We love making homemade pizzas. I shared my homemade pizza dough recipe with you the other day and now I get to share with you my super easy homemade pizza sauce. ...
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Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce
Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce is so easy to make and is perfect for ice cream, coffee, dips, and more! Read on to learn how to make your very own caramel sauce. This recipe was originally published in 2011. It has been updated and republished. There is NO reason in the world to go to the store and buy a bag of caramels that cost you an entire kidney when you can create your own homemade ...
Caramel Apple Mocktail – the perfect Non-Alcoholic Fall Drink for Kids!
Caramel apple mocktail is a delectable nonalcoholic drink recipe for kids and adults to enjoy. This is the perfect fall drink that is made using Torani caramel sauce and apply syrup, cold apple cider, and sparkling ginger beer. ...
Mint Mocha Iced Coffee
This Mint Mocha Iced Coffee is one of the best drinks we have ever made! Our mint bush has been growing crazy this summer. We have been using it in everything from Watermelon Feta Salad to this amazing drink using our Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate. ...
How to Make Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash
Did you know that you can cut down on cooking time for Spaghetti Squash by making it in the Instant Pot? This recipe for Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash will have you making this dish over and over and over again. Gardening is in full swing and I am betting you have a ton of squash on hand -- especially my favorite -- spaghetti squash. ...
Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Gravy
This slow cooker pork chops with gravy recipe is my new favorite way to make dinner. Everyone in my house fell head over heels in love with this dish! If you are looking for the perfect pork chop dinner, then this is it! The other night, I was wanting to make a new pork chop dish. I was tired of grilling, and frankly, fried pork chops just did not sound like anything I wanted. ...
Cinnamon Apple Baked Oatmeal #backtoschooltreats
I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of this recipe for Cinnamon Apple Baked Oatmeal for #BacktoSchoolTreats week. All opinions are mine alone. All my life the only oatmeal I had ever eaten for breakfast was just a bowl of quick cinnamon and brown sugar before school. I discovered this recipe recently for Cinnamon Apple Baked Oatmeal and my whole ...
Mini Caramel Apples #BacktoSchoolTreats
I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of this recipe for Mini Caramel Apples for #BacktoSchoolTreats week. All opinions are mine alone. If you have not figured it out by now, caramel apples are one of my favorite desserts. However, one large caramel apple per person is a lot! I have figured out how to get my love of caramel apples in by making ...
Caramel Apple Slices on a Stick #backtoschooltreats
I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of this recipe for Caramel Apple Slices on a Stick for #BacktoSchoolTreats week. All opinions are mine alone. When my kids were little, I loved making them after school snacks. It was something I always did for them. I knew that by the time they come home, their lunches would have worn off and they would be ...
On the Go Granola Pouches #backtoschooltreats
I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of this On the Go Granola Pouches for #BacktoSchoolTreats week. All opinions are mine alone. School mornings can be very hectic, especially if everyone is running around looking for shoes, backpacks, sweaters or more. I remember when my kids were little and we overslept. Those mornings trying to get everyone ready and ...
Easy Chocolate No Bake Cookies #BacktoSchoolTreats
I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of my Easy Chocolate No Bake Cookies for #BacktoSchoolTreats week. All opinions are mine alone. When I was a little girl, my momma was a rock star when it came to back to school or after school snacks. The rules in our house were always, "the minute you get home, sit down and get your homework done". ...
Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie
This easy no-bake peanut butter pie is the perfect dessert for all year round! This post was originally published on Dec 7, 2013. Over the Thanksgiving holiday, I tried my hand at making No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie because it is one of my son's favorite pies. He was so surprised on Thanksgiving Day when I pulled it out of the freezer. I love blessing my kids in this way. ...
No Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake #SummerDessertWeek
This post and recipe for No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake were created for #SummerDessertWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% mine. I had fully intended having this recipe up last week during Summer Dessert Week, but I wound up hurting my back and was out of commission for a while. I finally got around to getting it done and wanted to ...
Easy Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce
This easy homemade hot fudge sauce goes perfect over ice cream, in your coffee, and more! No more having to run to the store to grab a bottle, just make your own at home. This post was originally published on August 13, 2012. During the summer months, we eat a lot of ice cream and drink a lot of iced coffee recipes (don't believe me? Click this link to get my recipe for my Coldbrew coffee ...
Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad
If you want a refreshing summer salad, this watermelon cucumber feta salad is exactly what the doctor ordered. This has become my absolute favorite salad for summer dining! It is the middle of summer and that means that cucumbers, watermelons, tomatoes, and more are all plentiful right now. If you want to make a delicious -- one-of-a-kind salad, this watermelon cucumber feta salad is what ...
