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Lace Cookies
These delicious Lace Cookies can be ready to eat in 30 minutes. Crisp, buttery cookies have notes of caramel and brown butter. Eat them as is, or make them into a sandwich with a chocolate hazelnut spread in the center. These cookies are fun, festive and are gluten free. Christmas season is my favorite season….
Nutella Star Bread
This beautiful Nutella Star Bread is the perfect Christmas breakfast or brunch that will surely impress everyone. It’s surprisingly easy to make and only takes roughly 1 hour to make. Soft, pillowy bread pairs with the roasted hazelnut and chocolate flavors of Nutella. Special mornings call for a special breakfast or brunch. This Nutella Star…
Flaky Sausage Cheese Cups
These Flaky Sausage Cheese Cups are an easy appetizer and are melt in your mouth delicious. Flaky phyllo dough is placed in a muffin tin. A creamy, cheesy, spicy sausage mixture fills the phyllo dough cups. The phyllo dough is baked until golden and crispy. Each bite is a hint spicy, cheesy, and perfectly crunchy….
Snickerdoodle Cake
Today I partnered with Lifeway Kefir to bring you this delicious, ultra soft Snickerdoodle Cake. The vanilla cake has a ribbon of cinnamon sugar through the center, and is topped with a fluffy frosting that gets a delicious creaminess from Lifeway Kefir. The cake is topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar for the final…
Chicken and Parmesan Biscuits
Today I partnered with Lifeway Kefir to bring you this cozy Chicken and Parmesan Biscuits meal. Vegetables are cooked in a creamy broth with chicken then topped with cheesy biscuits. The biscuits are made with Lifeway Kefir which adds delicious flavor and helps make them light and fluffy. This time of year, I always crave…
Parmesan Crusted Chicken and Orzo
This Parmesan Crusted Chicken and Orzo is packed with flavor and can be ready in 30 minutes or less. The crunchy, cheesy crusted chicken pairs perfectly with the buttery, caramelized lemon orzo. This meal is perfect to add to your family weeknight rotation. Weeknight meals can be intimidating. When I was working full time I…
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Spaghetti and Mini Meatballs
Spaghetti and Mini Meatballs – This classic, comforting dish is the ultimate family dinner any night of the week. This dish gets a fun spin with the use of mini meatballs, and uses a fresh, homemade cherry tomato sauce that adds so much flavor to the dish. The mini meatballs are moist, tender and full…
Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken and Potatoes
A fresh Lemon Herb sauce is smothered over chicken and potatoes, creating an irresistible blend of fresh flavors. This meal is simple and quick, and perfect for summer nights, because there is no oven required. The Lemon Herb Sauce is brushed over the chicken and tossed with the potatoes, prior to grilling to add flavor….
Meet the author
Welcome! I’m Jolene!
Hi! I’m glad you’re here. My name is Jolene, the creator of Simple Cooking with Pep. Here I share simple, homemade recipes. I hope to inspire you to try something new, learn from your mistakes and have a few laughs along the way. Cooking is not just about eating good food. It’s about the journey and the lessons you learn to make the good food. It may not always turn out perfect the first time, but just know that just about everyone has burned a piece of toast in their life. Good things take time.
