Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes
Lemon raspberry cupcakes are such a delightful treat with the combination of fresh tangy lemon cake and sweet raspberry jam buttercream. This lemon Continue Reading
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BBQ Chicken Taquitos
BBQ chicken taquitos made with shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and tangy barbecue sauce are the perfect easy appetizer or fun meal idea! This BBQ Continue Reading
Snickerdoodles Recipe
Soft and chewy snickerdoodles are one of life's great pleasures. I'm not kidding when I say make a double batch! This snickerdoodle cookie recipe is a Continue Reading
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Main Dishes
Chili Cornbread Casserole
Chili cornbread casserole with savory chili, melty cheese, and sweet cornbread topping is easy to make and tastes amazing! This chili cornbread casserole Continue Reading
Burrito Bowl
A burrito bowl piled with rice, beans, corn, salsa, avocado, & chicken, then drizzled with a cilantro dressing is my favorite easy meal! You cannot Continue Reading
Brown Sugar Glazed Ham
Brown sugar glazed ham is sweet ham goodness. East to cook and perfect for your holiday table. Make it in the oven, crockpot, or instant pot! Brown sugar Continue Reading
Desserts
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies made with real pumpkin and spiced cake mix are simple to make and oh so delicious! This simple pumpkin chocolate chip Continue Reading
Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
Chocolate shortbread cookies are made with just four simple ingredients and absolutely melt in your mouth. Cookie heaven! This chocolate shortbread cookie Continue Reading
Chocolate Chip Covered Cookies (Gideon’s Bakehouse Copycat)
These giant chocolate chip covered cookies are inspired by the Gideon's Bakehouse Original Chocolate Chip and they do not disappoint! Giant cookies the Continue Reading
Sides
Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Crispy air fryer brussels sprouts made with just olive oil and a dash of seasoning are the best side dish you never knew you needed! This recipe for Continue Reading
Pineapple Fluff
Pineapple fluff is a tropical fluff salad that can be served as a side dish or dessert. Creamy, fruity, and oh so good! This pineapple fluff recipe comes Continue Reading
Roasted Butternut Squash
Roasted butternut squash might be my favorite winter squash. Tossed just in olive oil and salt and pepper then cooked to perfectly tender! This roasted Continue Reading
Stockholm {What to Do and See}
Stockholm Sweden is a beautiful walkable city filled with gorgeous architecture, canals, and brightly colored buildings. I could easily have spent a week Continue Reading
Helsinki {What to Do and See}
We love Helsinki! The bright and vibrant colors along with the fun and quirky building shapes and super friendly people in Continue Reading
St. Petersburg {What to Do and See}
St. Petersburg was a wonderful surprise to me! I had no idea how beautiful and rich with history the city is, and the food Continue Reading