I recommend stirring this together today and enjoying a slice after dinner tonight and again tomorrow morning with a cup of coffee or tea. Buttermilk Coffee Cake I absolutely love coffee cake. Given my choice between pretty much any other cake and coffee cake, you can bet that a coffee cake piled with an abundance of cinnamon streusel is likely to be my first choice. And knowing just what buttermilk can do for a batch of pancakes, a homemade syrup, or biscuits, this coffee cake needed to happen....

Right at the end of the cooking time, pinto beans are stirred into the pot and then this deliciousness is scooped into bowls and topped with bacon, onion, cilantro and plenty of lime. Here we are almost to Valentine’s Day, also known as my 22nd wedding anniversary, and there is quite literally no better way to say “I love you” to my house full of boys than to hand them a fragrant bowl of Carne en su Jugo....

A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to have four awesome friends visit and spend the weekend with me. We enjoyed an absurd amount of really great food, talked and laughed non stop, and spent almost a full day sitting in holiday traffic. (Note to self, don’t ever head to Sedona on a holiday weekend, it’s ugly.) One night while we were hanging out at the house, my friend Sandra made these street tacos for us....

I’ve made this two days in a row now and I’m guarding the last strip of bacon and the last handful of roasted broccoli for tomorrow’s breakfast!

Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Oh, the awesomeness of cookie dough. It’s forever a favorite snack in our house. Is there anyone who can resist the urge to snack on a bite or two of dough when baking cookies? Edible cookie dough is great for a few different reasons. Not only is it delicious, but it’s wonderfully snackable. And it gets bonus points for being freezable and thawing quickly when the craving hits....

Pretzel Ice Cream Ice Cream is quite literally the dish of summer if I am in charge of choosing. It is easy to make and hits the spot on a hot day. Whether we are talking about a snack or dessert. It has milk so I would even call it breakfast. Crunchy, sweet, chocolatey, and salty this homemade ice cream recipe checks all the boxes. By adding large pieces of pretzels at the end they keep their crunch and salty bits don’t dissolve for the perfect bite....

This post is in partnership with Milk Life – all opinions are 100 percent my own. Craving cinnamon rolls after enjoying this milk? Crescent Roll Cinnamon Buns, Quick & Easy No Yeast Cinnamon Rolls, and Mini Cinnamon Rolls. Here in Northern Utah we are in full-blown Fall mode. One of the best perks, in my opinion, about Utah living is getting four very distinct seasons. Our home is nestled at the base of a canyon and through our front windows we can see the whole mountainside – I adore watching the seasons change though these windows!...

Until about 10 years ago, I’d never even heard of cinnamon ice cream, but once a friend mentioned it, it was stuck in my mind and I had to try making it the very next morning. I’ve been making this ice cream ever since, and it’s become a fall favorite for all of us. Topping a warm dish of peach cobbler with a scoop of cold cinnamon ice cream is such a perfect pairing, you simply have to try it!...

Calling all cake lovers to try these recipes as well! Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bundt Cake, Coconut Lime Pound Cake, and my Tres Leches Cake. Eat cake for breakfast. Yep, I do that. Whether it’s pancakes or chocolate cake. It’s delicious at eight at night or six in the morning. This cake has officially changed the entire breakfast experience for me. Cinnamon roll…. cake. There aren’t words. But since this is a blog post and I’m here to write about this cake, I’ve taken it upon myself to find words at times like this....

For more delicious recipes for sweet bread, check out my popular posts for Carrot Cake Bread, Lemon Blueberry Bread, and Blueberry Cake. Here’s How You Make It I like to make this bread the morning I want to eat it. HOWEVER, you can totally make it the night before, preheat the oven, and pour it into a loaf pan to bake the morning of. Whatever fits your timeline and lifestyle is what makes this bread so easy to make....

