All you need is two ingredients for this creamy holiday treat! Making homemade ice cream has never been so easy. Are you an eggnog person? Do you enjoy a glass of it during the holiday season? I’m going to be honest…I kinda don’t. I like eggnog in stuff. Like cheesecake. or cookies. or donuts. But, …

A simple, delicious, chicken with minimal ingredients that is perfect for a quick, weeknight dinner So, how is your holiday shopping going? Gettin’ it all done? Yeah, me neither. 😉 I’m still recovering from Thanksgiving. Although my kids have been busy making their Christmas lists. My older son has two lists. One for us and one for …

One pot and dinner is done with this classic spaghetti and meat sauce dish. Ingredients Needed: Can I Use Ground Turkey? Yes. If desired, you can use ground turkey or ground Italian sausage instead of the ground beef. If using ground Italian sausage, be sure to drain it after browning. You may also want to …

A light layered cake with a creamy filling and topped with a generous dusting of powdered sugar. It’s mirrored after the classic bakery coffee cake and can feed a crowd! Growing up in the southwest suburbs of Chicago, a favorite at the local bakery was Swedish Flop. It wasn’t a cake, it was a coffee …

Soft, simple dinner rolls that start with a cake mix! Yes, another recipe this week that has cake mix. Don’t hate me, OK? It’s only a little bit of cake mix..nearly a smidgen. This time we are putting it into some dinner rolls. Yes we are, and you guys should be really excited. Because, these …

All you need is 3 ingredients for this delicious and fun dip! Let’s face it, sometimes the best part of the cake is the batter, right? Admit it You sneak a few swipes from the bowl before you pour it into the pan, don’t you? No judging here. You can count me in on that one. …

Soft, chewy, chocolate cookies to satisfy your chocolate craving in a snap! I wasn’t planning on making these cookies. Really. Honest. Usually, every week when I make out my grocery list, a dessert is added to our meal plan.  Most of the time, it’s something new that will be shared here on the blog in the …

All the great taste of a chocolate chip cookie rolled into a delicious muffin There are some big changes around our place these days. School has begun and it’s right in our dining room. Yep, we have started homeschooling. All five of the kids. Including our daughter with autism. Eek! It’s been alot of work, …

A smooth, creamy, chocolate frosting that requires ZERO powdered sugar! Let me ask you a question:  Is powdered sugar a regular staple in your pantry? You know, is there always a container of the powdery white stuff sitting there, just in case?  I have to be honest, I used to.  It was sitting there along …

An amazingly easy and delicious chocolate cake that you mix and bake in the same pan! Pretty much every recipe on this blog is easy. If it wasn’t, it probably wouldn’t be on here. That is because, well, things at my house are simple.  With all the craziness that is our lives here, it is …

A creamy, one dish meal that can be on your table in no time at all! I adore dinners that are all in one pan. Easy to make. Easy to clean up. Sounds good to me. 👍 Ingredients Needed: Turkey Kielbasa: We prefer the turkey variety when it comes to kielbasa/sausage. However, you can go …

Low Fat Applesauce Brownies- – Fudgy brownies made with applesauce and are low in fat! Ingredients Needed: Brownie Mix: Originally, I used Betty Crocker Low Fat Brownie Mix for these. Truth be told, I’m not sure they make it anymore. However, if you do some searching on Amazon or in your local grocery store, there …

Breakfast Wonton Cups are an easy, versatile breakfast at home or on the go! Wonton wrappers and egg roll wrappers are awesome, aren’t they?  You can fill em’ or stuff em’ with all types of ingredients from sweet to savory and bake them up pretty darn quickly. Ingredients Needed: Our breakfast wonton cups are filled …

Easy to make homemade ice cream with coconut and real bananas! How is your summer going so far? Keeping busy or just relaxing? Ours is a bit of both. It’s nice that we are not on a morning school schedule. We are sleeping in until 7 am! I know, that’s early for some, but, for …

Creamy macaroni and cheese packed with chicken and topped with  crunchy breadcrumbs. We are going back in time again today. Way back in 2012, this recipe was originally shared here on the blog.  It continues to be a regular staple on our dinner menu, so, it’s only fitting to share it again, with just a …

All the great tastes of a meatball sub packed into a delicious casserole! Casseroles. Aren’t they fabulous? They are one of my favorite ways to cook dinner. Not only casseroles, but, skillet meals too. Pretty much any meal you can your entire (or almost) dinner in one pot. 😉 This particular casserole is a favorite …

Just two ingredients for a delicious, easy,fruity, angel food cake! Really, quick post for you guys today: 1 box of angel food cake mix + 1 can of raspberry pie filling=  super, duper, easy, delicious cake. Topping it off with powdered sugar makes it even better! 🙌 Happy Weekend 🙂

Simple and versatile! Make your pizza sauce homemade and don’t worry about buying the jar stuff anymore. Does your family consume as much pizza as mine does? Whew..we eat it a bunch. Mostly homemade, but we do get take-out when cooking is the last thing in the world that is going to happen in my …

Soft muffins with loads of banana flavor and topped with sweet cinnamon! Muffins are a perfect way to start you day, aren’t they?  Your week even! I love to make a batch of muffins on the weekend, toss them in the freezer, then, breakfast is ready to go during the week. Helps tremendously with crazy …

Fluffy, soft cinnamon rolls made with a cake mix shortcut. These decadent chocolate rolls are easy to whip up and are a delicious sweet treat. Looking for an absolutely fabulous cinnamon roll to make?! You must try these Chocolate Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls. They will quickly become your go-to cinnamon roll recipe. What Supplies Do …

