Copycat Recipes – whether you are trying to save money or just don’t want to go out, here are some of my favorite homemade versions of famous restaurant recipes. I love going out to restaurants, but sometimes it is just as nice to stay at home and enjoy dinner in your own house. It can…
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General Tso’s Chicken
General Tso Chicken – this is an easy homemade takeout recipe you can make in just minutes any night of the week. A lighter version without deep fried chicken, but still so full of flavor with just a little kick. We love Asian food, but I don’t always love getting take out. It can be…
Homemade Lasagna Recipe
Homemade Lasagna Recipe – Looking for a classic lasagna recipe? This traditional lasagna is just like mom used to make. Comforting, delicious and full of cheesy goodness! Lasagna is one of those classic comfort foods that everyone loves. But making it from scratch sometimes can be daunting. But it doesn’t have to be!! This is…
Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
Homemade Lemonade – Nothing beats fresh squeezed lemonade on a hot summer day. Fresh lemons are so much better than any powder or mix there is! Lemonade is a classic summer drink. If you want to spike it, this Blue Vodka Lemonade is a fun version. But there is just something about fresh lemonade on…
Guacamole
Homemade Guacamole – super easy guacamole recipe with ripe avocados, tomatoes, onions and a couple spices. Perfect with quesadillas, tacos or just with tortilla chips. I have loved guacamole as long as I can remember. When I was growing up, we always had Mexican food on Sunday. And homemade guacamole was usually on the…
15 Copycat Recipes to Try
15 Copycat Recipe to Try – want to make some of your restaurant favorites at home. Here are 14 of my favorite homemade versions of some famous restaurant dishes. When you go out to a restaurant, do you get the same thing every time you go? It depends on the restaurant, but there are certain…
Easy Homemade Salsa
Easy Homemade Salsa – quick and easy salsa you can make in minutes all year round, using ingredients you probably have in your pantry already! What a crazy weekend! It started bright an early on Saturday morning with a game of tennis. The lessons my 10 year old is taking are sure paying off. After…
Oreo Peanut Butter Dip
Oreo Peanut Butter Dip is a twist on your classic homemade peanut butter. Just 2 ingredients, and you have a tasty and addicting treat! This week is crazy! So much to do to get ready for Halloween, and so little time to get it all done. I thought I was in good shape, but then…
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Granola Bars
So now that we are after Labor Day, I think all the kids are officially back to school. We have been in school for 2 weeks now, and I can finally say I think we are getting back into a routine. I love summer, and am not ready for cold temperatures or that white stuff,…
Chocolate Chip Caramel Swirl Ice Cream
Over the last month my 9 year old has become obsessed with soccer. He is currently playing baseball on a team, but spends almost all of his free time playing soccer in the back yard. He even saved up his allowance money, and used it to buy a USA soccer shirt. He changes into his…
Cherry Limeade Margaritas
I trust that all the Dad’s out there had a wonderful Father’s Day weekend. Ours was low key, which is exactly what my husband requested. We have been so busy lately, he just want to have some time at home. I had big plans of going away for the weekend, hiking, biking, and seeing friends. …
Potato Pizza
I had to miss cooking club this month because we were traveling. I was really disappointed, this was the month I was most looking forward to. Each month has a different color as the theme. November was orange, and I couldn’t want to see what everyone came up with. October was purple, and that is…