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March 16, 2021

The Best Homemade Pizza Sauce

This is the ABSOLUTE best pizza sauce and once you try it, you will never look back! It’s packed with flavor, perfectly spiced and so quick and easy to make. It will most definitely compliment your homemade pizza every time!!   It’s so much healthier and tastier than those bland store-bought kinds. Trust me, I’ve tried them all until I discovered making my own and I’ve never bought from the store since. We’ve been making homemade pizza for years and it...

March 14, 2021

Creamy Tangy Key Lime Pie

This easy Key Lime Pie is made with only a few ingredients and every bite is so refreshing! The texture is irresistibly creamy with a tart and bold burst of flavor from fresh squeezed limes. Made in a homemade graham cracker crust, you won’t be able to stop at just one slice! My Key Lime Pie starts out with a homemade graham cracker crust. You can buy pre-made to make this process easier and quicker but the homemade version tastes...

March 12, 2021

Easy Calzones

These Easy Calzones are filled with all the classic pizza toppings, mozzarella cheese, and pizza sauce and they couldn’t be easier to prepare! They can be prepped and made in advance or freeze them for busy weeknight dinners. Want a fun twist on pizza night? Calzones are great to get your kids involved in the kitchen and have some fun with it. Yes, I know… Kids + cooking usually doesn’t equal to too much fun but take a deep breath,...

March 9, 2021

Baked Sesame Chicken

Baked Sesame Chicken is a delicious alternative to your favorite take-out! Who doesn’t love tender, juicy chicken pieces covered in a sweet and sticky sesame sauce? 😉 It’s perfect for any night of the week! This is SO incredibly tasty! It’s so much better than take-out and also better for you. Obviously it’s not the healthiest meal, with honey, brown sugar and oil but it still beats take-out by a mile! The sauce is sweet and savory and perfectly glazed...

March 5, 2021

Thick Homemade Chocolate Chunk Brownies

These chewy, rich and fudgy homemade chocolate chunk brownies will satisfy all your chocolate cravings! The top is perfectly crackly, the centre is super moist and fudgy with chunks of melted chocolate throughout every piece. Are you team homemade brownies or team boxed mix brownies? Absolutely no judgement here either way! But if you’re team boxed mixed brownies, I’m warning you, this recipe just might convert you. 😉 It’s so easy and convenient, there’s no mixer required, they don’t take...

March 2, 2021

Cheesy Baked Spaghetti

Cheesy Baked Spaghetti is an easy, tasty dinner for any day of the week! It’s topped with gooey cheese, filled with a meaty sauce and pasta noodles. It’s delicious, comforting, and a meal that the whole family will love! This baked spaghetti is a must for those busy weeknights because it’s so easy to throw together! It’s basically foolproof. It can be made hours ahead of time, it’s super simple to throw together, and it’s a great freezer food. It’s...

February 26, 2021

Soft Pretzel Bites

You will not be able to resist these billowy soft, homemade pretzel bites paired perfectly with a warm cheese dip! They make a great after school snack or appetizer and are always a huge hit in our house and disappear in minutes!  Before kids, I loved walking through the mall with my shopping bags in one hand and a big container of Auntie Anne’s pretzel bites in the other hand. 😉 And you can’t forget the cheese dip! But those...

February 23, 2021

Instant Pot Roast Beef

Pull out your Instant Pot and make this tender, flavorful beef roast and vegetables that are cooked to perfection in the most delicious, savory gravy! If you’re in the mood for a warm, comfort meal, you need to make this. Roast Beef is one of my favorite, inexpensive classic dishes that I love to make to feed a crowd or even just for our family of five. Leftovers are even better the next day! It’s one of those dinners that...

February 19, 2021

Banana Bread Muffins

Do you love banana bread? You’re going to love these fluffy, soft and delicious muffins with the same moist texture as banana bread! You only need three very ripe bananas and you’re good to go. Making your own banana muffins is a much healthier go-to than using box mixes, and they taste so much better, too! They freeze really well and you can grab one on those days where you literally crawl outta bed and run out the door! These...

February 16, 2021

Sweet And Tangy Sloppy Joes

Throw out those canned sauces because this is the BEST homemade sloppy joes recipe you’ll ever get your hands on! It has the perfect blend of spices and sweetness and it’s just so delicious. It’s an easy 30 minute meal that’s completely made from scratch and you’ll never go back to store-bought after trying these. These sloppy joes are easily everyone’s favorite! The flavors all blend together so well after letting it simmer for 10 minutes. Tomato sauce is used as...