No need to buy lemon curd in the jar from the stores. It is super simple to make and today I am going to break it down for you and show you how to make homemade lemon curd. We love making lemon curd! We use it in so many delicious recipes — and I even …
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This Copycat Cheesecake Factory key lime cheesecake is delicious with a yummy graham cracker crust, creamy and tart filling, and a dollop of sweetened whipped cream on top. Cheesecake has always been my go-to dessert no matter where I go. One of my favorite restaurants to eat at is The Cheesecake Factory. I mean, DUH …
Making homemade sandwich bread is simple and easy. If you cannot find any at the store, no worries! Here is my easy recipe and tips. You will be making bread before you know it. Since the stores are being so ransacked right now, I am doing my best to show you how to make pantry …
With the stores going crazy right now and being ransacked of everything from toilet paper to bread to sandwich meat and more, I thought I would share with you some super easy bread recipes you can make from home. The best part about these recipes is that you don’t need any fancy equipment like a …
Want a quick way to make roasted corn without turning on the grill? This simple oven-roasted corn on the cob recipe will help you out tremendously! Last year when our corn was in abundance, I bought a huge bag full. When you have about 15 pounds of corn to deal with, you learn all you …
Nothing makes a meat taste any better than my homemade Emeril Essence seasoning mix. It is super easy to make and really helps “kick it up a notch” when it comes to adding a little “BAM” to your favorite recipes. You can use this seasoning mix on any kind of meat you want and it …
Want a delicious and Irish inspired bread to have with your St. Patrick’s day dinner? This Irish Soda Bread will fit the bill perfectly! If you are like me and love to bake around any holiday, St. Patrick’s Day is no different. Most people are making a huge batch of corned beef and cabbage, and …
This recipe for Easy Crockpot Chicken Bone Broth will make all your soups and stews taste amazing. Over the course of the last year, I have been working hard at learning how to make my own healthy versions of boxed food I buy at the store. One of those things in chicken bone broth. It …
This copycat Olive Garden Chicken and Gnocchi soup taste just like the real thing — in fact even better! My daughter and I love Olive Garden. It is our favorite place to go and have a girl’s day out. The menu item that has us the most intrigued so far is the Olive Garden Chicken …
Last month, Kayla was playing around in the kitchen with two of our favorite food items — bacon and onion, and she created this delicious Spicy Bacon Onion Chutney. This condiment is perfect on just about anything — on top of brie cheese, piled high on a juicy hamburger — or even served over pasta. …
This classic Italian Wedding Soup is great for those days when the weather is cold and you need something to warm you up. Stephen and I went on a date one night a couple of months ago to see Mac Powell in concert. We decided to eat dinner at this quaint little Italian restaurant that …
I love making sushi at home. After eating at one of my favorite Paducah Ky restaurants and enjoying sushi for the first time, I knew I was going to want to make it at home myself. Sushi is not something you can just start making without knowing all the ins and outs. There are certain …
If you love brownies and you love banana bread, you will love this mashup dessert for banana bread brownies. The other day my husband found a delicious dessert online that he wanted me to try. I wasn’t too sure about it but he assured me this sounded like the perfect dessert. When he told me …
If you have never heard of the Pioneer Woman, aka Ree Drummond, what rock have you been living under? Just kidding. Most everyone knows who America’s favorite Food Network sweetheart is. In fact, she is my favorite cook in the whole world (besides Julia Child) and she has been ever since she came on the …
This easy Valentine Smores trail mix comes together quickly and tastes just like having a Smores over an open campfire. Simple and easy recipes are my jam these days. I am not into anything that takes a long time to make, and this Valentine’s Smores Trail Mix is the perfect recipe that fits the simple …
These heart-shaped pizzas are super cute and perfect for Valentine’s parties, treats for the kids, or just a special night in with your sweeties. We love making homemade pizzas at our house. If you search my blog for the word “pizza”, you will find all kinds. The newest one — these yummy Heart-Shaped Pizzas that …
If you want a delicious meal that you can throw together in less than 15 minutes, you will want to check out my recipe for Quick & Easy Tomato Soup. The other day I discovered such an easy and delicious soup recipe that it’s crazy y’all! This quick and easy tomato soup tastes like it …
This super-easy homemade marinara sauce can be made in less than 20 minutes and is so full of flavor! I am all about making things homemade these days. Cooking for me is a favorite hobby so trying my hand at creating something delicious just makes my day. If you want a super-easy marinara sauce to …
If you have leftover risotto, you can make these Pepper Jack Arancini (which is really just cheesy rice balls). When Kayla and I ate one day at an Italian restaurant, we ordered an appetizer of Arancini — which if you are not familiar with that name, it is rice that has been mixed with cheese …
This recipe for my easy homemade blueberry muffins has been a staple in our home since the kids were little. If you want to watch your kids do a happy dance on hectic school mornings, then you definitely need to make this recipe for blueberry muffins. It’s simple and easy and for me, homemade is …
This Creamy Lemon Risotto recipe is so super easy to make and will squash your fears of trying to make risotto at home. With each bite, your tastebuds will scream thank you at the top of their lungs! Have you ever eaten risotto before? If not, you are totally missing out on this iconic rice …
Want to know how to make homemade butter with a KitchenAid Mixer? Keep reading to learn all about this super easy process. When my husband and kids gave me a KitchenAid Mixer for Christmas almost 10 years ago, I promised myself that I would find every excuse in the book to use it. Since then, …
If you have ever been to the Cheesecake Factory to eat and have scarfed down basket after basket of their delicious honey wheat bread, then you will be excited to hear about my newest recipe — Copycat Cheesecake Factory Honey Wheat Bread. This is my ALL time favorite bread on the planet and being able …
If you are in the search for easy appetizers to make for your next get together, no worries. Here is a great list of some of the best appetizers I have found on the Internet. Some are healthy and some are very indulgent, and then there are those that fall at the in-between level. We …
Want a light and healthy lunch? This Greek Quinoa Salad definitely hits the spot with all the right flavors. This post was originally published in 2015 but has been updated with new photos and updated instructions. Today, Kayla and I baked cookies all. day. long. I think I wound up making like 10 dozen cookies …
Check out this list of the top 15 recipes of 2019 from Jen Around the World. Have you tried these? Which is your favorite? 2019 was an awesome year of great recipes. Kayla and I rocked out several that quickly became a hit with our readers, so today, I thought I would share that list …
Looking for a quick and easy appetizer? 3 ingredient bbq meatballs will fit the bill! Made in your slow cooker which means hands-free cooking for you! During the holidays, or anytime we have a potluck or a party to go to, I am always asked to bring one particular thing — my 3 ingredient BBQ …
This Quick and Easy Parmesan Chicken recipe will become your family’s favorite go-to dinner. Our family eats a lot of chicken around here, so I am always looking for ways to create a new recipe instead of just eating grilled or baked chicken. I discovered this recipe years ago and it has been a family …
If you love one pan dinner dishes that are easy to make, this Creamy Baked Ziti will fit the bill! My family loves easy pasta dishes. If you have been on this site for any length of time, then you know my love of all things one pan related — like my One Pan Cheeseburger …
These 24 coffee house coffees you can make at home will make your wallet fatter thanks to skipping your daily trek to the coffee shop (okay who am I kidding — it will make MY wallet fatter since I am skipping the coffee shop!) It is no secret that around here that my daughter and …