Author: Amy

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 […]

M&M Cookies

These M&M cookies are absolutely delicious and easy to make! They are soft and chewy with slightly crisp edges. Best of all no waiting for butter to soften!

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Blueberry Buckle

Here is the perfect summer recipe to use the seasons delicious blueberries.  This blueberry buckle is super moist and bursting with fresh blueberries, topped with an amazing crunchy crumb topping and a lemon glaze. You really can’t go wrong. I would probably call it a blueberry coffee cake because it […]

Easy Skillet Cheeseburger Macaroni

Lately I have been on the hunt to find great quick, easy dinner recipes. I don’t work a lot outside the home, so I tend to make more time consuming meals. But boy have I been tired and busy lately, so I thought it was good time to find great […]

English Chocolate Crisps

 This recipe was a great find!! These chocolate crisps take only a few minutes to make and are absolutely delicious. They are super crispy and chocolatey and the addition of either dried cranberries, cherries or even toffee bits makes them even better. My favorite way is with either the dried […]

Avocado with Eggs and Browned Butter

 Yay!! I am finally coming back from quite a long break with a super simple yet delicious recipe. Once again I have been battling digestive issues, so needless to say I have not been up to cooking, taking pictures, or honestly much else. It has been difficult to get through […]

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, […]

Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder

 It has been bitter cold here in the Northeast with tons of snow to go with it. Warm comforting meals have been the staple around here. This chicken corn chowder is warm, delicious, and filling and all my kids love it, so I can’t go wrong.  It’s  packed with veggies, […]

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 […]

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, […]