Apples and spice and everything nice – that’s what these little pastries are made of! These Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers feature juicy, perfectly spiced apples encased in a buttery, flaky pastry crust. They are the ultimate fall treat that seem just as perfect for breakfast as they do for dessert. From Scratch Apple Turnovers Recipe…
Today, I’m bringing you another fresh homemade seasoning recipe to help you bring amazing flavor to your kitchen without the high price tag: Homemade Apple Pie Spice! Apple Pie Spice Recipe My daughter may be all about that pumpkin spice life, but the minute the cool weather starts creeping in, I get a craving for…
A delicious and easy method for homemade meatballs, these Instant Pot Meatballs take less than 15 minutes from start to finish and will transform any dish you add them to – no more frozen meatballs! Instant Pot Meatballs Recipe Homemade meatballs are one of those overlooked pleasures in life. They transform an otherwise boring dish…
One of my kids’ favorite play dough activities was our Oatmeal Cookies Play Dough years ago, so I thought I’d make another Bake Shop Play Dough Activity inspired by one of Ella’s favorite desserts! This Lemon Meringue Play Dough includes so many fun sensory experiences and learning opportunities in one simple set-up. Lemon Meringue Play…
A delicious party slider recipe, these Monte Cristo Sandwich Sliders are a fun and easy addition to any party, tailgating, brunch or just a special family meal. Monte Cristo Sliders Recipe I love just about anything with a sweet and savoury flavor combination, so these Monte Cristo sandwiches are right up my alley! Essentially, a…
A delicious homemade teriyaki recipe, this Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki is the perfect take-out fake-out with all of the sweet and salty, sticky teriyaki flavor that you crave – at a fraction of the cost of hitting up your favorite take-out spot. Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki Recipe Friday night was always take-out night in my…
A delicious homemade burger recipe for summer, these Jalapeño Crunch Burgers bring the heat with spicy pepper jack cheese, sriracha mayonnaise and pickled jalapeños, and is topped off with fried onions for a satisfying crunch. Disclosure: I worked with BUBBA Burgers on a sponsored Instagram campaign, but I loved this recipe that I developed for…
A fun Disney dessert recipe perfect for a Disney Family Movie Night, these Gray Stuff Cups are a no-bake recipe the kids can help make! Gray Stuff Rice Krispie Recipe Our Easter No-Bake Rice Krispie cups always go crazy at that time of year – and for good reason! It’s an easy recipe kids can…
A fun skillet cookie recipe perfect for birthdays when the person being celebrated doesn’t like cake, this Funfetti Skillet Cookie is super quick and easy to make! Funfetti Skillet Cookie Recipe Alright, I know it’s the cool thing to do to call these skillet cookies “pizzookies” or “pizza cookies” but everything about that just seems…
The perfect Arabian princess cake for an Aladdin or Jasmine themed birthday party, this Princess Jasmine birthday cake is super simple to make but makes a great a show-stopping impression at your party! Princess Jasmine Birthday Cake Tutorial Ella’s 5th birthday theme was a Princess Jasmine Birthday Party, complete with a henna tattoo artist, giant…
When I published my 20 Must-Eat Chicago Foods post, I promised to follow it up with a dedicated post on the Best Cupcakes in Chicago – and today, I’m making good on that promise! Best Cupcakes in Chicago The first time I brought Ella to Chicago was in 2013. She was two and understandably –…
Perfectly seasoned, crunchy homemade french fries just like you get from an old-fashioned Fish n’Chips shop. These English-style Chip Fries are the perfect potato side dish for BBQs, steak dinners, or of course, fish and chips! Homemade Steak Fries Recipe I love take-out fish and chips. All the deep-frying, breading, deliciousness that goes straight to…
