Deliciously Easy Recipes
One Hour Brown Bread Dinner Rolls-Buttery, soft, fluffy dinner rolls literally take just 60 minutes to make! Just like your favorite steakhouse! The perfect recipe for holidays & gatherings.
Do you love bread? Oh man, it’s my weakness. I love, love, love it & I really love making it.
I typically make my super popular, One-Hour Dinner Rolls at least once a week. The family goes nuts for them & really, they are over-the-top delicious.
View postYou’ll love this Instant Pot Carne Asada. This tender, marinated beef infused with zesty spices, is all made effortlessly in your Instant Pot.
Today, I’m super excited to share a recipe that’s going to spice up your meal routine in the best way possible. We’re talking about Instant Pot Carne Asada – a dish that’s all about bold flavors, tender meat, and the kind of taste that makes you ask for more.
Imagine thin slices of beef marinated in a zesty mix of soy sauce, orange juice, and spices, then cooked to perfection in an Instant Pot. It’s like bringing a Mexican fiesta right to your table, complete with the vibrant flavors of lime, garlic, and chili powder.
View postIndulge in the perfect blend of sweet and spiced goodness with our Carrot Cake Bars topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. Discover a delectable treat that’s moist, flavorful, and simply irresistible. Try our recipe today and satisfy your dessert cravings!
Imagine the delightful flavors of your favorite carrot cake packed into a soft, moist bar form. Yes, you heard that right! These delicious carrot cake bars have all the classic carrot cake flavors you crave, from the warm spices to the tangy cream cheese frosting.
They’re perfect for any time of year but especially stand out during spring celebrations. Let’s dive into this great take on a classic!
View postIndulge in the whimsical delight of Bunny Buns – delightful rolls shaped like charming bunnies, perfect for Easter celebrations.
Dive into the magical world of Bunny Buns, a recipe that transforms your kitchen into the most amazing bakery shop. Ha!
These rolls are soft, fluffy, twisted rolls that not only taste amazing but are shaped like adorable bunnies, complete with little sesame seed tails.
View postTeach your kids cursive handwriting with these Cursive Handwriting Practice Sheets. A great way for them to learn something they aren’t getting in school!
First, let me start off by saying that set out on my homeschooling journey 20 years ago. I have homeschooled my 3 kids since the beginning.
We taught our kids cursive handwriting from the beginning, long before the public schools were removing it from the curriculum. But when I found out that schools were doing this, I wanted to create a resource for parents so that they could still teach this vitally important skill. This is why I feel these Cursive Handwriting Practice Sheets are incredibly important.
Air Fryer Pork Ribs combine the tenderness of slow-cooked ribs with the convenience and speed of air frying for a quick and easy dinner.
Imagine biting into a rib that’s so tender and juicy, that your mouth waters and you just can’t get enough. That’s what you get with these Air Fryer Pork Ribs!
Coated in a spice rub that sings with flavor, these ribs come out of the air fryer with a beautiful crust that’s simply irresistible. The smoky aroma mixed with sweet BBQ sauce makes these ribs a dish you’ll want to make again and again.
View postThis homemade fajita seasoning recipe combines a few fresh spices to make a delicious spice blend that you can use to flavor anything from chicken fajitas and steak fajitas to shrimp fajitas or taco salads. Once you try it you’ll never go back to any of the store-bought versions!
Fajita seasoning is perfect for fajitas, of course, but it’s also a simple way to kick up flavor in soups and stews, chili, meats, and dips. I like to make a big batch to keep around any time I feel like spicing up a traditional dish.
View postElevate your Easter spread with our Million Dollar Deviled Eggs! Easy to make and full of flavor, they are a great appetizer for any occasion.
Step into the world of gourmet appetizers with Million Dollar Deviled Eggs, a dish that transforms the classic deviled egg into a luxurious treat. Imagine the rich, creamy blend of yolks and butter, each bite melting in your mouth, leaving a taste that’s hard to forget.
These eggs are a culinary upgrade, with the secret ingredient of softened unsalted butter that elevates them to a whole new level of deliciousness. Garnished with a sprinkle of paprika powder and fresh chives, these eggs look as great as they taste.
View postYou can make your own DIY Hand Sanitizer both with and without rubbing alcohol. Find instructions here and to make either a gel or hand sanitizing spray.
Let me first start by saying that when it comes to germs, nothing really comes close to the effectiveness of washing your hands. I’m talking a good, solid 20 seconds of scrubbing up with some warm water & suds.
But that isn’t always possible & germs are everywhere. With the recent run on hand sanitizer these days, we have to find alternate ways to make the things we need. I’m here to tell you that there are ways you can make your own bottles & tubes of hand sanitizer to help in the effort to kill those germs.
