I don’t want to lock myself into anything here, but: Oh. My. Goodness. I may never buy store bought ice cream again. My handsome husband bought me my first ever ice cream maker for Mother’s Day and I am in love. I have never tasted better ice cream, and I can’t wait to experiment with… Continue reading Homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream – With a Patriotic Twist
I always love it when I can carry over meals that I enjoyed in my childhood and make them for my family. English muffin mini-pizzas are an example of one of those dinners. Who’d have thought that a little English muffin would make the PERFECT pizza crust (not to mention the perfect serving size?) for… Continue reading English Muffin Mini-Pizzas (Ten Dollar Dinners)
Usually, if we’re going to have a fancy shmancy dinner, we have it on Sunday nights. Unfortunately, I dropped my husband off at the airport for a business trip this morning, so he wasn’t around for dinner tonight(I miss him already). Since it was just my daughter and I eating, I defrosted some chicken breasts… Continue reading Garlic Angel Hair Pasta with Chicken, Zucchini, and Tomatoes
I am forever looking for ways to use up overripe bananas. Banana bread is my usual go-to, but I am on a quest to get rid of this baby weight, and I am looking for healthier options. We are also trying to cut out processed foods and white flour, so this recipe was PERFECT. This… Continue reading Baked Oatmeal Bars with Peanut Butter and Banana
Big shout out to my sister Erin for sharing this recipe for lighter broccoli beef. When she told me how simple it was to throw together, and how her boyfriend Derek said it was one of the best things she’s ever made, I knew that I would have to try it out. I’m so glad… Continue reading Lighter Orange Broccoli Beef
My mom asked me to make a British dessert for an event at her office tomorrow, so I decided what better time to whip up and blog my favorite recipe for bread pudding? After all, the Bristish might not be well known for their gourmet cooking, but who doesn’t enjoy bread soaked in sweet custard… Continue reading Apple Cinnamon Bread Pudding
Easiest. Thing. Ever. This isn’t really a recipe, it’s a technique. Such an easy technique, in fact, that your toddler can help you do it. My two year old was my assistant today, although she kept calling them either “pancakes” or “muffins” instead of cupcakes. 🙂 These cupcakes are so easy and fun, and all… Continue reading 4th of July (or Memorial Day) Cupcakes
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