Category: Quick

7 Layer Taco Cups

Who doesn’t love 7 Layer Dip?  While I love the flavors, I always feel like it’s a little messy to serve.  So, I took some inspiration from my aunt’s sausage stars, and decided to make 7 Layer Taco Cups!  They are so fun and full of flavor.  Your guests are sure to be…

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Barbecue Chicken Pizza

Barbecue Chicken Pizza is an excellent way to make a little bit of leftover chicken go a long way.  I crafted this pizza after that of a certain pizza chain, and I think you’ll enjoy this adaptation!  Of course, you can always adjust the toppings to suit your tastes, and to fit what…

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Snow Ice Cream

Have you ever made snow ice cream?  When you’re expecting a reasonable accumulation of snowfall, it’s such a fun thing to do with your kids.  And it is so simple to make!  No special ingredients here… Just snow, vanilla extract, sugar, and milk.

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Italian Herb & Parmesan Pizza Crust

When you don’t have time to make pizza crust from scratch, you can still make a pizza special by customizing the crust!  All you need is an egg, your favorite Italian spices, and some Parmesan cheese.  There are so many possibilities!

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Sweet & Salty Peanut Butter Cookies

When you are short on time, but want a cookie that tastes like you spent all afternoon in the kitchen, these Sweet & Salty Peanut Butter Cookies are sure to be a hit!  These cookies start with the convenience of a cookie mix, and are made your own with the addition of crushed…

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Crispy & Chewy Sugar Cookies

When I first made these cookies, I have to admit, I had more than my fair share fresh off of the cookie sheet.  Crispy & Chewy Sugar Cookies are crispy on the outside but delightfully chewy on the inside.  Absolutely addictive.  Make them when you have the opportunity to share, or you might…

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Chocolate Frosting, and Mustache Cake!

My husband’s birthday was this past Sunday, and I wanted to make it extra special for him. He has been working on growing a handlebar mustache for several months now, so I knew he would appreciate me recognizing his efforts with his birthday cake!  I present to you, The Mustache Cake.  Happy Birthday,…

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Popcorn Snack Bars

Popcorn is a favorite snack in our household.  We have an air popper which produces healthy, hot popcorn in a matter of minutes.  The kids love watching the popcorn spill out of the popper into the bowl.  Most of the time, we just add a little melted butter and some salt.  However, there…

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Sweet Potato Pancakes

We love pancakes in this house.  Especially with lots of butter and syrup.  I love hearing my son ask for syrup; not because he needs lots of sugar or anything, but because of the way he says syrup.  It’s not “sear-up”.  It’s “sur-up”. But when I feel deviating from our usual recipe, I…

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Thick and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Chocolate chip cookies are the quintessential “cookie” for a lot of people.  Others love soft and chewy peanut butter cookies.  Then, you have people who love brownies.  But what if you love the flavors of chocolate chip cookies, and the texture of brownies? My friends: you are in for a treat.  These thick…

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