My dad’s aunt was known for her fresh no-bake peach pie recipe. It is so easy to make and delicious! Peaches are one of my favorite fruits as they are deliciously sweet and juicy. I am happy I get to share Aunt Elva’s Famous No-Bake Peach Pie with you. A key to making this as…
Desserts
Cinnamon Sugar Sweet Potatoes
My husband is an amazing cook. He created this insanely-good Creamy Cinnamon Sugar Sweet Potatoes recipe that I’m so excited to share with you today. Cinnamon Sugar Sweet Potatoes are a wonderful blend of sweet (brown sugar), creaminess (sweet potatoes and sour cream), and cinnamon. The depth of flavor from the ingredients is amazing. The texture of these…
Toblerone Cookies
Growing up I wouldn’t eat very much chocolate because I didn’t think it tasted very good. Then I went on an LDS mission to Germany, and everything changed. I tasted German and Swiss chocolate. I have since become a chocolate lover—as long as it is German, Swiss, or Belgian chocolate. Moser Roth is my favorite brand,…
Eggnog Floats
Eggnog is such a festive treat. During the holiday season, I love to eat eggnog flavored treats, drink it mixed with Sprite, and see it on the shelves in the grocery stores. Each year since my son’s birth, I have gotten a McDonald’s Eggnog Shake. It has become a tradition. This year they no longer have…
Crowd-Pleasing Pavlova Dessert
Pavlova is a unique yet delicious meringue-based cake. It is widely accepted and believed to have been originally created in Australia or New Zealand. It was named Pavlova in honor of Russian ballerina, Anna Pavlova, during her tour to New Zealand and Australia. Extensive research argues that its creation actually began in Germany. Having lived in…
How to Make Grape Jelly out of Grape Juice
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…
German Plum Cake
When I lived in Germany, I often ate German Plum Cake (known in German as Pflaumenkuchen or Zwetschenkuchen). I fell in love with the combination of a deliciously moist lemon tart topped with sweet plums baked to perfection. My co-worker received a German Plum Cake for her birthday, and we gobbled it right up. I also got…
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…
How to Turn a Bread Recipe into a Muffin Recipe
In order to turn a bread recipe into a muffin recipe you will want to… Raise the temperature you bake the bread at. Typically you will raise it at least 25 degrees Fahrenheit. For example, my banana bread recipe bakes at 350 F, so for muffins I bake them at 375 F. Most bread bakes at 350 F…
Banana Bread Muffins
Banana bread has always been a favorite of mine. Today I made Banana Bread muffins because I was short on time, and they bake about 25 minutes faster. They are also easier to divvy out if you are gifting them to multiple neighbors (which I’m planning to do) than a loaf of bread would be. I…
Zucchini Cinnamon Sugar Bread Recipe
My good friend called me and said she had a giant zucchini from her garden that I could have. I was so excited and grateful, as I love garden zucchini. I drove over, and sure enough, it was over a foot and a half long! So, I got out my mom’s moist and delicious Zucchini Cinnamon Sugar Bread…
Resurrection Easter Dessert Rolls
My friend has been making these Resurrection Easter Dessert Rolls for years. She taught me how and told me I could share this amazing recipe and object lesson with my readers. I showed my son and his friend the marshmallow and told them it represented Jesus Christ. He was laid in the tomb (Pillsbury® Butter…
Homemade Rice Krispie Treats That Actually Taste Like Original Rice Krispie Treats
I’ve always loved the Original Rice Krispie Treat Bars. They taste amazing—but quite different from homemade rice krispie treats. Although I love both homemade and blue bar treats, I’ve never figured out why the blue-wrapped treats tasted so different from the homemade recipes I would make…until recently. By luck, I decided to make the standard Rice…
High-Protein Banana Split Dessert
I am on a high-protein diet, but that doesn’t mean I don’t love a dessert now and again! When I eat something sweet, I try to balance it with a good amount of protein. I feel like I can stay on track better when my desserts are filled with protein—as they keep me full longer….
