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Bars, Blondies & Brownies

Sugar Coma Bars

Sugar Coma Bars are like those fantastic seven-layer bars or magic bars, as they are sometimes called.  But I amped it up a notch or two with my spin on them!  These bars start out with a cookie crumb layer, three cups of chopped up toffee, milk chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and then drowned in a can of sweetened condensed milk.  Pull up a chair, put some stretchy pants on and lets dive into this recipe! Continue Reading…

Random Ramblings

Turning New Construction into a Home – New Home Tour

Hi!  So we moved into our new house recently and I went from my 1,000 square foot 1950’s-era house to a new construction 2,700 square foot house.  I had so much fun decorating and making our house a home, so how could I not share it with you?!  So today I am sharing with you the before and after pictures of our home.  Whether you are looking for some design inspiration, or just want a glimpse into my life, come on in and take a peek! Continue Reading…

Cookies

The Ultimate No-Bake Cookie Recipe Round-Up

Y’all know my love of no bake cookies…you know…those oatmeal-based cookies that are cooked on the stove?  I have made so many varieties of these cookies throughout the years, that I thought it was time to put all my recipes in one post for you!  And Summer is the perfect time to share this post…because I am always wanting to make cookies without having to turn the oven on.  Click on the titles above the pictures to be taken to the recipe! Continue Reading…

Breads

Honey Butter Biscuits

Jazz up a plain ol’ basic biscuit recipe by using honey butter instead of plain butter.  This easy, eight ingredient recipe, is the perfect make ahead recipe to have on hand for breakfasts, or to take with you on your next campout!  Who wouldn’t want a yummy, buttery biscuit with their breakfast?!  No yeast required either! Continue Reading…

Bars, Blondies & Brownies

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Blondies

Easy, ooey and gooey, and enough to feed a crowd.  Need a quick and easy dessert to make?!  Well peanut butter and chocolate are obviously the best combo EVER….so lets make blondies with them!  A full 9×13-inch pan of these soft peanut butter chocolate chip cookie-like bars.  These will have people oohing and ahhhing.  Promise! Continue Reading…

Frostings and Icings

The BEST Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Yes.  I said it…the BEST Vanilla Buttercream Frosting recipe.  It’s the recipe I use time and time again.  The recipe that has topped hundreds upon hundreds of cupcakes and cakes I have made over the years.  Real butter, heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract (and a stand mixer) are all you need to make this frosting.  Super easy, homemade, from scratch frosting recipe! Continue Reading…

Cookies

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding Cookies

Do you ever struggle with cookies that turn out flat or spread into each other??  If so, then I have a cookie recipe for you that is no fail!  Promise!  Today’s recipe is for chocolate cookies made using instant chocolate pudding mix and creamy peanut butter, to make a soft chocolate cookie that does not require any chilling!  And by adding the dry instant pudding into the cookies, these cookies become soft little pillows of chocolate heaven, with no worries of cookies that spread into puddles during baking!  Continue Reading…

Main Meal/ Savory

Easy Homemade Hamburger Helper

Homemade Hamburger Helper, made in one dish and in less than 30-minutes. Ground beef, milk, broth, spices, uncooked macaroni, tomato sauce and cheese are all you need to make this family friendly meal.  So much better than the boxed stuff!!  This is a great weeknight meal to make with very little effort.  For all my busy cooks out there!! Continue Reading…