Updated May 24, 2022 Easy Sugar Cookies- this is the BEST sugar cookie recipe. The cookies are soft, chewy, and perfectly sweet. They are made with basic ingredients but taste incredible! They are the perfect cookies for any occasion. I am normally not a huge sugar cookie fan because I don’t think there are that many GOOD sugar cookie recipes out there. BUT this soft and chewy sugar cookie recipe is our family’s favorite and seriously the best out there....
Making homemade bread is so much easier than you think and is so much better than any store-bought bread. Using only a handful of pantry staple ingredients means you can whip up a loaf any time. This homemade white bread recipe delivers a perfectly soft and fluffy loaf, every time. Ingredients Needed Instant yeast. Sugar. Warm water. When you put your finger in the water, it should feel like nothing....
If you’re anything like me, you’re gonna slather these babies with salted buttah and a drizzle of honey the second it comes out of the oven and be all ohhh ahhhh I feel like I just had a baby but it’s actually just blueberry orange bread that I love so dearly. Bread was the intent, but muffins were far more realistic. We’re talking eighteen minutes versus like sixty plus, ya feel?...
Your cornbread prayers have been answered. Tell me about your relationship with cornbread. Every deep dark secret. Are you a super fan? Do you like a ratio of more cornmeal to flour? Have you made this skillet cornbread yet or this amazing sweet potato chili? Are you from the South and loathe a sweet cornbread? Are you from the North and loathe a not sweet cornbread? Do you like it bejeweled with fun add-ins like roasty corn kernels and jalapeño bits and maybe some freshly grated cheddah?...
Published on October 02, 2015 Our house is framed and we are soooooo excited! We’ve spent many, many months looking at our house plans on paper, but the plans never seemed real to me. I am a visual person and the plans just looked like a bunch of lines. I had a hard time visualizing what our house was going to look like. Josh had to keep reassuring me that it was going to look good:) He was right, because I LOVE our house!...
Updated March 26, 2019 Josh loves the S’more Rice Krispie Squares that I make. The last time I made a batch he said he wanted to create his own S’mores treat. I told him to go right ahead. He went to the store and came home with a box of Golden Grahams cereal. I was curious what he was going to do with them. I sat in the kitchen and watched while he made Golden Grahams S’mores Bars....
Juicy lamb chops cooked until the fat is crisp is one of life’s simplest pleasures. Lamb chops are a regular feature on our dinner menu because they are absolutely delicious and perfect for weeknights when you need dinner on the table fast. They take no more than 10 minutes to cook (depending on their thickness) and can be marinated in a multitude of ways. Marinating the chops in a mixture of olive oil, lemon, oregano, rosemary and garlic make these Greek lamb chops a guaranteed with your family....
Updated March 26, 2019 I am a daddy’s girl. I have a lot in common with my dad-we both enjoy sports, baking/cooking, flowers, and I even inherited his stubbornness:) The one thing we will never agree on-vegetables. I love all veggies. I really can’t think of one that I don’t like. My father is the exact opposite. The only vegetables he will eat are corn and green beans-oh and potatoes-he is from Idaho:) I have tried for years to convince him how wonderful and tasty veggies are, but he is still not buying it:) My dad was visiting last week so I made green beans to make sure he got at least one serving of vegetables for the week:) I jazzed the green beans up with fresh lemon juice and shallots....
We’re headed straight to flavor town today. No detours! Curry has a long-standing home on Hummusapien. We make my Creamy Vegetable Curry and Butternut Squash Curry for dinner all the time and my no-cook Curried Chickpea Salad is a lunch I crave constantly! But ya know when you make homemade curry and it’s good but it’s not Indian restaurant good? Like, not a substitute for takeout situation? I think this homemade version is totally the next best thing....
Here are an easy, homemade tater tots air fryer recipe that gives us the best part of fries without any deep frying. With simple ingredients and simple steps, these golden-brown, crispy air fryer tots are just what you need as a quick snack or as a perfect side dish for a vegan burger. I agree to be sent email. Homemade tater tots are perfect as-is, but you can also add your favorite seasonings for a flavor boost....
