Monkey Butter

Butter is one of those super versatile ingredients that you can use in or on just about anything! It adds flavor and creaminess and is totally delicious, but we decided to whip up a slightly different kind of butter…monkey butter! If you haven’t heard of or tried monkey butter, let us fill you in on … Read more

The Reason Behind Not Boiling Mashed Potatoes in Water

Mashed potatoes hold a special place in our family’s heart, particularly for my kids who request it almost daily. While I strive to incorporate more vegetables and greens into their diet, their unwavering love for mashed potatoes compels me to make it a few times a week. Surprisingly, my husband and I share their enthusiasm … Read more

Stuffed Pastry with Spinach That Is Addictive

It is a lovely appetizer or snack that mixes the earthy aromas of spinach with creamy cheese, all of which is enclosed in a flaky, buttery pastry. An irresistible spinach-stuffed pastry is a great example of this combination.     This meal is ideal for parties, as a side dish, or simply as a delicious … Read more

PINA COLADA PIE RECIPE

This Pina Colada Pie is beyond amazing! Every bite is filled with toasted coconut with a graham cracker crust and a creamy coconut filling with crushed pineapple, crunchy pecans, and maraschino cherries.   Ingredients: 1/2 cup shredded coconut 2 cups crushed graham crackers 1/3 cup butter, melted 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1 … Read more

So good! We licked our plates clean for this one!

This recipe may be printed out. Ground Beef Cooked Slowly For many years, our family has enjoyed making mostaccioli. On those long, cold days when you just want to eat something that will warm your soul, this spaghetti recipe is ideal. Immigrants from Italy brought their cherished recipes to the Midwest, where they were expertly … Read more

Classic Eclairs from Georgia Servings

Classic Eclairs from Georgia Servings: 12 pieces What You Need: 1.5 cups of water 3/4 cup of unsalted butter sugar, measuring one teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon of salt One cup of all-purpose batter four big eggs 1/2 cup of heavy cream quarter cup of powdered sugar 1-tsp. vanilla essence mixed chocolate chips, semisweet 1/2 cup The … Read more

German Chocolate Sheet Cake

German Chocolate Sheet Cake has been a favorite dessert in my family for as long as I can remember. My dad requests it for every birthday and my grandmother’s famous recipe is safely stowed in every family member’s recipe box. Because my dad’s side of the family does in fact hail from Germany, I never … Read more

Rice Krispie Treat Cheesecake

Today, I’m coming at ya with this AMAZING Rice Krispy Treat No Bake Cheesecake. And it’s a doozy!   So. I’m struggling.   Summertime’s in full swing in Sacramento and to call it ‘sweltering’ would be an understatement. Girl, it’s HOT here. Like denim shorts fusing to your hot skin. Like sweating profusely on a … Read more

Almond Amaretto Pound Cake

 This Almond Amaretto Pound Cake is moist, buttery, and so flavorful! Topped with homemade Almond and Amaretto Cream Cheese Frosting and Slivered Almonds, it’s a total showstopper, too. Perfect for any celebration!   While I’ve never actually drank amaretto, I LOVE baking with it! Last week I made you a batch of almond amaretto chocolate … Read more