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Grape Salad with Toasted Walnuts

Grape Salad with Toasted Walnuts

I have a grape eatin’ family.  We mostly eat our grapes right from the bowl or even freeze them but this time around we made our grapes into a dessert.  A dessert that would make a great addition to a reunion or friend and family […]

Blueberry Banana Muffins Recipe

Blueberry Banana Muffins Recipe

My sister first introduced me to these blueberry banana muffins when I had my little girl about two years ago.  You hear horror stories about how parents won’t be able to eat or cook because they are sooooo exhausted. I am happy that after almost […]

Heart Shaped Cookies with Royal Icing Recipe

Heart Shaped Cookies with Royal Icing Recipe

It’s still Valentine’s Week so I needed to post this.  My little and I have spent so much time in the kitchen this week. Yesterday we made these heart shaped cookies with royal icing to share with her little friends and teachers at dance (well…Mommy […]

Cannoli Poke Cake {Happy Birthday to Me}

Cannoli Poke Cake {Happy Birthday to Me}

It’s my birthday and I didn’t see a cake for me in the house so I made one for myself.  If you’re in my shoes and need a cake for yourself or a family member, definitely give this cake a try.  This cannoli poke cake […]

Rice Pudding made in the Instant Pot

Rice Pudding made in the Instant Pot

Rice pudding!  I guess it’s a thing. I mean, I knew it was a thing but I have never tried it because I prefer savory rice over sweet rice..until now. Ok, I prefer both ways. Carbs unite! The husband had asked me about 5 times […]

Crockpot Hot Chocolate Recipe

Crockpot Hot Chocolate Recipe

This weekend we were celebrating a birthday party so I had the new (almost) 3 year old give me some help making crockpot hot chocolate for the party. My family makes this at parties because the kids LOVE it (and adults too).  Who wouldn’t? It’s […]

Raspberry Cheesecake No-Bakes in a Jar

Raspberry Cheesecake No-Bakes in a Jar

I have tons of coupons on Ball Jars that were screaming my name so I decided to use up some ingredients in my pantry and refrigerator for Raspberry Cheesecake No-Bakes in a Jar.  Sure, I thought these would just taste ok but they were amazing and a […]

Vanilla Puffed Pancake (Dutch Baby)

Vanilla Puffed Pancake (Dutch Baby)

When on vacation this summer, for the first time, I had a puffed pancake which is also called a Dutch baby.  I mean I have eaten more than my share of pancakes in my years of living but this, yes THIS, was amazing so I […]

Baked Pumpkin Donuts

Baked Pumpkin Donuts

I am totally not a fan of pumpkin. I don’t know why, I’m just not.  But seriously, when you add the word donuts to pumpkins then it just sounds better.  It’s the season so why not make some BAKED pumpkin donuts.  These could be perfect […]

Cherry Chip Loaf (Inspired by the 12 Dates of Christmas)

Cherry Chip Loaf (Inspired by the 12 Dates of Christmas)

We have about 2 months until Christmas and I am pretty sure that I have watched the 12 Dates of Christmas about 10 times already.  I’m not sure I’d go into calling it an addiction as much as just watching a movie that feels good. […]