Chocolate Hazelnut Crumb Cake

I promise you, it tastes just as good as it looks! 6 oz Nutella 1/4 cup heavy cream 3/4 cup sour cream, at room temperature 1/4 cup buttermilk, at room temperature 1 egg, at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/4 cups flour 1 cup sugar 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) butter, cut into 1″ … Continue reading

Very Green Orzotto

Another delicious dinner, packed with veggies and pasta, YUM! 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 green onions, sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups orzo pasta salt and pepper 6 cups vegetable broth, warmed 1/2 pound brussel sprouts, cut in half 1/2 bunch broccoli, cut into bite size pieces 2 medium zucchini, cut into bite size … Continue reading

Chocolate Chip Scones

YUM! These were pretty easy to put together and they were delicious so if you need some scones in your life and let’s face it, who doesn’t then give these a go! SCONES 2 1/2 cups Bisquick plus more for dusting 1/4 cup brown sugar 4 tablespoons (half stick) cold butter, cut into small pieces … Continue reading

White Chicken Chili

My family likes White Chicken Chili. Me? Not so much. But I make it for them because I love them. And then I have salad for dinner. (True story.) CHILI 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 generous tablespoon taco seasoning mix 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (I used 2 … Continue reading

Sarah Kieffer’s Blondies

I got a new cookbook that I am just loving so far, called “100 Cookies” by Sarah Kieffer. Everything I’ve made so far has been delightful. These blondies are the latest try. So good! 1 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) butter 1 1/2 cup brown sugar 3/4 … Continue reading

Lemon Oat Bars

These were delicious! Here’s a closer look at that creamy lemony filling. If you love lemon, then these are for you! LEMON FILLING 2 (14 oz each) cans sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup lemon juice 3 tablespoons heavy cream 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon vanilla pinch of salt CRUST 2 cups flour 1 1/2 … Continue reading

The Best Fettuccine Alfredo

This was good and easy to make but I think I need some practice with it. You can kind of see that the sauce wasn’t smooth but it tasted great, especially the next day. It definitely benefited from the grated lemon zest and some salt and pepper. 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 5 garlic cloves, … Continue reading

Tamale Pie

Doesn’t that look good? Here’s a look at the inside Looks even better on the inside. This was the bomb (is that still a thing?). Everyone loved it and it will go into the meal rotation. Highly recommend! 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 pounds ground beef 1 (19 … Continue reading

Double Chocolate Chip Muffins

These were good but lacked a little bit of sweetness for me so if I make them again I will probably go with regular sugar instead of the brown sugar. 1/2 cup oil or melted butter 2/3 cup light brown, dark brown, white, or raw sugar 1/2 cup milk, coffee, or water 1 cup plain … Continue reading

Walt Disney’s Chili and Beans

This was a good chili recipe, I didn’t love it but the boys in my house did, probably because of all the meat! 1/4 cup olive oil, divided 1 pound beef stew meat 1 onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound ground beef 1 tablespoon cumin 1/2 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon onion powder … Continue reading