You know you’ve finally found the right crust recipe when your kids are comparing great pizzas and they say, “They still don’t beat your crust.” That took a lot of effort. Making a pizza crust that has any whole wheat flour is difficult because it can be too tough, thick, chewy (I had to learn...
Upside-Down Pizza is one of those easy weeknight meals you can throw together quickly and you know people will love, because who doesn’t love pizza? You can add pepperoni or any of your other favorite pizza toppings. Use your imagination! I made this last Sunday for our church gathering. When some of our young adults...
My Kids love the store-bought Taquitos, but have you looked at the ingredients? They are full of preservatives and other mystery ingredients that you need a dictionary to figure out. In line of keeping it simple, I threw together this recipe for Homemade Taquitos and it was a huge hit. Homemade Taquitos are NOT difficult...
I grew up eating marmalade and toast for breakfast so this recipe brings back some great memories. It’s tart, tangy, and delicious on biscuits. I think pink grapefruit marmalade gives the extra flavor needed for an amazing tasting marmalade. Pink Grapefruit Marmalade Step by Step with Pictures Slice grapefruits and lemons in half and squeeze...
I obviously like to keep things simple; simple and homemade as much as possible. So you know that when I tell you these chocolate cupcakes are easy, that I am being serious. When you see them with the Easter decorations they look like they are so difficult, yet were so fun and easy. and the...
If you like to bake, then it’s important to learn which flour is the best choice for the recipe you’re wanting to use. I love to bake, so I decided I needed to learn more about flours, or at least get the basics of the type of flour that I will be using the most. ...
Oven baked fried chicken and roasted potatoes make a great dinner combination. The oven baked fried chicken creates a great flavor with minimal effort. Also, the texture of the breading is softer than it would be if it were just fried. The roasted potatoes are a family favorite that ranks way up there on the...
I call these the ultimate earthquake cookies because they have double the chocolatey goodness by being a chocolate cookie with chocolate chips. They also have a double sugar coating too, being rolled in granulated sugar and then in confectioner’s sugar. So yes, these sugar bombs are sugar filled! We have them around Christmas when we...
Homemade Enchilada Casserole is definitely a family favorite! My family likes it because it’s full of those wonderful Mexican flavors. I love it, because I can whip it up super quickly and know everyone will be happy and full of healthy ingredients. Beyond being a quick and easy weeknight meal, you can also dress it...
This truly is an easy apple pie recipe. It is made from scratch, yet is still easy and great for a crowd. Why is it easy? Because you don’t have to mess with making a picture perfect pie topper, the dish ends up helping it all come together beautifully. It’s great for a crowd –...
I have boys who are never full. I do not even finish cleaning the kitchen before they are back asking for more food. One way I’ve learned to counteract this is to make a drawer for them in the fridge. I fill it with fruit, ready to go veggies, cheese, yogurt. I also make muffins,...
These Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies look a lot more difficult to make than they really are. I use real peanut butter, without all the sugar and hydrogenated oils, but you can use whatever you like for this recipe. You can also use homemade chocolate chips or store bought. I made these for the first time...
My kids usually ask me to make a cake that looks like some kind of insect, animal, robot, or Star Wars related theme for their birthday. Whether it’s a chocolate brownie cake, ice cream cake, or something else, it’s going to be good! Being that I try to keep things simple and, to be honest,...
My mom used to make this Chocolate Pudding Cake for us when we were little. It’s one of those that carries fond memories with it. I think she made it most when we had unexpected visitors and she wanted to put something delicious together quickly. No need for icing on this cake. It is a...
Are you tired of reaching for the same boring snacks day after day? It’s time to spice things up! And what better way to do that than with these delicious spiced roasted pumpkin seeds? Packed with flavor and nutrition, these little seeds are the perfect addition to any snacking routine. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast...