Updated September 28, 2020 I hope you are ready for pumpkin recipes because I am sharing the BEST pumpkin cookie recipe today. These Pumpkin Cinnamon Cookies are hands down the best pumpkin cookies I have ever made or eaten…and I have made and eaten a lot of pumpkin cookies in my lifetime. A few of my favorite pumpkin cookie recipes include: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip CookiesSoft Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese FrostingPumpkin SnickerdoodlesPumpkin Gingersnap CookiesPumpkin Oatmeal Scotchies...

Updated March 26, 2019 Hello, October! I don’t know how you are already here, but I am happy to see you. I am excited for cool crisp air, fall colors, lots of football, and pumpkin everything! I know I jumped the gun and made Brown Butter Pumpkin Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting in September, but I couldn’t wait. I love pumpkin! Since it is officially October, which in my book means pumpkin all day/every day, I am going to bring out the pumpkin in full force....

Updated March 05, 2020 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Do you have your green on? The boys slept in green pajamas last night because they didn’t want to wake up and get pinched…ha! They are prepared. I am eating all of my favorite green foods today, a green smoothie for breakfast, cucumber and avocado sandwich for lunch, and avocado mac and cheese for dinner. I am also going to make this Roasted Asparagus with Lemon, Feta, and Pistachios to go with our mac and cheese because why not?...

Updated March 26, 2019 When I was in Boston, I had the most amazing sweet potato sandwich at Flour Bakery. I also tried the sticky bun and a few cookies, they were super tasty, but the sandwich was my favorite. If the sandwich beat out the cookies, you know it was good. I am usually all about the cookies:) I have been thinking about that sandwich ever since I got home from my Boston trip....

Can you EVEN with this shrimptastical one pan wonder? Psssst who remembers this Shrimp Curry? Still not over that recipe. Let me let you in on just why this sheet pan shrimp is a cut above the rest. It’s all in the sauce! Moisture, people. There’s nothing worse than making a protein + veggie + potato sheet pan meal and getting over the moon excited about the minimal cleanup situation only to be flabbergasted by the dryness....

Updated September 14, 2021 Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie {Pizookie}-a giant soft and gooey chocolate chip cookie that gets baked in a skillet! This easy dessert is a family favorite, especially when served warm with ice cream! It’s no secret that I am a cookie monster. I have created hundreds of cookie recipes over the years. I love them all, but this Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie (aka pizookie) is the ultimate cookie dessert!...

Published on June 20, 2022 Ginger Chicken- this easy soy ginger grilled chicken is juicy, full of flavor, and easy to make. The sweet, salty, and slightly spicy soy ginger marinade will be your new favorite! This is a winner, winner chicken dinner! The chicken marinade is made with basic ingredients and is easy to whisk up. We like to let the chicken marinate for at least an hour to make sure the chicken has time to soak up lots of flavor....

What is Guinness? Guinness is an Irish dry stout made from barley, hops, water and yeast. It is rich in flavour and perfect used in beef stews to add depth. It’s perfect in this steak and Guinness pie recipe as it adds so much to the gravy. Ingredients Pies are great for preparing ahead and is an excellent opportunity to use affordable, tougher cuts of meat. I prefer using Chuck steak but short ribs, beef shin or stewing beef will all work....

Updated March 26, 2019 I love adding fruit to my green salads. My strawberry spinach salad is one of my favorites. I decided to omit the greens and stick to the strawberries for this salad. I added a splash of balsamic vinegar, fresh basil, and feta cheese. The combination was delightful. The flavors are simple, but intense at the same time. If you are tired of the traditional green salads, give this strawberry balsamic salad a try....

Published on May 26, 2023 Strawberry Muffins- tender muffins packed with fresh strawberries and topped with turbinado sugar for a nice, sugary crunch! These simple homemade muffins make a great breakfast or anytime treat! I always make sure I save enough strawberries to make the best Strawberry Muffins. These muffins are sweet, tender, and bursting with fresh strawberries. This strawberry muffin recipe uses yogurt to make a thick batter that is the perfect base for all of the juicy strawberries....

