Here's a fun twist for the next time you make a cake for dessert. You can use root beer in BOTH the cake batter and frosting for a delicious Root Beer Float Cake! And, I jazzed up the frosting to give it a little cream soda flavor by mixing a little bit of root beer and a little bit of vanilla (or vanilla beans) INTO the frosting container...for one less mess! Then frost … [Read more...]
Pizza Bread Recipe
This is such a fun recipe to make together with your kiddos!!! I think my boys have a "dough-dar" - a radar for when I've got dough going in the kitchen. Probably because they can smell it rising and forming in the bread machine ;) Over the years, they've become masters with the rolling pin and they love helping me knead and form dough. Set aside some time one weekend … [Read more...]
Pretzel M&M Cookie Bars
All I'm going to say is this: please make these with your kids. You'll have the best time...making a mess, and making memories. My boys love to bake with me, and they especially love when M&Ms are involved...and pretzels too! (If you kids are old enough to make these themselves, then make sure you claim half of the pan before they start making them. You know, to reward … [Read more...]
Grilled Banana Splits
New favorite dessert right here...yes...a grilled banana split. The grill caramelizes and sweetens up the banana...they layer for your favorite ice cream and toppings! So much fun for the kids!!! See the complete Kid Friendly recipe for Grilled Banana Splits here! And if you're looking for a breakfast option - check out my Banana Breakfast Split! Pin all of … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Pork
We big puffy love pulled pork sandwiches around here. Like, big time. Slow cooking is most definitely my favorite way to cook pork roasts and pork tenderloins. Two reasons: 1. It takes minutes to throw everything together into the slow cooker. 2. The end result is amazing flavor and texture! This recipe is so simple, and SO RIDICULOUSLY delicious. Root beer, BBQ … [Read more...]
Mac n Cheese Muffins
Your kiddos are going to ADORE these Mac n Cheese muffins! A delicious macaroni and cheese, baked into a bread-cup...it's like toast and mac n cheese got together and had a kid. These muffins are the result and your kids will go nuts for these! Mac n Cheese Muffins Your kiddos are going to ADORE these Mac n Cheese muffins! 12 oz macaroni pasta1/2 cup … [Read more...]
Raspberry & Chocolate Chip Quesadillas
I'm pretty sure that this kind of fruity quesadilla ranks in the top 5 of my boys' favorite after school snacks. And I love them because they are filling and keep them full until dinner (none of that 'I want another snack' 30 minutes before dinner thing with these!) These are also super adaptable and flexible and you can make all sorts of combinations... Fruity ideas: … [Read more...]
Lazy Lasagna Bake Recipe
I heart lasagna. Specifically, I heart the end result of lasagna. I don't heart the creating of lasagna. I just have a mental block on lasagna...which is why there aren't that many lasagna recipe on this here little website. There are a few, but not many. I think lasagna is pretty budget friendly...it makes a lot, it's filling and it freezes well (in case you have leftovers … [Read more...]
Caramel Apple Nachos
It's FALL. Autumn. The season filled with cinnamon, colorful leaves and brisk mornings. And apples. Lots and lots of apples. (Pumpkin Spice everything too, but today we are focusing on the apples!) Slice them, soak them in some lemon water (to prevent browning), pat them dry and then nestle them into some caramel sauce and top with other goodies! BEST FALL … [Read more...]
Kid Friendly Recipes
I’ve been dying to share this 31 days series with you…because we’re all about Kid Friendly food this month, and who doesn't want new ideas for the kids!?! But before we get to the recipes, we need to talk about what “kid-friendly” means? Does it mean boring, bland, white and yellow food? Does it mean tasteless food? NO and NO. Kid-friendly is hard to define because … [Read more...]