Soft,sweet bread made right in your bread machine! As I mentioned previously, my Mother’s Day gift this year was a bread machine. Ever since then,there has been bread making, freezing and eating going on. This shocks my mother. OK, well, surprises her. She tells me that I am “the last person on earth she would ever …
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Soft chocolate cookies that start with a cake mix. The added pudding makes them soft and perfectly chewy. Next to me right now is a glass of milk, two of these cookies and a small toddler watching me. She is also eating these cookies. It is 8 am here. These cookies are so good, you …
Forget the boxed version! Make this popular side dish right at home. Great chicken flavor, with less sodium and much cheaper than the store bought stuff. This chicken rice is a great side dish for a wide variety of meals. Ingredients Needed: Chicken Bouillon? This can be found in the same section as the chicken …
A sweet and tangy sauce gives your average meatloaf a delicious kick! Meatloaf. It gets kinda bad wrap in the food world, doesn’t it? I admit, it can be a bit boring. Nothing too exciting about it. But, it’s reliable and tastes pretty good. I grew up with meatloaf. Just plain, old meatloaf. It was …
All the delicious-ness of a Mounds candy bar packed into a fudgy brownie. Ingredients Needed: Can I Use My Own Brownie Recipe? Yes. You can use your favorite homemade basic brownie recipe or boxed version. It does need to be for a 9 x 13 baking pan, for the rest of the ingredients to work …
Strawberry Pineapple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is the easiest cake ever! All you need is 2 ingredients for the amazing dessert! I have made these awesome Pineapple Bliss Cupcakes a few bazillion time..so, when, I discovered strawberry cake mix and a can of pineapple in my pantry, I figure, why not give the strawberry …
A fun and delicious way to get your kids (or you!) to eat more fruit. Ingredients Needed: Creamy Peanut Butter: While I love natural peanut butter, for this recipe, I recommend using “regular” peanut butter. A natural peanut butter has more oil than the regular variety and it may affect the consistency of your dip. …
Perfect for a busy breakfast at home or on the go! These breakfast burritos are delicious and versatile. Tired of cold cereal for breakfast? Try a breakfast burrito! Soft, warm tortilla shells filled with your favorite breakfast tastes. Dunk them in a homemade tangy taco sauce for the finishing touch. Ingredients Needed: These are totally …
Skip the bottled version and make creamy ranch dressing right at home! Ingredients Needed: Buttermilk: None on hand? Whisk together 1 cup of milk with 1/4 cup of lemon juice or vinegar. Let it sit for 5 minutes. Continue with recipe as noted. Chives + Parsley: Fresh or dried will both work. Simply adjust to …
Shredded chicken with a flavorful punch of zesty Italian dressing made right in your crock pot. Serve it up on a plate with your favorite side dish or as sandwiches. I’ve been making this chicken for about a million years…give or take 😉 As a matter of fact, it was one of the very first …
Chocolate Eclair Cake is a no bake dessert dream! The chocolate eclair cake is layered with creamy pudding and graham crackers, then, topped with a delicious chocolate frosting. It’s too good to pass up. This cake looks like it would be alot of work. It’s not. It should be though. That way, you would only …
One skillet and dinner is done! Turkey kielbasa sausage, cheesy pasta and broccoli make this easy dish just right for a weeknight dinner. Ingredients Needed: Pasta: Any type of small pasta will work…macaroni noodles, penne, rotini, etc Velveeta: If you don’t wan’t to buy the brick, you can make it homemade. Broccoli: Not a fan? …
Soft muffins loaded with mini chocolate chips and creamy ricotta cheese. These muffins are one of my favorite recipe finds on the site. I originally shared this recipe back when my blog first started in 2011, and they remain our household favorite when it comes to chocolate chip muffins. Soft, chocolaty, and the ricotta cheese …
Crispy and crunchy! These potato pancakes are a fun dinner option or make a great side dish! In my continuing quest to re-shoot and re-share lots of old posts, today, we have potato pancakes. Shared here on the blog in 2011, these still remain a family favorite to this day. I originally started making these …
Pizza Meat Loaf – Give your meatloaf a kick! The great flavors of pizza packed into your not so average meatloaf. Meatloaf can be a seriously boring thing to eat for dinner. It’s just sort “meh”. Well, not anymore! This meatloaf has a bit of a kick and is not your average boring meatloaf. A …
Dirt Pudding! A fun and simple no bake dessert that is layered with a creamy pudding and Oreo cookies. Ingredients Needed: Pudding Mix: Make sure it’s INSTANT pudding mix and not cook/serve. Whipped Topping: Commonly known as “Cool Whip”. Use your favorite brand and make sure it’s thawed. Oreo Cookies: You will need a 16 oz package. …
Mom’s Apple Cake: Mix your batter and “dump” it into the pan for this simple and delicious cake! This is another recipe that my Mom has made for years. It has become a family favorite here too. It’s a great cake to make for fall and the holidays. Enjoy!
A delicious cake that only requires three ingredients and zero guilt! Use this batter to make a cake or cupcakes. Ingredients Needed: Does this work with any flavor cake mix? Yes. If you don’t want to make chocolate cake, you can use any flavor/brand. Just be sure to stick with a standard size box, approx 15-18 …
Forget the box! Make chewy granola bars homemade. This is something that at one point in our household, was purchased in mass quantities. Granola bars. My family can go through boxes of these in a week and guys, that can get costly. While I do admit, I still buy a few boxes when they go …
A fun switch up for dinner! Skip the soggy chips and make your nachos in the broiler. Top them with your favorite additions and feed a crowd in no time at all. Nachos are a pretty simple recipe for just about anyone. Get some chips, some cheese and toss in the microwave or oven. That …