Easy and quick meal ideas
My Mom makes the best cinnamon buns. I don’t make cinnamon buns…I’ve been craving Mom’s cinnamon buns, but they’ve been away. So I had to improvise. Enter Cinnamon Bun Cake, or as our two year old calls it, Cinabun Cake. A buttery brown sugar and cinnamon mixture is swirled into a white cake and topped with a glaze …
My family has been enjoying banana pudding for years, as I’m sure many of you have as well. I figured it was about time to share the recipe and photos with all of you! When trying out different versions and variations through the years, the recipe that stuck is Paula Deen’s Not Yo’ Mama’s Banana …
Ever since my parents were diagnosed with diabetes, we’ve all been cutting down on sweets as well as fatty ingredients. I have also been looking for dessert recipes that will not deprive their body of sugar. It would be sad if they could never enjoy another dessert again, so I really wanted to figure a …
This delicious, multi-layered coconut cake is courtesy of Robert Carter from the Peninsula Grill, in Charleston, South Carolina. Grandmama’s Homemade Coconut Cake is a from scratch cake with decadent (and no fail) 7 minute icing. This is a favorite of our family for holidays and special occasions year round. I found it in an old …
Soups are always our form of comfort food. A hearty soup to end the day is one way of making our days end perfectly. Ask my husband and he will agree wholeheartedly. Busy weeks are inevitable most especially during the peak seasons. And during those days, my husband rarely came home with a relaxed smile …
Fried rice makes a wonderful side dish. I make rice very often, so each time I change the recipe to enjoy it even more! Check out this amazing fried rice. For me, fried rice is so indulgent. I normally get the white rice with my Chinese or Asian meals, but every now and then I …
This easy fudge is just 2 ingredients and takes about five minutes to prepare. Everything is made in one bowl and cooks in the microwave. WOW! This recipe is amazing! It’s amazing because: A.) It takes less than 15 min to make from start to finishB.) It only has 2 ingredientsC.) I never had to …
This pudding turns out in a lovely custard texture. A great balm for those seeking a return to some of the old-fashioned foods of their youth! Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding is so creamy with the perfect texture and sweetness. Only a handful of ingredients and a little patience are needed to make this old time favorite …
What a great easy dessert! I used 3 – 6oz containers of yogurt and 2 cans of pineapple chunks instead of the fresh. This was so good! Next time I make it, I may try adding a can of mandarin oranges too! Give friends a taste of the tropics on warm summer days with this …
This recipe comes from my grandmother, and it is absolutely, hands-down our favorite white bread recipe ever. The ingredients are simple. Oh, man. If you are looking for a sure-fire, crowd-pleasing, delicious white bread, look no further. This is it! A friend who lives in the small town of Carey, Idaho, where I grew up, sent me …
