Do you ever just have one of those days? Usually they put me in a bad mood. It starts out by waking up to a dirty dishwasher because I forgot to push start the night before. Or Charlotte wets the bed (potty training. We’re almost done. How did I live before?). Or a simple headache can do you in some days. Yesterday started out like that, and kept going, and going....
If you make this chocolate crinkle cookie recipe or any of my other recipes, let me know by leaving a comment below! These Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are perfect for cookie making day. They come together with really simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand. These great chocolate cookies only take bowls and spoons to mix up, and they are crazy delicious. Your whole crew will love making and eating these!...
If you remember, I recently made no churn vanilla bean ice cream, the perfect blank canvas ice cream for any dessert. This dessert starts with 2 scoops of the ice cream that are rolled into a ball. Now, I know it’s not usual to handle ice cream, but in order to get ice cream balls, they do need to be shaped. I wore food safe plastic gloves, this puts a barrier between the cold ice cream and your skin....
These kid-friendly holiday milkshakes are so fun! We love making them on Christmas morning along with these cute Christmas Waffles for a fun morning treat, but they’re also perfect for Christmas parties. They’re thick, creamy, and addictive that you’ll drink them until the very last drop! Why You Will Love These Milkshakes Unique! Forget about plain milkshakes, and make these festive milkshakes instead. Fun. The kids are going to LOVE these milkshakes and will keep asking you to make them during the festive season....
Take a look at the recipe video and step-by-step tutorials below. CHRISTMAS STAR BREAD RECIPE I was lucky to sample Star Bread made by one my chef friends, a few years back. The Tear and Share bread was filled with jam and utterly delicious. However, I thought bread baking was daunting and handling yeast was almost impossible then. But he was kind enough to teach me how easy peasy it is to make White bread and Dinner Rolls....
I can’t really believe that we are almost to Thanksgiving, guys! November is flying by! With Thanksgiving so early this year, I’m already thinking about all the Christmas ideas, recipes, and crafts that I want to share with you this year. First up are these super easy to make Cinnamon Scented Pine Cones! WHAT DO I NEED TO MAKE CINNAMON SCENTED PINE CONES This craft only requires a few simple things to make it....
Blueberry pie is a classic summer dessert recipe. Often served at casual get-togethers, family reunions, or holiday parties, it’s a special food that everyone always enjoys. In fact, I get so many compliments on this pie when I make it, I make it all throughout the year now! Blueberries are amazing if you can get them local, in season, but also available in grocery stores all year long. You can make this blueberry pie recipe whenever the urge strikes....
I went to a surprise party for my cousin last week, a party thrown for her by her 11 year old daughter. Say whaaat? I’m pretty sure I was still picking food out of my braces and learning about deodorant when I was 11. Organizing a thoughtful surprise for my mom was not on my radar. I was too busy dying my hair red so that I could look just like Anne of Green Gables....
The other day I realized that I never blogged the original hummus recipe. I don’t know how did that happen especially that I share on this blog so many Middle Eastern recipes, and hummus is one of these things that I eat at least twice a week if not more! You probably have tried many different variations of hummus, but have you ever tried the REAL Middle Eastern hummus? The one that you would be served if you go to a traditional restaurant in Amman, Cairo or Damascus?...
Once you’ve learned how to make Nicoise Salad at home, it will surely find its way to your table over and over again! What is Nicoise Salad? Salad Niçoise (pronounced as “nee-suahz”) is a hearty and filling French Salad, composed of cooked tuna, hard-boiled eggs, potatoes, and green beans (or haricot vert), that makes an amazing meal. This is in part due to the delicious homemade Nicoise dressing that pulls all of the ingredients together....
