Spiced Mocha Iced Latte – whether you drink it hot or iced is all the rage right now. If you like things with a bit of a kick, you are going to LOVE this recipe! A couple of months ago, a friend took my daughter and me out to lunch at a little cafe. The …
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Last year, I started doing a post called the top 10 recipes at the end of the year. Now that Christmas has come and gone, it is time to start planning for 2017. One way that I do that is by looking back at my posts for the year to see what people loved, what …
Quick and Easy Hush Puppies are the perfect side dish to go alongside any yummy fish dish. I serve these whenever we have Gordon Ramsay’s Fish and Chips. For more delicious I will be honest. I am not much of a seafood person. I don’t eat salmon, can’t swallow an Oyster or clam to save …
These Mini Strawberry Scones with Vanilla Bean Glaze are the perfect bite-sized treat for brunch, tea time, or when you just want a little something sweet without going overboard. There’s just something magical about a fresh batch of warm, buttery scones—especially when they’re bursting with juicy strawberries and topped with a sweet vanilla bean glaze. I love …
Okay y’all — this recipe is HANDS DOWN one of the best meals I have ever made in my entire life. I recently made Coffee Crusted Steaks with some delicious prime USDA ribeyes. Now, I will be honest with you — I have never made a steak inside the house. I have been SO against …
I love when Kayla and I get in the kitchen recreating her childhood favorites like this recipe for Chocolate and Peanut Butter Birds Nest. When Kayla was really small — I think she was in Kindergarten, it was my turn to bring snacks for the kids at school. At this time, I worked at a …
When you’re craving something cozy but still bright and fresh, lemony chicken orzo soup is the answer. It’s light yet comforting, packed with tender chicken, hearty orzo pasta, and finished with a pop of lemon that makes every spoonful feel nourishing and satisfying. This is the kind of soup that works just as well for a weeknight …
Coconut Oil Fudge is an easy, healthy recipe. The ingredients remind me of an Almond Joy Candy Bar without all the added fat, sugar, and calories. It’s so good and super healthy for you. If you get a chocolate craving and don’t want to eat pieces laden with lots of sugar, then you must make …
Today I am sharing my top 10 recipes of 2015 with you. 2015 was a great year on the blog with food. My daughter honed in on her photography skills and we started making really beautiful meals. They were so gorgeous, even I was impressed and caught myself a couple of times running across them …
I have a newfound love for vegetables right now. One of my new favorites is roasted butternut squash. It can be a hard veggie to maneuver, but if done right and cooked right, you will find it to be the most delicious thing you have ever put into your mouth. This veggie goes from being …
During the holidays my daughter experimented with several different versions of cheeseballs. She knew the flavor profile she was going for. It took her just a bit, but she soon discovered this delicious Jalapeno Bacon Ranch Cheeseball. Cream cheese is so versatile and you can add so many flavors to it — like my mini …
These Grinch Cookies are perfect for Santa and are fun to make as a family. A couple of weeks ago, when Kayla and I were making cookies for The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap, we started out making these Grinch Cookies, but I was afraid that they were not going to turn out right, so …
During the holidays, one of my absolute favorite dishes to make is my Coca-Cola Baked Ham. It is so full of delicious flavor that no one can stay out of it. The Coca-Cola glaze on top is really what sets this ham apart from any other holiday ham. It creates a sugar mixture that pairs perfectly with …
If you’re looking to elevate your next dinner party or holiday gathering, these Pomegranate BBQ Basted Cornish Hens are a showstopper. Tender, juicy hens are basted with a tangy, slightly sweet, and smoky pomegranate BBQ glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. The result? A dish that looks as impressive as it tastes. For more inspiration, …
Do you have an over abundance of peppers growing in your garden right now? Check out this super easy recipe for making your own Red Pepper Jelly! It goes great on wheat crackers when poured over cream cheese. A couple of months ago, my daughter embarked on a journey of making homemade jelly. She wanted …
