Save the the flowers from your backyard and make this delicious day lily Syrup recipe to drizzle over pancakes and waffles throughout the year! I know, I know…you’re thinking I’ve totally lost my mind this time! But, this day lily Syrup recipe is soooo good! And if you’re willing to give it a try, you’re …
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Looking for a sweet treat to serve at your next party? These homemade cream puffs are perfect for parties, dessert or even an after school treat for the kids. My youngest daughter loves homemade cream puffs, as do the rest of us, but, she’s been asking for them for months. So, last week I finally …
Love yogurt, but hate all the garbage additives in the store-bought stuff these days? You are going to love today’s recipe! This homemade vanilla yogurt is so easy to make and it tastes so good! Making homemade vanilla yogurt doesn’t have to be hard! In fact, it’s a whole lot easier than I thought it …
One dish that speaks directly to my nostalgic heart and brings me right back to feeling the warmth of my grandmother’s presence is her famous clam dip. It sat proudly on any family gathering table and helped keep our rumbling bellies satisfied as we inhaled the scent of the roast in the oven cooking slowly. …
Getting the kids, the house and yourselves back into the routine of school can be challenging at the end of the summer. Early mornings, bus schedules, after school programs, homework….all of it. One of the last things you want to do is have to think about FOOD on top of all of that. Let us …
Need some school lunch ideas for your kiddos? Check out this post – it’s packed full of ideas for the whole week! It’s that time of year again, you guys! There’s only a few weeks left of summer vacation and it’s time to start planning for the school year…not to mention school lunch ideas! Are …
Looking for a sweet treat that can be served for breakfast or a snack? Make these Chocolate Chip Scones and your family will beg for more! My girls and I could eat scones everyday of the week. I don’t know if it’s our heritage (English, Irish, Scottish) that makes us crave them or if it’s …
Autumn has arrived and that means it’s time for comfort food! Get your fall dinner menu planned in minutes with these delicious fall dinner recipes! *UPDATED POST – Fall is near, despite the calendar date. The leaves are turning, the nights are getting chilly and we’re gearing up for our favorite fall dinner recipes. And …
Need a quick, easy breakfast or a delicious bread to go with your dinner? Try these amazing Sweet Corn Cakes – they’re perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Sweet Corn Cakes are a “healthier” take on Corn Fritters – which I dearly love – but they are so much better for you when they aren’t …
This 4 ingredient creamy chicken Caesar pasta salad is a delicious change up from your normal summer cold pasta dish. It doesn’t require a lot of ingredients, prep or time to make and it’s pretty light and refreshing considering! Pasta salad is a great side summer dish but this one includes protein so it can …
This Beef and Vegetable Soup is delicious, easy to make and it’s a great way to preserve your summer vegetable harvest, too! Today, I’ve partnered with Denali Canning to bring you this yummy Beef and Vegetable Soup recipe. I realize that a hot bowl of soup on a cold winter night is still a few …
Love beef stew, but not the time and work it takes to make it for dinner? Start pressure canning beef stew instead! Pressure canning beef stew is so easy and the best part is, you’ll have it ready to eat on the shelf during the winter months. And on a cold, winter night, there is …
Learn to make your own homemade marinara sauce with meat in minutes with this easy to follow recipe! We love Italian food, but to be honest, I hate the nasty jarred sauce from the grocery store. So, years ago, I learned to make my own Homemade Marinara Sauce with meat…and without it, so that I’d …
Hello – I hope your week is going well! Today, I’m sharing a whole-lotta different egg recipes that you can use for every meal of the day… Since, I (hopefully) gave you the little push you needed to get your own baby chicks, I figured it was only fair to show you how to use …
Hello – I hope you had an awesome weekend! Today, I’m sharing 75 of my favorite chicken recipes for dinner. Since, the weather is finally warming up here in Vermont, I’m so anxious to spend some time outside and not in the kitchen! So, most of these recipes are super simple to make and some …
