Dessert

M&M cookies

  Cookies seem to be the quickest treat to disappear around here. These M&M cookies are so soft and chewy. They have a delicious vanilla boost, thanks to mexican vanilla. Mexican vanilla has a stronger, creamier flavor than regular vanilla extract and it really stands out in these cookies. This recipe makes 3 dozen cookies. …

Soup

French Onion Soup

  French onion soup has been one of the most adored soups from the time I first tried it in middle school French class. Many restaurants have perfected French onion soup, and now you can too! It is not something I make often, because it is slightly time consuming, but I’m always happy when I …

Soup

Grandma’s Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken noodle soup always reminds me of Eleanor’s house. She was a humble woman, who always had news and stories to talk about with everyone. Here is the most comforting soup that takes me back to the farm as a small girl. Enjoy a bowl and catch up on family stories, just like Grandma. Bonus …

Breakfast

Banana Muffins

Banana muffins are such a simple way to use up brown bananas. This recipe is quick enough to make before school or right before the kids get home for a quick snack. There is no butter or oil. Applesauce is used instead, yet they are still soft and light.  

Breakfast

Orange Cranberry Muffins

  Cranberries are considered a superfood because they contain antioxidants that help rid the body of free radicals. They are also delicious in muffins, breads, juice, and as cranberry sauce. Fun fact: the majority of the cranberries grown in the world come from Wisconsin! Millions of acres of cranberries are harvested every year in September …

Seafood

Wisconsin Fish Fry at Home

    I love a good fish fry and here in Wisconsin, there is always a great supper club around the corner to get the greatest perch. Served with coleslaw, potato salad, and rye bread is the tradition. Don’t forget the Old Fashioned- it’s a necessary drink with the fish fry! Making the fish fry …

Bread Salad

Homemade Croutons

Homemade croutons are an easy way to use up end pieces of bread, or bread that is a few days old. It’s simple, quick, and lasts in the pantry for a few weeks. Croutons are great on salads, soups, or sometimes just a crunchy snack! Crunchy homemade croutons    

Pizza

Best Homemade Pizza

    Super easy pizza to make homemade and it’s absolutely delicious! Add pizza sauce, fresh toppings, and mozzarella cheese for the perfect pizza night. Forget take out or delivery, homemade pizza is so much better. The dough can also be made ahead of time, frozen until pizza day, and thaw in the refrigerator overnight. …

Dessert

Easter Carrot Cake

Carrot cake is often expensive to buy premade. I was looking in a bakery before Easter at the carrot cakes. They were beautifully decorated, and I’m sure very delicious for a price of $35 for an 8 inch cake. I decided it would be a chance to try to make a carrot cake at home …