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Main Dish

New England Bar Pizza

This pizza is fantastic! It has quickly become the favorite in our home. That says a lot since I make a lot of pizza – outdoor pizza oven included. The chewy crisp texture and lacy edges are delicious! I doubted this recipe at first because the 9 inch cake pans […]

Cookies and Bars, Desserts

Caramel Brownies

  I really don’t think I have to say too much about these beautiful brownies. I think a picture is worth a thousand words. But these are amazing- super fudgy chocolatey brownies oozing with a delicious caramel layer. To top it off, brownies are one of the easiest desserts to […]

Breads and Rolls, DIY, Uncategorized

Everything topping

It’s been a long but fun summer, but it  has been back to homeschooling and readjusting to a schedule around here. I’m actually finding comfort in the routine and truly love being a teacher to my kids. I feel like I’m cheating somehow by being able to be their teacher […]

Breads and Rolls

French Bread

I have been sitting on this recipe for a while and have really wanted to share, but its just been so busy with my new little guy around. This is one of my favorite breads to make. Its quick and easy enough to make even with a fussy new baby […]

Main Dish

My Favorite Pizza Dough (make ahead or on same day)

Back from another long blogging break- I haven’t stopped cooking and have so many recipes I would love to share but life has taken some interesting, yet exciting, turns.  I am homeschooling my 4 children this year and that has been quite the adventure to figure things out and adjust to […]

Cookies and Bars, Desserts

My favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies

It’s National Chocolate Chip Cookie Week, so I figured I would share my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe. I actually have 2 or 3 recipes I use and this is the more “complicated” recipe, at least as far as a cookie goes. It includes a couple different kinds of flour, […]

DIY, Uncategorized

Creamy Homemade Body Wash and Hand Soap

Well, I know this is a “food” blog. But food making isn’t the only “from scratch” thing that goes on in my kitchen. I also make a lot of my health, home and beauty products from scratch. Over the years I have started making my own body scrubs, lotions, lip […]

Beef, Main Dish

Cowboy Spaghetti

This cowboy spaghetti has quickly become a family favorite. And to be honest, it’s one of this cook’s favorites too, since it is super easy and quick to make with simple ingredients. I am one who, more often then not, puts a lot of time into every day dinner preparation, […]

Cookies and Bars, Desserts

Fairy Gingerbread Cookies

These cookies are amazing! Gingery delicate melt in your mouth bites of heaven. These are not your typical thick and chewy gingerbread cookies but instead this old fashioned recipe delivers a wafer texture that is light, airy, and crisp. I made these for the first time last year and was […]