Ingredients and Substitutions Strawberries. Fresh strawberries are best here but frozen strawberries can also be used. You’ll just need to cook down the fruit a bit longer to thicken the juices. Rhubarb. Sugar. I used white sugar but brown sugar can also be used. Maple syrup or honey can be substituted. Vanilla extract. Fresh lemon juice. Flour. All purpose flour or cake flour can be used. Butter. I used salted butter but unsalted butter can be used as substitute....

Published on January 05, 2024 Teriyaki Chicken- you only need 15 minutes to get this delicious dinner on the table. Serve with rice, broccoli, and you have a complete meal that tastes better than takeout! I love that this recipe requires minimal ingredients that we always have on hand. Don’t worry, the homemade teriyaki sauce is simple, fresh, and SO much better than any store-bought. And you don’t even have to marinate the chicken, you just add the homemade teriyaki sauce to the chicken....

Published on May 31, 2024 Not sure how to spoil your dad this Father’s Day? I’ve rounded up the best Father’s Day gifts to celebrate dad on his special day! There is something for everyone! The Best Father’s Day Gifts Pressure Washer– we use ours all of the time! Pickleball Set– for the sporty dad! Smashed Burger Set– perfect for grilling season. AirTag Wallet– a great gift! Hammock– take this hammock anywhere!...

What is Malva pudding? Malva pudding is a traditional South African dessert which very similar to British sticky toffee pudding in idea. A cake-like baked pudding drenched in sauce/syrup and served warm with custard or cream. The pudding is made with apricot jam/apricot preserves, white vinegar, sugar, flour and eggs and a sweet sauce is poured over the top the moment it comes out of the oven. Ingredients needed Butter. Sugar....

Published on June 04, 2024 Whether I’m packing up an afternoon picnic or hosting a backyard cookout, I always make sure to have the best outdoor dinnerware on hand that are less prone to breaking but are still super pretty for entertaining! From reusable bamboo to French country-inspired melamine (my favorite!), here are the top dinnerware sets for dining outside. My Top Picks: Reviews of The Best Outdoor Dinnerware 1....

Updated May 23, 2017 Last week, I went to Waco, Texas for a fun Fixer Upper weekend with a group of my blogging friends. Fixer Upper is one of my favorite shows on HGTV. I have been watching it since day one. I adore Chip and Joanna. They are the cutest couple and their work is amazing! I love every single house they fix up! Today, I am going to share my weekend in Waco…including my stay at The Magnolia House....

What could be better than serving your guests the most impressive roast, done to perfection, on Christmas? Nothing much really. And as far as impressive cuts of meat go, the prime-rib has it in the bag. There are very few things as “oooh”-inspiring as a glorious standing rib roast (as it’s also known). And then to make it better, I don’t think beef gets much more delicious than this. A prime-rib roast is pretty much just a giant rib-eye steak and if you’ve never had a perfectly done rib-eye, what are you even doing here?...

Tomato and egg stir-fry (西红柿炒鸡蛋, xi hong shi chao ji dan) is such a classic Chinese dish that it’s hard not to love. It has become a must-have at almost every school and office cafeteria. It’s one of the dishes that kids in China learn to make early on. It is the dish that overseas students miss the most. Chinese people my age used to eat this dish all the time growing up, and it’s something we still crave once in a while....

As simple as it really is, I have received several requests for sharing tomato chutney recipes that can pair with rice-based recipes like Dosa and Idli. I agree to be sent email. So I am sharing the basic version that goes well with Dosas as well as rice dishes like cumin rice and garlic rice. About this recipe Tomato chutney has its origin in South India largely due to the abundance of tomatoes....

This winter melon soup with meatballs is one of our family’s winter staples. My mom likes to make it on the days that she’s run out of made-ahead meat dishes and is short on time. Although this is a clear broth soup that is loaded with vegetables, the meatballs make it truly satisfying and comforting. Creating the most tender and juicy meatballs Having cooked all her life, my mom insists that the meatballs in the winter melon soup be fork-tender and juicy to make this dish excellent....