Lime Charlotte
This is a delicious Mexican icebox cake called “Carlota de Limón” which translates to “Charlotte from Lemon”. I’ve seen it made with lemons or limes, or a mixture of the […]
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Potato Waffles
These are lovely and crispy on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside. Top them with a runny fried egg and serve them with bacon on the side and […]
Not Fried, Fried Ice Cream
It’s a lot like fried ice cream without the deep frying. It’s very delicious, and it makes a great summer dessert. Plus, it’s so much easier than the actual fried […]
Spicy Oven Rice with Chicken and Beans
I could eat this until I explode! It’s flavorful, comforting, and really easy to make. Aside from a little frying, it all cooks in the oven and the rice comes […]
American Biscuits
When I make biscuits, this is what I make. It’s very simple, I almost always have the ingredients on hand, and I can have them covered in butter and jam […]
Maple & Orange Glazed Turkey Meatballs
These meatballs are a nice change from the usual BBQ or honey mustard sauce. They make a great appetizer or main dish. I’ve only ever made them with ground turkey, […]
No Knead Bread Boule
I used to make this type of bread back in the late 90s. Yeah, more than 20 years ago! Back then I always used all white bread flour, just plain […]
Carrots in Orange Dressing
This is a quick easy dressing that you can make in the microwave. You could use it over fresh cooked carrots or cooked frozen steamer bag carrots. It adds a […]
Carrot Salad
When I was a young teenager I spent a lot of time with my grandparents. I had never seen my grandfather cook until the night he surprised my grandma with […]
Dressed Sprouts
If the name of this recipe makes you picture Brussels Sprouts wearing clothes, then you’re my kind of people! However, this recipe is for Brussels Sprouts sauteed in butter, then […]
Craft | Homemade Exercise Weights
Hand weights are not that expensive but they are a waste of money if you never used them! I am guilty of buying exercise equipment with the best of intentions […]
Air Fryer French Toast
This is such a simple and convenient way to make this. Very tasty too! I just love my air fryer, and I’m finding new things to make in it all […]
Chilled Mocha Drink
I’m not someone who spends a lot on coffee drinks. I do have the occasional Dutch Brothers Frapachino, but I mostly just drink a single cup of freshly brewed coffee in the […]
Banana & Oats Blender Pancakes
I love pancakes and I generally eat them about once a week. I switched to sugar-free syrup some time ago, but I always found that “healthier” pancakes normally meant I […]
Breakfast Parfaits
These pretty breakfast parfaits are layered with Greek yogurt and granola so they make a substantial and filling morning meal. You can serve them in dessert glasses, or a mason […]
Fauxix Bars
Pronounced “foe-wix”, you know, like fake twix? These are so easy to make. Really, the hardest part about this recipe is unwrapping all those caramels. Yes, I use store-bought caramels. […]
Craft | Custom Composition Notebook Covers Craft
The new school year is looming and all the stores have started displaying their back to school supplies. Even though it’s been a long time since I was in school […]
Slow Cooker “BBQ” Chicken
Yes, those are quotations around BBQ in the title. No, this recipe doesn’t actually call for cooking anything outside over a fire. Yes, I understand that is what barbecue is. […]
No Cooking Cookies
These cookies are not too sweet and not too terribly unhealthy either. With no cooking necessary (melting doesn’t count as cooking!). They are a really great recipe for kids to […]
Craft | Plastic Bottle Flowers Craft
So, I had this patch of bare soil directly behind some paving stones I put in my patio garden to extend the patio a little. I didn’t have enough rocks […]
Summer Pudding
If you’re from the USA you most likely wouldn’t picture bread soaked with berry juice as a pudding. Being from the USA myself I found the idea of this British […]
Cheese Savory Sandwich Filling
I know just about everyone likes sandwiches, Brits, however, love them. In stores, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to premade sandwich fillings. We used to buy this […]
Pineapple No Cherries Upside-Down Cake
When I was a kid, I had mixed feelings about the traditional pineapple upside-down cake. I mean, it’s cake, right? It’s hard for me not to like a cake, and […]
Turkey Meatballs in a Creamy Mustard Sauce
This is one of those easy weeknight dinners that really hits the spot. It’s not overly complicated, it’s simple, and light, but comforting and full of flavor. Perfect for unwinding […]
Butterflied Roast Chicken
Some people say butterflied, some say spatchcock. It means the same thing really. The technique is the same and the result is the same. Fast delicious roast chicken! I did […]
Cottage Pie
In celebration of Pi Day (the 14th) I decided to make a square pie with no crust. Wacky huh? This easy, delicious and comforting classic is not be confused with […]
Baked Scotch Eggs
I never heard of these until I moved to the UK. I used to buy them all the time, I especially loved the mini-snack ones. I dip them in yellow […]