Some of my favorite holiday treats are the quick ones. The recipes you can make at home with pantry ingredients that don’t require a lot of time, and everyone loves to snack on or receive as gifts. Homemade Holiday Treats Whether you need something for a cookie tray, a holiday party, teacher gifts, or a … Read more
Chocolatey s’mores bars recipe is full of chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmallows baked on top of a sugar cookie crust. A super easy smores bar recipe dessert you can enjoy indoors and still feel like you are eating a traditional camping treat! When someone mentions the words camping, two things come to mind; telling stories … Read more
Start your DIY vanilla jar now, and it will be ready just in time for cozy holiday baking and gifting. Think homemade cookies, festive frostings, and thoughtful DIY gifts. Homemade Vanilla Extract is about to take your baking up to a whole new level! Plump vanilla beans soaked in a spirit create a rich, deep … Read more
Homemade garlic dill pickles aka refrigerator pickles are easy to make! Grab a bunch of cucumbers, vinegar, minced garlic, and spices, and create a crunchy, tangy treat to keep on hand for burgers or sandwiches or just as a snack! Homemade Garlic Pickles Are you a pickle fan? Well, today is your lucky day because … Read more
Cheeseburger cookies are perfect for parties, kids’ events, barbecues, or simply as a fun project to enjoy with your kids. These no-bake mini hamburger cookies are easy to make and fun to eat too! With a few vanilla wafers, chocolate cookies, and frosting, this unique cookie recipe will be a perfect addition to the dessert … Read more
This make-ahead chicken enchilada recipe is super easy to put together- all you need are tortillas, shredded cooked chicken, cheese, and enchilada sauce. I have made this version with homemade enchilada sauce and with canned sauce; the homemade version is less salty but the canned variety works just as well- especially as a time saver. … Read more
The best brioche French toast recipe starts with thick slices of buttery, sweet bread, and topped with fresh berries. Brioche bread slices dipped in egg mixture and cooked until golden brown, is an easy recipe to serve mom for a Mother’s Day brunch, birthday, or any day that calls for a special breakfast! Growing up, … Read more
This is the best ever chocolate sheet pan cake with perfect chocolate ganache frosting! It is a quick dessert for after dinner or to serve up for a special birthday. It is the easiest Texas sheet cake you’ll ever make! For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been in the test kitchen trying out … Read more
Zucchini carrot muffins are sweet, moist, and the perfect muffin to have for breakfast or a snack. This healthy muffin is a favorite treat to serve picky eaters their vegetables, without them even realizing it! They also freeze really well, just like our strawberry rhubarb muffins! If you are looking for an easy dinner, that … Read more
This recipe for sausage and peppers is easy to make and is perfect for a weeknight meal or scaled to feed a crowd! It is full of sweet and mild Italian sausage, multi-colored peppers, onions, and cooked in tomato sauce. This is the best sausage & pepper recipe you will ever eat. Cooking with sausage … Read more
No-churn cherry chocolate chunk ice cream is full of fresh dark cherries, chunks of chocolate, and sweet cream, making this the ultimate summer treat! Enjoy homemade ice cream any time with this easy recipe that doesn’t require an ice cream maker! Easy desserts are just as important in my kitchen as the main dish recipes! … Read more
A simple step-by-step process for how to freeze berries like blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries will help prolong the life of your favorite fruit so you can enjoy them year-round. I don’t know about you, but I find having a bowl of fresh berries such a treat. I like to put them on my oatmeal … Read more