Saturday morning I sat starving, as usual, and wished that I had a sweet little chef in my kitchen that I could summon to make pure breakfasty deliciousness. Unfortunately, I had no tiny chef, but I did have refrigerated biscuits in the fridge. It hit me - monkey bread! I remember my mom making monkey bread once or twice when I was a kid. I also remember thinking what did I ever do to deserve this plate of heaven? So if you want your kids (or hubby) on their best behavior, just throw out two ... VIEW POST
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Coconut Lime Macaroons
These lime macaroons are the perfect baked good for summer. They require only a few ingredients and are super easy to make. The tartness of the lime pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the coconut.I had originally planned to dip the bottoms in dark chocolate...but why mess with a good thing? Start with one can of sweetened condensed milk. Zest two limes. Add the zest and desired amount of juice (I only used 1 1/2) of two limes. Then stir in the vanilla and salt. Finally, add in ... VIEW POST
Brag Books from Paper Lunch Sacks
My mom saw a little brag book in a local store made out of brown paper bags. She asked if I could make her one. Well...I love a challenge. After tinkering around in my craft room for awhile, I came up with these little brag books, using brown lunch sacks from my pantry. These brag books are just what you'd think. They're mini scrapbooks to show off the little ones in your life. They can easily fit in your purse and they're a definite upgrade from wallet photos. The open ends of the ... VIEW POST
Dutch Oven Bread
Check out this beautiful rustic loaf. It was beyond easy (no kneading) and it looks so artisan - makes me feel fancy. All you need is a dutch oven. The loaf comes out with a crunchy golden crust and soft and chewy inside. The most amazing part: you get to choose the flavor. The flavor combinations are endless, so let your imagination and pantry contents run wild. ... VIEW POST
No Ordinary Cream Corn
The other night I was frustrated and couldn't think of what to make for dinner. So Ryan volunteered to come up with something that night. I could hear him scavenging through our fridge and pantry, thinking to myself good luck. Then he walked out of the kitchen with this: 70's-esque Insta filter probably not the most appetizing. But it was delicious! He stuffed a chicken breast with fresh jalapenos and grated cheese and served it over a bed of cream corn. I pretty much inhaled my ... VIEW POST
Juicy Pork Chops with Agrodolce Sauce
Typically when you say "pork chop", I say "not interested." The majority of pork chops, at least that I've encountered, have been dry and tough (sorry, mom). That was before I was introduced to using a brine. A brine is heavily salted water that you soak meat in before cooking. It helps to break down the muscle fibers and keep the meat juicy...really juicy. These pork chops are served with an agrodolce sauce. Agrodolce is a traditional Italian sauce that has sweet and sour elements. In ... VIEW POST