Blue Cookie Monster Ice Cream What is cookie monster ice cream? Sweet vanilla ice cream is absolutely loaded with cookie chunks to create this ice cream. It’s cookie monster’s version of cookies and cream ice cream and it has been a win with everyone who tries it. Not a fan of food dyes? Just skip the blue coloring. The ice cream tastes every bit as delicious with or without it....

A centuries old cherished Cornish treat, these traditional Cornish Fairings are packed with flavor and are wonderfully crunchy, making them oh so perfect for dunking! One of my favorite cookies and a favorite in our home, I’m confident you’re going to love these as much as we do! I grew up in Cambridgeshire, England and have traveled all over the country, have visited every county, and love it all, but Cornwall holds a particularly special place in my heart....

Have you tried the Costco Cranberry Dip that everyone talks about? Well, I did, and it’s delicious. This delicious creamy cranberry jalapeño dip is a copycat of the famous dip Costco often carries. It is creamy, tart, sweet, spicy, and easy to make at home! This Jalapeno Cranberry Dip is made with cream cheese, fresh and dried cranberries, Jalapenos, Sugar, green onions, and sour cream. The store-bought (Costco) version has a tiny bit of Asiago cheese....

This salad was spicy and tangy and different from anything I’d tried in the past. My husband really liked it and my oldest son even requested more of it later as a snack. In the years since, I’ve made this salad many times and every time we make it, it gets two thumbs up. For an unforgettable meal, pair this salad with Easy Baked Falafel and impress your family!...

Cilantro, also known as coriander or Chinese parsley, is a versatile herb with a bright, citrusy flavor and a refreshing aroma. It is widely used in various cuisines around the world, adding a unique and vibrant touch to dishes. Meatballs are a beloved dish in many cultures, made by combining ground meat with seasonings and often served with a sauce or as part of a larger meal. They are known for their comforting and hearty qualities, making them a favorite for family dinners and gatherings....

Are you ready to satisfy your sweet tooth with a homemade batch of caramels? You can make delicious caramel that will rival any store-bought version with just a few simple ingredients. Did you know that making caramel candies is similar to making homemade caramel recipes? All you need to do is cook it further to the right temperature. You can make soft, chewy, or firm, hard caramel candy simply by cooking to the desired temperature!...

The basic recipes How many buttercream flavors have you tried? I bet many!! And yet, did you know that you can make one basic buttercream and then use that to create different flavors? First of all, I have already given you a few of my basic buttercream recipes: Stiff Buttercream Frosting for piping sugar flowers Best Buttercream Frosting (eggless) Chocolate Buttercream Frosting (eggless) Velvet American Buttercream (ABC) (contains meringue powder) Italian Meringue Buttercream (IMBC) (with raw egg whites) Swiss Meringue Buttercream (SMBC) (white raw egg whites) Classic French Buttercream (FBC) (with whole eggs) German Buttercream (GBC) (with vanilla pastry cream)...

My husband is a big fan of babka because it reminds him of his Jewish childhood. In fact, it is very popular in Israel and we have quite a few variations of these in the bakeries here. Chocolate babka – 2 loaves Babka dough Combine– In the bowl of a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment, combine warm milk (110F), yeast, sugar, and eggs. Followed by the flour and salt....

Avocados are packed with healthy fats and potassium, but they’re often overlooked as a meal ingredient. Why make this salad This avocado salad is a tasty treat for anyone looking for something light and quick. A great way to make a simple salad rich and creamy without all the extra fat is to use avocado. In fact, often I will mash the avocado in the blender and serve it instead of mayo with fries and chips....

If you love zucchini boats, then you should also try my recipes for White Chicken Lasagna Stuffed Zucchini Boats, Healthy Italian Stuffed Zucchini Boats, and my Enchilada Quinoa Stuffed Taco Boats. Who is ready to get on the boat with me? When I’m talking about “the boat” I mean the zucchini boat. Zucchinis are so easy to stuff and so good for you. If you’re looking for a new way to switch up the old taco or are interested in the low-carb thing, need more veggies in your life, or all of the above, what are you waiting for?...