It’s still chilly outside and I’ve been craving soup constantly — hence the many soup recipes this month. This is a new soup I created on a whim and my husband insisted it was blog-worthy, so I photographed it and am sharing the recipe here. The soup is full of flavor with hearty chunks of … Read more

This Pineapple Whip (a Dole Whip copycat) recreates the classic Disney treat at home. With four simple ingredients and a blender, you can make a silky pineapple soft-serve any time. Want more park-style snacks? Try the Disneyland corn dog or an easy churros recipe for other beloved favorites. Iconic Disney Dole Whip If you’ve visited … Read more

I previously shared a similar recipe for Mint Truffle Thumbprint Cookies, but many readers prefer a peppermint flavor, so I adapted it into these Peppermint Thumbprint Cookies. They may appear a bit thin in the photos because I used parchment paper instead of a silicone baking mat and may have pressed them a little flat … Read more

Brown Sugar Mustard Glazed Ham is incredibly simple to prepare using just a few pantry ingredients to make a thick, sticky glaze. No need to pre-cook the glaze — mix, slather, and bake. It’s an effortless holiday favorite. The brown sugar mustard glaze becomes almost like a gravy — thick, saucy, and full of flavor. … Read more

This classic Orange Julius recipe is an easy, delicious smoothie made with frozen orange juice concentrate, milk, water, sugar, vanilla, and ice. It’s frothy, creamy, cool, and sweet—perfect if you love an orange creamsicle. Orange juice for breakfast gets an upgrade with this frothy orange drink. If you enjoy citrus, pair it with orange rolls … Read more

These Coconut Sugar Cookie Bars deliver rich coconut flavor in every layer—from the soft cookie base to the coconut-scented frosting and the toasted sweetened coconut on top. They’re chewy, tender, and straightforward to make. These coconut sugar cookie bars have been on my to-bake list for a while. Between recipe ideas and everyday life, I … Read more

I haven’t been to IKEA, so I’ve never tasted their official meatballs, but this copycat recipe is excellent. These Swedish meatballs stay moist and are full of flavor. They’re easy to make and come together quickly—perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal. This version is kid-friendly (my 2½-year-old happily ate them) and … Read more

Empty Tomb Rolls (also called Resurrection Rolls or Hocus Pocus Buns) are soft cinnamon-sugar sticky buns with a melted marshmallow hidden inside. This family-friendly recipe is an easy, tasty way to teach the story of Easter and works beautifully with thawed Rhodes rolls. These disappearing marshmallow rolls (sometimes called Hocus Pocus Buns) are a simple, … Read more

These Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes combine classic Philly flavors—peppers, onions, and melty cheese—packed into a hearty sloppy joe sandwich. It’s the 20th of the month, which means the Surprise Recipe Swap is back. This month I cooked a savory recipe from Dawn at Spatulas On Parade: Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes. My family doesn’t eat ground … Read more

Double Chocolate Banana Cake is lightly sweet, moist, and full of chocolate. No frosting required! I have a delicious cake recipe to share—double chocolate banana cake. I usually freeze overripe bananas for smoothies, but this time I turned them into a chocolatey cake that’s surprisingly moist and light. Because it contains applesauce instead of oil, … Read more