This Coconut Cream Cake is a coconut lovers dream. It’s easy to make & packed full of delicious coconut flavor! Light & fluffy coconut cake topped with creamy whipped cream & homemade toasted coconut makes this Coconut Cream Cake enjoyable from the first bite to last.
One thing you probably know about me if you have been a reader here for any length of time is that I love coconut. It’s my go-to scent, flavor & everything else.
I love it so much. It reminds me of sunscreen, which in turn reminds me of my home of So Cal.
View postBanana & coconut lovers rejoice! AMAZING Banana Coconut Bundt Cake is a banana cake loaded with coconut & topped with a scrumptious sugar glaze. Perfect for any occasion! You will LOVE this cake!
This post first appeared over at Real Housemoms where I was a contributor.
I love coconut. It’s my all-time favorite flavor. So, of course, I’m always looking for new & creative ways to add it to just about any recipe I can think of.
Don’t miss my Classic Hummingbird Cake too!
These 3-ingredient flower pretzel bites are a perfect sweet and salty treat for spring and Easter desserts collection.
My favorite spring treats are these flower pretzel bites, aka Easter M&M flowers, that I can whip up in 25 minutes and get a huge batch.
View postBlushing Whiskey Sour is the perfect cocktail recipe for St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, spring or any time you’d love a delicious whiskey drink. Great for blackberry lovers – delish.
A while back I shared with you my Simple Lemon Syrup. I’m sure some of you were wondering what I would make with it to share with you here.
Well – since it’s nearly St. Patrick’s Day, I thought I would give you another mixed drink recipe. I gave this one a girly twist & it turned out so pretty.
View postCoconut Macaroons are the perfect spring treat. A twist on the classic macaroon recipe, this one is made without eggs. Definitely a great Easter dessert.
This macaroon recipe is made without eggs, which makes them thick & chewy. Everything I love about a good macaroon for sure. These are definitely a great dessert for all you coconut lovers out there.
Do you love macaroons? I can’t get enough. But then again, I have a serious love for all things coconut. Which of course makes me super excited for spring & summer when coconut recipes & scents are everywhere.
View postYou’ll love our irresistible Vanilla Mini Cupcakes! These bite-sized treats are moist, fluffy, and bursting with classic vanilla flavor.
Mini Cupcakes are a tiny treat so delightful, it makes your day brighter with just one bite. Haha! These little beauties pack all the flavor of a classic cupcake into a perfect bite-size morsel.
Whether it’s the rich vanilla base or the creamy frosting on top, each mini cupcake is a tiny treasure. And with rainbow sprinkles, they’re not just delicious—they’re a feast for the eyes, too.
View postIndulge in the refreshing tanginess of a No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie. This easy-to-make dessert promises a burst of citrusy flavor with every creamy bite.
Lemon Icebox Pie is a bright burst of sunshine on a plate. This yummy delight is a creamy, dreamy treat with a zesty lemon flavor that dances on your tongue. All that is nestled in a buttery crust of graham crackers.
It’s the kind of dessert that makes your eyes light up at first bite, with its cool, refreshing taste and smooth texture. Then it’s topped with whipped cream, fresh lemon slices, and a hint of mint for that extra wow factor.
View postHomemade Peppermint Patties are one of the easiest minty desserts to make for St. Patrick’s Day or any other holiday. Dark chocolate & mint are perfect!
Today we have a very special treat! My daughter Ava, who is a contributor here, is back today to share this super awesome recipe we made the other day! Please give her a nice warm welcome.
Peppermint Patties! We love them so much because, well- we need not explain- they are so delicious, right?!
**MINT LOVERS – don’t miss my Chocolate Mint Cupcakes with Andes Mints
View postBrownie Batter Cookie Dough is an easy 5-minute dessert recipe. Everything you love about raw cookie dough & brownie batter, but safe to eat because it’s made without eggs.
My friends, I have been eating raw cookie dough for as long as I can remember. In fact, my mom used to leave just enough in the bottom of the bowl with the intention of eating it, instead of baking it into cookies.
St. Patrick’s Day Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies are a tasty treat to enjoy on St. Patrick’s Day. Perfect for parties & a favorite of mint chocolate lovers.
I couldn’t help myself. I was in the kitchen & my bag of minty M&M’s was sitting there just begging for some attention. So I decided to whip up some cookie dough with them & pop it in the fridge to chill.
Don’t miss my St. Patrick’s Day Cake Mix Cookie Bars
Hearty and filling Irish cottage pie aka Irish shepherd’s pie with juicy and savory ground beef, aromatic veggies, and golden mashed potato topping.
To make delicious homemade cottage pie that tastes exactly like it was for generations, you need to stick with the simple steps I will share. The ingredients and simple and to get that perfect crisp on mashed potatoes you gotta mash them with milk and butter.
View postGreen Chile Chicken Soup, bursting with tender chicken, and the spicy kick of roasted green chiles made easily in the slow cooker.
