Once in a while, when our busy schedules align, a really close friend and I will get our families together for dinner. It ends up quite a large gathering with the 6 of us and the 5 of them. So we usually rack our brains for dinner ideas that are […]
Author: Amy
DIY Homemade Taco Seasoning
Here is a quick easy mix that can replace those little taco seasoning packets. I have been trying to cut back on using seasoning packets due to the added preservatives and ingredients in them. Making your own mix can save money and also allow you to control the quality of […]
Pecan Bars
I wasn’t planning on posting today, but I made these little beauties and they are delicious. So I figured I would share them in time for Thanksgiving weekend. They are basically a pecan pie made with a shortbread crust. If you ask me, they are even better than pie because […]
Chocolate Chip Pretzel Cookies
These are one of the best cookies ever. One of my most requested cookies that I make. An abundance of sweet chocolate chips paired with the saltiness of the pretzels, a winning combination. What more is there to say about these cookies except, make them! I thought about putting […]
Hearty Sausage Vegetable Soup (with or without tortellini)
I don’t know about you but I LOVE soup. I am even guilty of making soup on a hot summer day (thank you air conditioning!). That being said, there is nothing as comforting as the smell of a large pot of soup simmering on the stove on a […]
The Best Chocolate Cake and Cupcake Recipe
A while ago I began the process of “unprocessing” the food my family eats. We cut out a lot of convenience foods and boxed items. I really had a hard time giving up boxed cake mixes due to both the convenience of them and not having good replacement […]