We love Mexican dishes in our house, in fact we add them to the menu at least once per week. Our family enjoys the flavor of Mexican food and we enjoy that it’s budget friendly as well. Making your own seasonings is really easy and less expensive then buying them already made. But what I […]
Apple Pie Spice Recipe
September 22, 2015 by 1 Comment
Nothing says “Fall is in the air” more than warm apple pie, apple crisp, apple sauce, anything apple. Apples are abundant this time of year and so it is important to have the right spices on hand to whip up these fantastic creations. While we were making the Apple Pie Filling, I found myself without Apple Pie Spice […]
Easy Alfredo Sauce Recipe
October 29, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Little known fact, our sons’ favorite pasta meal is Fettuccine Alfredo. When we make it from scratch here’s the easy Alfredo Sauce Recipe we use. Chef
Mexican Basics: Homemade Flour Tortilla Recipe
September 16, 2014 by 7 Comments
All this week we are sharing Mexican Basics with you. Yesterday we shared a recipe for Classic Guacamole, that is super easy to put together and delicious too! Making this Homemade Flour Tortilla Recipe is also one of the easiest things you can do. Take the word of a novice when we’re talking about making breads of […]
Creamy Parmesan Dressing
August 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Add a little zip to your next salad with this Creamy Parmesan Dressing. This homemade dressing is similar to Ranch Dressing, but the added Parmesan cheese and seasonings give it extra flavor for a nice change of pace. Chef
Homemade Strawberry Fruit Topping
June 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
This Homemade Strawberry Fruit Topping goes together in a snap and can be used in a variety of ways – top your ice cream, pancakes or waffles, use it in milkshakes or smoothies, or even add it to cookies or cakes. Chef
How to make Taco Bowls
April 22, 2014 by 13 Comments
The weather is finally warming up, and you know what that means…salads, and we love Taco Salad in our house! Making your own Taco Bowl is really easy and takes about 5 minutes. And they are pretty healthy too, because they are baked not fried. They also take just 2 ingredients and supplies you probably […]
Thin Mint Creamer
March 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The perfect combination of chocolate and mint, this Thin Mint Creamer adds that extra special flavor to your morning coffee or latte. And with only 3 ingredients, it’s fits into your budget too! Chef
Light and Creamy Homemade Ranch Dressing
September 10, 2013 by 6 Comments
Making your own dressings and spice blends are not only budget friendly, but perfect if you like to adjust your favorite flavors. Ranch Dressing, next to ketchup, is the most used condiment in our house. Especially during the Summer months when we eat salad more often. This easy to make recipe for Homemade Ranch Dressing […]
Homemade Pancake Mix
August 6, 2013 by 21 Comments
Often times when you think of making pancakes, especially on a weekday morning, there just isn’t enough time. But what if I told you that these Homemade Pancakes could be on the table in about 10 minutes? They sure can! With our Homemade Pancake Mix, even the busiest school mornings can start with a fluffy […]