With summer upon us I thought this is the perfect time to share my family’s FAVORITE Cinco de Mayo dessert that will be the perfect compliment to your tacos and guacamole. 😉 Have you ever wondered how to make a tres leches cake? Well, you’re in luck, because this is a super easy Tres Leches … Read more
I am NOT a very good meal planner. We have always homeschooled, so our schedules have historically been very flexible, allowing us to be out doing fun family activities on weeknights. That usually led to eating out and no need to meal plan. One of my New Year’s resolutions this year is to make cooking … Read more
In just a week we’ll be heading back into the grind. School mornings are TOUGH! Trying to get everyone up, dressed, fed and out the door in record time can be VERY stressful. Easy breakfast ideas, especially quick and easy breakfast ideas for school, are hard to come by. Try making it healthy and that … Read more
The other day Ash was watching the Pioneer Woman (her absolute favorite show!) and she was making some fudgy chocolate chip cookies, and they looked divine. I have never made chocolate chocolate chip cookies, so I decided that I needed to give some a try. I whipped up a batch and Oh man! They are … Read more
I’ll admit, sometimes when I tell people that I love Grasshopper Pie I get a funny look. 😉 For years I had my kids going, convinced that they were actually eating grasshoppers in this yummy dessert. When I finally told them the truth they didn’t find it too funny. lol! I don’t remember the first … Read more
I’ve been on a pineapple dessert kick lately…it must be summer. 😉 Have you ever grilled pineapple before? One of my favorite Hawaiian sandwiches (recipe coming soon!) includes grilled pineapple and I just love it. This is a super simple, somewhat healthy dessert, because at least it’s fruit and not cake, right? 🙂 Grilled pineapple, … Read more
This, my friends, just happens to be quite possibly one of the best desserts ever! No joke… because dessert is a serious thing to me! It covers all the “perfect requirements” a dessert should have…sweet… gooey… slight crunch…chocolatey,, caramel-ey…a perfect mix of different textures… it’s just perfect! My family gets so excited whenever I make … Read more
Yes, I can confidently claim these to be “The Best” cinnamon rolls ever because I have been told that by everyone that has had them! I’ve never had a Cinnabon cinnamon roll, but an owner of one asked if they could pay me to bake my cinnamon rolls for her… “best cinnamon roll I’ve ever … Read more
I spent most of the weekend drooling over The Homestead at Bridle Creek’s Blueberry Buckle muffins, so yesterday, when the kids asked for waffles, I decided to add a little twist. 😉 Introducing the blueberry buckle waffle recipe. 😉 It’s not complicated, just my favorite waffle recipe with the addition of some blueberries and topped … Read more
These are dangerous. I’m just warning you. Every time I make this peanut butter cup cookie recipe I have to give some away so that I don’t eat them all. 😉 I love that you bake these in little muffin tins. Seriously, what can be better than chocolate candy wrapped in a cookie?? Are you drooling … Read more
They’re like rice krispy treats on overload; dense, peanut buttery, krispy goodness with a layer of decadent chocolate and butterscotch on top. If that’s not enough flavor for you, I’ve topped it with our homemade ganache recipe from last week! Why not, right? These bars make the perfect treat or after school snack! And an … Read more
Who says sparkling cider is just for drinking and toasting? Why not for dessert too? This sparkling cider pound cake recipe with cider glaze is the perfect recipe for your New Year’s Eve celebrations. The pound cake is moist and delicious and the glaze…well, let’s just say be sure to make extra because you will … Read more
Have you had the Nordstrom Tomato Basil Soup? It is out of this world good…and I don’t even like tomato soup!! I found a copycat recipe a few years ago on the internet and have spent the last little while trying to work it down to something manageable…the original recipe made 128 servings!! Needless to … Read more
I love pumpkin desserts…but I don’t really care for pumpkin pie. Is that funny? I’m the same way with Bananas. I LOVE banana bread, banana chips etc., but I can’t eat a regular banana…they make me gag. 😉 Weird, I know. 😉 With Thanksgiving coming up next week, I thought I’d share one of my … Read more
There are a few things I really crave at this time of year, and one of them is definitely Starbucks Spiced Caramel Apple Cider. Fortunately, I can save you a trip to Starbucks next time you are craving it too. 🙂 There are a few things you can keep on hand to whip this treat … Read more
Fall is right around the corner and with that comes the yearning for some good ole comfort food. You know the kind that makes you want to sit on the sofa, with your legs curled under you and enjoy a bowl full of warm and satisfying… in the most delicious way… kind of food! As … Read more