Foolproof Moist Vanilla cupcakes are a timeless classic loved for their simplicity and delicious flavor. They’re easy to make and perfect for any occasion, allowing you to unleash your culinary creativity. However, not all vanilla cupcakes are created equal. Baking isn’t just about following a recipe—it’s about knowing why each step matters. Whether baking for …
Make the best homemade buttercream frosting with this super easy recipe. You will never want store-bought canned frosting again after making this. We make a lot of cakes around here. I have been creating delicious cakes for friends and family for years. Because of that, I started making my own frosting instead of using the …
Looking for a restaurant-quality seafood dinner that’s surprisingly easy to make at home? This Brown Butter and Lemon Baked Mahi Mahi with Roasted Asparagus is bursting with bright citrus flavor, rich nutty butter, and perfectly roasted garlic. Best of all, everything cooks together on one sheet pan, making cleanup just as easy as dinner. Whether you’re looking …
Follow these tips to learn how to make French macarons perfectly every single time! A couple of weeks ago, my daughter and I embarked on an epic food journey. We decided to try our hand at making one of the hardest cookies on the planet– french macarons. They may look intimidating, but I promise you …
Fresh, bright, and packed with flavor — this Summertime Quinoa Salad is the perfect side dish for warm-weather meals. Whether you are headed to a backyard BBQ, packing up for a picnic, or just looking for a light lunch, this easy quinoa salad brings together crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette in …
If you are looking for the perfect side dish that is crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and packed with flavor, these Oven Roasted Parmesan Tater Wedges are about to become your new favorite recipe. Made with simple pantry ingredients and baked to golden perfection, these potato wedges are an easy addition to weeknight dinners, …
Use Kool-Aid packets to make homemade snow cone syrup that gives you bold, vibrant flavors without needing artificial syrups from the store. This DIY version is perfect for summer parties or kids’ treats. There’s nothing better than a cold, sweet snow cone on a hot day—and the best part is you can make your own …
Okay, y’all — here is the post you have all been waiting for! Today I am going to show you how EASY it is to make your own Tempura Fried Sushi Roll. Once you get the sushi rice and the eel sauce for sushi made, it is just putting it all together. Making a Tempura …
Making your own sushi rice at home is simple and easy. This step-by-step recipe will have you on the way to making delicious sushi recipes at home. Yesterday, I showed you how easy it was to make Eel Sauce from scratch. Today, I am going to show you how you can make your very own …
When life gets busy, but you still want a homemade dinner that feels better than takeout, Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken is the answer. This easy crockpot recipe delivers tender chicken coated in a sweet-savory sesame sauce with barely any effort—just toss everything in, let it cook, and dinner is done. It’s the kind of meal that …
This year has been a whirlwind of recipes here on Jen’s Journey. I have baked my way through 2014, and little did I know that many of my recipes would skyrocket on Pinterest. I have compiled all of the best recipes of 2014 and put them into this amazing collection for you to have on …
An easy recipe on how to make homemade pasta from scratch. When my husband and kids purchased a Kitchenaid Stand Mixer for me for Christmas one year, I knew I was going to want all of the attachments that come along with it. For years, I have wanted to make homemade pasta, and so just …
These Strawberry Cheesecake Frozen Treats are the perfect low-carb or keto dessert you will ever eat. The other day a friend of mine was celebrating her birthday. She recently changed her diet to a low-carb diet and has really lost a lot of weight. She is super inspiring to me, so I wanted to make …
Choosing one of the best cheap meat boxes will help you save money on your meat purchases. More and more people are turning to online sources for meat as a smart way to stock up on quality protein without overspending. These convenient options offer a great way to fill your freezer and keep your grocery …
I don’t know about you, but growing up in the 80’s netted some really cool trends. I had the big hair, the jelly bands, the jelly shoes, Hammer pants, black patent leather shoes, Michael Jackson gear, Madonna gloves, sunglasses that look like mini blinds, and more. But nothing — and I mean NOTHING compares with …