Summer is almost here and that means it’s time to start making fun summertime drinks. This Watermelon Mojito Mocktail is perfect to enjoy while you sit beside the pool. Kayla and I are always brainstorming ways to use our ripened fruit in some kind of way or another. Since watermelon is one of our favorite …
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Need some new ideas for dinner with ground beef? These easy ground beef recipes below will surely fit the bill! We love cooking with ground beef around here. It is a super easy protein that can be dressed up in SO many different ways. I usually order my ground beef from places online like Snake …
If you want to make a fun macaron flavor, this Cinnamon Roll Macarons flavor is exactly what you are craving. We have been working to perfect our macaron making lately and I think we have finally mastered it. Kayla created this delicious Cinnamon Roll macaron flavor that is to die for and is so easy …
Tex Mex Migas is a simple egg dish flavored with Mexican inspired spices and condiments and comes together in just minutes for the perfect breakfast or brunch dish. I have fallen in love with brunch style foods and the newest addition to our recipe box are these fabulous Tex Mex Migas. A miga is usally …
This easy homemade poppyseed dressing will become your new favorite dressing for all your summer salads. Ever since I learned that I can make my own homemade dressings at home, I never buy store bought anymore. One of my most popular dressing recipes is my homemade ranch dressing and my copycat Rafferty’s Hot Bacon Dressing. …
This recipe for ChickenBacon Ranch Carbonara has been reprinted with permission from Megan Marlowe out of her new cookbook — Incredible One Pot Cooking Cookbook. I love a good super quick delicious dinner. Chicken is my favorite protein because it is so versatile and can be used in so many dishes. Another favorite thing of …
This recipe for Everything Bagel Roasted Sweet Potatoes is my absolute new favorite way to make sweet potatoes in the oven. The Everything Bagel Seasoning kicks up the flavor! In an effort to use up all the produce we have in our home and keep our grocery store runs to a minimum, I have been …
My daughter has become a rock star at making delicious mason jar salad recipes. She recently created this layered taco salad in a jar for her to take to work. She has been trying to save money and keep from eating out. After some Pinteresting and found some great meals that are super easy to …
Here is another great recipe in our pantry staple series for making your own Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk. It is super simple and tastes even better than the canned version! I used condensed milk in many recipes and it can get very expensive if you use much of it. Here is a homemade version that …
This recipe for the best strawberry buttercream frosting is filled with fresh strawberries and the most flavor frosting for cupcakes and cakes you will find. I am a fruity dessert kind of girl, so when you put anything strawberry in front of me, I get all excited. We have made everything from strawberry drinks like …
This recipe for Grilled Brat Tacos with Lime Horseradish Slaw is the perfect way to make tacos this summer. I don’t know about you but grilling season is one of my favorite seasons throughout the year. In fact, I love it so much that when we get to the new house that we are buying, …
This recipe for Hot and Spicy Pot Stickers comes from the cookbook, Half Baked Harvest Super Simple by Tieghan Gerard. I was sent the cookbook to review and all opinions listed are 100% my own. I love getting in new cookbooks to check out. Tieghan Gerard from Half Baked Harvest has a new book Super …
This series of homemade pantry staples is something that has been near and dear to my heart for ages. I love sharing how to make homemade pantry staples like this one for homemade brown sugar using 2 simple ingredients. Back in 2008 when money was extremely tight for our family, I set out on a …
This Cinnamon Roll Whipped Coffee is the perfect punch of coffee flavor mixed with your favorite cinnamon roll flavor. Everyone these days is raving about whipped coffee, also known as Dalgona Coffee. Have you seen people making it? My daughter jumped on the bandwagon and made her own version — a Cinnamon Roll Whipped Coffee …
This easy whipped ricotta dip makes the perfect snack. Top toast, use veggies or crackers and get to snacking with this awesome dip. Kayla and I have been in the food experimenting stage lately. Last week we made our own homemade ricotta cheese and it turned out amazing. The flavor was better than any store-bought …