Updated March 26, 2019 Making Homemade Crackers – Wheat Thins! Wheat Thins remind me of my high school days. They were my favorite snack. I used to keep a box in my locker, car, and munched on them when my dad forced me to do my math homework. We haven’t bought them in a long time, but when I saw a recipe for Homemade Wheat Thins, I knew I had to try them....
Published on February 26, 2016 We are finally sharing a house update! I know it’s been awhile, but I didn’t think you would be interested in seeing a bunch of boring dry wall pictures. Well, things are moving along and our house is really taking shape! The finish work is mostly done and we are in LOVE!! I seriously get butterflies every time we go up to our house. It still feels unreal....
Enjoying a smoking-hot BBQ with cold beer is a big thing during the summer in Beijing. Contrary to American-style grilling, we cook with smaller cuts of meat and serve them on skewers. We also grill a lot of vegetables. Instead of devouring a giant chunk of steak, we enjoy nibbling on cumin-seasoned lamb skewers. Sometimes, we BBQ for hours, along with plenty of chatting and laughter. It is one of our favorite ways to relax and socialize....
Zucchini cake just got a gorgeous [nourishing] makeover and I can’t stop face-planting into it. If you’ve made my mind blowing healthy chocolate zucchini cake, healthy apple cake, perfectly moist healthy carrot cake you know that I’m more than obsessed with the texture of almond flour baked goods. It makes everything taste like hella moist cake, ok?! The slighty sweet, totally tangy cream cheese frosting makes it NEXT LEVEL delish....
Boozy milkshakes are a grown-up treat to swoon over. And yes, of course you can make these Irish coffee shakes without the alcohol and they will be just as delicious. But if you’re looking for the perfect, whimsical way to end off a dinner party or your St. Patrick’s Day festivities, this is it! Vanilla ice cream, strong coffee, a shot or two of whiskey is all it takes to make the milkshake....
Margaritas are by far, my favorite cocktail. The sharp bite of lime with tequila is a match made in Heaven and I’ve never met a Margarita I don’t like. And even though a classic Margarita is 100% my jam, these spicy jalapeño Margarita slushies have become my new fav. Not only are they easy to make (and SO great for a crowd), the frosty slush is just perfect on hot days....
Kimchi Omurice is some next-level comfort food: umami kimchi fried rice is wrapped cozily into a creamy scrambled egg omelet, topped with a drizzle of ketchup. Kimchi Omurice: The Ultimate East-West Fusion Comfort This Kimchi Omurice packs Korean-style kimchi fried rice, with its mild umami, spicy, sour, garlic flavor profile into a slightly runny omelet in the style of Japanese omurice. The flavors and textures work amazingly well together, making this dish super comforting for practically any person of any age....
Ingredients Needed Leftover ham / Gammon. Bread of your choice. Sourdough, Country loaf, thick-sliced white bread, etc. Cheese. I used a combination of mozzarella, sharp cheddar and Havarti. Any good melting cheese will work well. Fontina, Monterey Jack, Gruyere and Raclette are all good options. Preserves. This is optional but I think the sweetness works well with the salty ham and cheese. Onion jam, cranberry sauce, etc. Butter. How to make grilled ham and cheese Christmas Leftovers Recipes Whether you have leftover turkey, ham or a few sides, there are so many ways you can turn yesterday’s dinner into today’s feast....
Updated May 04, 2020 Josh’s 40th birthday was yesterday and today I am taking him on a surprise vacation! It was SO hard to keep it a secret, but I did it! We are packing our bags this morning and flying out this afternoon for a few days of fun and relaxation. Papa is staying with our boys and they are very excited about that. I will share where we are headed on Instagram later today and in our weekly This and That post tomorrow....
Updated October 13, 2019 We are taking a break from sweets today, are you shocked? I tend to go a little sugar crazy in December. I think Josh was getting a little tired of my cookie baking extravaganza because he asked if he could make a savory recipe:) I said sure and let him make dinner while I made another batch of cookies:) Josh whipped up Loaded Baked Gnocchi. This dish has all of the wonderful flavors of a loaded baked potato, but in a baked gnocchi casserole!...
