Wondering how to make French Toast? This easy French toast recipe makes a golden brown stack with a hint of cinnamon topped with maple syrup. We’ve made this breakfast recipe countless times for weekends, holidays, and even weeknight dinners. My husband Brian makes the best breakfast foods for us, such as delicious, made-to-order omelets! He […]
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Rainbow Rice Krispies Treats
Colorful Rainbow Rice Krispies Treats, with gooey marshmallows and crispy cereal in all the colors of a rainbow, are sure to make them smile! This adorable dessert is perfect for baby showers and unicorn parties as well as for St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, and spring. Traditional rice krispies treats are always a great dessert choice, […]
Lava Cake
You’ll love this warm, delectable Lava Cake with a molten chocolate center that flows from the middle when you cut into the cake. Chocolate cake is the perfect dessert for a Valentine’s Day dinner! Warm cake is always a hit, but adding a melted chocolate center makes it irresistible! You can serve these cakes with […]
Acai Bowl
Start the day with this colorful Acai Bowl recipe! Top each smoothie bowl with fresh fruit, granola, nuts, coconut, nut butter, and honey. These smoothie bowls are a fun way to eat breakfast or enjoy them as an afternoon snack or as a cool, flavorful dessert. Our kids introduced us to acai bowls on vacation, […]
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Our Strawberry Spinach Salad recipe is topped with chicken, blueberries, pineapple, strawberries, glazed pecans, and poppy seed dressing! We love eating salad for lunch with a bowl of soup or as a dinner side dish with pork chops, steak, or chicken! The Panera Strawberry Poppyseed Salad is one of our favorites. Unfortunately, it’s only available […]
Poppy Seed Dressing
This homemade Poppy Seed Dressing recipe is easy to make with simple ingredients, tastes better than store-bought, and is perfect for salads! It’s surprisingly easy to make your own salad dressing, sauces, and condiments to top your favorite salads or to use as a dip for veggies, fruit, tortilla chips, and chicken tenders. Strawberry Spinach […]
Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Start the day with this easy Sausage Breakfast Casserole recipe that is perfect for holiday brunch and can be prepared ahead of time! We love eating sausage egg casserole for breakfast with crispy bacon, breakfast potatoes, and a smoothie! A breakfast casserole is a great way to make a holiday breakfast for overnight guests or […]
Cherry Pie
A homemade Cherry Pie with tart cherries in a sweet sauce and a flaky pie crust is a fan favorite from Thanksgiving to Christmas! We are going to make this easy cherry pie recipe for Thanksgiving dinner along with our other favorite pies such as pecan pie, pumpkin pie, and apple pie. Pies are delicious […]
Pecan Pie Cheesecake
This Pecan Pie Cheesecake recipe is TO-DIE-FOR with creamy cheesecake, a graham cracker and pecan crust, and gooey caramel pecan pie topping. Pecan pie and cheesecake are two holiday favorites so a combination of the two is a sure winner! I’ve shared multiple cheesecake dessert recipes from the original blueberry cheesecake dessert to the most […]
Breakfast Tacos
The ultimate Breakfast Tacos you wish were included on the Taco Bell Breakfast menu with scrambled eggs, tater tots cheese sauce, and bacon! While the fast food breakfast menu includes burritos, quesadillas, and crunch wraps and we think it should also include tacos! These flavorful breakfast tacos start with a toasted tortilla and include layers […]
Air Fryer Pork Chops
These Air Fryer Pork Chops are so tender and easy to prepare! The simple pork chop marinade makes them flavorful and moist. My family loves it when I make pork chops in the air fryer! Even our pickiest eater enjoys them. I love that I can prep them beforehand and when dinnertime rolls around they […]
The BEST Homemade Milkshake Recipes
Here are the BEST homemade Milkshake Recipes you’ll want to make on repeat this summer! Keep cool with these classic all-American shakes. A burger, fries, and a shake is an all-American diner staple. Vanilla, chocolate and cookies n cream are the most popular flavors. It’s so easy to all of your favorite milkshakes at home, […]
Blueberry Muffins
This bakery-style Blueberry Muffins recipe is a family favorite! The muffins are dotted with plump berries and have crunchy sugar on top. Of all the muffins I could make, blueberry is the most requested with pumpkin coming in as a close second. Plump summer blueberries are perfect for baking! But frozen ones make delicious muffins […]
Smoked Corn On The Cob
Make Smoked Corn on the Cob this summer for a flavorful twist. Top the hot corn with seasoned butter to bring it to the next level! One of the best things about summer is the fresh fruits and vegetables! We love sweet corn and look forward to enjoying it all summer long. There are countless […]
Tropical Smoothie
A cool Tropical Smoothie is refreshing any time of the day! It’s a pretty pink drink with pineapple, mango, passion fruit, and dragon fruit. It is officially spring and we are ready for it! Bring on the warm sunshine and cool drinks. This tropical smoothie can be served at breakfast or as a fruity beverage […]
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These Chicken Lettuce Wraps are bursting with flavor and color! Top lettuce leaves with chicken, thinly sliced veggies, and peanut sauce. The last few times I’ve gone to the Cheesecake Factory, I’ve ordered the Asian Chicken Lettuce Wrap Tacos and thoroughly enjoyed them. I decided to make a copycat so that I can have them […]
Cranberry Salad
Creamy Cranberry Salad with pineapple and apples is a holiday favorite! This pretty side dish is sweet and tart with the perfect amount of crunch. Dessert salads always make an appearance during the holidays. Cranberry salad is popular for both Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. It is an irresistible combination of flavors and textures!
