Brown Butter Snickerdoodles are buttery and gooey, soft and chewy with a crunchy cinnamon and sugar topping. This is the BEST snickerdoodles recipe ever! Snickerdoodles are basically chewy sugar cookies coated with cinnamon sugar but sometimes the simplest things are the best! We brought these snickerdoodles to the next level by using brown butter for […]
Search Results for: friends
Mulled Cider
This Mulled Cider recipe is easy to make with apple cider and mulling spices. Add whipped cream and caramel for a Starbucks hot apple cider! Although I love coffee drinks, it is great to have another option to offer family and friends during the holidays. Mulled cider is a favorite of everyone, from young to […]
How To Host A Small Thanksgiving
Here’s your guide for How To Host A Small Thanksgiving with a free printable planner including a shopping list and kitchen conversions chart. This year your Thanksgiving celebration may look a little different than it has in the past. But you can still have a wonderful meal and cozy day giving thanks for all your […]
French Toast Casserole
Cinnamon sugar French Toast Casserole is the perfect breakfast for overnight guests or for a holiday brunch. It can be made ahead of time! It’s always a joy to share a delicious breakfast with family or friends. What a great way to start the day! And one way to make it even more enjoyable is […]
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
This Pumpkin Pie Smoothie recipe with pumpkin puree, frozen yogurt, and pumpkin pie spice can be ready in minutes whenever the craving hits! My daughters suggested that I try making a pumpkin pie smoothie. One of their friends loves the Pumpkin Smash from Jamba Juice and will drive 30 minutes just to get one! So, […]
Fair Food Recipes
Enjoy your favorite Fair Food without leaving home by whipping up these tasty recipes for everything from funnel cakes to corn dogs! All summer we’ve been sharing some of the most popular foods found at fairs, carnivals, theme parks, and food trucks. It’s time to put them all in one place so they are easy […]
Indian Tacos
Indian Tacos, also known as Navajo tacos, are a Native American taco made on tender, crispy fry bread topped with taco meat, lettuce, cheese, and tomatoes. The first time I heard about Indian Tacos was when we went to the Fort Sisseton Historical Festival in South Dakota with some friends. The Indian tacos were the […]
Low Carb Banana Bread
This Low Carb Banana Bread with chocolate chips lets you enjoy a delicious treat without all of the sugar and carbs that come with traditional banana bread. Not only is this banana bread recipe low carb, but it is also low in sugar (only the natural sugar from the bananas) and is gluten-free! It’s so […]
Honey Mustard Pretzels
Sweet and tangy Honey Mustard Pretzels are easy to make with ingredients you already have in your cupboard. While plain pretzel sticks make a good snack, flavored pretzels make an even better one! I’ve previously shared spicy pretzels, crack pretzels, cheese pretzels, and buffalo pretzels but realized that I was missing honey mustard pretzels. Try […]
Two Ingredient Dough Soft Pretzels
Two Ingredient Dough Soft Pretzels are SO EASY to make without yeast! Mix the dough, form the pretzels, dip in baking soda, and bake. Everyone loves getting soft pretzels with cheese dip from the mall and food vendors! Did you realize that you can make your own at home using two ingredient dough? My family […]
Molasses Cookies
Classic Molasses Cookies recipe with the perfect chewy and crunchy texture with the ginger and molasses flavor everyone loves. My favorite Christmas cookies and candies are the old-fashioned ones and molasses cookies are right up near the top of the list. It’s that chewy and crunchy, ginger and molasses flavor that gets me every time!
Caramel Candy Recipe
This microwave caramel candy recipe makes soft, chewy caramels everyone loves! You can make these homemade caramels with only 5 ingredients! These caramels are fantastic because they only require a few ingredients, and you make them in the microwave! They are delicious as is, but you can also top them with sea salt, dip them […]
Pumpkin Bread Mini Loaves
This Pumpkin Bread Mini Loaves recipe makes four delicious loaves at once: gingerbread, cinnamon, cream cheese, and chocolate swirl! When it comes to pumpkin breads, I can’t choose a favorite because I like them all! After baking these, I would alternate which one I ate every time I had coffee so I could enjoy each […]
Chicken Noodle Casserole
Chicken Noodle Casserole is comfort food at its best! A creamy combination of noodles, chicken, and vegetables that’s perfect for dinner. Along with the cool fall nights comes the need to gather family and friends around the table for a comforting family dinner. Growing up in Minnesota, this would be called Chicken Noodle Hotdish instead […]
Watermelon Cake Recipe
This adorable Watermelon Cake is frosted with buttercream to look like a watermelon, and it actually has watermelon baked inside it! We’ve all seen recipes for cakes made with applesauce or mashed bananas and now it’s time for a cake with watermelon in it! It’s a fun cake to bring to all of your summer […]
Spicy Pretzels Recipe With Ranch Seasoning
This easy Spicy Pretzels Recipe with ranch seasoning is irresistible! These crunchy, salty, buttery pretzels are the perfect finger food. My son was totally craving Dot’s Pretzels, and our little local grocery store doesn’t sell them. So instead, I bought some pretzel sticks and spices to make my own copycat version at home. The homemade […]
Low Carb Bagels Recipe