One of my husband’s all time favorite things is coleslaw from KFC. I have been bound and determined for years to make a recipe that competes with the KFC coleslaw recipe. After multiple rounds of testing, this amazing homemade coleslaw not only stands up to that recipe, I would argue that it’s even better. How to Make Coleslaw This is a brief overview so you can see how easy it is to make coleslaw....
keywords: butterscotch fudge, butterscotch fudge recipe, easy butterscotch fudge, what is cookie butter, easy fudge recipe, What is Cookie Butter Combine the ingredients. Add the butterscotch chips, cookie butter, and sweetened condensed milk to a small saucepan. Melt together. Stir until melted and add the vanilla. Put in pan and let set. Pour into a pan and allow to set. Cut into pieces and enjoy! Sweetened Condensed Milk vs. Evaporated Milk The number one mistake that people make in easy fudge recipes is buying the wrong ingredient....
Originally published September 9, 2015. WE BOUGHT A FREAKING HOUSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Aaaahhh feelings! Isn’t it cute? We love it. It’s the perfect size for us, with an awesome backyard that the kids were forced to get to know reeeeal good on Monday when we painted baseboards for 12 hours straight. Baptism by fire baby. Try to ignore the massive bushes hiding most of the house. That cone tree (that’s what they are officially called, I’m sure) behind the giant bush is like 100 feet tall, no joke....
Air fryer Roasted Chickpeas are a delicious and guilt free snack! ( Roasted Masala Chana ). Learn how to make them in less than 30 minutes with cooked chickpeas. ABOUT THIS ROASTED CHICKPEAS Roasted Chickpeas are quite an addictive snack, but absolutely guilt free. Whether you are snacking while binge watching on Netflix or just need a snack for your elevenses craving, this Air fryer Chickpeas is the one you need....
Are you tired of the hassle of thawing frozen fish before cooking it? Do you find yourself in a bind when you forget to plan for your healthy meals? Look no further! The air fryer is here to save the day and provide a quick and healthy solution - air fryer fish that is golden brown, crispy around the edges, and flaky in the middle. In just 15 minutes, you can have a mouthwatering, low-carb tilapia fish on your dinner table straight from the freezer....
Oven-baked pork chops are a comfort classic that is no longer just reserved for Sunday dinner. Although, my slow cooker pork chops with gravy recipe is definitely one of my family’s favorite pork chop recipes on weekends! Making pork chops in the oven takes just 20 minutes of cooking time which is perfect during the busy week! I highly recommend the brine, using my step-by-step guide. It is, however, optional....
I absolutely enjoy grilling outside! This grilled pineapple pairs wonderfully with many of my recipes, like these Grilled Chicken Tenders, BBQ Chicken, or even a Juicy Grilled Steak. It also adds a sweet twist when tossed into salads or salsas (try it in my Pineapple Salsa). Of course, you can’t go wrong with serving it as a dessert topped with some ice cream. Ingredients Needed You only need four simple ingredients to make this delicious grilled pineapple!...
Get ready for a flavor explosion with these easy baked chicken wings with garlic butter sauce! The meat is tender and juicy. The skin is golden and crispy and the sauce is rich, garlicky, and finger-licking perfect! Whether you’re enjoying them as a party snack, or a quick dinner, these garlic butter chicken wings will leave you wanting more. Baking chicken wings is a great method because you don’t have to deal with hot oil like when you deep fry and the clean-up is a breeze....
The other day Eric felt the back of his head and wondered what it would feel like to be bald. Then Kris (Eric’s mom) told us about her neighbor Sue. One time Sue had guests stay the night, people she didn’t know very well. A lady was sleeping on the couch, and in the middle of the night Sue’s cat licked the same spot on the lady’s head until ALL the hair came off in that spot....
What is Caprese Salad? Caprese salad (Insalata Caprese) is an Italian classic salad that is now known all over the world. Insalata Capri means the salad from Capri island as that’s where it originated from in the 1950s. This simple Italian salad is made with sliced tomato, mozzarella, fresh sweet basil leaves, salt, pepper, and olive oil. The colors of the ingredients represent the Italian flag, and it’s usually served as an antipasto (appetizer) rather than a side dish....