Breakable Chocolate Gifts
Breakable Chocolate Gifts are like edible pinatas filled with candy and sprinkles. Perfect for Christmas treat bags with a mini mallet. Last Valentine’s Day, I made breakable chocolate hearts, and since they were so much fun, I decided to make breakable chocolate gifts as well! They are filled with candy and sprinkles. Put the gift, […]
Christmas Cones
These adorable Christmas Cones have a fun surprise inside! The Santa cones, Elf cones, and Gnome cones are filled with candy and sprinkles. The Christmas cones are a great way to let your kids help with holiday baking! They can each choose a cone to make and decorate it however they want to.
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Irresistible Pineapple Upside Down Cake is a tender, flavorful cake with a caramelized topping, pineapple slices, and maraschino cherries! Pineapple upside-down cake is a beloved classic that is popular year-round! The sweet, chewy caramel with the moist cake and the glazed pineapple slices is sure to impress.
Apple Cranberry Salad
This Apple Cranberry Salad is sweet and crunchy, crisp and tart! It’s simple enough for a weekday lunch yet fancy enough for holiday dinners! I’m a huge fan of fruit on salad, and this one has diced apples and dried cranberries. Plus, anything that has freshly shaved parmesan and glazed pecans is going to be […]
Lemon Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
This creamy Lemon Vinaigrette recipe tastes like salad dressing from an upscale restaurant! It’s easy to make and works as a veggie dip too! After making homemade salad dressing, I started eating more salads because the dressing brings the salad to the next level! I also keep fresh-cut vegetables in the refrigerator and use this […]
Blueberry Pie
Homemade Blueberry Pie made with plump berries and a flaky crust topped is best enjoyed with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top! Blueberry pie is a classic that is delicious using fresh berries in the summer. But it can also be made throughout the year for holiday dinners or even as a dessert […]
How To Cut A Watermelon
Wondering how to cut a watermelon? Here’s the best way to cut a watermelon into wedges, cubes, sticks, rounds, stars, and balls! Now that you’ve learned how to pick a watermelon you are probably wondering how to cut a watermelon! But before you do, think about what you plan to use the watermelon for. Triangles […]
Mango Smoothie
Whip up this Mango Smoothie recipe for an easy breakfast, or make it as a cool treat on a hot summer day. Only four ingredients are needed! Our local grocery store sells fresh, juicy, sliced mangos. They are so popular that the store has a hard time keeping them in stock. I’ve observed everyone from […]
Strawberry Tart
This beautiful Strawberry Tart recipe has bite-sized pieces of strawberries with a tender shortbread crust topped with whipped cream. There are two fruits that say summertime to me, one is watermelon, and the other is strawberries. I love them both, and although they are available year-round, the fresh summer fruits are the best. This strawberry […]
Strawberry Lemonade
Our strawberry lemonade recipe is sweet, tart, and so refreshing! This homemade freckled lemonade is a Red Robin copycat. There’s nothing like fresh-squeezed lemonade during the summer, and the addition of strawberries makes it even more special. You can also get the kids involved by letting them help squeeze out the lemon juice!
Bisquick Crepes
This easy Bisquick crepes recipe makes thin, airy crepes! Add sweet fillings like strawberries and Nutella or savory like ham and cheese. One of the best things about this easy recipe is that you can serve it for breakfast, dinner, and dessert! Fill breakfast crepes with fruit; for dinner, add savory fillings, and for dessert, […]
Mango Cucumber Salad
Mango Cucumber Salad is a combination of fresh mango and vegetables. Serve with chicken or fish. Or turn it into salsa and serve with chips. This mango cucumber salad recipe is super easy to prepare when you need a quick side dish. It goes works really well with tacos, chicken, and fish!
How To Make Fried Rice
Here’s how to make fried rice with step-by-step instructions. This easy fried rice recipe can starting point of so many yummy variations. When dining out, I’ll choose fried rice over white rice every time! It’s one of my favorites. But it’s not always practical to order take out so today I’m sharing my recipe for […]
Easter Dinner Ideas
These delicious Easter Dinner Ideas are TOTALLY DO-ABLE for everyone from beginners to busy moms and includes everything from ham to cake! I wanted to share our Easter dinner ideas and recipes for stress-free Easter! The blog post is broken down into the following Easter Dinner categories: appetizers, main dishes, vegetables, casseroles, salads, breads, beverages, […]
Omelette Recipe
This simple omelette recipe is easy to make and very versatile. With just a few basic ingredients, you can make a protein-packed breakfast! We love eating eggs for breakfast and dinner with fresh fruit, breakfast potatoes, bacon, and toast. Several years ago, Brian set out to learn the best way to make an omelet and […]