Storing dried herbs so that they will stay fresh can be a challenge. Cooking tips like this one will make sure that your herbs and spices will continue adding flavor for a long time to come. Herbs and spices add a ton of flavor to food and most add little to no calories. I cook …
We are big cheesecake fans in our house. I’ve tried so many different versions of them and haven’t found one yet that my family didn’t love. For today’s cheesecake recipe, I’ve decided to turn my favorite chocolate chip cookie into delicious Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars. This amazing recipe brings together the best of both chocolate chip cookies …
One of the most important cooking tips for making wonderful baked goods is knowing how to measure flour. Even the best cooks will make mistakes from time to time. One of the most common mistakes that new bakers make is not measuring flour correctly. If you take a measuring cup and scoop the flour out …
This mint chocolate chip fudge is rich with an out-of-this-world taste. It’s the stuff that Christmas dreams are made of! I love anything mint-flavored. And combine it with chocolate? It’s a match made in heaven! Fudge is one of those things that is either super easy to make or a “pull out your hair” experiment …
The holidays are upon us and baking is in full production in my kitchen. I love to make creative and cute food projects for Christmas. These Holiday Shaped Brownie Pops are so much fun to make and the kids will just love to get involved in the project. These Holiday Shaped Brownie Pops are made in …
This Rocky Road Fudge recipe is just about one of the easiest fudge recipes you will make. And don’t let the snobby cooks scare you into thinking that you need a great deal of patience and a fancy candy thermometer to make fudge! Making fudge does not have to be hard. This delicious …
These chocolate chip oatmeal bars are rich and delicious and make the perfect snack or dessert. Bar recipes are a godsend for any busy homemaker. They are so easy to make, and even easier to eat. Two of my favorite desserts are chocolate chip cookies and oatmeal bars. I’ve combined them both into one delicious dessert with …
These chocolate peanut butter bites will satisfy your sweet tooth, but they also have some special ingredients to pack a nutritious punch as well. FALL!! My favorite time of the year~ I can almost smell all of the new aromas that are sure to come from my kitchen during the next few months. I just …
This recipe for slow cooker spicy minestrone soup is perfect for a cold winter night and also fits in with my new healthy eating idea of having a Meatless Monday. Winter is my favorite time to try out new crock pot recipes. My husband and daughter like it year round, but I’ve always been a …
Are you a movie fan who also loves snacking? Get your movie night party off to a great start with this tasty Descendants Hawaiian dip. The dip is named after the 2011 American comedy drama film which was directed by Alexander Payne, featuring George Clooney. (yum for both the dip and the star.) This delicious …
Tonight, I had a hankering for chili myself, and didn’t have the time for a long cook. I came up with this smoky 3-bean chili, and it has the most amazing flavor. No one will know it is one of your 30-minute meals! One of my favorite go-to meals when I really want to please my …
These no-bake chocolate toffee peanut butter pretzel bars are my latest sweet treat, and they mimic two of my favorite types of candy. I love both Heath Bars and Reese’s peanut butter cups, and my sweet tooth was asking for one of these delicious treats (or both!) I gave in and came up with a …
These white chocolate snickerdoodle blondie bars have everything going for them. They have the flavor of a Snickerdoodle cookie, they are the easiest of bar recipes to make and they taste amazing. And add in some white chocolate? SOLD! I adore the taste of anything with the word snickerdoodle in it. I make snickerdoodle cookies at …
My friend Regina, who used to blog at Molly Mel, is a regular contributor of recipes to my website. I loved her blog, and especially today, because of both this amazing recipe and the gorgeous pictures of her peonies in bloom. They put mine to shame! This recipe for sweet corn and coconut pudding just …
This combination is one of my favorites. Adding in sweetened condensed milk just adds an extra decadent feeling to these Heath English toffee chocolate bars. They are the ultimate comfort food bar recipe. English toffee is a popular candy choice for good reason. It is darn delicious! The candy is so popular it even has …
Mint, chocolate, and confectioner’s sugar help to make these delightful Oreo mint cheesecake bars a special treat. And best of all, they are my favorite type bar recipes – no baking is needed. Just make them and forget about them for a few hours and they’ll be done. If you like all sorts of cheesecake recipes, you …
This chocolate chip banana bread combines two of my favorite breads into one, and is just delicious. I’m feeling like a bit of a decadent breakfast today. Banana breads are one of my favorite breads. I suppose the main reason is that I always seem to have over ripe bananas in the house and I …
This lemon pudding bundt cake is light and tasty and perfect for any special occasion. My husband’s birthday is this weekend, and it is time for me to make to tempt his sweet tooth. He is not fond of normal birthday cakes but loves any desserts with lemon in them. Richard loves the tangy tartness …
We love Mexican meals and the normal version of Mexican rice, but there is no denying that it can be a calorie-heavy dish. This skinny cauliflower Mexican rice makes the perfect recipe substitute for the times when you are trying to keep your calorie count lower in your meal planning. It is one of my favorite …
These apple cinnamon sugar cookie bars are sort of a cross between a cookie and a cake. They puff up on top while cooking, but are pressed into the pan like a bar, so they are somewhat dense. Apples and cinnamon – two of my favorite ingredients in one perfect bar recipe. It’s time to …
This slow cooker sesame seed honey chicken is sweet and tangy and perfect for a busy week night. I seem to be on a sesame seed kick lately. I needed some for my Asian sesame seed dressing and the bottle was big so I had plenty over for other recipes. Since I also love crock …
This hearty bananas foster oatmeal bowl is my version of a favorite childhood breakfast. One of my fondest memories of my mother was each morning during the potato harvest break in Maine. All the school kids got a 3 week “vacation” from school, but most of us ended up spending it picking potatoes. My mother …
Serve these chicken appetizers and your party platter will be cleaned in no time! Now that the holidays are over, it is time to focus on the next celebration in many homes – the Super Bowl game! And what could be better for watching games when the weather is cold than a drink recipe and …
This Keto Nutella smoothie is one of my favorite breakfast recipes and is the perfect way to start the day on Nutella day. Are you a Nutella fan? I am and so is my whole family. We love the chocolate hazel nut spread and often use it in recipes, from dessert to healthy snacks, to …
These chocolate pistachio nut bar cookies are the perfect way to use pistachios in my holiday baking. Christmas is the time of the year when we normally have pistachio nuts in our house. For some reason we have relegated them to the holidays. So any recipe that has pistachios in it reminds me of the …
These peanut butter chocolate chip cookies have the best texture of any chocolate chip cookies that I have ever eaten. Peanut butter and chocolate. A match made in cookie heaven. This recipe combines the best of both cookie types. Are you a fan of chocolate and peanut butter, too? Be sure to check out my …