Rich, filling, and comfort food at it’s best. This shepherd’s pie is perfect for using up leftovers, too! Traditional shepherd’s pie was first made in Northern England and Scotland in the early 1700’s. They used lamb or mutton (older sheep) for the meat. It was a common dish among sheep herders in that area. Some made it with traditional pie crust, with all the ingredients inside. Others make it with… Continue Reading
Apricot Oat Bars
Taste summer all year long with these amazing apricot oat bars! Light, and just a touch of sweet makes them perfect for tea or anytime! This post was originally posted Sept, 2018. It’s been updated with new photos and information. There’s nothing quite like getting together with loved friends and family, right? Whether it’s for a summer BBQ party, a late winter dinner party, or anytime in between, it’s what… Continue Reading
Homemade Sourdough Bread Guide For Beginners
Get on the sourdough wagon! Mix up some flour, water, and watch magic happen with homemade sourdough bread. Here’s the hows and whys and what you need to make your own beautiful loaf. Making homemade bread isn’t new for a lot of us. It has gone from a novelty to a staple for so many of us. Whether you wanted to control the ingredients, wanted healthier bread, or just wanted… Continue Reading
Top Favorite Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Cinco de Mayo is a fun celebration of the Mexican victory over the French army. Here are some delicious recipes to help you celebrate and enjoy the day. Back in 1862, a very large French army was defeated by the much smaller Mexican army. This day gave the Mexican army some much needed morale boost during the Battle of Puebla and it slowed the French army’s advancement towards Mexico City…. Continue Reading
The Best Peanut Butter Chip Cookies
So soft, chewy, and just like you’d get from a bakery, you’ll love these easy to make peanut butter chip cookies. The perfect cookie has to be soft, chewy, and dunkable. My favorite are the bakery soft cookies that nearly melt in your mouth. My hubby isn’t a big fan of chocolate chips, but he loves this peanut butter cookie recipe. Are these peanut butter cookies? Well, not in the… Continue Reading
Easy Chicken Recipes
Chicken is one of the most versatile meats. It can go from casseroles to sandwiches, and even as the main star of the recipe with ease. These easy chicken recipes are family friendly, and will make your weeknight dinners quick and delicious!
Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
The perfect combination of sweet and tart in a light delicate cookie. You’ll love this cranberry white chocolate chip cookie recipe. The first person who decided that cranberries and white chocolate should go together is my hero. It’s sweet, yet tart and they balance each other perfectly. My family loves the combination in these cranberry white chocolate scones, so I knew that making them into cranberry white chocolate chip cookies… Continue Reading
Cauliflower Dressing (low carb, keto, gluten free)
Perfect for the holidays, or any time of year, this cauliflower dressing recipe is a delicious side dish that is not only low carb and gluten free, but keto diet friendly! Do you feel overstuffed, and even bloated after a large holiday meal? I mean, who doesn’t feel that way, right? It may NOT be just the amount of food you are eating, but the ingredients in the food. For… Continue Reading
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Quick Bread
Moist, fluffy, and rich, this peanut butter quick bread with chocolate chips is the perfect treat with a cup of tea or coffee. Peanut butter and chocolate. Two foods, when on their own, are delicious. But when combined, they make magic together. Like in the popular candy bar, for sure. So, I knew I had to take those two favorites and make them into one delicious quick bread recipe. This… Continue Reading
Traditional Scottish Shortbread
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