There is certainly a time and a place for making your own pie crust, your own custard, your own whipped cream. But sometimes, it’s nice to be able to cut corners and still come out with a delicious dessert. This easiest ever banana cream pie recipe is so, so simple. Combine some instant pudding with […]
Use up your ripe bananas by making these blueberry banana muffins! They’re easy to make and the best part: they’re topped with delicious streusel. Note: I like to mash up half of the blueberries with a fork before adding to the batter (I feel like it gives the whole muffin a more blueberry flavor). This […]
If I had to pick my favorite flavor combination of all time, I have a a quick answer: chocolate and peanut butter. They are both good, and I love both of them on their own, but the sum is always greater than the parts. Whenever I find a peanut butter recipe, I automatically think about […]
The first time I made these tacos my family grumbled a little when they found out they weren’t made with ground beef. The truth is that you can’t even really tell! Lentils are so good for you (and are really inexpensive). They have lots of protein and fiber and are low in fat. Prepare the […]
It’s no surprise that I love my Instant Pot. It may not actually be “instant,” but what I like about it is that it doesn’t take a lot of active work (or thought) from me. I can get something going and then do other things, or even leave the house, while it’s cooking. I can […]
There are lots of recipes and tutorials all over the Internet on how to make your own yogurt, Greek or otherwise. I tried a few and then decided to see if I could simplify it even more and see how the yogurt turned out. For example, many recipes say you MUST use plain yogurt with […]
Smoked sausage is a protein that is on sale super often at grocery stores and it makes for some quick and easy dinners. Tip: smoked sausage freezes really well, so grab a few packs when you find them on sale! Smoked Sausage Recipes: 20-Minute Smoked Sausage and Potato Skillet Smoked Sausage & Rice Sausage & […]
I’m not vegan, but I know many people who are or who for whatever reason avoid gluten or dairy. As a result, I love experimenting and trying to figure out how to make snacks that they can eat. These peanut butter bites are vegan as well as gluten and dairy free, and they turned out […]
Are you ready to fill your freezer with some yummy breads and doughs to make your life easier? I have some simple recipes that mostly use the same ingredients so you can spend a morning prepping all of them and then have a freezer full of bread ready to go! These freezer bread recipes are […]
