No Yeast Oat Bread! Soft, hearty bread that requires zero yeast and zero rising. It’s perfect for a grilled cheese, a sandwich or toasted with a bit of jelly. Since our stay at home order began, getting bread has been a bit of challenge. This is primarily because of limits on purchasing bread. Which, is …

Creamy homemade chocolate pudding made in just about 30 minutes with simple ingredients right from your pantry! I have two homemade pudding recipes here on the blog. Both are delicious, but, do require ingredients that you may or may not have in your kitchen. Now, if you have those ingredients, please, don’t hesitate to make …

No Sweetened Condensed Milk Required-Creamy, not too sweet and no sweetened condensed milk or ice cream maker required! Add your favorite topping or stir in (s) and easily make your own ice cream creation. I have mentioned about 160 million times on this blog, homemade is always best. So, when you can have the time, …

Thick, fudgy brownies that are made with brown sugar instead of the classic white sugar. A chocolate lovers dream! I have made a lot of brownies in my day (see proof here and guys, these brownies? One of the best brownies I’ve had. #Truth My Budding Baker is a hard core brownie lover and he’s …

For Instant Pot and Crock Pot – Skip the jar stuff! Make homemade jam right at home. This recipe requires no canning experience and can be made in your instant pot or crock pot! A few years ago, I started making my own jam. I have zero experience when it comes to canning and a …

Forget the bottled version and make this easy sauce right in your own kitchen. Takes under 30 minutes to make and goes with a wide variety of dishes! Out of seven people in my family, only two of us eat BBQ sauce. So, buying a whole big bottle of sauce just doesn’t make sense. It …

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Dog Treats! Just three ingredients and zero baking time for these easy bites. A few weeks ago, while grocery shopping, I asked my 12 year old daughter to run to the pet aisle and grab a bag of treats for our pups. She did, but, it slipped her mind to check the …

Peppermint Oreo Dessert is creamy and dreamy! Layers of Oreo cookies, chocolate peppermint pudding and whipped topping make up this over the top yummy dessert. One of my all time favorite (and readers!) dessert on the site is the No Bake Oreo Dessert. It’s so yummy and so popular, I decided to make a peanut …

Chocolaty brownies made with the added bonus of butternut squash. The squash gives these brownies a great fudgy texture and takes the place of butter and oil! I made these brownies over the weekend and a few of my kids were less than delighted about them. Mind you, they didn’t taste them at this point, …

Make a great quick dinner! They are also perfect for parties, lunch, potlucks or an appetizer. Sometimes, a meal just needs to be easy. Plus, quick. Plus, easy clean up. Don’t forget, it has tastes good. Oh..hey! I have just the thing for that- – – Mini sandwiches (“sliders”) topped with a perfectly smooth honey …

The name says it all! Penne pasta, sauce and meatballs are all baked up nicely in this one dish wonder. Plus, no boiling the pasta beforehand! So, you can get dinner ready in under an hour. I do realize my last dinner recipe shared also involved meatballs. However, I’ve been using precook version quite a …

Fluffy Blender Pancakes are perfect for a quick and easy breakfast! Pour your ingredients into the blender and give it a whirl. Super fluffy pancakes topped with warm butter and syrup?! Don’t pass these up. Quite often, when I share a pancake recipe around here, I usually say “we love pancakes at my house and …

Creamy + Chocolaty Goodness = One Delicious Dessert. I very rarely buy avocados.. Once in a while to make guacamole, but, otherwise, they aren’t usually on my shopping list. I know, they are healthy and everyone loves them on toast. But, us? Not avocado people. 🤷 Another thing to note: I’ve spelled avocado wrong about …

With these Garlic Butter Skillet Meatballs, dinner will be on the table in under an hour. Serve with your favorite pasta for a completely delicious and simple meal. For the past week or so, we’ve eaten quite a few dinners that do not involve turning on the oven. My crock pot, instant pot, air fryer …

Serve this flavorful chicken with your favorite side dish and dinner will be on the table in just about an hour. Yippee! It’s time for chicken. It’s been forever and a day since I shared a chicken recipe here on the site. Of course, we eat it all-the-time, but, I haven’t had a really “wow! …

Yep, you just need three ingredients for this moist, chocolaty bread. Have it for dessert or a sweet treat for breakfast. A few years ago, I shared Two Ingredients Muffins here on the blog. We still make them to this day and adore them. For a switch up, I decided to take the same idea …

Crock Pot Fudgy Brownies…yay! Decadent brownies made right in your crock pot/slow cooker.   Brownie overload in progress! With the weather getting warmer, the need to turn off my oven increases frequently.  Of course, my need for brownies never waivers. I can always have a brownie, no matter the weather. That’s why these Crock Pot Fudgy …

Dinner is ready in one pan and  in under an hour. Flavorful chicken sausage, potatoes and fresh green beans make up this easy and fabulous sheet pan dinner. My favorite kind of dinner is here! One whole dinner in one whole pan. Easy to make and easy to clean up. (less dishes to wash..yippee!). You …

Frozen piergoies with a delicious twist! These breaded pierogies are great for dinner, lunch, or an appetizer. They are versatile, not only in flavors but, in your cooking method! Back in 2012, I posted a recipe for Baked Piergoi Casserole. It’s STILL in the top 5 most viewed posts on my blog and we still …

Soft peanut butter cookies with swirl of decadent Nutella, the chocolate hazelnut spread. Happy Monday! Are you ready for a new week? I’m kinda sorta ready. I can see summer vacation on the distant horizon and it has been tough to stay focused. Of course, cookies help!  Especially ➝Peanut Butter Nutella Swirl Cookies.  😋 🥜 …

