January is National Oatmeal Month so I am sharing this Chocolate Baked Oatmeal with you. This is a healthier version of oatmeal and because it is baked, it tastes like dessert! I use oatmeal in a lot of my recipes. One of my favorites is my No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies. This baked oatmeal dish …
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If you want to make a Caribbean macaron flavor, Coconut Lime Macarons are exactly what you have been craving. We have been working to perfect our macaron making lately and I think we have finally mastered it. We created these delicious Coconut Lime Macarons that are to die for and they are so easy to make. …
At the beginning of 2023, I made a decision to teach myself how to make a sourdough starter. I have been wanting to bake sourdough bread for a while now. So, I set a goal that each month in 2023 I am going to learn something new, and for January — we are going to …
Southern Style Hush Puppies are light and flaky cornmeal batter that is fried golden brown! Serve it as a side dish to any southern meal or at all the fish fries you will be at during the summer. Eat them by themselves as a snack also — which is how I eat them a lot. I live in …
You’ll love this Oreo Cheesecake! If the filling of an Oreo is your favorite, then this is the cheesecake for you. It tastes just like the Oreo filling! During the holidays my son wanted to try his hand at making an Oreo Cheesecake. The dessert was such a hit with everyone! It is a definite …
These chicken yakitori bowls are the perfect Asian inspired dish that takes NO time at all to prepare. Read on to see how you can make this fun and delectable recipe for your family. Our family loves making our own takeout foods at home. We started years ago experimenting with our favorite Asian, Chinese, and …
Air Fryer Zucchini Fries are super crispy and golden on the outside, yet moist and tender on the inside. Because they are baked in the air fryer, they are not oily at all! If you are missing out on your daily dose of french fries, try making a batch of these to go with your …
This Raspberry and White Chocolate Iced Latte has become our favorite drink this season. Raspberry syrup and delicious white chocolate sauce create a fantastic coffee flavor! Making lattes at home has saved us a ton of money! We used to visit the coffee shop every single day, and between my daughter and I, we spent …
Homemade Falafel is one of my favorite Middle Eastern-inspired street food recipes. Canned chickpeas combined with other savory ingredients, processed to a gritty-smooth consistency, and pan-fried to perfection! Serve them with a side of Tzatziki sauce and other Greek-inspired dishes. Most people make this dish using dried chickpeas, but we have found out that you can …
Making chocolate-covered strawberries are simple and easy and great for the newbie cook who wants to impress their significant other. One of the easiest desserts on the planet is Chocolate Covered Strawberries for Valentine’s Day. We love making these because of how simple they are — and you can make them taste different using the …
Making your own coffee house coffees like my Homemade Caramel Macchiato is simple and easy! If you know anything about me at all, it is that I LOVE coffee. I dream about coffee at night, and anytime I visit anywhere in the world, my first thought is — “where’s the nearest coffee shop?”. Now that …
This Chocolate Chess Pie recipe is the perfect dessert when you are craving something sweet and delicious. It’s a Southern staple dessert that you can find on any table. During the holiday months, I made a lot of desserts, including this recipe for Chocolate Chess Pie. Now, Chess Pie is one of my favorites, but …
This Thai Peanut Salad Recipe is amazing! Full of fresh shredded cabbage, peanuts, and chopped veggies. Then, toss the whole salad with a homemade Thai peanut dressing. This healthy salad recipe is one everyone will enjoy! The moment the Christmas ham came out and we finished that dinner, I have been on a salad kick. I …
This recipe for Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles came about as an effort to clean out the pantry after the holidays. Little did I know it would quickly become a family favorite! Every January, I refuse to go to the grocery store until my fridge and pantry are depleted to the point I can no longer …
I’ve been playing around with this recipe for an Egg Roll Stir Fry for a while now. I finally got it where I wanted it so I am sharing it with you today. Y’all — I have to tell you how much I am in love with this delicious recipe I recently perfected for our …
