This Grilled Balsamic Chicken Berry Salad is perfect on those days when you want a lighter dinner full of robust flavor. This is the perfect dinner option during the spring and summer. For more salad inspiration, check out my page Best Vegetable Salad Recipes. I don’t know about you, but during the summer, I do not …
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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. For more drink inspiration, check out my list of Easy Non-Alcoholic Drink Recipes. Kayla and I are always brainstorming ways to use our ripened fruit in …
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. For more inspiration and flavor combos, visit this list The Best French Macaron Flavors. These sweet little bites combine everything you adore about a gooey cinnamon roll with the elegance of a macaron. Think soft …
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 …
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. For more salad inspiration, check out my page Best Vegetable Salad Recipes. After doing some Pinteresting she 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 flavorful 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 new cookbooks to check out. Tieghan Gerard from Half Baked Harvest has a new book, Super Simple, …
I love sharing how to make homemade pantry staples like this one for homemade brown sugar using 2 simple ingredients. This series of homemade pantry staples is something that has been near and dear to my heart for ages. 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 …
There’s something about the smell of warm cinnamon apples cooking on the stove that instantly feels like home. Around here, Southern Fried Apples aren’t just a side dish—they’re a tradition. Whether you’re serving them alongside pork chops, spooning them over pancakes, or sneaking a bite straight from the skillet (no judgment here!), this simple recipe brings big …
I am so excited to share this tutorial with you on how to make homemade 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 are all it …
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 …
If you’re anything like me, your morning coffee isn’t just coffee—it’s a whole moment. And nothing takes that cozy cup to the next level faster than a rich, silky homemade dark chocolate sauce. Whether you’re stirring it into a hot latte, drizzling it over iced coffee, or recreating your favorite coffeehouse mocha at home, this recipe …
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, …
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 …
Flaky, buttery Coffee Cinnamon scones infused with bold coffee flavor and warm cinnamon spice There’s just something magical about pairing coffee with a warm baked good—but what if you could combine the two into one irresistible treat? These Coffee Cinnamon Scones are everything you love about your morning cup of coffee wrapped up in a tender, flaky …
If there’s one cake that feels like sunshine on a plate, it’s this Lemon Poppyseed Cake. With its light citrus flavor, tender crumb, and those signature little poppyseed speckles, this cake is perfect for spring gatherings, brunches, or just a sweet treat with your afternoon coffee. Around here, we love anything that brings bold flavor …
If you’re looking for the ultimate summer dessert, these Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes are it. We’re talking soft, fluffy lemon cupcakes filled with a bright, tangy lemon curd center, then topped with a rich and creamy strawberry buttercream frosting. Every bite is sweet, tart, and completely refreshing—just like your favorite glass of strawberry lemonade. And that hidden lemon curd surprise? …
If you’re looking for a quick, crowd-pleasing treat that screams springtime, this Spring Toffee Crack is it! With layers of buttery caramel, crisp saltine crackers, and creamy white chocolate topped with festive pastel sprinkles, this dessert is the perfect mix of sweet, salty, and crunchy. It’s one of those recipes that looks impressive but comes together with …
If you’re looking for a dessert that feels a little fancy but is incredibly easy to make, this Blueberry Flavored No Churn Coffee Ice Cream is about to become your new favorite. It combines the rich, velvety texture of homemade ice cream with the bright, fruity flavor of blueberries and the deep, aromatic notes of …
If you’re a lemon lover like me, this Lemon Buttercream Cake with Lemon Curd Filling is about to become your new favorite dessert. It’s soft, fluffy, bursting with bright citrus flavor, and layered with a silky smooth lemon curd that takes this cake to a whole new level. This is the kind of cake that feels like …
If there’s one recipe that instantly makes everything feel a little more special, it’s homemade lemon curd. This silky, sweet-tart spread is sunshine in a jar—and once you make it from scratch, you’ll never go back to store-bought again. Whether you’re filling cakes, topping scones, or sneaking a spoonful straight from the fridge (no judgment here!), …
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. Check out this list of the Best Copycat Recipes for more restaurant recipe inspiration. Cheesecake has always been my go-to dessert no matter where I go. One …
Making homemade bread for sandwiches 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 …