DIY Vanilla Extract

Save some money and do a fun DIY by making this homemade vanilla extract. It's super simple to make and way cheaper than buying it at the store.

Save some money and do a fun DIY by making this homemade vanilla extract. It’s super simple to make and way cheaper than buying it at the store. This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, please read my disclosure policy. Did you know that besides saffron, vanilla is the most expensive spice you

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Turkey Chili with Corn and Black Beans

When I think of the perfect food to eat on a crisp fall day while watching football, chili automatically pops into my head. It’s warm, comforting, filling and can easily feed a crowd. And this Turkey Corn Chili is perfect for all of those things. Although I love a rich, hearty and tomato-y chili, it’s still really

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Cilantro Lime Rice and Seasoned Black Beans with Chicken

This is officially my new favorite dinner. I could literally eat it every week. That’s saying something since I usually make a new recipe then don’t make it again for months because I keep trying new things to share with you guys. But this… This happens a lot around here. It’s easy, healthy and fills you

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins {Starbucks Copycat}

These Starbucks Copycat Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are just as great as the original and SO simple to make at home. These muffins are so seasonal for fall and full of pumpkin and spice.

These Starbucks Copycat Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are full of fall spices, smooth cream cheese filling and crunchy nuts. It all combines to create the the perfect fall breakfast.  This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, please read my disclosure policy here. Isn’t pumpkin season the best season?! I fully admit to making

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Good Stuff {Football Food}

Good Stuff. Yep, that’s what this tasty little snack mix is called. It was brought to a luncheon at my mom’s work and it was so yummy she asked for the recipe and at the top of the paper it was scribbled on was “Good Stuff.” I can just hear the confusion, “I’m going to make

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Roasted Tomato Sauce

You know how I’ve been complaining about the abundance of zucchini from my garden the past few weeks? Well, now it seems to be done and the tomatoes have taken over in full force. I picked 20 just yesterday. And you know the funny thing? Nobody in my house, including me, likes raw tomatoes. So

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Pizza Poppers {Football Food}

Football season is officially upon us and the boys in my house are pretty darn excited about it. As for me, I’m excited for fall and pumpkin desserts and apple picking but football doesn’t usually get me all abuzz. But I can’t complain too much because it means every Saturday this fall I will get to sleep

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Lemon Coconut Poke Cake

Remember the lemon curd from Monday? Well, this is the reason behind it, Lemon Coconut Poke Cake. Not only is this cake super easy to make but it tastes absolutely amazing. The flavor combination of lemon and coconut screams summer and was perfect for the high 90s weather that my mom’s birthday brought. The sweetened condensed

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Lemon Curd

Homemade Lemon Curd is easier to make than you might think. It’s creamy, so zingy and perfect for summer desserts. I love lemon desserts. Besides pumpkin, it is my favorite flavor for sweets. I have always wanted to make a homemade lemon curd but I just never have known what to do with it. Well,

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