This traditional Scottish shortbread is light, tender, flaky and is perfect for dipping in sweet coffee or tea. My Grandfather was born in Scotland, and came to the States as a young child. My mother remembers his accent, his love of sweet coffee and this traditional Scottish shortbread. While munching on a light shortbread cookie, my grandfather would sip hot coffee or tea that was uber sweet. He would pour… Continue Reading
Homemade Pancakes From Homemade Pancake Mix
Easy pancakes for camping or just a weekend brunch meal are yours! Make up some of this homemade pancake mix for a quick, easy meal! We go camping at least once a year. More often if at all possible, honestly. I love the outdoors and the slower pace of being in nature fully. Making a warm, satisfying breakfast can be a challenge when you are cooking over an open fire,… Continue Reading
Easy No Bake Pumpkin Mousse
Rich, creamy, and fully of pumpkin flavors, this easy pumpkin mousse is the perfect dessert for your holiday table! When you need a quick dessert for the holidays, and you don’t have time to bake, what do you normally reach for? In the past, I would run to the store and buy a pie. Now, that’s not the worst thing you could ever do. Honestly. I think that there is… Continue Reading
Best Tips for Holiday Cookies
Are you ready for your holiday cookie baking? When it’s time, you will want these tips to help you bake your very best! Plus, over 150 cookie recipes to get you started today! Working in the restaurant back of house in the bakery area was probably the most fun part of my job ever. I learned so much about cakes, muffins, cookies, and pies in those years. Here are some… Continue Reading
Easy Homemade Marshmallows
Perfect for hot chocolate or smores, you can have your own Kosher marshmallows with this easy marshmallow recipe. Most commercial brands of marshmallows have a couple of things in common: they are soft, fluffy, melty, and are made with pork gelatin and corn syrup. Both of those things are items we try and avoid in our diet. However, we love making smores and having marshmallows in our hot chocolate in… Continue Reading
Everything Bagel Cashews
Buttery rich, with a savory crunch, these everything bagel cashews are perfect for snacking! At our local grocery store, we found a snack that we felt we had to try. Everything bagel cashews. I mean, wow! We love cashews and we love the savory crunchiness of everything bagel seasoning, so what could go wrong? As it turns out, not a thing. They are so delicious! The biggest issue is that… Continue Reading
Barbacoa Chili with Cachete De Res
Authentic Tex Mex flavors starts with authentic foods. This barbacoa chili uses cachete de res, real beef cheek meat, for the base. The result is a thick, hearty, chili that is full of deliciousness. Living in Texas has given me a whole new love of different foods. Sure, there is common comfort foods like biscuits, bread, pasta, and such. But, true Mexican food is now one of our top “go… Continue Reading
Homemade Ketchup
Thick and rich, perfect for fries, burgers and more, once you make your own homemade ketchup, you’ll never go back to store bought again! For most of us, grabbing a bottle of ketchup at the store is just what we do. I’ll admit, that is how we “ketchup” most of the time. From burgers and fries, and using as a base for many recipes such as bbq sauce, ketchup is… Continue Reading
Easy Crockpot Chili With Ground Beef
Rich, hearty beef broth combines with ground beef, savory tomatoes, seasonings and creamy pinto beans for a delicious, easy crockpot chili your whole family will love. I don’t believe there is such a thing as “chili season”. A good, hearty, chili can be served year round in my opinion. Add a slice or two of homemade cornbread and we are good. This easy chili recipe comes has loads of flavor,… Continue Reading
Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup
Warm, inviting and a hug for your belly, you will love how easy this crockpot cheeseburger soup recipe is to put together. It’s sure be a family loved favorite! This slow cooker cheeseburger soup is one of our favorite comfort foods. It’s rich broth, savory chunks of beef, and creamy Velveeta cheese combine so beautifully. Add some crusty bread, and you are set for a meal that you won’t forget!… Continue Reading