How to create delicious and simple recipes from scratch that your family will love. Whether you are hosting friends and family, or just having an intimate meal with your family, these recipes will be in your recipe box for years to come. Learn how to make your own sourdough starter, fluffy pancakes, and the best taquitos you’ve ever had!
Like many people, I jumped on the sourdough bandwagon in the spring of 2020. I filled my jug of water and flour and babied it like crazy. For the last year, I have loved baking with my jug of starter, but I haven’t liked how much attention it has needed to stay vibrant. That is…
When fall hits, so does the craving for pumpkin treats. Today, I’m sharing a delicious pumpkin spice syrup that you can use to make yourself a yummy afternoon coffee or latte using simple ingredients. When I was young and the first sign of autumn was in the air, I would immediately begin craving a pumpkin…
If your family loves moist, cakey donuts, then they will love these chocolate glazed donuts. Not only are they easy to throw together, but they also bake up very quickly. I grew up not liking chocolate. Can you believe it? I didn’t like chocolate bars, chocolate ice cream, or chocolate cake. Rest assured, that isn’t…
I love fixing a hot breakfast and warm, hearty suppers, but lunches are a bit trickier. Today, I’m sharing 5 easy lunch ideas for the family. It seems like there are always a lot of recipes floating around for breakfasts, dinners, and desserts. Lunches tend to get left out of the mix. I think the…
Mac and cheese is one of those meals that you think of when you are tight on time and you need to throw something together quickly. Well, homemade mac and cheese is just as quick and tastes way better. Today, I’m sharing my smoked mac and cheese from scratch recipe. I grew up on the…
Every home cook needs a crazy, easy recipe up her sleeve to pull out when the days get busy. These French dip sandwiches are the perfect dish to throw in a crock pot and ignore until supper time. I had heard of French dip sandwiches many, many years ago, but it wasn’t until the last…
While I love to spend time in the kitchen, there are those seasons in life where I need supper prep to be quick and simple. For those nights, I turn to several easy weeknight dinners that my whole family loves. Most weeks, there’s no place I’d rather be than milling around my kitchen with my…
Whether your kids are homeschooled or go off to school, feeding them a good breakfast is important. Today I’m sharing easy, make ahead breakfast ideas that our family loves. Maybe you can add a couple to your morning recipe list! Depending on when your family wakes and what your mornings hold, they can feel a…
The kitchen is my favorite place to be, but even I need some suppers that aren’t time intensive. If you’re needing a delicious meal fast, then you need to try this quick grilled, smoked chicken thighs recipe. My family raved the first time I made these and I have to agree, they are incredible. Which…