Pizza Pasta Bake
Who else gets bored with just pizza or just pasta? All my Italian food lovers just gasped, I am certain! What if I said you can make them better? How you ask? You marry the two! The result is perfection! This recipe is super easy and toddler, husband approved. Print Recipe Pizza Pasta Bake A perfect union of my two favorite foods! Pizza and pasta! Add some crispy bread and voila! Dinner is served and happy eaters are made. Prep Time10 minsCook Time20 mins Course: Main CourseCuisine: ItalianKeyword: beef, easymeal, pasta, pepperoni, pizza, quick, sauce Ingredients1 Box Pasta of choice I used Mezze Penne1 Jar Favorite Pasta Sauce Unfortunately…
Food, Drinks & Fun For St. Patrick’s Day
Whether you call it St. Patrick’s Day or St. Paddy’s day, one thing is certain about March 17th, it is a great day for a party. St. Patrick’s day represents a day of celebration and for adults can also include a toast or several in honor of. Anyone can be Irish for a day and you are doubly lucky if you are Truly Irish! What began as a religious feast day in the 17th century has evolved into a variety of festivals across the globe celebrating Irish culture with parades, special foods, music, dancing, and a whole lot of green. I have collected some of my favorite things to do…
Chicken No Pie Mac N Cheese
Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. I have found the ultimate way to get my little one to eat meat! Surround it with a sauce or gravy, mix in some veggies and pasta and bam! Eats like a champ. I made this last night and his little belly was so full! I used my skillet again and the results were yummy! I use a deep cast-iron skillet by Lodge and it is perfect! It is pre-seasoned and ready for immediate use. I love cooking with cast-iron. It…
French Toast Bake
So incredibly yummy! I had a half loaf of sourdough bread left and took a shot at making something with it. As you can see the pan is small so if you make more increase eggs and milk. Hope y’all enjoy! Ohh and the music is a great pick me up! Lil Zac Brown! If you prefer to read and print the recipe see below. Print Recipe French Toast Bake This French Toast is so incredibly easy to make and is my go to meal in the mornings. I can prep and pop in the oven while getting ready for work. My family loves the syrup fruit mixture that I…
7 Amazing Holiday Desserts
Guilty, I have a sweet tooth. I don’t indulge often however but when I do I make sure it counts! Here are 7 Amazing Desserts to try this Holiday Season that are sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Pumpkin Creme Brûlée from TidyMom.net Mini Pecan Pies from Live Well Bake Often Pumpkin Whoopie Pies from Food Folks and Fun White Chocolate Covered Pumpkin Truffles from Southern Made Simple Aunt Hattie’s Caramels from The Mama Life Mini Pumpkin Pies from One Little Project Salted Caramel Bittersweet Chocolate Tart from Life Made Simple Have a fabulous recipe you would like to share? Email me details so I…
Aunt Hattie’s Caramels
Another perk of a blended family is more recipes handed down and this one is AMAZING! Hattie is my step-dad’s aunt and I would love to get hold of her cookbook one day. This caramel recipe is guaranteed to be your favorite as it is mine. This makes great stocking stuffer candy too! Print Recipe Aunt Hattie's Caramels Course: DessertKeyword: caramel, holiday Author: Aunt Hattie Ingredients2 cups Sugar1 3/4 cups White Karo2 cups Cream use 1/2 pint coffee cream & 1/2 pint whipping cream1 cup Butter1 1/2 tsp Real Vanilla InstructionsMix sugar, Karo, half of cream and butter in a medium saucepan Cook over medium heat. When mixture boils, stir…
Best Ever! Zucchini Bread
I have made a ton of zucchini bread with different variations and have finally found THE BEST EVER! I have made this twice this week already and have requests for more. This recipe is perfect consistency, flavor and balance of spice with sweet. Of course you can always substitute things such as sugar, oil and spices but as this one is it really is perfect! Enjoy and I would love to hear from y’all what you think! Print Recipe Zucchini Bread Super moist and perfect balance of fresh zucchini and spices! Ingredients3 Eggs1 cup Vegetable oil I do a little less than a cup1 tsp Vanilla Real vanilla2 cups Zucchini…
Sour Cream Coffee Cake
I know this isn’t my intended recipe to release today but I haven’t had time. This however is a must try and I promise you will love it as much as I do! Thank you Audrey for sharing! Print Recipe Sour Cream Coffee Cake Super moist and tasty coffee cake! This is a friend's recipe and I love it when she makes it. Prep Time1 hr 10 mins Course: DessertKeyword: cake, coffee, coffeecake, dessert Ingredients3 c Flour1 1/2 tsp Baking Soda1/4 tsp Salt2 sticks Butter1 1/2 c Sugar3 Eggs1 pint Sour Cream3/4 c Dark Brown Sugar1 c Chopped Pecans2 tsp Cinnamon1/2 c Raisins InstructionsIn a med. bowl combine dark brown…
Cast Iron Skillet Lasagna
I love love love lasagna! We haven’t been able to find a spot I consider great since moving to Colorado so I decided to make my own! I used my cast iron skillet of course and couldn’t be happier with the results. Okay maybe a touch more sauce, cause I like it saucy, would have been my only change. Can’t wait for y’all to try it and let me know what you think! I used regular-boil lasagna noodles since I personally am not a fan of oven ready. This also cuts the time down to an already very time consuming recipe! Print Recipe Cast Iron Skillet Lasagna Prep Time20 minsCook…
Best Pizza Ever!
As y’all know I am a homemade kinda cook. After spending way too much on pizza that I didn’t like from restaurants I decided to tackle homemade pizza dough! I have tweaked and merged a few recipes together and voila! Have found the perfect mix. In stand mixer mixing bowl stir together the warm water, sugar & yeast. Attach your dough hook and let stand until the mixture is foamy, about 10 minutes. While the yeast is proofing, combine flour, and salt in a separate mixing bowl. Once the yeast is foamy, add the flour/salt mixture & olive oil to the bowl and turn on mixer to about speed 3…