Sweet tangy chicken that requires just a basic (just six!) ingredients and can be made in your instant pot or your crock pot! This apricot chicken goes perfect with a side of brown or white rice. I have another great chicken recipe for your Instant Pot (pressure cooker) or Crock Pot (slow cooker)! Now, this …

Irresistible brownies topped with chocolate, caramel and marshmallow fluff! As long as I’ve known Mr Plain, brownies have always been something he just whips up when the mood strikes him. Sometimes, they are boxed, sometimes homemade. He is a primo brownie maker. I’m not quite sure what his secret is, but, that’s OK, whatever he …

A creamy spread/dip filled with fresh dill, cucumbers and cream cheese. This recipe is so very easy and it just screams summer, picnics and all things warm. ☀️ Ingredients Needed:

Classic pound cake with the added bonus of chocolate chips. Isn’t pound cake a wonderful thing? It’s pretty much flour, eggs, butter and sugar. So simple,delicious and great for just about any occasion.  You can dress them up or just leave it plain. Yum. 😋 This pound cake is a pretty simple recipe. Nothing too fancy …

Three ingredients is all you need for this flavorful chicken. Serve it up on a bun or in a tortilla. This is one of my favorite things to make in my crock pot 🠞🠞 chicken. Nothing is easier than adding a few boneless chicken breasts, plus, required ingredients in the pot.  Then, a  few hours …

Country Fried Pork with White Gravy is a classic! Crispy fried pork with a creamy white gravy. Are you ready for the weekend? I am! As the school year gets closer to ending, it’s getting tougher each day to the kids and myself motivated to head out the door every morning. Is that happening at …

Crunchy egg rolls filled with chicken taco meat, cheese and salsa. Chicken taco egg rolls are great for a party or dinner. They also freeze great! Make a batch, freeze and heat up one for lunch. Bake them, fry them or cook in your air fryer. They are delicious anyway you make them. These delicious …

Lasagna rolls stuffed with mashed potatoes and cheese! Comfort food at its best. Let’s start this post out with the honest truth. If you are looking for a light, low fat, healthy option for your dinner menu this week, you are at the wrong place.  What gave it away? That it was topped with bacon …

Classic french toast with a decadent chocolate filling and covered in a simple homemade strawberry syrup. Ingredients Needed: Bread: Go with a thicker bread, like a brioche, for this recipe. With the chocolate filling, you want a bread that will hold up well. Strawberries: Fresh or frozen will both work. More French Toast to Enjoy:

Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole is dinner in just one dish! Chicken, cheese and rice with a little crunch. I can’t believe how long it’s been since a chicken recipe has been posted around here. It’s been since October? November? Gosh..a while! You missed it, haven’t you? Admit it. 😉 We’ve been still eating it …

Skip the noodles! Make this quick, delicious lasagna that is made with biscuits instead. This dish is one those weeknight dinners that make your life sooo easy. You only need 4 ingredients for the whole dish and it takes about 10 minutes to throw it together. Easy..also,really yummy. I originally shared this recipe back in …

Ooey, gooey Cinnamon Roll Bites give you all the great taste of a cinnamon roll without all the work! Don’t you love short-cuts? I sure do! They are a tremendous help at times. Especially, when it comes to cinnamon rolls. 🙂 Of course, we are serious cinnamon rolls eaters: note: here and here and here. …

Garlic Cheddar Quick Bread is garlicky and cheesy! This quick bread goes as a great side to your favorite dinner or all by itself. As promised yesterday… some very yummy bread to accompany your Spaghetti and Meatball Soup. This can also accompany any other type of soup you love or pasta or you don’t have …

Buttery pound cake filled with sweet cranberries and creamy sour cream! A moist cake that is great for the holiday dessert table. Cranberry Sour Cream Pound Cake is a winner! What a better way to kick off November than with some cranberries? Cranberries and cake. Pound cake to be exact. I made this a few …

All you need is three ingredients and your imagination for these fudgy bites! Top them with your favorite addition or have them plain for a quick, sweet treat. I discovered this recipe way back in 2013 while participating in a recipe swapping blogging group. The blogging group no longer exists, but, this is just one …

A dangerously good and decadent treat! I was uncertain about posting this recipe. Not because it doesn’t taste good. Oh..it’s good. It’s yummylicious good. It’s the pictures. Yeah..the lighting is not that great. The day these pictures were, it was cloudy out and well..here we are. When I look at some of my pictures from …

Just a few simple ingredients for this flavorful cranberry chicken. Serve with rice or egg noodles for an easy dinner option. It’s chicken in the crock pot! We haven’t had one of these on the blog in a while. (I think I say that every time I post chicken, don’t I ?) That isn’t too …

Skip the take out version and make this classic dish right at home! One of our favorites dishes for take-out (besides pizza) is Chinese food. We all like some particular part of it. Mr Plain likes chicken fried rice, I like the egg rolls, the kids like fortune cookies. But, everyone loves the sweet and …

Mac n cheese with a twist! Replace regular pasta with tortellini for a delicious and cheesy meal. I am so very excited to share this dish with you. It was something that we had last week and it’s pretty much heaven in a dish! Cheese, pasta, bacon, crunchy,buttery breadcrumbs….need I go on? OK, I will. …

All the delicious taste of a classic burger tucked into a tortilla, then, grilled. A perfect weeknight dinner! Happy Monday Guys! Hope you had a lovely weekend. Ours was quite nice. We spent our Saturday apple picking and celebrating my nephew’s birthday. What a great day! The temperatures were a little high (no complaining this …