I love to bake. I love to bake with my boys. Especially around the holidays and for giving gifts. We have a baking afternoon planned for this weekend - because we are going to make a ton of cookies for the police officers who direct the traffic at our school entrance every day. The boys are mostly into decorating cookies - and seeing how high of a "frosting mountain" they … [Read more...]
Peppermint Pretzels
Let's talk about these Peppermint Pretzels real quick... These guys make the perfect holiday gift for teachers, mailmen, school office staff, your favorite barista at your local coffee joint. They also make a great snack...for yourself and your family! Here's what we need to talk about...you're gonna wanna eat half of these right after you make them. So you might want to … [Read more...]
Fruity Pebbles Christmas Trees
Can I share a secret with you? I adore Fruity Pebbles. They are my favorite cereal. They were my favorite as a kid, and every now and again I get a box - for nostalgia's sake. Or to make these. Because - yum. Plus the memories. Plus the smile they put on my face. And when you turn them into Christmas trees - I basically feel like I'm just winning at life. … [Read more...]
Brownie Ornaments
So I love brownies. And I love ornaments. And I love Christmas. So... These are pretty much the perfect Christmas treat!!! (At least they are in my opinion!) Make brownies. Use these cookie cutters below to cut them out. (And yes, because I know you're wondering...and perhaps needing permission??? You are 100% supposed to eat the parts of the … [Read more...]
Oatmeal Pumpkin Spice Cookies
I always knew this day was coming. Every mom of 4 boys knows this day is coming. You wonder about this day, the first time you have to start doubling recipes. When will the tripling of recipes begin? Welp, for this mama of 4 boys, it began the other week. With this recipe. I doubled the recipe (which is written below as the doubled version - it makes between 3-4 dozen … [Read more...]
Beef and Bean Oven Tacos
TACOS. Next time Taco Tuesday rolls around at your house, you should make them in the oven! Hard shells, nestled nice and snug into a small baking dish. Taco meat plus a load of cheese ---- happy bellies and happy smiles! See the Kid Friendly recipe for Beef and Bean Oven Tacos here! Erin's Personal Recommendations for Supplies to Help Make these Recipes: Wilton … [Read more...]
Breakfast Biscuit Calzones
It's not a breakfast taco. It's not a breakfast pizza. It's a breakfast calzone!!! Everyone's favorite bacon & eggs breakfast...wrapped in biscuit with melty cheese in the middle. Swooooon. Also, these babies are freezer friendly (details below!) These guys are gaining in popularity over breakfast tacos at our house. Hope your little people love them as much as … [Read more...]
Root Beer Float Cake
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...]
Honey Mustard Chicken
Your new family favorite dinner awaits... This is one of our new MyFreezEasy freezer friendly meals and one of the featured meals into the build your own meal plan recipe database. Check it out here! Honey Mustard Chicken 4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts1 Tbsp minced onionSalt and pepper1/4 cup honey1/4 cup yellow mustard1/2 tsp cider vinegarFresh … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Maybe I should call these Double Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies? Why?? Because the cookie dough contains peanut butter AND peanut butter baking chips. Have you seen them yet? You can get a combo of peanut butter baking chips and milk chocolate baking chips in the same bag. I might caution you though. You might want to buy two bags. Because you might end up eating the … [Read more...]