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 …
Food
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 …
Over the weekend, I decided to set myself a goal. For the month of June and July, I am going to give up my evening television time to go to the gym and work out. Because of that goal I set, I decided I also wanted to try to eat a little healthier and that …
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 …
Make a batch of this homemade creamy coleslaw to go with your meals this week. Super delicious, and it is simple and easy. The warmer weather is here, and with that comes all the backyard BBQ dinners, baked beans, and homemade creamy coleslaw you will be having — or at least we will. I finally …
If you’re craving takeout but want something a little more homemade (and honestly, way more delicious), this Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken is about to become your new favorite dinner. It’s crispy, saucy, and packed with that classic sweet-and-tangy flavor we all love—but without standing over a fryer. 🙌 Around here, we love recreating takeout favorites at …
Learn how to make this easy 15 Minute Hot Corn Dip. Perfect recipe when you have friends over, or you want a delicious and easy snack to make for yourself. I saw this amazing recipe one day while watching Trisha Yearwood on Food Network. She was fixing her yummy Hot Corn Dip, but it took …
Matzah Brei – pronounced ‘maht-zoh bry’ – is one of those special dishes that makes any taster nostalgic, whether they grew up eating it or not. Comforting and warming and oh-so tasty, anyone who has yet to sample matzah brei is in for a real treat. This dish is a perfect way to start the …
Jiffy Corn Pudding – perfect side dish for the Thanksgiving holiday. This casserole uses Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix and comes together quickly, making it easy to prepare. For more holiday inspiration, be sure and visit my page Southern Thanksgiving Recipes. Over the Thanksgiving weekend, I fixed many traditional dishes for our dinners, such as my …
Fair warning (and full transparency): This recipe for Cuban Mojo Shrimp with Mango Rice was born after a week of back-to-back double shifts. I’d just wrapped a 14-hour day on expo, brain fried, legs shot, with absolutely no energy left for anything complicated. But I still wanted something fresh. Something bold. So, I opened the …
There’s something timeless about a bowl of old fashioned banana pudding. Maybe it’s the layers of creamy vanilla pudding, soft bananas, and crunchy vanilla wafers—or maybe it’s the memories tied to it. From church potlucks and Sunday dinners to backyard cookouts and holiday tables, banana pudding has long been a Southern favorite that brings comfort …
If you love bold, smoky Southern barbecue flavor, Neely’s Dry Rub is one of those “keep it in a jar at all times” recipes. Made famous by the Neely family on Down Home with the Neelys, this rub is sweet, savory, a little spicy, and ridiculously versatile. It’s the kind of seasoning that turns everyday meats into backyard-BBQ-level …