Make-Ahead Cheesy Mashed Potatoes whether you are looking for a new & delicious side for the holidays, or just need a way to use up those leftover mashed potatoes. this Make-Ahead Cheesy Mashed Potatoes recipe is for you! Hello, friends! Can you believe Thanksgiving is less than a week away? Since we are hosting this…
Easy Chicken Casserole (Without Soup!) comfort food 101! a creamy-cheesy chicken casserole with a crunchy topping and NO condensed soup! Hello, sweet friends! Whenever I think about comfort food. Several casseroles that my mom used to make when I was a kid always come to mind. Corn Beef Casserole. Tuna Casserole. And of course, my…
Holiday Punch Say “Cheers” to the holidays with this festive party drink packed with fresh fruit, apple cider, cranberry juice, and holiday spices! Hello, friends! I took a wee break from the blog and social media these past two weeks to focus on work, spend some much-needed time with family, and prepare for my favorite…
Ham & Cheese Breakfast Strata a quick and easy make-ahead egg dish using holiday leftovers! Hello, friends! Where in the world has the time gone? We have already hosted two small gatherings with friends and family, but we still have a couple more in the next two weeks. I’ve been busy planning each of the…
Baked Spiced Pear Donuts with Vanilla Glaze a moist fluffy donut filled with bite-size chunks of pear and all the warm spices of fall then drizzled with a creamy Vanilla glaze. Hello, friends! Summer is still in full force here in Minnesota. Yesterday we had temperatures in the upper 80’s and some pretty heavy thunderstorms…
Fabulous Fruit Pizza! A quick and easy oh-so-yummy way to serve up summer fruit! (This recipe has been modified on 6/2022 to reflect changes made to the homemade crust.) Hello, friends! Summer is finally here and I’m over the moon happy for many reasons! But one of the main reasons is the PLETHORA of fresh…
Lemon Dessert Recipes A round-up of all our favorite desserts for all those lemon lovers out there! Hello, sweet friends! If you follow along then you are probably aware that I am a HUGE lemon lover! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I put lemons in almost EVERYTHING we eat and drink!…
Mini Fruit Pizza Old fashioned sugar cookies topped with a rich-lemon infused cream cheese frosting and fresh fruit! Hello, friends! Spring may not officially be here, but Michael and I saw our first robin on our evening walk last night, so it’s here as far as we’re concerned! And I couldn’t be more ready for…
Blueberry Spinach Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette A fresh and healthy spring salad tossed with a simple tangy lemon dressing! Hello, dear friends! Today I write this post with a very heavy heart. It’s been a struggle this week to feel motivated or excited about anything with everything going on in the world. The news seems…
Lemon Scones A buttery-flaky lemon-infused scone with a sweet & tart Lemon glaze! Have I told you how much I LOVE lemons?  I do.  I REALLY-REALLY do!  In truth, I’m happy just seeing them piled high in a basket or a bowl in my kitchen (especially this time of year) because they add a…