Are you looking for a little fall flavor for your cakes and treats? Look no further than this decadent Apple Butter Frosting! Use it on cakes, cupcakes, homemade pop-tarts, muffins, pancakes…just about any food you want to frost. This yummy Apple Butter Frosting has just 4 ingredients and it takes less than 5 minutes to …
Would you like a sweet and tangy dessert to serve your family after dinner? This Apple Cranberry Cobbler is perfect for dessert any night of the week. This past week my mother-in-law fell and broke her ankle. Unfortunately, it was a bad break and required surgery. She’s doing well, but obviously it’s not easy for …
Are you looking for a sweet treat to give the kids as a reward? Try these Cinnamon Vanilla Cake Mix Cookies – they’re quick and easy to whip up making them the perfect after school snack. Most of the time I make cookies from scratch. I very rarely use a package mix, but when we …
Topped with a vanilla orange glaze and filled with buttery cinnamon, these Old Fashioned Cinnamon Rolls take you right back to Grandma’s kitchen with just one bite. They’re perfect for Christmas morning or a special breakfast anytime of year. *UPDATED POST* – Every year for Christmas my family enjoys old fashioned cinnamon rolls for our …
Want a delicious dessert for dinner tonight? Try my Apple Crunch Pie and you’re family will be begging for more! Apple Crunch Pie…it’s as American as…well, Apple Pie. You just “gotta” love it! Apple Crunch Pie is one of my favorite pies…actually it might be a close second for first place. Good Old-Fashioned Pumpkin Pie …
Do you have a hard time making homemade pie crust? Struggle no longer – this post offers step by step directions with photos to make your own super simple pie crust! Fresh fruit is starting to come in and it’s almost time for making pies! How’s your pie crust making skills? Need a little tune …
Boy, was I surprised when I found some of these homemade pretzel recipes! From savory appetizers to delicious desserts, pretzels seem to find there way onto every type of dish you can imagine. Some look surprisingly delicious and some are pretty unexpected! But, whether you’re a die-hard pretzel lover or a pretzel picker, you’re not …
Are you in need of a sweet treat? This Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Sauce is the perfect topping for ice cream or yogurt and it makes a great stir-in for coffee, too! You guys…this Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Sauce is NOT.GOOD. to have in the house! I just want to eat it all! Like, straight …
Need a quick, easy breakfast treat for the kids? Try these homemade Snickerdoodle Scones – they’re amazingly delicious and ready in 20 minutes or less! A few days ago, my youngest daughter was complaining about not having anything “good” for breakfast. Mind you, we had cereal, eggs, oatmeal, pancake mix, frozen fruit for smoothies and …
Stop whatever it is you’re doing! Your family wants you to make this soft and chewy peanut butter cookies recipe right now. Really! I love peanut butter cookies. In fact, they’re probably my favorite cookies on earth. But, they’ve got to be soft and chewy peanut butter cookies. Crunchy, hard cookies just won’t cut it. …
What on earth could be better than a chocolate chip cookie and a big, old glass of cold milk? Homemade chocolate chip cookies and milk, of course! With my delicious Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix in a Jar you can make your own in just minutes…any day of the week – without the big mess! …
It’s my unofficial birthday (leap year baby here!) and what better way to celebrate the delicious little morsels, than with a round-up of yummy chocolate chip recipes from around the web? My girls love chocolate chips. If it was up to my youngest daughter, she’d just save time and eat them straight out of the …
Are you looking for the best blueberry muffin recipe ever? Look no further – you’ve found it! This old fashioned blueberry muffin recipe is quick and easy to make, plus it only requires a few simple, pantry ingredients and it’s ready in just 30 minutes! In my quest to reduce our grocery budget and to …
Need some ideas for romantic desserts? Look no further – here’s 7 Decadent Valentine’s Day Desserts for Two that are sure to hit the spot! Valentine’s Day is the perfect day to spend time together and sharing some decadent Valentine’s Day desserts is always a great way to enjoy a few quiet minutes with each …
Want to surprise your sweetie with some homemade Valentines Day cookies? Here’s 9 Valentines day cookie recipes that are sure to make him love you forever! My husband and I don’t go crazy on expensive Valentines Day gifts. Usually he buys me a bouquet of flowers or a plant and I make him a special …