I love having something simple for an afternoon snack, and these chocolate banana muffins always hit the spot. These chocolate banana muffins are a spin-off of a classic. They’re really easy to make, they use basic ingredients, and, although they’re muffins, they taste like brownies, which no one is ever upset about. They also freeze […]
It’s almost Valentine’s Day! Here is a list of recipes for sweet treats that would be perfect for your dinner date or for packaging up to give to your friends. These treats would be great for school parties, as well! Note: Some schools don’t allow foods at celebrations anymore due to allergies/sugar, so check with […]
Valentine’s Day is around the corner! If you’re choosing to stay in this year, you really can put together a delicious dinner that will still feel special (light some candles and put on some music, too). Here’s a roundup of some recipes that would make some great at-home meals. Tip: To find sales on certain […]
When I was in college, a sweet older woman from my church brought me a container of these during final exam week. I may have eaten them all in one day. Ever since, these have been a staple of my Christmas baking. They work for any time of year, but I find that I have […]
You may have seen a bagged baking mix that advertises cookie brownie bars. I’ve tried it, and they’re OK, but making your own is even easier. You can duplicate that idea on the most basic level with boxed brownie mix and bagged cookie mix. For these cookie brownie bars, I split the difference based on […]
I find a lot of joy in working around food restrictions, whether it’s for our family or for someone else. Thankfully, we don’t have any huge allergies in our family. I have a friend, though, who has a son who is allergic to eggs and peanut butter. I wanted to make them some cookies to […]
If you are thinking about following a keto diet, you may be familiar with the basics of eating low carb. You’ll be focusing a lot on meat, and vegetables. But that means almost any regular dessert is off limits! There is no way to make a cake or cookie low carb without substantially changing the […]
We love to have cookouts and we love our vegetarian friends! When we’re grilling out together, I get so excited to make vegetarian recipes even though we are meat-eaters. It just doesn’t feel like a cookout if we’re all eating separate meals, and adding a few extra veggies is great for everyone. Labor Day is coming […]
These cookies were a staple in my family growing up, and I loved it when we made them because I got to lick the pan after it had cooled down. These are a frugal and easy option—they use ingredients you probably have in your pantry, and they only take about 5 minutes to come together […]
