Category: Blog
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Buttermilk Brownies
Buttermilk Brownies The best buttermilk brownies EVER! INGREDIENTS BROWNIES: 1 cup butter (2 sticks) 1 cup water ⅓ cup cocoa powder 2 cups sugar 2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 2 eggs ½ cup buttermilk (or 1/2 cup milk + 1 tbs vinegar) 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract FROSTING: ½ cup Read more
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I’m 25, and my dad is still “daddy” to me.
Growing up, I was a “daddy’s girl”, just ask anyone who knew me as a young girl, I ADORED MY DAD. He was always “daddy” to me, he gave me all the love that a little girl needed. He loved and respected my mother, and did the same to me. I was never ashamed to Read more
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Fool Proof Cut-Out-Cookies
Fool Proof Cut-Out-Cookies Quick and easy, delicious cut out cookie dough! 1 1/2 cups butter (softened) 2 cups white sugar 1 tsp vanilla 5 cups flour 2 tbs baking powder 1 tsp salt Preheat oven to 400 Cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Best in eggs, one at a time, then add vanilla. Combine Read more
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God doesn’t want a Hallmark Card this Valentine’s Day; and neither does your spouse.
Ecclesiastes 5:2-6 Do not be hasty to speak, and do not be impulsive to makes a speech before God, God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few. I’ve always envied those that can pray like they are reading a best-selling poem. Like a love letter to God. Or Read more
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Cinnamon Amish Bread
Cinnamon Amish Bread Our favorite breakfast bread. 1 cup butter (2 sticks, softened) 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 2 cups buttermilk (or 2 cups milk+2tbsp vinegar) 4 cups flour 3 tsp baking soda Topping: 2/3 cup sugar 2 tsp cinnamon Cream together butter, 2 cups of sugar, and eggs. Add milk, flour, and baking soda. Read more
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Heavenly Cinnamon Rolls
Heavenly Cinnamon Rolls The best homemade cinnamon rolls. 1/4 cup butter (melted) 1/2 package instant vanilla pudding mix 1 cup warm milk 1 tbs white sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup warm water 4 cups bread flour 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast 4 tsp ground cinnamon Frosting 1 package cream cheese (softened) 1/4 cup Read more
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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies These chewy oatmeal raisin cookies won't last long in your kitchen. 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) 2/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla 3/4 cup flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups rolled oats 3/4 cup raisins Heat oven to 350. Cream butter, brown sugar, Read more
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Good Ol’ Iowa Ham Balls
Good Ol’ Iowa Ham Balls Classic Iowa recipe that everyone loves! 2 lbs ham loaf 1 cup cracker crumbs 1/2 cup milk 1/8 tsp pepper Sauce 1 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tsp dry mustard 1/2 cup vinegar 1/2 cup water Mix ingredients together and form into balls. Place in baking dish. Mix sauce ingreidents Read more
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Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Chicken and Wild Rice Soup This delicious thick soup is a favorite in our household! It’s super easy to throw together, (I’m all about easy recipes) and it’s a good one to use up leftover chicken(I love using leftovers to make a different meal). 6 cups water 1 pkg Uncle Ben’s Wild Rice 1 packet Read more
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Ooey-Gooey Scotcheroos
Ooey Gooey Scotcheroos After multiple fails at making a delicious scotcheroo, I finally found the perfect recipe. 1 cup corn syrup 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup peanut butter (creamy) 5 cup rice krispies Topping 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips 1 1/2 cups peanut butter chips 3 tbs butter Bring corn syrup and sugar to Read more