Hands down, the easiest and tastiest frosting ever!

This recipe may be printed out. Cool Whipped Frosting is the way to go if you’re looking for a light and airy topping that will elevate any dish. Its velvety smoothness and ease of preparation make it a crowd-pleaser at social events. This frosting works well with any cake or cupcake recipe, making it perfect … Read more

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

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

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

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

5-Ingredient Butter Cookies

We’ve all been in a situation where we desperately want a dessert of some sort and could almost be convinced to make it ourselves until we realize that the recipe we wanted is complicated and has way too many steps or ingredients. The sadness that follows…your hopes dashed…it’s painful to talk about, but we’ve got … Read more

Easy Skillet Chicken Pot Pie

Nothing warms you up on a cold day quite like chicken pot pie. This shortcut version comes together surprisingly fast, despite tasting like something it would’ve taken your grandma all day to make. The perfect no-fuss dinner, it’s on our permanent rotation all winter long. The times I tend to crave chicken pot pie the … Read more