Grilled Vegetable Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MarinadesWithMazola #MakeItWithHeart #CollectiveBias During the warmer days of Spring and Summer, one of my absolute favorite meals to have is a grilled vegetable salad and top it with a citrus vinaigrette. Instead of using olive oil, I love using Mazola® Corn Oil -- for both brushing ...
Ina Garten’s Summer Pasta Salad
Ina Garten's Summer Pasta Salad is the most filling and delicious pasta salad I have had in a while. Check out this recipe below and let me know what you think if you make it! A couple of weeks ago I was watching Food Network and The Barefoot Contessa was on. Between her and The Pioneer Woman, they pretty much rule my television. While I was watching, she caught my eye when she ...
Mojito Cupcakes #SummerDessertWeek
This post and recipe for Mojito Cupcakes were created for #SummerDessertWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% mine. Anytime I go somewhere new, I always get my absolute favorite drink on the planet -- a mojito (non-alcoholic of course). There is just something about that lime and mint flavor together with just a hint of salt that makes me just ...
Lemon Lavender Scones #SummerDessertWeek
This post and Lemon Lavender Scones recipe were created for #SummerDessertWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% mine. I have found my new favorite summer dessert that goes so perfectly with a cup of coffee -- and it is Lemon Lavender Scones. ...
On the Go Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches featuring Bays English Muffins
These on the go freezer breakfast sandwiches recipe and post have been sponsored by Bays® English Muffins. All opinions listed are 100% my own. Life gets busy and when it does, I will be the first to tell you that I do not want to cook anything. But, I have a family I need to feed, so how do I do that and still not have to cook that often? I make a huge batch of these on the go freezer ...
Strawberry Lemonade Bars #SummerDessertWeek
This post and recipe for Strawberry Lemonade Bars were created for #SummerDessertWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% mine. Two of my absolute favorite flavors in the world are strawberries and lemons. Since this is summer dessert week, I thought -- what better way than to make a super quick and easy dessert that combines two of my ...
No Churn Cotton Candy Ice Cream #SummerDessertWeek
“This post and recipe for no-churn cotton candy ice cream were created for #SummerDessertWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% mine.” One of my all-time favorite ice creams is cotton candy flavored ice cream. Since this is Summer Dessert Week, I thought I would share with you my new favorite way to make this ice cream -- and the best part? ...
Easy Mini Fruit Pizzas #SummerDessertWeek
“This post and recipe for easy mini fruit pizzas were created for #SummerDessertWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% mine.” Welcome to Summer Dessert Week y'all! This week I have so many amazing recipes to share with you. Today -- we are starting off with a brand new favorite of mine -- Easy Mini Fruit Pizzas. ...
37 Homemade Jams and Jellies You Can Make at Home
We love making our own homemade jams and jellies at home. The summertime is my favorite time for making some delicious homemade jams -- especially when the fruit is plentiful. ...
Tropical Sunshine Drink – the perfect Non-Alcoholic Drink
This tropical Sunshine Drink is a copycat version of the Buckboard Bash that I had while I was in Branson at the Dolly's Stampede. You are going to love how easy it is to make this delicious drink. During the summertime, my daughter and I are always about making fun drinks to enjoy on the back porch while we watch our hummingbirds flutter about. ...
How to make Garlic Herb Butter
This recipe for garlic herb butter is so easy to make and will make those grilled steaks, chops, and chicken taste absolutely delicious! My herb garden is overflowing right now with the most delicious herbs. Because of that, we have been working on creating some really amazing food -- including this easy garlic herb butter. ...
The Best Southern Peach Tea Recipe You Will Need All Summer
This recipe for the best Southern Peach Tea is all you will need all summer long to stay refreshed on those hot summer days. Here in the South, sweet tea is something we crave and drink all year round. Now, Northerners make sweet tea as well, but -- let's just say -- it is not up to par with our Southern Sweet Tea. We like our tea like syrup. If you can taste the tea, then you do not have ...
Slow Cooker Lasagna Pasta
If you love lasagna then you will LOVE my delicious slow cooker lasagna pasta. It comes together in no time and is perfect on those nights when you need a fast dinner idea. I discovered a delicious way to make lasagna the other night simply because I was doing my "clean out the pantry" meal plan and meal prep. ...
Homemade Churros With Spicy Chocolate Dipping Sauce
This tutorial recipe for homemade churros with spicy chocolate dipping sauce will have you making churros like a pro! Have you ever had homemade churros with spicy chocolate dipping sauce? If you have not, you are truly missing out! My daughter recently got in the kitchen and made these and they were spot on to what you find at most theme parks and state fairs. ...
37 Summer Milkshakes That Will Cool You Off
These summer milkshakes will cool you off in the heat of the day. The best part? They are SUPER EASY to make! I don't know about you, but I LOVE making homemade milkshakes at home. Recently, I asked a few of my blogging friends if they had any to share and I was LOADED DOWN with amazing milkshakes! ...