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! photo credit lovelihood Flickr
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! Super moist and perfect balance of fresh zucchini and spices!
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! Super moist and tasty coffee cake! This is a friend's recipe and I love it when she makes it.
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!
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…
Whole Wheat Honey & Banana Pancakes
Pancakes! What is there not to like? Bread like goodness with syrup! I have learned however, there is an art to making the perfect pancake and while I am not at perfection level by any means, I have discovered a few key points and created a fantastic recipe for tasty, fluffy pancakes! Anatomy of a Pancake (Written by Rick Martinez on Bonappetit) Flour and liquid create the structure in any dough. Mixing the two together develops gluten, the protein that gives elasticity to dough. When making bread, gluten is a good thing; it allows the bread to hold its structure and supports the formation of the gas bubbles created by…
Skillet Chicken Bacon N Mac Casserole
I found a new recipe magazine called Skillet Casserole’s and holy my new favorite! This recipe is in the magazine however, I tweaked a bit for my liking. Hope y’all enjoy! I found a new recipe magazine called Skillet Casserole's and holy my new favorite! This recipe is in the magazine however, I tweaked a bit for my liking. Hope y'all enjoy!
Homemade Oatmeal Cereal Stage 1
Quinoa Baby Cereal Stage 1
Homemade Quinoa Baby Cereal This smooth and creamy Homemade Quinoa Baby Cereal has an earthy and robust taste and is loaded with protein, fiber, iron and magnesium. It’s great served as a meal itself or mixed with baby’s favorite fruit or vegetable puree. How to: make a batch of your favorite quinoa – I made this recipe using the trio color blend, but any color of quinoa will work with this recipe. transfer the cooked quinoa into the blender add in a little water, broth or breast milk puree for a minute or so until it is nice and smooth serve straight away, or freeze the cereal into cubes for easy use…
