Dinners · Soups

Cabbage Roll Soup

Oh, joy, fall is here and that means it’s soup season. I always try to try at least a few new soup recipes to add to my rotation every year, and today I’m tried this cabbage roll soup recipe and it’s definitely a winner. Instead of tediously rolling cabbage rolls (I’ve done this more times… Continue reading Cabbage Roll Soup

bars · Cakes and Cupcakes · Fall (Halloween & Thanksgiving)

Apple Maple Sheet Cake

2020– what a time to be alive, huh? Since Coronavirus, killer hornets, hurricanes, social unrest, and virtual school aren’t enough, the west coast of the country is on fire. We’re not literally on fire here in Seattle, but the skies are full of thick, fog-like smoke, and have been for the last several days. We… Continue reading Apple Maple Sheet Cake

Side Dishes & Salads

Baby Greens Salad with Strawberries and Mandarins

Well guys, this is just one of the best salads I’ve ever taste. Sweet, tangy homemade dressing that comes together in a moment, with simple ingredients. It’s a lot like a traditional poppyseed dressing (without the poppyseeds.) Throw in some strawberries, mandarin oranges, sliced red onions, feta cheese, and candied pecans and you have yourself… Continue reading Baby Greens Salad with Strawberries and Mandarins

Healthy and Delicious · Side Dishes & Salads

Pesto & Arugula Pasta Salad

Did I tell you guys that my husband has gone vegetarian? Sorry– “pescatarian.” He still eats fish. But since last July, not a single piece of meat has graced his mouth. I’m not a huge meat eater, but it’s still been an adjustment to come up with dinners and especially side dishes for parties that… Continue reading Pesto & Arugula Pasta Salad

banana recipes · pies

Best Ever Banana Cream Pie

Sometimes, the simple things are the best. This homemade banana cream pie is made with homemade vanilla pudding, fresh sliced bananas, and topped with wafer cookies. It can be made in a classic, flaky crust (as shown) or in a graham cracker crust. Topped with whipped cream, it is a decadent and classic dessert. Ingredients:1… Continue reading Best Ever Banana Cream Pie

Cakes and Cupcakes

Best Carrot Cake EVER

I love, love, love carrot cake. Some people love things like raisins, nuts or pineapple in their cake, but I prefer it just plain and simple. This is the best non-pineapple cake I’ve found for a super moist, perfect carrot cake. I spent my birthday in quarantine this year, and I “helped” my kids make… Continue reading Best Carrot Cake EVER

Breads · Breakfast

Homemade Cinnamon Bread {Cinnamon Raisin Bread}

Hey guys, day one million of quarantine here, and I have made eight thousand loaves of homemade bread in the last month, because, what else is there to do right now? In my defense, I couldn’t find the things I take for granted and use all the time, like yeast and flour at the grocery… Continue reading Homemade Cinnamon Bread {Cinnamon Raisin Bread}