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Sugar Cookies Icing Guide

Here is an easy Sugar Cookies Icing guide with recipes and directions for how to decorate sugar cookies from super easy to more advanced. Growing up my mom would always make cut-out sugar cookies with us and we would spend hours decorating them. It is a tradition I’ve continued with my kids and even though […]

How To Toast Pecans

Here’s How To Toast Pecans for snacking or to use in recipes. Toast the pecans in the oven, skillet, or even the microwave. My favorite nuts are pecans and walnuts. And have you ever noticed that when you look at the vast aisle of snacking nuts, NONE of them are containers of pecans or walnuts? […]

Whipped Cream Recipe

This homemade Whipped Cream Recipe is light and airy while still holding its shape. Includes tips and tricks as well as how to make flavored whipped cream! I love homemade whipped cream so much that I prefer it over ice cream! It is the perfect topping for my pumpkin pie bars and is a must […]

Cream Cheese Frosting

This Cream Cheese Frosting recipe is smooth, creamy, spreadable, and easy to make! Use on cupcakes, cookies, pumpkin cake, and banana bars. While it is well known that I love buttercream frosting, I wanted to make a spreadable cream cheese frosting that is perfect for cakes and tastes like cream cheese. I decided to make […]

Dutch Apple Pie

This Dutch Apple Pie recipe is so easy to make! Instead of a double crust like a traditional apple pie, it has a fabulous streusel on top. There’s nothing quite like a slice of warm apple pie with vanilla ice cream on top! This recipe for Dutch Apple Pie is like a cross between an […]

Pumpkin Bread Mini Loaves

This Pumpkin Bread Mini Loaves recipe makes four delicious loaves at once: gingerbread, cinnamon, cream cheese, and chocolate swirl! When it comes to pumpkin breads, I can’t choose a favorite because I like them all! After baking these, I would alternate which one I ate every time I had coffee so I could enjoy each […]

Buttercream Frosting

Here’s a recipe for buttercream frosting that is perfect for cakes, cookies, and cupcakes. Once you make homemade buttercream, you won’t go back to store-bought frosting! I use buttercream frosting for so many of my recipes and I realized that I didn’t even have the recipe on my blog. So I am finally getting around […]

Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookie Cups

Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookie Cups are your favorite autumn drink in cookie form, complete with a pretzel handle and frosting swirl on top! One of the best things about fall is the return of all things pumpkin! Starbucks recognized how excited everyone is and now releases their pumpkin spice latte in August! I decided to […]

Adobo Peppers Chipotle Sauce

Here’s my Adobo Peppers Chipotle Sauce that can be used like any taco sauce. It is perfect on top of tacos or poured over chopped chipotle chicken. I came up with this adobo peppers chipotle sauce when I needed to add some liquid to my chipotle chicken in a slow cooker. I didn’t want to […]

Stone Grilled Pizza

Use this Stone Grilled Pizza recipe to get that crispy pizzeria crust while keeping the heat outside! It cooks in less than 10 minutes. Making pizza directly on the grill is so much easier when making mini grilled pizzas. So when we want to make a larger pizza on the grill, we make stone grilled […]

Bloomin’ Peach Melba

This Bloomin’ Peach Melba recipe tastes like a peach pie with the sweetness and bright colors of summer fruit. Make it for two or for a dinner party. Last week while I was shopping I spotted the recipe peaches and nectarines in the grocery store. I’m so excited for peach season! If you are a […]

Watermelon Cake Recipe

This adorable Watermelon Cake is frosted with buttercream to look like a watermelon, and it actually has watermelon baked inside it! We’ve all seen recipes for cakes made with applesauce or mashed bananas and now it’s time for a cake with watermelon in it! It’s a fun cake to bring to all of your summer […]

Mango Chicken Kabobs

Mango Chicken Kabobs have a tropical flair with mango and pineapple! Make the marinade with coconut milk, pineapple juice, and ginger. We could happily eat different variations of kabobs all summer long and never tire of them. The best kabobs have a combination of meat, veggies, and fruit. The bright, vibrant colors on each kabob, […]

Instant Pot Corn On The Cob

Instant Pot Corn On The Cob is tender and perfectly cooked in minutes. Then, add delicious seasoning to take your corn to the next level. Cooking corn on the cob is a summertime staple, but it can be a hassle to haul out a big stock pot and wait for corn to boil. With an […]

Garlic Herb Chicken Kabobs

Grilled Garlic Herb Chicken Kabobs with bell peppers, onions, and zucchini are so colorful and full of flavor! You get your whole meal on a stick! Why is food on a stick more fun? From chicken kabobs to steak kabobs, we love grilling kebobs all summer long. Plus, they are the perfect thing to serve […]

Crock Pot Corn On The Cob

Crock Pot Corn On The Cob is a hands-off way to make corn on the cob ahead of time and keep it warm too. Use multiple crockpots to make corn for a crowd. Making corn on the cob in a crock pot is super easy, and the bigger your slow cooker, the more corn you […]

Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips

Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips is a tasty appetizer everyone loves! This fruit salsa recipe is easy to make and perfect for many occasions. I’ve been making sweet salsa for years and have several kinds of fruit salsa recipes on my blog, from pineapple salsa to watermelon salsa. But it all started with this fresh […]

Banana Cheesecake Dessert

Banana Cheesecake Dessert has layers of cheesecake, banana cream pudding, and Cool Whip on a graham cracker crust with banana slices on top! It all started with one of my husband’s favorite childhood desserts: Blueberry Cheesecake Dessert. Since that cheesecake is so good, I decided to keep on making different flavors. I’ve had many requests […]

Slow Cooker Ham Recipe

Wondering how to make Slow Cooker Ham? It’s the easiest way to cook a smoked bone-in ham in the crockpot and it turns out PERFECT every time!

How To Cook Bacon In The Oven

Wondering how to cook bacon in the oven? We’ve got you covered with what temp to cook bacon at, how long to cook bacon in the oven and an easy cleanup tip! Bacon is on the very short list of my family’s absolute favorite things. We usually have store-bought, fully-baked bacon in the fridge and […]

Cowboy Caviar Recipe

Cowboy Caviar is a healthy appetizer that is perfect for parties! Serve as a salsa with tortilla chips or as a flavorful side salad with chicken and fish. I was visiting with the receptionist at our dentist’s office recently while my daughter was getting some work done on her teeth.  We were talking about recipes. […]

Two Ingredient Dough Breadsticks

Two Ingredient Dough Breadsticks are the perfect side dish for pasta night! They’re EASY to make with no yeast and no waiting for dough to rise! Whether you are looking for an easy bread to serve with dinner or are on Weight Watchers and need a low SmartPoints bread fix, these two ingredient dough breadsticks are […]

Smoked Gouda Fondue

Smoked Gouda Fondue is the best cheesy appetizer! Dip in all of your favorite savory foods. Or make it part of a fun dinner with cubed chicken and steak! This Smoke Gouda Fondue is super easy to make, and there are endless things you can dip in it. You only need four ingredients to make […]

Pork Fried Cauliflower Rice

Pork Fried Cauliflower Rice is an easy meal that is chock full of veggies! It’s so tasty your family won’t even miss the rice. We had some leftover pulled pork to use up, and I remember my mother-in-law telling me that she likes using her leftover pork to make pork fried rice. It is super […]

Two Ingredient Dough Naan Flatbread

Serve Two Ingredient Dough Naan Flatbread as a side or turn it into mini pizzas or sandwich wraps! It’s EASY to make with no yeast and no waiting for dough to rise! This recipe shows how to use two ingredient dough to make naan flatbread. Yes, the whole recipe uses more than two ingredients…you can […]

Triple Chocolate Cookies

Chewy Triple Chocolate Cookies are perfect for chocolate lovers! You can top them with powdered sugar or a chocolate drizzle. Sometimes, you just need chocolate to satisfy your chocolate cravings! These triple chocolate cookies are perfect for the holidays but easy enough to make for everyday occasions.

Four Christmas Cookies From One Basic Dough

Kitchen hack for holiday baking: make four Christmas cookies from one basic dough with this recipe. Prepare the dough ahead of time, freeze and bake later! Can you believe that it’s almost November and the holidays will be here before we know it! Everyone knows that one of the best things about the holiday season […]

Thanksgiving Candy Bar Pretzel Bites

These kid-friendly Thanksgiving Candy Bar Pretzel Bites are easy to make with mini candy bars sandwiched between pretzels. At Thanksgiving dinner, kids aren’t very interested in pies, so make them a treat they will love, like pumpkin cupcakes or these Thanksgiving Candy Bar Pretzel Bites. This easy dessert can be made ahead of time. You can […]

Easy Thanksgiving Menu

This Easy Thanksgiving Menu that is TOTALLY DO-ABLE for everyone from beginners to busy moms. The holiday menu plan includes everything from turkey to pie! This Easy Thanksgiving Menu is full of ideas and recipes for stress-free Thanksgiving! The blog post is broken down into the following Thanksgiving Menu categories: appetizers, main dishes, casseroles, salads, […]

Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes are an easy, hands-off way to make mashed potatoes. The potatoes cook while you prepare the other dishes! Every holiday meal requires mashed potatoes, but they are also a great side dish for weeknight meals. They can be served with just butter, with gravy, loaded, or even as a base for […]

Easy Pecan Pie Without Corn Syrup

This Easy Pecan Pie without corn syrup is our FAVORITE PIE and a must at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Includes tips for pecan pie problems! Southern pecan pie has a sweet, gooey filling that is full of chopped pecans with a golden, caramelized top. This pie is a much-loved family tradition.

Sparkling Apple Cider

Sparkling Apple Cider is a refreshing holiday punch with tangy sweetness and a bit of fizz. Apple slices and cinnamon sticks make it pretty! This simple holiday drink is one of my favorites! It’s a fun twist on the traditional and I love the combination of flavors.