Making these classic snack chips is so simple! These are baked, not fried and taste just like the bagged version. Homemade Doritos will save you some money and a much healthier option for your snack. Just a few weeks ago, we had Homemade Potato Chips. Today, we have Homemade Doritos! Yes, I love crunchy snacks …

Grab some pie crust and make yourself some mini cinnamon rolls! Easy, quick and you only need six ingredients! They are perfect for a sweet breakfast, a snack or dessert. My love for cinnamon rolls are quite obvious if you check out the recipe index. It’s not just me! My kids are wild about them …

Perfect for spring and your Easter holiday! No bake mini cheesecakes with an Oreo cookie base, and they’re topped with a sweet marshmallow Peep candies that are dipped in chocolate. #CuteDessertOverload I’ve got your Easter dessert covered today! They are: Your Ingredients List: Supplies You Will Need:

One minute and 8 simple ingredients is all you need for this sweet treat. Delicious and embarrassingly easy. It’s so easy, a child could make it. As a matter of fact, mine did. The cookie pictures was made by my youngest, who is 8 years old. This is “his” recipe and he is a total …

Jazz up your ordinary box of cake mix and make an amazing cake that tastes just like your favorite homemade recipe. A few additional ingredients give this cake a moist texture and a delicious chocolate taste. Creamy chocolate buttercream frosting makes it even better! I ❤️ 💚 💛 cake mixes. Of course, if you have …

Fluffy waffles made with creamy plain Greek yogurt. Replacing the oil with the yogurt gives your waffles an extra punch of protein and cuts back on your fat content. Enjoy them with syrup, fruit or plain. Breakfast time! See more ideas for your first meal of day right in the recipe index. Greek Yogurt = …

Easy, fried chocolate doughnuts dunked in a smooth glaze. You will not be able to eat just one! Today, we are frying doughnuts….chocolate glazed doughnuts. 😍 Don’t be intimidated. They are easy!  But, they do take a little more time than your baked version. So, give yourself about a 2 hour window of time for …

Chocolate Whoopie Pie Cake with Marshmallow Filling! It’s a fun whoopie pie..but, in cake form! Two layers of delicious chocolate cake with a fluffy marshmallow filling and a smooth chocolate frosting. An awesome cake for a special dessert and can feed a crowd. Chocolate Whoopie Pies with Marshmallow Filling is a pretty popular recipe here …

Soft cake with an amazing pumpkin spice flavor! It starts with a cake mix and is baked in your crock pot. It’s topped with a creamy cheese frosting and crunchy walnuts. You need this one on your holiday dessert menu! TGIF! Let’s have cake..in the crock pot! This cake is amazingly easy and perfect for …

Soft croissants soaked in a sweet cream custard and topped with two kinds of chocolate! This bread pudding is a decadent treat that is best served warm with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Is it Wednesday already?! Goodness, this week has been crazy busy. I’m taking somebody, somewhere every day this …

Creamy soup filled with cheese tortellini, cream cheese and tomatoes. It’s a fabulous weeknight meal and goes perfect for a loaf of crusty french bread. Made in your crock pot (slow cooker), this creamy tortellini soup is a delicious winner! The Ingredients List: Frozen Tortellini:  We like to use a cheese variety for this soup, …

Grab some cocoa powder and make some brownies! These brownies are super easy, super fudgy and super delicious. Made with simple ingredients that are probably in your pantry right this very minute. No melting chocolate required! Top them off with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream for your perfect chocolate treat. Cocoa Powder …

Light as air Cinnamon Sugar Popovers are a sweet treat! Made with a just a few simple ingredients, they are great for breakfast or a snack. They are best eaten warm, then, topped with melted butter and cinnamon sugar. A few of my kids are little cinnamon-sugar obsessed. I keep a small jar of it …

Hearty pancakes filled with sweet cinnamon and old fashion oats! Perfect for breakfast at home or one the go! Happy Monday! How was your weekend? Mine was pretty okey-dokey. We were on the go for the whole weekend, so, it was a little bit of whirlwind, but, it was really just darn nice. This week …

Time for dip! Addicting chocolate dip topped with roasted marshmallows. Ingredients Needed: Chocolate Chips Butter Mini Marshmallows Milk Chocolate Chips: I like to use a milk chocolate variety for this dip. However, go with your favorite type of chocolate ( semi-sweet, dark, etc) How to Make: First, find an 9-10 inch oven safe skillet. I …

Instant Pot Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli is dinner in just one pot! Creamy Alfredo sauce with chicken,fettuccine and broccoli all cooked in your instant pot. If you are brand new to using your Instant Pot…this recipe is a great place to start! It’s really simple and makes your whole dinner in just one pot. …

Side these sweet and flavorful chicken thighs with brown rice for an easy, weeknight dinner! I’ve mentioned it a couple (hundred? 😉 ) times that we are big chicken eaters. I usually buy a large quantity of boneless chicken breasts and use them for a whole variety of dinners. It’s versatile, healthy and when it’s …

Decadent, fudgy, brownies filled with peanut butter cups and cookie dough. A dessert lovers dream! Disclosure: I received complementary coupons from Pillsbury/General Mills as part of their #PillsburyPartner program. As always, all opinions are my own. We have brownies..the all classic dessert. You can make them homemade or with a box or heck, even a  cake …

Butterscotch Pudding Pretzel Cookies are sweet and salty goodness! Soft butterscotch cookies loaded with pretzels and chocolate chips. My daughter asked me this morning if we were going out to our “regular place” for Mother’s Day this year. It’s a really nice place that serves brunch for Mothers Day and Easter, but, is normally just …

Low Fat Chocolate Marble Loaf Cake is delicious and guilt free! This loaf cake will satisfy your craving for cake without all the fat. Since our last post was a pretty decadent ice cream, I figured going a bit guilt free for today and sharing this fab cake wouldn’t be such a bad idea. It’s …