What is one of your favorite smells in the kitchen? At least in my kitchen, there is always that one baking smell that leaves you counting down with the timer! My “ultimate” baking smell is the smell of fresh bread baking. It’s simply an irresistible smell that leaves me drooling at the front of the …
One thing my family can’t live without is whip cream. We go through quite a bit during the winter, but I can’t tell you how much we go through during the summer. Let’s not forget that fresh berries are a hot commodity around our house! I try my best always to have a batch of …
One thing my house doesn’t run out of is tortillas. They have so many uses and are a family favorite for various reasons. Not only do they taste great, but they sure do make into a meal in a hurry! The whole household prefers this homemade flour tortilla recipe to store-bought any day. Tortillas can …
During the summer, I try to host several parties and attend even more of them. Much to my husband’s dismay, I’m a social bug and don’t truly need a reason to have a party other than the day ends in “y.” The hardest part about throwing and attending parties for me? Planning a menu or …
How does one get the traditional flavors of Bananas Foster without lighting their dessert on fire? This Bananas Foster Bread Recipe is just the thing. Don’t get me wrong, I do love the desired effect that bananas foster originated with. Whipping up a sauce of butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, dark rum, and banana liqueur and …
If you know me at all, you know that I love lemon! Lemon is one of my ultimate flavors, and it doesn’t matter if it’s sweetened into a delicious pie or bread or straight-up lemon juice. Today I wanted to share with you my love of lemon in this Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf Cake. This …
Meatballs are a staple in our house! They have so many uses and, if made in advance and tossed in the freezer, can make for yet another quick dinner on a busy night. I know we have a lot of those during the week, and I can guarantee we are not alone! Dinner time is …
Have you wanted to try something delicious lately? Something delicious, easy, and only 2 ingredients? My Pistachio Flavored Easy Fruit Dip is something you must try, even if you have never tasted pistachios before. This dip is so yummy to pair with your favorite fruits and gives your fruity snacks a little variety. I …
Fruit salsas have always been something I have avoided. Something just didn’t seem right to me about spicy and sweet at the same time. This last summer we went camping as a large group with my husband’s aunt and uncle, and they introduced me to this Easy Pineapple Salsa. It took a little bit of …
When Coulter was less than a year old, I had my first taste of PF Chang’s lettuce wraps, and let me tell you I was hooked! I don’t even think I had a bite of my meal that we had ordered because I stuffed myself with the appetizer of lettuce wraps we had ordered. The …