The holidays are always so much fun around our home. Kayla, now that she is older, finds all kinds of creative ideas to do together– like making cinnamon dough ornaments. You only need 2 ingredients to make these and they are as simple as mixing the two ingredients together, rolling out the dough, and using …
During the holidays there is only ONE kind of turkey I like and that is the best-fried turkey ever. We have a secret to making it juicy and moist. Once you have had this fried turkey — you will not want to go back to making it the same way ever again. I love it …
My delicious Southern Cream Cheese Noodles are a hit anytime I make them. Did you know that cream cheese can make just about any dish taste delicious? One of my husband’s favorite noodle dishes is so simple and easy to make. All it takes is a block of cream cheese and egg noodles. My mother-in-law …
Elevate your weekend breakfast or brunch with a fabulous French Toast Breakfast Board that the whole family will enjoy! When the holidays roll around, I pull out all my favorite boards to create delicious food creations for my family and friends. This charcuterie breakfast board is the perfect one to make this weekend. Fill it with …
These Red Velvet Cake Balls are simple and easy to make. They make a great addition to any holiday get-together. This dessert is perfect for bake sales, charcuterie boards, dessert trays, cookie trays, and more. One of the most requested items I make every holiday season is my cake balls. The most popular recipe I …
This recipe for Trisha Yearwood’s Honey Mustard Glazed Ham is the perfect ham you need for any holiday gathering. Over the Christmas holiday, I watched Trisha’s Southern Kitchen on Food Network and she was making a delicious Honey Mustard Glazed Ham that made my mouth water the entire time she was cooking it. I knew …
Slow Cooker Beef Ragu is hands down one of the most amazing flavourful pasta recipes I have made in a while. Served on wide pappardelle noodles makes for a comforting dinner dish. The chuck roast is braised and then simmered for hours in the slow cooker. Cook it with garlic, onion, tomatoes, veggies, spices, and …
Make this award-winning No-Bake Gingerbread pie for the perfect Christmas dessert. Quick and easy and great for the busy holiday season. This pie features a gingersnap cookie crust with homemade whipped cream. It has quickly become a favorite dessert! If gingerbread is your thing, be sure and check out this recipe for Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls. If …
This easy recipe for making Homemade Vanilla Extract needs to be your next experiment in the kitchen. You will not believe how easy it is to make your own vanilla extract from scratch. If you don’t know a lot about me or my daughter, let me be the first to tell you that we LOVE …
This easy Sweet Potato Casserole is a classic Thanksgiving side dish that everyone will rave about at Thanksgiving dinner. ! It’s made with sweetened mashed sweet potatoes and topped with fluffy marshmallows! You will not find a better side dish than this for the holidays! Y’all — I cannot believe that I have not shared my amazing sweet …
I’m COMPLETELY obsessed with sugared cranberries. They are the prettiest and tastiest Thanksgiving and Christmas snacks you can make. If you are looking for quick and easy holiday desserts, then this recipe is for you. This recipe for these sugar-coated cranberries is super simple and it will wow your guests. Make these delicious cranberries in …
These Slow Cooker Cranberry BBQ Weenies are the perfect party appetizer! If you are like me, when Thanksgiving comes and goes, you probably have a TON of leftover jellied cranberry sauce. I know I do. I stock up on it before Thanksgiving when it goes on sale at the grocery store. Once I stock up …
Make your own white hot chocolate mix in just a few minutes with only a handful of ingredients. Now, you can make creamy white hot cocoa all winter long! This stuff is very addictive and tastes even better than regular hot cocoa mix. This mix makes the perfect gift for the holidays. Only a mug …
This Texas Sheet Cake Cookies recipe is the softest cookie you will ever eat. They are made with a cake mix and then covered in a simple cooked chocolate frosting. If you are a fan of the traditional Texas Sheet Cake then you will ADORE this cookie. Any time I can make cookies that use a …
If you want to make a fun holiday macaron flavor, this Gingerbread 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. I created this delicious Gingerbread Macaron flavor that is to die for and is so easy to make. This …