Freshly made potato salad is the recipe hot summer days are made for. Bright scents of fresh dill fill the air while crisp crunches of pepper and carrot from the local farmer’s market make your taste buds do a happy dance. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or any day it’s just a bit too hot to…
Homemade Easter treats add a nice touch to any Easter basket. Looking for Easter basket ideas? White chocolate Easter bark and chocolate covered pretzels are easy treats that take just 10 minutes to make! Homemade white chocolate treats are less expensive than store bought chocolates, and they taste better, too… because they’re made with love!…
This easy mashed potato recipe will rival the Thanksgiving Turkey or Holiday Ham at your next family gathering. Light, smooth, and whipped to perfection with just a few simple ingredients makes for the perfect holiday or weeknight side dish. The centerpiece to Thanksgiving may be a turkey, however, you can expect some pushback from family…
These savory waffles are a big hit for weekend brunch or weeknight dinner. They freeze well, so be sure to make a double batch! This stuffed waffles recipe uses leftover Easter ham and cheddar cheese. Oh, and if you want more waffle recipes or just more ways to use leftover ham, keep on reading. I’m…
Pineapple Ham Crescent Rolls are easy party appetizers for any holiday party, or as snacks to feed a crowd on game day. They also make great finger foods for kids. This appetizer recipe is SO easy to make! Pieces of pineapple and ham are tucked inside of crescent roll dough with seasoned cream cheese, then baked…
Cheesy hash brown potatoes are a staple for weekend breakfasts and brunches. To create the perfect bite sized brunch recipe, cheesy hash brown potatoes with smoked ham, shredded cheese, and fresh parsley are baked in muffin tins, creating bite sized Cheesy Hash Brown Potato Nests! Imagine bundles of parslied shredded hash brown potatoes, diced ham, cheese,…
Easter marshmallow Peeps are a fun addition to Easter treats and desserts, and even to use in making cute Easter table decor. Get Easter dessert inspiration with these fun and easy recipes using marshmallow Peeps. And then, I’ll share directions for some super cute DIY Easter table decor… this Peeps mother-to-be centerpiece or placeholders. If you are anything like me, you…
Quiche muffins made with protein-packed quinoa, Parmesan cheese, and asparagus are delicious, fluffy egg muffins. These crustless quiche muffins are delicious for any holiday brunch or even breakfast or lunch on the go. They’re gluten-free, vegetarian, they freeze well, and they’re a Weight Watcher’s friendly breakfast, coming in at just 2 Smart Points per muffin! Protein Packed…
This recipe for carrot cake cookies with cream cheese frosting is from the Better Homes and Gardens Ultimate Cookie Book. These cookies have all of the taste of a rich piece of carrot cake, right down to the creamy cream cheese frosting, but in a portion controlled size! I was provided with a copy of…
Steel cut oatmeal flavored with raisins, carrots, and walnuts, then cooked up so it tastes like a slice of creamy carrot cake. Sign me up for some of that goodness! This is the start of a tasty week filled with brunch recipes. I’m kicking things off with a recipe for carrot cake steel cut oatmeal. It’s…
If you’re looking for a rich, decadent carrot cake with less fat and calories, my healthier carrot cake with cream cheese frosting will fit the bill perfectly! It’s quite possible that I witnessed an honest-to-goodness miracle this week. I didn’t think it could be done, but the big God that I keep failing to trust…
Peppermint Patty Chocolate Cookies are a delicious sweet treat in the holiday season, yet easy enough to bake year-round. With thick triple chocolate cookies on the outside and a surprise Peppermint Patty nestled in the middle, this is a dessert treat your friends and family will love. Peppermint Patty Stuffed Triple Chocolate Cookies If that…
