While I do enjoy cooking, I also enjoy a lot of other things and I get weary of planning dinner every night. Over the years, we've simplified things by having a couple of standing meals we order...
mexican lasagna bake aka burrito cake recipe
I love recipes that are...quick to make, can be made in one pot, are easy to adjust to different food preferences, and are delicious! Such is the case with this Mexican Lasagna Bake. It's a fusion...
the best strawberry rhubarb crisp
We have an absolutely wonderful next-door neighbor. She has blown snow out of our driveway when Jeff was unable to, she has saved Calvin's bike from sitting out on the sidewalk overnight, and she...
hearty lentil soup with sausage | recipe
My mom has been making a variation of this lentil soup for as long as I can remember. If you haven't noticed, I prefer creamy soups. I just enjoy them more than brothy soups and they can still be...
chocolate chip walnut oatmeal cookies
I have felt like baking lately. Anyone else? I've always enjoyed baking, but I tend to shy away from it because...well, I like eating things I bake, too. I have discipline in a lot of areas, but...
Bavarian Pretzels (Bretzels) Recipe
For Christmas, I got a cookbook called Upper Crust - Homemade Bread the French Way. It's an excellent book if you're interested in learning about or improving your bread baking. As I read through...
parker house rolls
Have you tried the "Parker House Rolls" recipe by Half Baked Harvest? You can find the printable recipe and all of the details HERE. I made them last year for the first time and they were so...
molded salt dough “gingerbread” ornaments | Christmas crafts
These molded salt dough "gingerbread" ornaments were one of those crafting happy accidents. They started when I made an impulsive purchase from an Instagram ad for a couple of cookie molds. ...
mini cheese balls recipe & a holiday grazing board
Disclosure: This mini cheese balls recipe & holiday grazing board post is sponsored by Walmart. As always, all words and opinions shared are honest and my own. As a lover of cheese-and-crakers...
favorite family holiday recipes
We are in the thick of yummy food season, so I thought I would share a round-up of some of our family's favorite holiday recipes. There are still a few more that I need to add to the blog like...