My mom grows concord grapes in her backyard. Growing up we would juice them together each year. She would then make a few dozen batches of delicious grape jelly from her homemade grape juice (post here). This is my favorite jelly! It is so flavorful, sweet, and delicious! It is easy and quick to make, especially considering the…
Breakfast
How to Make Banana Pancakes out of Pancake Mix
Jack Johnson is a favorite musician of mine. He sings a song called “Banana Pancakes.” A verse of the song goes, “But, baby, you hardly even notice When I try to show you this Song is meant to keep you From doing what you’re supposed to. Waking up too early Maybe we can sleep in…
Baby Apple Blueberry Puree Recipe
I really do love the convenience of pre-made baby food because I’m usually very busy. That said, if I can make a large batch easily, I like to make my baby’s food because it is more affordable and often more nutritious and fresh. For this dynamite combo (apple blueberry puree), I was able to make it in a…
Cinnabon Copycat Recipe
This is one amazing recipe. If you love Cinnabon’s you’ll love this. First, make the dough. If you have a bread machine that is the easiest way. Or you can hand mix it or use a kitchen aid. We hand mixed and kneaded it ourselves—but a bread machine would’ve resulted in a better dough. when…
High Protein Mango Raspberry Parfait
Ripe luscious and sweet mangos paired with juicy and lightly tart raspberries make an AMAZING combination of flavor. If you’ve never tried these two fruits together, you are missing out. It’s best to cut them up and stir them together. Let them soak in each other’s flavors for a bit and you’ll be wowed. Just…
Simple Homemade Buttermilk Syrup Recipe
While I was on my mission in Hamburg Germany I had breakfast a few times in the Mission President’s home. His wife made the most incredible Buttermilk Syrup. It was truly so amazing that here 10 years later I still remember how good it was! She gave me the recipe. Unwittingly, I wrote the ingredients…
Delicious Homemade French Toast Recipe
This is an AMAZING french toast recipe that I’ve been making for years. Recently, I volunteered to make it for my entire extended family and they all loved it. There are three tricks to make this unique recipe the best french toast ever. The first is to use cinnamon swirl bread. I buy mine from…
Skinny Chocolate Raspberry Protein Shake
I used to hate protein shakes. They pretty much all make me gag. I’ve always thought that homemade protein shakes tasted weird until I created this Skinny Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Shake (found here). It is seriously so good I often get cravings for it! But after months of the same recipe, I started to…
Skinny Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe
If you have never tasted the combination of mustard, scrambled eggs, and bread grilled to perfection, you are missing out. This is an easy and delicious low calorie sandwich. What makes it even better is that it only takes a few minutes to make, has 175 calories with 12 grams of protein, and is really…
Truffle Peppermint Hot Chocolate Floats
I’m Mirlandra and you can usually find me whipping up original recipes for every cook over at Mirlandra’s Kitchen. Today I’m visiting you guys to give Anita a little extra time with her new baby! Congratulations, Anita, on the wonderful addition to your family! As the Christmas season has exploded with its usual clamor of…
Strawberry Cheesecake Waffle Recipe
My Blueberry Cheesecake Waffles recipe has been seen by over 30,000 people in under a year. It is a delicious recipe and I as well as anyone who tries it, loves it. Lately, I wanted to make the blueberry cheesecake waffles but didn’t have blueberries or fresh lemons. Instead I made these Strawberry Cheesecake…
The Many Benefits and Versatility of Almond Milk
When my son was transitioning from formula to cows milk he experienced really bad constipation. I looked all over the internet for the cause and many moms reported that cows milk had caused similar symptoms to their babies/toddlers. Most of them found that switching to almond milk solved the problem. I began giving him…
How to Make Boxed Blueberry Muffins Taste Gourmet
Ever since I can remember my grandma has made awesome blueberry muffins. She’d make them when we were up at the cabins in huge batches for all of her children and grandchildren. They were amazing. When I turned 8 or so she started allowing me to help her make them. When I found out…
Red, White, and Blue Breakfast Parfait
This dish is perfect for any summer breakfast or even a light dessert. I love making it to celebrate the 4th of July, Memorial day, Labor day, and/or President’s day. It is very easy to make. 1- Put a layer of diced strawberries on the base of the glass, bowl, or cup. 2- Cover the…
Dulce De Leche Pancakes
For a sweet breakfast or as dessert these Dulce de Leche Pancakes are divine. This sauce would also taste great on waffles. Better yet, they only take 10-15 minutes from start to finish. You will need the following ingredients: Pancake mix and cold water, 1 Cup buttermilk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 Cup butter, 2 Tablespoons…
Blueberry Cheesecake Waffles
These blueberry cheesecake waffles are really the best I’ve ever tried. I’ve been making them for over 20 years (my grandma taught me when I was a little girl) and each time I do, I get rave reviews. The blueberries are deliciously sweet, the lemon juice adds a tiny bit of tartness, the cream cheese…
