Can you believe that I had never had a pistachio until a couple weeks ago?!?! I thought they looked weird. Well, I got a hankering to give them a try after taking a photography class that ended with a photo shoot in a pistachio grove. Who knew we even had one in Phoenix? I sure […]
1 Minute Dixie Cup Cakes
Only one minute to hot glorious cake! Use your favorite cake mix and a paper Dixie cup for these 1 Minute Dixie Cup Cakes for an after school snack or late night treat for yourself! Be sure to sign up for my email list….seasonal recipes in your inbox every week! 1 Minute Dixie Cup Cakes I think […]
Dangerous Candy
About a year and a half ago, I was asked to contribute a recipe for Makobi Scribe. I ended up sharing my recipe for Dangerous Candy, but for some reason I never shared it with y’all! Silly me! I know how much y’all love your sweets around here and this one is super easy. […]
Snow in the Desert {Snow Ice Cream Recipe}
The huge storm that is about to hit the rest of the country flew threw Arizona yesterday. But before it left, Phoenix was covered in a dusting of snow. <Shocking> Snow in the Desert …..it’s not unheard of, but extremely rare. By around 8pm the majority of the Valley had at least some snow. Friends […]
St. Patrick’s Day Menu and Celebration Ideas
Dig out your green shirts and corned beef because St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and I’ve gathered my favorite St. Patrick’s Day Menu and Celebration Ideas. St. Patrick’s Day Menu and Celebration Ideas It’s time to sort through your closet for something bright green to wear while you fill a cold mug with […]
Coconut Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Coconut Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies….oh yeah! I love the flavor combination of chocolate and coconut together. Add in the oatmeal and it’s a match made in cookie heaven. Gluten Free Vegan Oatmeal Cookies Don’t let those terms freak you out. These oatmeal coconut chocolate chip cookies are delicious and perfect for anyone with dietary restrictions. […]
Stuffed BBQ Shrimp
Happy Valentine’s Day! I have the perfect easy {yet impressive} meal for you to surprise your sweetie with! I made these Claim Jumper copy cat stuffed BBQ shrimp for Hubbyman. He feel in love with them the last time we ate at Claim Jumper. One small problem though, I couldn’t taste those wonderful looking bacon […]
I’m Nuts About You Valentine Printable
This I’m Nuts About You Valentine Printable is super fast and easy to put together, even on the night before Valentine’s Day! It’s such a cute Valentine idea for the kids. It’s almost Valentine’s Day and I wanted to come up with something that wasn’t candy (although I have tons of great recipes perfect for […]
Strawberry Colada Milkshakes
You know that time period between 3pm and 5:30pm? I hate it! The second my daughter gets in the car after school she wants to know what is for after school snack! Not “Hi Mom” or anything…just “what’s for after school snack”. And my answer is usually the same…I have no clue! I was so […]
Mocha Latte Poke Cake
Today is Hubbyman’s Grandma’s birthday and we are celebrating with a huge family party. Somehow, I got suckered into cooking almost 30 lbs of brisket and ribs. {No that was not a typo…I’m cooking 30 pounds of meat for the party.} Luckily, I was able to get out of making the birthday cake for everyone, but […]
Valentine Breakfast Biscuits
In terms of full disclosure I should probably tell you I like things really organized I’m probably on the edge of having a mild version of OCD. However, with the arrival of two little ones, I’ve had to loosen my control and things have gotten way out of control. This year I vow to get my house […]
Homemade Dairy Free Hazelnut Spread (Nutella)
Quick! Grab a spoon! Seriously…what are you waiting for! You have to try this homemade dairy-free hazelnut spread. Yes…this is homemade Nutella folks, but without all the artificial junk! I have had a love hate relationship with Nutella since I first tried it a couple years ago. It’s so good, but I’m not a fan […]