This Low Carb Bagels recipe is for chewy, golden brown bagels that are full of flavor that satisfy your cravings! The bagels are also keto and gluten-free. When eating a low carb diet for an extended period of time, you really start missing things like bread, pizza, and bagels. Luckily you can make your own […]
Smoked Gouda Fondue
Smoked Gouda Fondue is the best cheesy appetizer! Dip in all of your favorite savory foods. Or make it part of a fun dinner with cubed chicken and steak! My family loves cheese in all forms but cheesy dips and fondue are at the top of the list. We love getting Jerk Chicken Fondue from […]
Mini Candy Houses
Mini Candy Houses are EASY to make, FUN to decorate and look ADORABLE served at holiday parties. Kids LOVE to help make these BITE-SIZED gingerbread houses! One of our favorite holiday traditions from when our kids were little is making candy houses using graham crackers, frosting and lots of candy. Now that the kids are […]
Four Christmas Cookies From One Basic Dough
Kitchen hack for holiday baking: make four Christmas cookies from one basic dough with this recipe. Prepare the dough ahead of time, freeze and bake later! Can you believe that it’s almost November and the holidays will be here before we know it! Everyone knows that one of the best things about the holiday season […]
Thanksgiving Countdown Planner and Checklist
Hosting Thanksgiving dinner can seem overwhelming but I’ve put together a Thanksgiving Countdown Planner and Checklist with free printables to make Thanksgiving dinner achievable for everyone! As soon as you decide to host Thanksgiving you can start planning. Figure out about how many people will be attending. Write down your menu ideas (this can easily […]
Halloween Candy Bar Pretzels
Halloween Candy Bar Pretzels are easy to make with mini candy bars sandwiched between pretzels. A spooky treat perfect for Halloween parties! Candy bar pretzel bites are one of my go-to holiday treats. They are easy to make and easily customizable for any occasion. When I found some spooky eyeball sprinkles at the store recently, […]
Mini Apple Crisps
These Mini Apple Crisps have sweet, tender apples with a crunchy crumb topping. Individual apple crisps are perfect for parties and holidays! Everyone loves apple crisp during the fall and I would choose apple crisp over apple pie any day! Making mini apple crisps is the perfect way to share fall baking with family and […]
Vanilla Bean Syrup
Vanilla Bean Syrup is perfect for vanilla bean lattes. Making this vanilla syrup recipe at home with only three ingredients is super easy. One of my friends is slightly obsessed with vanilla bean lattes, which are great things to be in love with, except for the fact that hardly any coffee shops sell them, especially the […]
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe
Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork recipe with only 4 ingredients! Cooks in crock pot in 3-4 hours. Perfect for sandwiches, tacos, and fried rice. Slow cooker pulled pork is so easy to make on busy days when you want your meal to cook itself. Just put it in the crockpot and it will be ready […]
Brown Butter Snickerdoodle Blondies Recipe
Brown Butter Snickerdoodle Blondies are buttery and gooey, soft and dense with a crunchy cinnamon and sugar topping. This is the BEST blondies recipe ever! Blondies are like brownies without the chocolate and since my favorite brownies are the gooey ones, it only makes sense that my favorite blondies are gooey as well. While these […]
Grilled Barbecue Ribs
These tender Grilled Barbecue Ribs, made on a gas grill, are sweet and spicy with the smoky flavor everyone loves. They are perfect for summer entertaining. This post has been sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Summer entertaining is all about including the outdoors from cooking on the grill and […]
Easy Queso Blanco Recipe – White Cheese Dip
This Easy Queso Blanco Recipe is a quick way to make white cheese dip using Velveeta and peppers. Serve with chips as a side dish or an appetizer! Our favorite place to vacation is Wilmington, North Carolina. Over the years it’s become our home-away-from-home. We love visiting our friends who live in the area and, […]
Scotcharoos Pinwheels Recipe with Video
These Scotcharoos Pinwheels are chewy peanut butter bars rolled up with melt-in-your-mouth chocolate and butterscotch frosting. It’s a fun way to enjoy a classic favorite! In Minnesota, scotcharoos are a go-to, never fail dessert that is loved by everyone. No matter the season or the reason, scotcharoos are a part of every get-together and celebration. […]
Blueberry Cheesecake Dessert Recipe
This Blueberry Cheesecake Dessert recipe is my husband’s childhood favorite with a light, moist cheesecake topped with blueberry pie filling and whipped cream. Before I got married over 20 years ago, my family, my husband’s family and my friends gave me a box of recipes. I love that recipe box and still have all of the […]
Rainbow Veggie Kabobs
These Rainbow Veggie Kabobs have a bright rainbow of colors on a stick and can be served at any occasion from last-minute get-togethers to planned parties. Sponsored by Marzetti® Veggie Dips. Whether or not you are the New Year’s resolution kind of person, most people make a commitment to eat healthier foods after all of the […]
Chocolate Peppermint Brownies
These Chocolate Peppermint Brownies have a fudgy chocolate brownie base and melt-in-your-mouth peppermint buttercream frosting topped with smooth chocolate mint icing and crushed candy canes. It’s that combination of chocolate and mint that gets me every time! Brian and I even served chocolate mint brownies at our wedding in addition to a wedding cake. During much […]