Make this homemade Pumpkin Pie Granola in the evening, and let it crunch up to perfection in the oven overnight! Granola is the most expensive ingredient on the cereal aisle, and it's so simple to make it at home. You will save so much money when you bake it at home. When you use this tried and true overnight baking method, it will turn out perfectly crunchy (and not … [Read more...]
Sheet Pan Meatloaf & Potatoes
A One Sheet Pan Dinner Made with Meatloaf, Baby Potatoes, and Veggies! You know me...always looking for quick to prep meals that "cook themselves." Being so busy again makes getting dinner on the table a bit more challenging. Gathering around the dinner table as a family is super high on my priority list. In order to keep that priority at the top of the list, … [Read more...]
Sunshine Salmon
Sunshine Salmon is a super easy weeknight dinner, with simple ingredients yet complex flavor! Sunshine Salmon Citrus and salmon is such a great flavor combination. Plus, it is so pretty to look at with the fresh slices! 1 lb salmon filletSalt and pepper3 Tbsp orange marmalade1 Tbsp Dijon mustard1 tsp minced garlic1 tsp dried dill1 orange1 blood … [Read more...]
Birthday Cake Blossom Cookies
A Fun, Colorful Twist on Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies Using the Birthday Confetti Kisses! When I saw these "birthday cake confetti" Kisses at the store, I instantly knew that I would make them for the $5 Dinners 14th Birthday Party!!! It was an easy "oh, these would be great with a sugar cookie base," instead of a peanut butter cookie base like the traditional … [Read more...]
Rhubarb Raspberry Cream Cake
This "magical" cake bakes itself "upside down" as the batter and creamy custard trade places in the baking dish - hope you enjoy this Raspberry Rhubarb Cream Cake! blurb Every summer I end up exploring with all kinds of rhubarb recipes because my mom adores rhubarb anything. These Rhubarb Dream Bars are a hit. So is this super easy Rhubarb Dump … [Read more...]
Ultimate Fudgy Brownies
Level Up Your Next Batch of Brownies by Adding these 2 Ingredients to the Top! Bake your favorite homemade brownies or box brownie mix. Then right after you pull them out of the oven, you top them with 2 ingredients. From there you can let them cool...or you can swirl those ingredients together - you can't go wrong either way. And in the end, you'll have … [Read more...]
Amish Cinnamon Bread
This Amish Cinnamon Bread is a no-knead "quick bread" that everyone will love! Amish Cinnamon Bread is a sweet, quick bread that doesn't require any kneading, and can be made with a few common ingredients you already have in your pantry! It makes for the perfect breakfast, snack or dessert. What is Amish Cinnamon Bread? Amish Cinnamon Bread is no-knead bread that … [Read more...]
Drop Sugar Cookies with Homemade Strawberry Frosting
"Drop" sugar cookies, baked to perfection, and then topped with a smooth, creamy and flavorful homemade strawberry frosting. Stop what you are doing right now and go get some butter and eggs out of the fridge. Then get this cookie dough made and back into the fridge to chill. I know it can be hard to wait for dough and cookies to chill...but with these, patience … [Read more...]
Chicken Nugget Slider Bake
Grab and goooooo... Except don't go too fast. These are a great dinner for "grab n go" nights...those nights when you're family is moving in 3 different directions. You could also drop the warm slider bake on the table and let everyone grab a few sliders for their plates. Whatever kind of evening you've got going on, this yummy Chicken Nugget Slider Bake … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Peanut Butter Cookies
As a busy mom, I love seeing adorable and delicious ideas like this...because this is actually something that I can pull off...that doesn't require the skill of a surgeon or expert cookie decorator! (lol) I sometimes get discouraged when I see all the amazing and clever ideas for holiday treats......and then realize that I'm just not that pinteresting mom. So I don't even … [Read more...]