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June 20, 2022
These Old Fashioned Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts are so easy to whip up and they make the perfect no-guilt treat! Donuts are always a favorite treat to enjoy in our home. And there’s absolutely nothing better than a fresh, warm donut with a hot cup of coffee! These baked donuts are a style of cake donuts that are baked instead of fried. Don’t let the baking part disappoint you though! The donuts turn out so soft and tender if not...
February 10, 2022
This easy no-bake Gumdrop Nougat is such a fun treat! And slightly addicting. 😉 It’s an old style classic with a creamy taffy-like texture and will take you right back to your childhood. I made these for the first time for our family Christmas a few months ago. We’ve had this fun tradition for years where my mom and each of my sister’s families bring 4-5 different squares/treats. The night before we all leave to go home, whatever is leftover,...
February 3, 2022
THE BEST dinner rolls you’ll ever sink your teeth into! These soft and fluffy Potato Rolls are made with leftover mashed potatoes and they’re everything you want from a perfect and fluffy dinner roll slathered with salted butter. Mmm!!! Do you ever have leftover mashed potatoes hanging out in the back of your fridge that you don’t know what to do with, yet you don’t want to waste them and throw them out? Me too. Use up those leftover taters...
January 27, 2022
This Baked French Toast Casserole is prepared the night before and it’s the perfect breakfast to feed a crowd! It’s easy to make with basic ingredients and your family will love waking up to this delicious breakfast! I don’t know about you, but I’m not a huge fan of breakfast. I eat the bare minimum to get by so I can still enjoy my morning coffee. But brunch??! Give me all the brunch food! French toast, waffles, pancakes and fruit...
January 20, 2022
Make your own Hot Chocolate Mix in minutes with this easy to follow recipe! It’s perfect to have on hand for after sledding and playing in the snow, camping, or for sipping around an outdoor fire. Since I started homeschooling this year, my boys spend a lot more time outside than they ever have before. I’m talking hours! It’s such a fun treat for them when I surprise them outside with a steaming cup of hot chocolate. 🙂 I’m sure...
January 11, 2022
You’ll never need another cornbread recipe again! My Sweet Cornbread is made completely from scratch, it’s perfectly moist and just the right amount of sweet. It makes the perfect side dish when paired with a bowl of my loaded chili or a bowl of hearty soup. I was never really a fan of cornbread. It’s one of those foods I wanted to love but didn’t. The taste and texture was just not my favorite, you know? After playing around for...
January 4, 2022
These easy baked Italian Meatballs are incredibly tender and juicy and seasoned to perfection! Made with ground beef, breadcrumbs, garlic, parmesan cheese, and parsley, these meatballs are baked in the oven and ready to be served in just 30 minutes. There is really nothing better than juicy, fork-tender, flavorful meatballs smothered in a delicious sauce with spaghetti on any night of the week! You will love these classic Italian–American style meatballs. They’re super easy to make and take very little...
November 9, 2021
These slow cooker Pork Carnitas are rich and juicy with the most irresistible crispy edges! This recipe has just a few simple pantry staple ingredients, and minimal prep time for authentic tasting carnitas perfect for any weeknight meal. You can cook these flavorful carnitas in a slow-cooker and have it ready in as little as 4 hours (just add 10 minutes time to crisp them in the oven). This recipe is so easy and perfect for making ahead to feed...
November 3, 2021
This Homemade Taco Seasoning is a tasty blend of bold, rich flavor, literally takes just 5 minutes of your time, and tastes amazing with tacos, burritos, fajitas, soup, beans, vegetables, and more! This seasoning is so versatile — you can add or subtract as much or as little of the spices that you like. Homemade Taco Seasoning tastes so much better than store bought, it’s preservatives free, and loaded with an abundance of flavor. It’s definitely the jar of seasoning...
October 1, 2021
These pillowy and perfectly Soft Pumpkin Cookies are mildly sweet, quick and easy to make with just the right amount of all your favorite Fall spices. They’re topped with a simple drizzle of vanilla glaze for the perfect Fall treat. Can you believe we’re already in October? Have you jumped on the Fall bandwagon? Pumpkin Patch and hayrides? Raking leaves & picking apples? We have this ginormous tree in our backyard that I have a love/hate relationship with. Lol! It...