I love making delicious summer drinks. One of my favorites happens to be this Copycat Sonic Lemonberry Slush. Today I am going to be sharing with you a round-up of so many great strawberry drinks and smoothies. Strawberries are versatile and can be used in so many ways. A lot of times, we will take …
Southern fried apples are the perfect side dish to compliment any meal. They go great with pork, chicken, beef or as just a snack in the middle of the day. If you are a Southern girl like myself, then I am sure you have had these delicious fried apples at one point or another. As …
I am so excited to share this tutorial with you on how to make your own ricotta cheese. I love finding ways to create things from home that cut the cost in the grocery store. This is SO simple and takes less than 30 minutes to make. Seriously — just 3 simple ingredients is all …
My all-time favorite coffee shop is closed right now. Because of that, I am making my favorite coffee at home — Coconut Mocha Iced Coffee. I have been craving a delicious coconut mocha iced coffee from my favorite coffee house. Right now, they are closed with everything going on, so I am stuck at home …
Missing your favorite coffee shop coffees right now? I have tons of recipes including this new one for Dark Chocolate Sauce that can be used in all your iced coffees and hot lattes. Ever since we have been stuck in the house, I have really been missing my local coffee dates with my friends and …
There is nothing better than an old-fashioned pot of Southern-style white beans and ham served with a piece of buttery cornbread. I grew up in a house where my mom and dad grew their food, shot their meat, fished for dinner and we ate a lot of beans and cornbread growing up. In fact, my …
Want a different take on an amazing Chinese takeout dish? This Chinese Lemon Chicken is one of the best dishes I have made when it comes to making great takeout dishes. The best part? It takes no time to make this simple chicken dinner. This past week since we have been stuck at home, I …
This beefy Dorito taco salad has become a family favorite easy dinner around here. Simple pantry ingredients make this the perfect quick weeknight dinner. There are many times in life when you come across a recipe that becomes like a staple in your home. This recipe for Beefy Dorito Taco Salad is one of those …
This recipe for Coffee Cinnamon Scones will become your new favorite scone recipe. My love of scones has increased greatly since I made this Coffee Cinnamon Scones recipe. I have made Lemon Lavender scones which are perfect for spring or summer. We have made mini strawberry scones for a catering gig I did. We made …
This recipe for Lemon Poppyseed Cake is sponsored in conjunction with #SpringSweetsWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to help in the creation of the #SpringSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone. If you been around here for very long, then you know that one of my favorite flavors to cook with in both …
Strawberry lemonade cupcakes are some of the best desserts I think I have made. The fluffy cupcake, with a lemon curd center, and then topped with a fresh strawberry whipped frosting. Then, we sprinkled on fun decorations and added a cute straw for decoration. Read on to learn how you can make these too. I …
This recipe for Banana Pecan Muffins is sponsored in conjunction with #SpringSweetsWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to help in the creation of the #SpringSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone. One of my favorite kinds of homemade bread is banana bread. My daughter just made a new batch last night. However, now …
This recipe for Spring Toffee Crack is sponsored in conjunction with #SpringSweetsWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to help in the creation of the #SpringSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone. I first learned how to make toffee candy when I created this recipe for Christmas Crack a couple of years ago. I …
This recipe for Blueberry Flavored No-Churn Coffee Ice Cream is the perfect blend of coffee flavor and delicious sweet blueberries. It may sound weird, but trust me — it is delicious! I love finding new and exciting recipes to share with y’all! I created this recipe for Blueberry Flavored No-Churn Coffee Ice Cream while I …
This recipe for Lemon Buttercream Cake with Lemon Curd Filling is perfect when you want a cake full of flavor and a bite of creamy lemon curd. One of my favorite spring flavors is Lemon. I love making delicious lemon recipes like my Pioneer Woman Lemon Bars or this recipe for THE BEST Lemon Bars …