Valentines Day Cake This is an easy cake that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day. The recipe also includes directions for a great icing recipe. My family makes this every Valentine’s Day, and it’s a favorite! Ingredients Cake: 2 cups white sugar 1 cup butter, softened 4 eggs, beaten 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon almond extract (Optional) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups milk Icing: … Read more
Chocolate Frosting Ice cream It’s no secret that the Ninja Creamy machine has taken home ice cream making to a new level. What used to be a somewhat time-consuming process has become super easy and approachable, even for people who don’t consider themselves great in the kitchen. That’s partly because you can make frozen desserts … Read more
Pepperoni Pizza My kids love pizza, so pepperoni pizza is usually a surefire dinner win. But if I’m being honest, I rarely make pizza for my kids. I view pizza as a cheat night for me, and I get delivery. So when I decided to make pizza at home, I knew it needed to be better than … Read more
Egg Fried Rice This egg fried rice is quick to make with instant rice. It’s easy to customize with other vegetables or leftover roast meat. Ingredients 1 cup water 2 tablespoons soy sauce ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup uncooked instant rice 1 teaspoon vegetable oil ½ onion, finely chopped ½ cup sliced green beans or peas 1 large egg, lightly beaten ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Directions Gather all ingredients. Bring water, … Read more
Discard Hamburger Bun These quick sourdough discard hamburger buns are perfect for grilling season. Make these quick sourdough discard hamburger buns in around 2.5 hours – and use your sourdough discard. Winning right? They are soft and tender with a rich, buttery crumb yet will wow you with their glossy sheen. You’ll use 100g of … Read more
Pulled Pork Soup This slow-cooked pulled pork and bean soup makes a hearty and nutritious dinner. Gluten free too! It’s freezable, so make a large batch! I’m not one of those people who can make a simple, smooth soup and be satisfied with it. I need my soup to have substance. Veggies, meat, cheese, potato skin … Read more
Homemade Baklava This baklava recipe is simple and easy. Transfer the baklava slices into cupcake papers for easy serving. These pastries freeze well, too. Ingredients 1 pound chopped nuts 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough 1 cup butter, melted 1 cup white sugar 1 cup water ½ cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). … Read more
Keto Hot And Sour Soup Keto Hot And Sour Soup is a tasty low-carb version of my favorite Asian-inspired soup. Hot and sour is the soup I would always order at an Asian restaurant before discovering that I could not have gluten. Fortunately, I found a way to make hot and sour soup gluten-free and … Read more
Blueberry Cheesecake Protein Shake This protein shake tastes like blueberry cheesecake, packs 30 grams of protein and doesn’t contain protein powder. The source of the protein comes from low fat cottage cheese, and once blended with almond milk, frozen blueberries, sweetener and vanilla, tastes just like a milkshake. The tang from the cottage cheese mimicks … Read more
Cheddars Honey Butter Croissants This copycat Cheddar’s croissant recipe is even better than the restaurant! It’s fluffy, flaky, and finished with a delicious honey butter spread that’s to die for. They taste heavenly, and with only 3 ingredients, you can have this sweet treat on the table in less than 30 minutes. I love whipping … Read more