When the colder winter months roll around, I know it’s time for soup! It warms me up and satisfies me in a certain special way.
Imagine diving into a bowl of soup that warms not just your stomach but also your heart. That’s what my Slow Cooker Green Chile Chicken Soup is all about!
View postInstant Pot Creamy Chicken Soup made in the pressure cooker with either fresh, leftover or rotisserie chicken along with sun-dried tomatoes, cheese & more. Positively delicious! (recipes for slow cooker & stovetop too)
I’m 100% in love with this creamy chicken soup. I mean, quick & easy + pulled chicken + creamy, cheesy goodness & throw sun-dried tomatoes on top of it all & I’m swooning.
I think at this point it is safe to say I have an obsession with this soup & I’m so thrilled to share it with you. It is one of those recipes that I sit & contemplate just how frequently I think I might be able to get away with making it before the rest of the family notices how often it is on the table.
How about our Instant Pot White Chicken Chili too?
This Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake is a delectable fusion of moist chocolate cake, luscious fudge, and a decadent chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream.
Topped with creamy frosting, tantalizing cookie dough pieces, and a rich chocolate drizzle, it’s a fantastic ice cream cake perfect for any occasion.
View postMinty Shamrock M&M Popcorn is a super easy & delicious treat to enjoy on St. Patrick’s Day. If you are a fan of white chocolate popcorn, the added mint M&M’s in this snack will make you swoon!
Something you might not know about me – I’m a little bit Irish – so I love St. Patrick’s Day 🙂 It’s so fun!
Juicy pork chops coated in crunchy, buttery Ritz crackers, these Baked Ritz Cracker Pork Chops are so quick & easy & are positively delicious. A must make for sure!
If you know me then you know I’m all about the quick & easy dinners. People think that since I cook for this site, that I must love to be in the kitchen.
Well, the fact is, I definitely love eating the food & the process of getting there & cleaning it up afterward comes in a little lower on the list.
My life is full & time is short – so just like everyone else, I like to keep meals quick & easy.
20-Minute Cheddar Biscuits are the perfect side dish. You can’t beat this copycat red lobster biscuit recipe that’s ready in about 20 minutes.
I love easy dinners, especially this time of year. There is just too much to do & then adding things like shoveling the driveway (which always seems to take longer than expected) really can have me in a time crunch.
I’m always looking for quick meal ideas that also help us stay warm in the winter. Comforting & yet filling for my 3 adult-sized kids, I love making cozy soup & these awesome 20-Minute Cheddar Biscuits.
Instant Pot Beef Tips are so tender and juicy. This toss & go pressure cooker dinner is so simple & always keeps them coming back for more. Delish!
My friends, I’m completely obsessed with these beef tips. The meat just sort of falls apart in your mouth. Unbelievable and I can’t get enough.
You see, I already have an addiction to pulled meat. It doesn’t matter if it is pulled beef, pork or chicken. I just love pulled meat and this is so similar that I just want more! Pair this with my Instant Pot White Rice too!
Homemade soap with pure tallow and essential oils to nourish your skin for weeks to come without using any lye solution or waiting for weeks for the soap to cure.
Tallow makes awesome soap with so little work and no complicated cooking process involved.
View post30-minute air fryer teriyaki chicken tenderized in a flavorful marinade and paired with easy homemade teriyaki sauce. Serve with rice for a complete family meal.
This air fryer teriyaki chicken recipe is one of the guilty pleasures of our family: it is juicy, delicious, takes no time to make, and tastes like takeout from your favorite restaurant.
View postOne Hour Dinner Rolls are made with this easy yeast rolls recipe. Buttery, soft, fluffy dinner rolls are undeniably delicious & literally, take just 60 minutes to make! My favorite roll recipe ever! The perfect recipe for holidays & gatherings.
I love bread. Actually, what I should say is that I’m completely obsessed with bread. I LOVE it so much. It’s definitely a weakness for me.
View postHomemade breakfast just got super easy with these 3-Ingredient Banana Muffins! Add nuts or oats to the top or enjoy them plain. Either way, they are TASTY!
This past summer my oldest moved out on his own to wrap up his second phase of college. I knew he would have a lot on his plate & so I didn’t want him to have to worry about making breakfast.
But breakfast has always been really important in our house so I didn’t want him to go without it. So I whipped up about a month’s worth of these super easy 3-Ingredient Banana Muffins for him to be able to just grab & go.
This Garlic Butter Filet Mignon is the most tender & delicious cut. Smothered in garlic butter, it melts in your mouth. A great easy family dinner idea or perfect for a romantic dinner in that is ready in under 30 minutes.
Oh my word! Have you ever made a filet mignon? A while back I mentioned that we purchased a half cow & so our freezer is stockpiled with several hundred pounds of beef. We had the butcher do a variety of cuts & we have been having so much fun creating recipes of things we have never made before.
