Sweet Mexican pancakes

With a vanilla maple sauce, these sugar and cinnamon pancakes are one sweet sensation. Serve them up for a birthday brekkie, or add ice-cream for a dessert.     There’s nothing like a huge stack of fluffy pancakes. When the girls were younger we made pancakes every Saturday morning. We called it Pancake Saturday – … Read more

Heaven In A bowl

They don’t call this thing “heaven in a bowl” for nothin’! It’s got layers and layers of the tastiest treats you could find. This is great for parties, Halloween, dessert after a big dinner party or just for 1 very lonely, sad person. However, if you decide to eat this, grab a bib first! It … Read more

CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES

Ingredients 10 tablespoons butter   ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips   ½ cup plus 1 ½ tablespoons cocoa powder   ¾ cup brown sugar   ¾ cup granulated sugar   ½ teaspoon salt   2 large eggs   1 teaspoon vanilla extract   ⅔ cup flour   1 ½ tablespoons water   Cream Cheese Mixture … Read more

CRACKER BARREL CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS

It’s always good to have restaurant food, there are people who love it so madly. The fact that food like Chicken and dumplings as that of Cracker Barrel can be made at home is not going to be unbelievable anymore. It’s true that we can now make the chicken and dumplings at home just like … Read more

Amazing Baked Spaghetti

This is one of my all time favourites. It is fantastic to take to potlucks or to a friend who is under the weather. I like eating it the next day as a cold pasta dish. Can’t go wrong with this one! -I made this recipe and we loved it. Since I didn’t have the … Read more

An Absolutely Delicious Italian Meatloaf

Meatloaf can conjure up some pretty strong feelings. Loathe or love? I’m of the latter. I’m constantly dreaming up new versions, sometimes they work out and sometimes they don’t.   Sometimes when they don’t work I make them over and over again trying to get it right. And sometimes they still don’t work.   Thankfully, … Read more

The Italian lady next door whipped this up and we immediately had to get the recipe!

Baked mostaccioli primavera is a delightful twist on a classic Italian-American favorite. It’s a medley of colorful vegetables, tender pasta, and gooey melted cheese, all baked to perfection. What makes this dish special is its versatility and wholesome ingredients that appeal to both kids and adults. It’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends, … Read more

Roni Spanish rice

When I was a kid, Rice-a-Roni had just made its way to the market shelves and my mom went and bought a box to try. She made it for us and it was a huge hit. This recipe is pretty much an exact copycat result of the brand that comes in a box, only better, … Read more

Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Dough Ingredients: * (see hack below) ¼ cup salted butter or clarified butter (ghee) ¾ cup milk ¼ cup water 3¼ – 3¾ cup all purpose flour ¼ cup granulated sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 1 envelope ‘rapid rise’ or instant yeast (approx. 2¼ teaspoons) 2 tablespoons powdered milk 1 egg, room temperature Caramel Apple + … Read more

CROCK POT CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE

Ingredients 1 lb ground beef   1 medium onion chopped   3 cloves garlic minced   1/2 teaspoon paprika   1/2 teaspoon onion powder   1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper   2 tablespoons brown sugar   1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes   1 cup low-sodium beef broth   1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste   … Read more