed myself when I had my first sip. I’m not normally one to carry on dramatically about things. I’m more conservative in that regard. But let me tell you, this was the one time that anyone within the vicinity of me knew exactly how much I loved this punch....
on Aug 13, 2013, Updated Oct 06, 2021 29 Comments With just a few ingredients, and two of those optional, this peach smoothie recipe will quickly become a favorite throughout peach season. And this peach season, I’ve been obsessed with peaches and peach recipes. I just can’t get enough of them. Of course, you can easily use any type of peach in this peach smoothie recipe. White peaches are gorgeous and nectarines work perfectly!...
