Butternut Squash Soup is a simple soup that is comforting with it’s creamy goodness. If you can boil water, you can make this soup. The fall after the Hardworking Husband and I were married we dog sat for the HH’s bosses’ as we had many times before and many times since. They usually ask us …
These Pecan-stuffed Dates wrapped in Bacon will have everyone wanting more. Just three ingredients make this an easy but delicious appetizer recipe! What are bacon-wrapped dates made of? Some bacon-wrapped dates are stuffed with cheese, but this recipe stuffs them with a pecan. The combination of sweet, salty, crunchy and chewy in these Pecan-stuffed …
This recipe for Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix saves tons of money for when a recipe calls for Instant Pudding mix! Kerry gave me a starter for Amish Friendship Bread a while back. After making it a couple times, I had a crisis one day. I had mixed together all of my ingredients up to the …
Homemade ice cream that’s rich and creamy, this no-cook vanilla ice cream recipe is the easiest ice cream you’ll ever make! What is the difference between cook and no cook ice cream? Does homemade ice cream have to be cooked? Many ice cream recipes include egg yolks, which must be cooked in order to eat. …
Mini Creme Brulee Cheesecake takes a basic cheesecake and takes it up a notch. A great dessert to eat all by yourself or share with your special someone. Creme Brulee Cheesecake is a great blend of textures. Creamy and smooth cheesecake with a crunchy top. To achieve the crunchy top, I recommend a kitchen torch. …
Red Hot Marshmallows are a great way to add a little spice to your day. Red Hot Marshmallows are delicious cinnamon pillows of amazingness. Homemade marshmallows are super easy and far more delicious than store bought. Red Hot Marshmallows are the newest marshmallows I have added to my marshmallow flavor collection. This one is among …
These Strawberry Cream Cheese Bites are easy to make, and they’re bursting with delicious strawberry flavor! Perfect to make ahead of time for a fun baby girl shower, girl’s birthday, or other pink event. I don’t have strawberry extract, what can I substitute for it? While it’s often possible to substitute ingredients in recipes, this …
Homemade Snickers are better than the store bought version. They are filled with chocolate, caramel and nougat. They are just the perfect sweet treat. One of the things I clearly remember my grandma making for Christmas was homemade snickers. They are so good and messy. My grandma made them every year and when she was …
Orange Cranberry Sauce is taking a classic recipe and making it a little bit better. It’s quick and easy and fun to watch the cranberries pop. The Thanksgiving Dishes series continues today. Be sure to check out all the recipes to fill your Thanksgiving Table. What is Cranberry Sauce made of? Because of the tartness of the …
It doesn’t get any easier than this 2 ingredient apple dip. Despite being extremely simple, this is a delicious dip and a crowd pleaser! The first time I tried this dip, I was in love. The brown sugar combines with cream cheese to make such a delicious taste. In fact, I was sure it couldn’t …
Fried Apples are not actually fried, but are a delicious treat. They are wonderful as a side dish or in apple desserts like apple crisp. Fried Apples can be a sweet side dish for a meal or can be used in apple desserts. I like to use them in Apple Crisp. They take the dessert …
Simple Fruit Salad is just that. It’s almost as basic as you can get. Fruit with a little lime juice to give a little punch. Great for the summer when you need something light. I have always been a big fan of fruit salad. I have made many variations, but I always come back to …