Love truffles? You will LOVE these Birthday Cake Oreo Balls. We made them using those delicious Birthday Cake Oreos. I love small handheld desserts. I feel like I can have a bite of sweet without it being too much. So, I started making delicious Oreo Ball desserts. During the holidays, I made Peppermint Oreo Cake …

This Southwest Chicken Quinoa Salad is made with leftover chicken from the night before that has been seasoned with cumin, salt, and pepper. The other night we had tacos and my delicious restaurant-style Mexican Cheese dip. When we were finished, we had a lot of meat leftover – both ground beef and shredded chicken breast …

Looking for a quick and easy breakfast idea that is low carb and healthy? These broccoli egg and cheese muffins will hit those taste buds just right. Every year around January, I try to do my best to eat a little healthier since I have spent the last three months indulging in anything and everything. …

This Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes Recipe is a Cheesecake Factory Copycat recipe! They can be served as an appetizer or as a main dish. One of my favorite restaurants to visit is The Cheesecake Factory. Every time I go, I try to get a different dish, so that when I come home I can recreate …

These 10 fun things to do in Boston will keep you busy if you decide to visit like we did! Last month my husband and I traveled first class to Boston, Massachusetts to celebrate our 24th wedding anniversary. This place has always been on our bucket list to visit, so we finally saved up the …

I love having giveaways on my blog so for January, we are giving away a Lodge Cast Iron Cooking Set — two of my favorite pieces that I use ALL THE TIME! I don’t know about y’all, but I LOVE entering giveaways — especially if it is for books, cooking gadgets, and of course gift …

This week, our family settled in for a fun movie night to watch The War with Grandpa — which by the way, has an all star cast. After seeing the trailer this summer, I knew it was one I was thoroughly going to enjoy. The only roles I have ever seen Robert DeNiro in are …

Love hummus? You will love this Everything Bagel Hummus that is simple to make. The best part is that there is no tahini paste in this hummus at all. One of my favorite snacks is hummus. I never buy it at the store though because it can get pretty expensive. I started making it homemade …

Parents planning a kid-friendly vacation should mentally prepare for the whiplash of emotional ups and downs (and financial twists and turns). Whether you’re trying to convince your little ones to venture out of their chicken-nuggets-and-fries comfort zone or power through jet lag notorious for putting a damper on family vacations, expect complaints from cranky toddlers …

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. This post was originally published in January 2020. It has recently been updated with new info. Our family loves making our …

Need an easy low carb snack? This Lemon Hummus is delicious and there is no tahini in it! I have just recently started liking hummus. Kayla and I love making this delicious Cilantro Jalapeno hummus that is our go-to recipe, but now that I have this lemon one, I love it just as much. This post …

Do you want to travel somewhere that you never thought you would be able to afford? Is your travel bucket list full of places to visit like Spain, Italy, or even somewhere like California to Disneyland? It’s still possible for you to visit even if your wallet says otherwise!  One way to accomplish this is …

Did you know that you can make Instant Pot Yogurt with only 3 ingredients? And the best part — it’s a no-boil recipe making it super simple and super easy. Ever since I have been working on cleaning up my diet, I have been researching new foods to make. I recently ran across some talk …

The quarantine has made traveling rather complicated lately. Most people have been trying their best to stay at home to contribute to the fight against the disease. But one can not be expected to live in four walls for months at a time and remain sane.  It is about time to go stretch your legs …

Every year in January, I host a Clean Out the Pantry Challenge and I am inviting you to come right along with me and do the same thing! Christmas is over, and January is here — so you know what that means? It is time for us to clean out those pantries and make some …

Traveling has always been something desirable for students. You’re young, free, and not much is holding you back. Except for two essays you have due, a term paper outline, a group presentation, and the need to get started on your thesis.  Everyone says how free and careless students are, but when you’re in that position, …

Want to know what the most popular recipes of 2020 were on Jen Around the World? Read the list below to find out! I love doing a recap at the end of the year on the most popular recipes from that year. I have done it every year for the last 5 or 6 years. …

This Christmas Crack recipe has been around for many years! You may know it as Saltine Cracker toffee but around here, we call it Christmas Crack! Around here, the holidays mean lots and lots of baking. Yesterday, Kayla and I did something we have been wanting to do for a long time. We made some …

This recipe for Prosciutto Brie and Honey Topped Crackers has been sponsored by Breton Crackers. All opinions listed are 100% my own. I LOVE when the holidays roll around because I get to eat more cheese and crackers during this time than any other time out there. My husband is a meat and potatoes man. …

Do you love to give homemade goodies to your friends and family for Christmas? These jams and jellies make the perfect Christmas gift that keeps giving all year long. Over the years when money has been tight, I have found that making homemade goodies to give as gifts works even better than a store bought …

Did you know you can make homemade lasagna noodles? It is simple and easy and today I am going to show you how you can do it too! One of my favorite things I have accomplished over the last couple of years, it has been teaching myself how to make homemade pasta noodles. About 12 …

Looking to find eel sauce but not sure where to start or where to look? Here are my top 5 places you can buy eel sauce online. In our house, we love having a good old fashioned sushi night. We make over 20 easy sushi recipes and break out our favorite sauces and have a …

This easy poppyseed chicken casserole is full of chicken flavor and is a quick and easy meal to put on the table. The buttery cracker topping really sets it over the top. If you haven’t heard of poppy seed chicken casserole, you’ll be thanking me for introducing you to this amazing 30 minute meal. I …

Learn how to make those delicious restaurant style homemade potato skins that are so delicious! Easy to make and your family will thank you a ton for learning how to make these. This recipe was originally published on December 22, 2009 and has been recently updated with video and new photos. The great thing about …

It’s a complete myth that going off-grid for an outdoor camping adventure means you need to sacrifice delicious homecooked food. Whether you are going on a romantic getaway or just want to get out and enjoy the great outdoors with your family, you can have some of the best food cooked right over a campfire. …

If you are looking for the perfect Christmas Cookie that everyone is going to love, you need this recipe for Kitchen Sink Cookies! Filled to the brim with all your favorites, and I promise they will be a big hit this holiday season. I love when my daughter gets the urge to bake. She comes …

Spend the Christmas holidays doing all the fun and festive things like having a Grinch party and serving this delicious Grinch Punch! When the kids were little and the holidays rolled around, I tried my hardest to have fun themed days. There were times when we would have a Polar Express day, a Winter Wonderland …

Peppermint Oreo Cake Balls are the perfect treat for your holiday parties. They take no time at all to make and are full of holiday flavor. I love when the holiday rolls around because I get to make some fun and amazing treats to share with family and friends. My newest one though is going …

These Christmas Haystack Cookies will bless anyone who gets them this holiday season. The festive sprinkles on top can be changed for each season making them a great cookie to have in your arsenal. The holiday season is here and for us, that means we are deep in the heart of cookie and candy making. …

This chocolate peanut butter buckeye candy recipe is the ultimate Christmas candy! I make these every year to give to friends and they travel well. Learn how easy it is to make these and you can start a new candy tradition today. This post was originally published on December 3, 2012 and has been recently …