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…
Overnight Cinnamon Rolls
These Overnight Cinnamon Rolls are ultra soft, gooey and perfect to make for the holidays, for busy mornings and for when you have friends and family over. The cream cheese frosting melts into the warm cinnamon roll swirl, making these irresistible. As I’ve mentioned before, my mom wasn’t one to make things from scratch growing…
Chicken Stock
Homemade Chicken Stock is packed full of flavor, nourishing and comforting. It’s great to drink as is, or add to your homemade chicken noodle soup for a more flavorful, nourishing soup. Chicken stock is easy to make and you can’t beat the flavor of homemade stock. Every winter I always seem to get some sort…
Mini Pumpkin Pies
Mini Pumpkin Pies are easy to make and they bake in less time than a traditional pumpkin pie. These mini pumpkin pies are made with a buttery, flaky crust, and a rich, smooth, perfectly spiced pumpkin pie filling. These are great for your Thanksgiving table. I guarantee everyone will love the self serve, adorable mini…
Homemade Pie Dough
Homemade pie dough is easier to make than you might think. This Homemade Pie dough is ultra flaky, buttery and just absolutely delicious. Making your own pie dough has its benefits. It has so much more flavor than store bought and is perfectly flaky. I love making my own pie dough for an extra touch…
Crescent Rolls
These flaky, buttery crescent rolls are melt in your mouth delicious and easier to make than you might think. These rolls can be made in an hour if your crunched for time. These are perfect to pair with any dinner, or for any holiday get together. Growing up crescent rolls were a staple on our…
Garlic Butter Potato Stacks
These Garlic Butter Potato Stacks are crispy on the edges, and soft and tender in the center. The potatoes are tossed in a garlic herb butter that makes them irresistible. This is a great side dish to any meal. I think around Thanksgiving time, I turn into a potato. I just love potatoes, and especially…
Cranberry Sauce
This homemade cranberry sauce is bursting with fresh, perfectly sweetened cranberries and freshly squeezed orange juice. It’s quick to make and pairs perfectly with your Thanksgiving turkey, or any time of year you want to. make a delicious roast turkey. This homemade cranberry sauce is way better than store bought. When I think of cranberry…
Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese
This Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese will quickly become a favorite in your household. Tender elbow macaroni noodles are tossed in a creamy cheese sauce. The secret ingredient in the sauce is the hint of paprika and nutmeg, which adds color and brings out the delicious flavors in the cheese sauce. Make this mac and…
Gingerbread Muffins
These bakery style Gingerbread Muffins are easy to make and are filled with warm, cozy spices. They’re moist, soft and perfect for the holiday season. They won’t last long in your house! When November hits, I go into full Christmas mode. I know, I know, Thanksgiving isn’t even here yet, but I just love the…
Roasted Garlic, Potato and Caramelized Onion Focaccia
If you’re looking for a crowd pleasing brunch idea, this Roasted Garlic, Potato and Caramelized Onion Focaccia is it. The dough is made the day before, then rises in the fridge overnight to develop extra flavor. The focaccia is topped with a rosemary garlic olive oil, caramelized onion, potatoes, that get crispy in the oven,…
Apple Pie
This homemade Apple Pie is loaded with apples that are covered in a brown sugar cinnamon sauce. The saucy apples are topped with a buttery, flaky pie crust and sweet vanilla glaze. Enjoy the warm smells of fall as the apple pie bakes. This apple pie is so delicious and perfect for the fall season….
Artisan Crusty Bread
This Artisan Crusty Bread is the perfect recipe for beginners, as well as bread masters, thanks to the ease of the recipe, and the incredible flavor it delivers. The bread only requires 4 ingredients and can be made completely by hand. No fancy mixers needed. The majority of the work for this bread is hands…
Instant Pot (or Crock pot) Beef Stew
This Beef Stew can be made in the instant pot, or crock pot. Tender beef gets cooked in a flavorful broth that’s packed full of potatoes, carrots and onions. This stew is cozy, rich and simple to make. The best thing about this stew is it tastes even better the next day. If you like…
Chewy Pumpkin Cookies
These Chewy Pumpkin Cookies are perfect for the fall baking season. The cookies are crisp around the edges and soft and chewy in the center. They are loaded with pumpkin and a delicious blend of cinnamon and nutmeg. The cookies are rolled in cinnamon sugar prior to baking to give a delicious flavor to these….
Pulled Pork Taco Cups
These Pulled Pork (or chicken) Taco Cups are a fun, easy meal. Buttery, flaky biscuits are baked with cheese and pulled pork until golden brown. The pulled pork is cooked in a flavorful, homemade sauce in the slow cooker or instant pot. The taco cups are topped with a sweet and tangy apple slaw and…
Homemade Lasagna
Homemade Lasagna with homemade meat sauce. Homemade lasagna may take a bit more time, but it’s easier to make than you may think. Plus, nothing beats the taste of homemade lasagna. Six layers of freshly made lasagna sheets are cooked with a homemade meat sauce and layered with mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Classic dishes, like…
Homemade Pumpkin Bagels
These Homemade Pumpkin Bagels are filled with all of the fall flavors you love and are topped with a cinnamon crunch topping that makes them so delicious. Add a pumpkin maple cream cheese spread for the finishing touch. These are easy to make and only require a handful of basic ingredients. You can never have…
Garlic Steak Bites with Crispy Potatoes
These Garlic Steak Bites with Crispy Potatoes are an irresistible meal. The steak is tender, juicy and bursting with delicious flavors from the garlic butter sauce. The Crispy Potatoes are fluffy on the inside and golden crisp on the outside. The potatoes are tossed in a garlic butter sauce that makes them so delicious. There’s…
Pumpkin Caramel Cake
This Pumpkin Caramel Cake can be mixed together in minutes in one bowl. The cake is soft, has a delicious blend of spices and is filled with pockets of homemade caramel. The finishing touch to this cake is a velvety smooth vanilla frosting. Technically this Pumpkin Caramel Cake is called a Pumpkin Caramel Poke Cake,…