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July 12, 2022

Soft And Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies

The perfect Peanut Butter Cookies – soft and chewy, easy to make, and topped with a sweet sugar coating.  My boys can’t keep their little hands off of these peanut butter cookies. These classic peanut butter cookies could not be more simple to whip up, and it makes a big batch of soft, chewy, homemade cookies. They are seriously the best! There are so many different types of peanut butter cookies, but these ones are simple, chewy and soft. Exactly...

June 27, 2022

Flavorful Baked Pork Tenderloin

This pork tenderloin is so flavorful – incredibly tender and juicy! It’s crusted in a dry rub, seared in a skillet until golden brown, then baked until perfectly cooked. The most delicious baked pork tenderloin – I know you’ll love it! You’ll love this easy baked pork tenderloin recipe! Browning the pork tenderloin creates a golden crust that sears in the juices and makes the meat very tender. Perfectly seasoned and roasted to perfection in your oven, this pork tenderloin...

June 20, 2022

Old Fashioned Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

These Old Fashioned Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts are so easy to whip up and they make the perfect no-guilt treat!  Donuts are always a favorite treat to enjoy in our home. And there’s absolutely nothing better than a fresh, warm donut with a hot cup of coffee!  These baked donuts are a style of cake donuts that are baked instead of fried. Don’t let the baking part disappoint you though! The donuts turn out so soft and tender if not...

February 10, 2022

Gumdrop Nougat 

This easy no-bake Gumdrop Nougat is such a fun treat! And slightly addicting. 😉 It’s an old style classic with a creamy taffy-like texture and will take you right back to your childhood. I made these for the first time for our family Christmas a few months ago. We’ve had this fun tradition for years where my mom and each of my sister’s families bring 4-5 different squares/treats. The night before we all leave to go home, whatever is leftover,...

January 20, 2022

Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

Make your own Hot Chocolate Mix in minutes with this easy to follow recipe! It’s perfect to have on hand for after sledding and playing in the snow, camping, or for sipping around an outdoor fire. Since I started homeschooling this year, my boys spend a lot more time outside than they ever have before. I’m talking hours! It’s such a fun treat for them when I surprise them outside with a steaming cup of hot chocolate. 🙂 I’m sure...

January 11, 2022

Sweet Cornbread

You’ll never need another cornbread recipe again! My Sweet Cornbread is made completely from scratch, it’s perfectly moist and just the right amount of sweet. It makes the perfect side dish when paired with a bowl of my loaded chili or a bowl of hearty soup. I was never really a fan of cornbread. It’s one of those foods I wanted to love but didn’t. The taste and texture was just not my favorite, you know? After playing around for...

January 4, 2022

Baked Italian Meatballs

These easy baked Italian Meatballs are incredibly tender and juicy and seasoned to perfection! Made with ground beef, breadcrumbs, garlic, parmesan cheese, and parsley, these meatballs are baked in the oven and ready to be served in just 30 minutes. There is really nothing better than juicy, fork-tender, flavorful meatballs smothered in a delicious sauce with spaghetti on any night of the week! You will love these classic Italian–American style meatballs. They’re super easy to make and take very little...

October 1, 2021

Soft Pumpkin Cookies

These pillowy and perfectly Soft Pumpkin Cookies are mildly sweet, quick and easy to make with just the right amount of all your favorite Fall spices. They’re topped with a simple drizzle of vanilla glaze for the perfect Fall treat. Can you believe we’re already in October? Have you jumped on the Fall bandwagon? Pumpkin Patch and hayrides? Raking leaves & picking apples? We have this ginormous tree in our backyard that I have a love/hate relationship with. Lol! It...

September 24, 2021

Cheesy Beef And Pasta Skillet

This Cheesy Beef and Pasta Skillet dinner is so hearty and tasty, everyone will be coming back for seconds. It’s incredibly simple to make and it’s the perfect meal for those weeknights you’re running short on time and need dinner on the table in less than an hour.  I receive a lot of messages (usually from busy moms) regarding my quick and easy dinners and they’re definitely favorites amongst my followers. Life just feels so jam-packed 80% of the time...

August 6, 2021

Ranger Cookies

These Ranger Cookies are a classic family favorite! They’re loaded with old-fashioned rolled oats, shredded coconut, rice krispies and chocolate chips. Wonderfully chewy in the centers with buttery crisp edges, these amped up cookies won’t last long!  Why are these called Ranger Cookies? I honestly have no idea. I’ve seen them called Cowboy Cookies as well and I don’t know how they got their name either. Lol! But I can believe these would easily sustain some hungry cowboys out on...