How to Make a Fondant Cake For Beginners
I’ve never used fondant until last week. And to be honest I have always been a little scared to try it. But I decided to give it a whirl when I was out shopping for my daughter’s first birthday and I found this multi pack of different colors of fondant on sale. It wasn’t nearly as…
Quick and Easy Banana Bread Recipe
This banana bread recipe has been in our family for over 50 years. It is so moist, simple, quick, and delicious. In under 15 minutes, I can have the banana bread baking in my oven and make my home smell delicious. When topped with fresh butter, it is craving-worthy! Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350…
The Best Vanilla Bean Frosting
I helped throw this Little Peanut Elephant Baby shower found here and my friend made the most delicious cupcakes (I photographed them below). The frosting is literally the BEST vanilla bean frosting I’ve ever had. It holds its shape nicely for frosting cakes and cupcakes, yet is super soft and smooth when eating. It even…
High Protein Caramel Apple Dessert
Halloween is coming up and one of my all-time favorite Halloween treats is Caramel Apples. But I’m on a high-protein diet, so if I’m going to eat a treat it needs to have a good amount of protein. Greek Yogurt is often my dessert or craving-buster. I LOVE it due to the high protein count, creamy texture,…
19 Delicious No-Bake Pies
The holiday season is fast approaching. I am so excited for family get-togethers, parties, costumes, Thanksgiving feasts, and gift-giving. No-bake pies are so easy and quick (especially if you buy pre-made crusts). They can be thrown together in just a few minutes of prep and a few hours of chilling. They are a great idea…
No-Bake Nutella Heath Pie
Aren’t no-bake pies fantastic? I love them because they are so quick and easy to make and usually very good. This one is no exception. This No-Bake Nutella Heath Pie has a Nutella cream cheese filling with a nice subtle crunch from the Heath bits which are mixed throughout. For added texture and flavor, you’ll find a Cocoa Krispie-Nutella crust. It…
Berries and Cream Dessert
This is a wonderfully fresh and slightly sweet dessert with rich and creamy depth. The combination of whipping cream, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and cream cheese is amazing! It is very quick and easy to make and is sure to please anyone who loves berries! Whip the whipping cream. Once the whipping cream is done (returns…
21 Homemade Ice Cream Recipes
Homemade ice cream is often easier to make than many thinks, and there are many recipes included in this post that do not require an ice cream maker. It can be more flavorful, healthier, and even a lot of fun for the family to make. Here are 21 awesome homemade ice cream recipes. Enjoy! Blueberry…
Reese’s Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
These Reese’s Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats are moist and gooey but still hold their shape when taken out of the pan. The chocolate, peanut butter, and mallow are perfectly balanced. And the texture/consistency is great: they are nice and creamy with a crispness from the Rice Krispies. If you like Reese’s and if you like rice krispies,…
White Chocolate Raspberry Pudding Cake Recipe
This cake is amazingly delicious! I highly recommend at least trying it once. If you do, I can almost guarantee you’ll be wanting to make it again. I made it for my extended family party. Everyone who ate it said it was super good, moist, and amazing. My friends who I’ve made it for said…
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…
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…
How I Satisfy My Caramel & Cake Cravings in About 150 Calories
Many of you know that I recently had a baby. Throughout my pregnancy I tried not to gain too much weight. I did well as I just gained over 15 pounds. After having my 7 pound baby, I had lost most of that 15 pounds. What I was totally not expecting was gaining after my…
My Mom’s Strawberry Dream Cake
It’s Mother’s Day this weekend and I couldn’t help but think of this cake. My mom has been making this Strawberry Dream Cake for over 40 years. As a little girl I would help her make it. It was my favorite request for my birthday. My extended family has come to love it as well….
The Best Mexican Meal—Your Family Is Sure to Love
I love Mexican food, the authentic stuff and the American-Mexican as well. Today we are having a little get together and since it is Cinco de Mayo, we will be having a Mexican meal. My daughter (5 months old) has an authentic dress that my mom just bought her on their recent cruise to Mexico. …
No Bake Homemade Banana Cream Pie
This banana cream pie is super easy, convenient, and delicious! I make it for family gatherings and special occasions (like my son’s birthday). Everyone loves it. First, make the crust (instructions below). Just a tip: if you don’t have a blender, or if you didn’t buy the crumbs pre-crushed at the store. break the graham…
