Dill Glazed Carrots

Dill Glazed Carrots

Side dishes can often get a little boring in our house when it comes to vegetables.  For a long time, it’s been corn on the cob, canned corn, or canned green beans because my family is extremely picky when it comes to vegetables.  Lately, though, I just can’t take it anymore!   I really am …

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Mini Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Mini Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Lemon meringue pie is a staple in our house for every holiday, including Easter.  It adds a splash of color to any table, and although it can be a bit scary to make at first, it’s a relatively simple recipe. Easter is the perfect time as well for this fun dessert because it requires a …

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Homemade Banana Cream Pie

Homemade Banana Cream Pie

Welcome back to everyone who has been enjoying their Spring Break, and enjoy for those who are just starting.  On Saturday, we came back to give the kids a day of rest before they head back to school, and I must admit that this mama was happy about that!  This is my 4th time in …

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Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf Cake

Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf Cake

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 …

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Slow Cooker Recipe ~ Green Beans, Sausage & Potato Dinner

Easy Slow Cooker Recipe ~ Green Beans, Sausage and potatoes

We’re on Spring break this week and are using our timeshare.  Having our timeshare has greatly helped control costs, while still allowing us to enjoy the activities in each city. This year we’re visiting Las Vegas, and one of the biggest expenses in Vegas is the food.  It’s almost impossible to take the family out …

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Macadamia Nut Easter Candy Bark

Macadamia Nut Easter Candy Bark

Easter is upon us, and it’s always a fun time for some special treats.  I love Christmas and all, but I think that the Spring colors make Easter baking even more fun.  The boys are willing to do anything to get in the kitchen with me, but the Spring colors seem to bring more excitement …

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Freezer Friendly Homemade Meatball Recipe

Freezer Friendly Homemade Meatballs with a touch of sauce on them

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 …

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Egg Shaped Easter Cake

Individual Easter Cakes in white chocolate icing with sprinkles

It’s time to start thinking about Easter, and I am getting my boys into the mood with this fun Semi-Homemade Easter Egg Shaped Cake.  Not only do I get to spend time with them in the kitchen, which is always a joy (despite the mess), but it gives us time to talk about the true …

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Easy Beef & Potato Casserole

Easy Beef & Potato Casserole

Trying something new is on my menu this week and it’s why I chose Easy Beef and Potato Casserole.  If I can say one thing about my family it is that they love variety!  As long as it’s meat and potatoes. Easy Beef and Potato Casserole is something that’s a little different, but still very …

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Easy Sugar Cookie Recipe from Grandma

Grandma's Easy Sugar Cookie Recipe 2

To make these Easy Sugar Cookies you will need the following ingredients: butter, sugar, eggs, four, salt, baking powder, and vanilla.   Here’s the History of these Simple Sugar Cookies One of my biggest memories growing up revolves around this easy sugar cookie recipe. My birthday is in December and my mom worked really hard to …

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