Making homemade seasoned taco meat is easy. Even better, this taco meat recipe is a hit with my family! You will probably find all the spices you need to make the taco meat seasoning in your spice cupboard. Taco Tuesday is a very real thing in our house. However, my family is perfectly willing to eat […]
How to Cook Spaghetti Squash in a Microwave
It only takes 15 minutes (or less) in the microwave on high to make this Microwave Spaghetti Squash recipe! This evening I did not feel like turning on the oven to roast a spaghetti squash for dinner. So I didn’t! I made microwave squash instead and was quite happy with the results. How to Microwave […]
Philadelphia Roll Sushi Recipe
You can make Philadephia Rolls at home with this Philadelphia Roll Sushi Recipe and step by step directions. It includes a recipe for homemade sushi recipe to use in the rolls. Are you a fan of sushi? I avoided fish at all costs as a child and only started eating it a little at a […]
Mason Jar Pecan Streusel Coffee Cake
Mason jar coffee cake recipes are not only easy to make, they are easy to transport. This mason jar pecan streusel coffee cake recipe is especially delicious! I love the swirl of streusel in coffee cake! I do not love getting up early to bake a coffee cake, so I can serve homemade coffee cake with […]
The Fastest, Easiest, Crispiest Hash Browns Ever!
I am going to show you how to cook hash browns in a waffle maker. It is the fastest way to cook hash browns and still create those crispy hash browns that we love! Fastest Way to Cook Hash Browns The fastest and easiest method that I have found for making crispy hash browns is […]
Corn Syrup Substitutes + Corn Syrup Substitute Recipe
A corn syrup replacement can be used in many recipes. You can also use my corn syrup substitute recipe if the flavor of one of a corn syrup alternative suggestions would distract from the flavor of a dish. Whether you are cooking for someone with a corn allergy, avoid high fructose corn syrup for personal […]
Ways to Save Money While Eating Healthy Snacks
This post has been sponsored by Brita® and Glad®. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Eating healthier foods doesn’t have to cost you more money. In fact, it is possible to save money while eating healthy snacks using the tips below. A few years ago as I was analyzing my grocery bill, I realized I spent […]
How to Store and Use Up Leftovers
Here are tips on how to store leftovers and ways to encourage your family to eat up leftovers. Creating a homemade meal is a great way to save money while providing healthy food for your family. The one thing that comes with every home-cooked dinner that must be dealt with is leftovers. How you decide to deal […]
10 Leftover Ham Recipes + 5 Ways to Use a Ham Bone
On busy weeks, I will bake a ham on the weekend, then serve leftover ham recipes on the weeknights. What to Do with Leftover Ham Besides the occasional Sunday dinner, I usually serve either Ham with a Honey Mustard Sauce or Ham with an Orange-Spice Glaze for Easter. I also serve a Christmas ham. No matter how […]
How to Substitute Maple Syrup for Sugar and 15 Recipes Using Maple Syrup
Maple syrup can be used to sweetened anything you would normally sweeten with sugar. Here is how to substitute maple syrup for sugar in recipes, as well as 15 recipes using maple syrup. While I realize that maple syrup is a spring food since the trees are usually tapped in the spring. The long shelf […]
How to Make a Meringue Pie Topping
Here is how to make a meringue pie topping that doesn’t fall or bead for your next pie. I have read about many different ways to make meringue toppings for pies. and I have tried several different ways to make meringue toppings, with mixed results. I wanted to share the easiest way I have found to make […]
Hot Cross Buns
Here are step-by-step directions for how to make Hot Cross Buns from scratch. With the abundance of sugary treats on display each spring, one Easter treat stands out as refreshingly simple. Subtle spices, raisins, and a soft texture make hot cross buns an anticipated pleasure and a welcome addition to any holiday meal. Traditionally, hot […]
Peanut Butter Banana Chips
This is an easy recipe for peanut butter banana chips. You can make them overnight in a food dehydrator. My kids love the combination of peanut butter and bananas. I can’t blame them, I love it too. We toss peanut butter and bananas into smoothies, sandwiches, and even oatmeal. With a little help from my […]
Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day
With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, it’s time to start thinking about corned beef recipes and green treats. We have gathered delicious recipes for St. Patrick’s Day. The St. Patrick’s Day recipes include treats, snacks, and main dishes. Everything from the traditional St. Patrick’s Day dishes such as corned beef and soda bread to fun treats […]
Peanut Butter Doughnuts with Chunky Peanut Butter Glaze
Do you love peanut butter? If so, you will love this peanut butter doughnuts recipe! I have topped them with a chunky peanut butter glaze that makes them of, so peanut buttery! Last month when I was looking for peanut butter doughnut recipes, I kept finding chocolate doughnuts with peanut butter glaze. I thought I couldn’t be […]
No Bake Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies
These No Bake Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies are an easy recipe when you want a yummy dessert without having to run the oven, or just don’t feel like baking! You don’t need a lick of baking skills to make these yummy No Bake Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies. This is an easy recipe that only requires mixing a few ingredients […]
Jalapeno Popper Turkey Chili
This Jalapeno Popper Turkey Chili recipe comes together easily for a flavorful meal in under 30 minutes. National Chili Day is the perfect excuse to cook up a pot of chili! I made a family favorite: jalapeno popper turkey chili. If you are a regular reader, you have probably noticed that my family loves Jalapeno […]
How to Cook Corned Beef in a Pressure Cooker or Instant Pot
Want to save time and learn how to cook corned beef in a pressure cooker or Instant Pot? You are going to love how quick and easy this pressure cooker corned beef recipe is! In fact, after making Pressure Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage, I don’t think I will ever cook it any other way. […]
25 Leftover Fish Recipes
Are you wondering what to do with leftover fish? From fish soup to fish tacos, these leftover fish recipes will make you excited to have fish leftovers. I cook fish quite often but rarely have leftover fish. My husband and two oldest children like fish so much that they usually polish off whatever fish I have […]
Healthy Dinner Menu for February
Do you wish you had time to create a healthy dinner menu plan for your family? I have joined up with several food bloggers to create a Meal Plan with 4 weeks of easy, healthy, and quick dinner recipes. We have compiled 28 healthy dinner recipes that are easy to make and come together quickly. We have also […]