Grateful Rolls – This simple tradition is a fun way for your family to express what they are grateful for during your Thanksgiving dinner. As guests arrive have each person write a few things that they are grateful for on small sheets of paper. We always make our special “butter horn” rolls each Thanksgiving,
SO EASY: Brownie Oreo Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
Jul12
This Ice Cream Sandwich Cake is one of my favorite Go-To desserts especially during the summer. If you omit the brownie crust, it can be finished in ten minutes from start to finish. Yep, I speak the truth. 😉 *************** […]
5 Minute Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix (with Double the Chocolate)
Dec10
This polar vortex seeping the country has left many wondering if spring will ever started peeking through. Here in NC, we’ve had a two hour delayed start to school or complete cancellation nearly every day for the last two weeks. […]
Hearty Garden Harvest Vegetable Soup
Nov1
This delicious garden Harvest-Vegetable Soup is the ultimate in healthy comfort food. I heard light sizzling snapping from the kitchen. Sauteed in bit of olive oil, the delicious aroma of diced red onions, zucchini and squash floated through the home. I […]
Easy Pumpkin Bar Recipe
Oct16
Entering my mother in law’s kitchen and viewing a huge jelly roll pan of pumpkin bars gracing her counter top is the first memory I have of holidays in her home. Isn’t it amazing how smells, sights, and a great […]
Red, White and Blue Dessert Delights – July 4th Inspiration
Jul3
We are hosting two large groups of people this weekend, with virtually no notice, and the need for some 4th of July dessert ideas inspiration has hit in full force. My teen age sons got home from their work camp […]
Resurrection Rolls – Making Simple Easter Recipes Meaningful
Apr10
I can’t believe it’s been eight years since I first shared this post. My baby was only five and now she’s a new teenager. Oh my! How does that happen? I thought this was worth sharing again because it’s a […]
Hot Parmesan, Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Dec7
Between Thanksgiving and the Super bowl, savory appetizers are pretty much a main course in our home. I could put out a spread like this every single daily and my family would be thrilled. This Parmesan, Spinach and Artichoke Dip served […]
Easy Homemade Pumpkin Cake
Oct11
This has been one of the most popular recipes on my blog since 2012. Enjoy! It’s so worth it! With fall weather kicking in, my sweaters are coming out, right along with my cans of pumpkin, and pots for chili. […]
Strawberry Margarita Pie
May28
It’s that time of year when I get a hankering for anything strawberry, and I count the weeks till we can go pick them ourselves. I just love a good Strawberry Pie, especially one mixed with fresh strawberries and whipped […]
8 Fancy Pound Cake Fix ups (Great Last Minute, No Bake Desserts)
Apr15
Everyone needs a few quick and easy dessert ideas which they can whip up in minutes. Preferably, not just any ‘ole quick recipe, but one that mimics having spent quite a bit of time in the kitchen. Guess what? This […]
(Overnight) Cinnamon Pecan Coffee Cake
Mar25
“Wait, I need to snap a quick picture before you polish this off.” My guests swirled around the kitchen. I had a delicious buffet of treats and breakfast casseroles that I had made, but not one picture to show for […]
Easy No Bake Strawberry Dessert
Feb4
Layered desserts are some of my favorite to make. The blend of varying flavors and textures all in one yummy bite just make them something extra special, plus, they’re so easy to make, especially when they’re no bake. In my humble […]
Shortcut Cherry Pie Bars (or Apple)
Dec18
Sitting in my blog post drafts, is an amazing 100 % homemade recipe for Apple Pie Bars. I’ve been meaning to post it here for, oh, over a year and still will, but decided to go with this short cut […]
10 Super Fun, Christmas Rice Krispie Treat Ideas
Dec11
As ovens gear up for hours of Christmas baking, it’s this time of year when I stock up on marshmallows. Yes, my name is Jen, and I am a Rice Krispie treat-a-holic. It started in college when I won fame […]
