Three easy ingredients to homemade Hot Cocoa Mix. Supreme hot chocolate to warm you! My boys love 'hot chocolate' but I don't like the list of preservatives and additives in the store bought kind. I came up with this recipe that they love anytime the temperature falls below 50 degrees - yeah, they'll use any excuse to drink a big mug full. I usually mix together a double batch of this mix in the fall and store it in a handy dandy Mason Jar so it's ready ... read more
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Pantry Essentials
I find it difficult to run an efficient kitchen if I'm always running to the store or don't have what I need to put a nutritious meal on the table. Below is a list of pantry, baking, fridge and freezer staples that you should always keep on hand. Buy the best ingredients that you can afford. I purchase organic and whole grains whenever possible. I also use Name brand not Store brands. Store brands are cost-effective but use inferior ingredients to keep the ... read more
GRILLED CHICKEN SHAWARMA SKEWERS
Grilled Chicken Shawarma Skewers is tender chicken breasts cut and coated in a flavorful marinade, then grilled to golden brown perfection. WHAT IS CHICKEN SHAWARMA? Shawarma is a Middle Eastern dish flavored with a savory yogurt sauce. It's prepared from thin cuts of seasoned marinated lamb, mutton, veal, beef, chicken, or turkey. The slices are stacked on a skewer about 20 inches high. The skewers turn and cook on the spit for hours and are shaved ... read more
GLAZED STRAWBERRY FRITTERS
Highly addictive, Glazed Strawberry Fritters are crispy on the outside while being soft, fluffy, and loaded with strawberries on the inside. This recipe is super easy, one bowl, and has no yeast! ....and I am never making these again! They are way too good and I ate so very many of them! 😏 WHAT IS A 'FRITTER'? A fritter is a dough that has meat, seafood, fruit, or vegetables in it that is then fried. Fritters are prepared in both sweet and savory ... read more
BRAISED PULLED PORK SANDWICHES WITH KALE SLAW
Braised Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Kale Slaw is fall-apart tender, juicy, and packed with flavor from the perfect seasoning! This tender pork is paired with crunchy slaw, tangy bbq sauce, and sits on a soft bun. This is one of our go-to family meals. As well, it's great for large crowds, game day, Memorial Day, or Independence Day, or Labor Day parties. Everyone needs pulled pork in their life in the summer. Braised pork is surprisingly simple ... read more
HOW TO FREEZE BANANAS FOR SMOOTHIES
How to Freeze Bananas for Smoothies. Armed with a freezer full of frozen bananas, you'll always be ready for smoothies, nice cream, or banana bread. Are bananas a staple for you in smoothies? Me too! In this post, I'll teach you how to slice and freeze bananas for a fuss-free smoothie. (Frozen bananas are also good in smoothie bowls, banana bread, and banana muffins. ... read more
Parmesan Roasted Cabbage with Pine Nuts
This is a wonderful, healthy side dish to go along-side any entree. Parmesan Roasted Cabbage with Pine Nuts is seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and parmesan. ... read more
PORK BELLY BURNT ENDS
Sweet and tender, Pork Belly Burnt Ends are smoked low and slow until each bite is a nugget of super condensed flavor. "Burnt Ends" originally referred to the over-cooked and flavorful meat cut from the 'point' half of a smoked brisket. Burnt ends are the ends and edges that get cooked first before the thicker middle section gets done. They became so popular, pitmasters took note, and now burnt ends were added to many restaurant menus. ... read more
Southern Inspired Charcuterie with Black Eyed Pea Salsa
Southern Inspired Charcuterie with Black Eyed Pea Salsa features crowd-pleasing Southern favorites both sweet and salty, crunchy and creamy for care-free evening entertaining Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom to see the video of exactly how I put together this Southern Inspired Charcuterie Board with Black Eyed Pea Salsa. What is a charcuterie board? Charcuterie refers to the branch of cooking that is devoted to cured and smoked meats. ... read more
Raspberry Streusel Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
Meet your new favorite coffee cake recipe. Raspberry Streusel Cream Cheese Coffee Cake is moist and tender with a ribbon of cream cheese and fresh raspberries running through it. And, let's just admit it right here and right now, anything with a thick, buttery streusel topping is the best! We do potluck holiday celebrations in my family so no one person has the burden of cooking everything. I always volunteer to make a dessert (or two) since I have ... read more
3 Ingredient Biscuits for Two
3 Ingredient Biscuits for Two is the perfect serving for two people or one if you're really hungry. Pillowy soft, tall and fluffy, you'll love this homemade biscuit recipe! Four days a week I make 3 Ingredient Biscuits for Two for the boys. Yes, I've spoiled them. Yes, they expect a homemade breakfast. No, they don't like cereal or toast or poptarts or even canned biscuits. (By the way, did you know you can make grilled cheese from canned biscuits?) ... read more
Chocolate Glazed Strawberry Chocolate Chip Donuts
Chocolate Glazed Strawberry Chocolate Chip Donuts are a lightened up version of your favorite treat! How did I make donuts lighter? These are baked not fried, contain low-calorie Almond Breeze Almondmilk Hint of Honey Vanilla and fresh, juicy strawberries. They are lighter but still full of flavor. ... read more
How to Run a Successful Food Blog and Not Gain Weight
How to Run a Successful Food Blog and Not Gain Weight - sharing tips and tricks I've learned on how to work with food 24/7 and not gain weight! I've been contemplating writing How to Run a Successful Food Blog and Not Gain Weight for a while. I'll be honest, this post has sat in my editorial calendar partially written for six months. I just don't want to come across as a know-it-all or that I'm someone that doesn't struggle with keeping the pounds off. ... read more
Individual Snickers Chocolate Layer Cake
Individual Snickers Chocolate Layer Cake screams dig-into-me-and-eat-me-now! The silky smooth creaminess of the chocolate whipped cream contrast nicely with the crunch of the nuts and chocolate chips. Pair that with interesting and unique caramel bits makes each spoonful of this mini layer cake the perfect bite! Sometimes you don't need a huge cake, even though they're impressive to look at they can be messy to serve. I find it awkward at times if I'm ... read more
Salty Sweet Caramel Snack Mix
Buttery and sweet with a crispy and crunchy texture my homemade Salty Sweet Caramel Snack Mix is perfect for snacking on yourself or sharing as a gift! Remember caramel covered popcorn that you enjoyed as a child? This homemade caramel snack mix is very similar and oh so yummy! What's not to like about caramel desserts, it's butter and brown sugar? Mix this caramel goodness with popcorn and it makes a great snack. Mix it with popcorn, crunchy cereal, ... read more
