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11.16.2024
Baked Chicken Legs
Oven baked chicken legs are the perfect easy dinner. Made with really simple ingredients and quick prep time, this will be a win with the whole family. Don’t forget to make my award-winning BBQ sauce to go with them! Just like most families, mine thrives on easy dinner recipes. With multiple kids in multiple activities,…
11.15.2024
Easy Waffle Recipe
This simple and delicious homemade waffle recipe is going to go on weekend repeat in your house. A crisp exterior with a fluffy interior, this simple breakfast recipe is a win. My family currently lives a bit of an insane schedule where all three of our kids leave for school at different times. Three different…
11.14.2024
Easy Ranch Potatoes
These easy ranch potatoes are the perfect simple side dish. Tender little potatoes meet ranch seasoning for the most delicious quick recipe. This super simple and delicious side dish is the combination of my easy roasted baby potatoes and my ranch seasoning. With just three simple ingredients you can create a simple side that everyone…
11.13.2024
Turkey Noodle Soup
This Turkey Noodle Soup takes all the delicious flavors of fall and turns them into a warm comforting soup. The perfect use for your leftover Thanksgiving turkey. I am such an avid soup lover. I have so many soups on my blog because I think that they are such a great and simple way to…
11.12.2024
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are a simple and easy way to make creamy mashed potatoes without a lot of hands on time. Can I tell you a really sweet story? My mom is the person who really made me fall in love with cooking. I spent so much time watching her sweat over homemade meals…
11.11.2024
The Best Creamed Spinach
Creamed Spinach is the perfect delicious side dish recipe. It is made with simple ingredients and comes together easily. It is bound to be a hit! Creamed Spinach seems like a luxurious and fancy side dish that is perfect for holidays, but it is really easy to make! While this is an ideal Thanksgiving side…
11.10.2024
Chocolate Cake Recipe
This layered chocolate cake is a cherished family recipe that I am so excited to share with you. Layers of moist chocolate cake come together with delicious chocolate frosting for a chocolate lover’s dream. There have been so many hard things about losing my mom, but one of the things that has bugged me is…
11.09.2024
Best Pecan Pie Recipe
Even the guest who doesn’t like nuts in their dessert will fall head over heels for this delicious and easy Pecan Pie recipe! The combination of a homemade crust and sweet pecan pie filling makes this recipe irresistible. It wasn’t until I was well into adulthood that I first tried Pecan Pie. I was so…
11.08.2024
Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe
This homemade hot chocolate recipe is going to be your best friend all winter long. Made with super simple ingredients, it delivers a rich chocolate flavor that everyone will fall in love with. My kids absolutely adore hot chocolate. In fact, I have some children who can only be convinced to go outside in the…
11.07.2024
Baked Tacos
Baked Tacos are a quick and easy delicious dinner that the whole family will love. Once you make these, they will be a regular in the rotation. Tacos are pretty much my favorite food group, and baked tacos are such a delicious and fun spin on them. They are pretty much exactly what they sound…
11.07.2024
How to Freeze Bananas
Follow these simple steps for how to freeze bananas the right way to keep them fresh and ready for smoothies, baking, and more. Save those browning bananas with these simple tips for easy storage and maximum flavor! Freezing bananas is a great way to reduce waste and keep ripe bananas on hand. Many baking recipes…
11.06.2024
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes are the perfect easy side dish recipe. They have just a little hands-on time, but the best flavor that will have everyone begging for the recipe. Confession: I’m obsessed with sweet potatoes. I think that they are the delicious so many different ways with Sweet Potato Fries being my absolutely weakness.…












