This recipe comes down from my husband’s Grandmother – each year she would make a Christmas tree out of rolls, complete with green frosting.  She passed away, and no one had a cinnamon roll tree this year.  I knew I had the recipe somewhere, and I just found it, so I’m sharing it with you. [...]

Yes, we seem to have created a tradition in our house that Friday is pizza and movie night. Not sure how it started, but it seems to be the norm these days. While we do occasionally cop out and do the Papa Murphy’s thing (that spinach bacon and artichoke delight is so good!) we have [...]

I grew up making spaghetti sauce in a large pot. You make a big batch, because that’s how you can get all of the good stuff in. Then you freeze the excess. My husband calls my sauce “Spaghetti for 40 people” because I make such a big batch. But he can’t deny that it is [...]

This is a quick, easy recipe that will have you staying away from those little boxes at the store in favor of homemade! Really, it only takes 5 minutes. I will warn you, this is a darker chocolate pudding when made with coconut cream, but even my “I hate dark chocolate” daughter loved it. Secretly [...]

Quinoa is an ancient grain that is making a huge comeback! It has a nutty flavor and is full of protein! Just make sure that you rinse it 5-6 times in a bowl of water before you cook it, as it has a naturally occurring coating that repels bugs and makes it a bit bitter. [...]

This is one of our favorite summertime beverages – it’s cool and refreshing and tastes great! This recipe makes a concentrate – it’s a bit too much straight. Just add it to a half glass of ice water to make a delicious, cool Summer treat. Check out the add-ins at the bottom for some great [...]

Just in time for Mother’s Day, we thought we would bring you an easy and delicious recipe that the kids and dad can make! Easy Cinnamon Rolls Ingredients: 1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed 2/3 cups brown sugar 4 tablespoons melted butter 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/3 cup heavy cream 2/3 cup sifted powdered sugar [...]

There is nothing quite like the smell of fresh baked bread, and offering your family their own individual rolls cuts down on the fighting over who got the bigger slice! The nice thing about this recipe is that you can make a big batch and freeze them! Just pull out what you need and finish [...]

With the kids in school and the temperatures not quite up to balmy, this chili recipe will help you out! It is a great make-ahead chili that you can heat up quickly on evenings when your family is going 20 different directions. Enjoy! What You Need: 1 lb ground chuck 1 lg onion, chopped 2 [...]

Ingredients: 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1 (8-ounce) package shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese 1/2 cup Miracle Whip Dressing 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cup chopped pecans Instructions: With an electric mixer beat all the cheeses together on medium speed until smooth. Fold in [...]