Who doesn’t love pretzels? But sometimes you just want to give them a little extra flavor, something a little different. That’s where this recipe for Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels comes in. You can grab your favorite plain pretzels and transform them into a sweet and salty snack. This delicious crispy treat is ready in about half…
Italian Wedding Soup is a classic Italian dish that doesn’t actually get served at weddings! But the idea of the soup is that it marries the ingredients perfectly and is also very easy to make. The Italian name is ‘minestra maritata’ or married soup! My favorite recipe for it uses chicken broth, beef meatballs, and…
I make this KFC Coleslaw at least 6 times a year because it just goes with so many dishes. Everyone I make it for loves it and usually goes back for seconds. I have yet to bring home a bowl that wasn’t empty. If you love coleslaw with your KFC chicken but don’t want to…
Daiquiri Ice is a Baskin-Robbins copycat recipe for their rum and lime flavored non-alcoholic frozen sorbet. It has all the flavor of a daiquiri cocktail but it is suitable for kids because it uses rum extract, not actual alcohol. Baskin Robbins used to have Daiquiri Ice as part of their 31 flavors. Daiquiri Ice used…
Koolickles are brightly colored candied dill pickles that have had an additional flavor layer of Kool-Aid. The perfect recipe for entertaining kids for a few days during summer break! Koolickles are any dill pickle that has been marinated in a sweetened Kool-Aid mix. It’s a southern thing, but I had never heard of them in…
Cinnamon chip scones are one of those delicious recipes that once you master, your family will be constantly asking you to make again! It uses mostly common cupboard items and there are two different glazes I alternate between so you can see which one you love best. Make these delicious scones whenever you want a…
Patriotic Red and Blue Freezer Pops are sure to be a big hit with the kids! So cute served at Memorial Day and Fourth of July celebrations, they do take a little bit of work to get the perfect three layers but it is completely worth it. Kids of all ages love ice pop, especially…
I always have a bag of scratch-made frozen shrimp in my freezer for a quick and easy meal. This Crunchy Fried Butterfly Shrimp recipe is always on demand from my family! While I love coconut shrimp too, these simple fried shrimp are juicy on the inside and crunchy on the outside wrapped in a seasoned…
A real chili-mac is not just regular chili sitting on top of noodles or even mixed in with macaroni elbows. Real chili-mac like you get at Steak ‘n Shake is spicy chili beef sitting on a dollop of spicy ketchup and a pile of pasta. If you are from the Midwest, you’ll already know that chili-mac doesn’t…
Carrots are a great sweet vegetable packed with nutrients, and these Brown Sugar Carrots are a staple in my meal rotation! These carrots are special enough for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter but also simple enough they can be served year-round with weeknight meals! I love adding these alongside a fatty steak or lean chicken because…
Tender and creamy old fashioned butter beans are a classic Southern comfort dish served as the main attraction or side dish. Making beans from scratch starting with large lima beans is easier than you think! What Kind of Beans Butter beans are lima beans by another name. There really isn’t a difference. In my mind,…
