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

Traditional Irish Soda Bread

Made some soda bread for St Patrick’s Day. It was surprisingly easy and tasted delicious. 4 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups buttermilk 1 Preheat oven to 425. Grease a cast iron skillet. 2 In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir in buttermilk just … Continue reading

St Patrick’s Shamrock Gold Coins

Cute, right? And yummy too. The combo of Oreos and candy melts can’t be beat. You’ll need a Shamrock candy mold which you can fine here on Amazon. 1 bag green candy melts 1 package Oreo Thins Golden Melt candy melts according to package directions. Spoon carefully into shamrock mold and tap gently to spread … Continue reading

St Patrick’s Pots of Gold

Got my St Patrick’s on today, starting with these little cuties. Here’s a closer look. It’s hard to tell but under the gold pearls is a Rolo standing in for the pot alongside an Airhead Extreme Bite for the rainbow with all of that sitting on top of an Oreo thin for the base. They … Continue reading

Easy Mexican Chicken and Beans

This was a really quick and easy one pot dinner. You could serve it as is or wrap it in tortillas or make a salad out of it, whatever your family likes. 1 pound uncooked chicken breast strips for stir fry 1 package (1 oz) taco seasoning mix 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained … Continue reading