Spring only just arrived and I’m already dreaming about summer flavors. These Root Beer Float Cookies are incredible — the root beer concentrate flavors the cookies like the soda itself, and the vanilla buttercream creates that classic root beer float ice cream taste. We love root beer floats and root beer freezes. A root beer … Read more
This Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is made in one bowl—no mixer needed. It bakes up super moist and studded with plenty of chocolate chips for a decadent breakfast or snack. Classic banana bread is a perfect way to use overripe bananas. Adding chocolate chips turns it into a richer treat that’s still easy to … Read more
Pumpkin cream cheese muffins are light, fluffy, and moist, packed with pumpkin spice and finished with a creamy cheesecake swirl. These pumpkin muffins are even better when topped with a ribbon of sweetened cream cheese. The result is tender, moist pumpkin muffins with warm spice and a pretty, creamy swirl—arguably some of the best pumpkin … Read more
Cinco de Mayo may have passed, but these seven layer burritos are worth making any night. They take all the flavors of a classic seven layer dip—refried beans, guacamole, pico de gallo (salsa), sour cream, cheese, lettuce, and olives—and tuck them into a warm flour tortilla for a quick, satisfying meal. Putting the layers inside … Read more
I was watching Rachael Ray one morning. I don’t usually make a lot of her recipes because many are indulgent, but this cheese and green chili enchilada recipe is very similar to a chicken enchilada dish I already prepare, so I knew it would be a winner. It did not disappoint. I’m not typically a … Read more
These Bacon and Egg Breakfast Boats are made simply using store-bought mini baguettes, real bacon, eggs, a touch of heavy cream, cheese, green onions and a few seasonings. Looking for a hearty breakfast ready in under 30 minutes? These Bacon and Egg Breakfast Boats are an easy, satisfying option. Mini baguettes are hollowed to form … Read more
Day 9: I hadn’t made candy since school, but with the holidays approaching I decided to try making toffee. It turned out to be simple and very satisfying. The only hiccup was that my pot was too shallow for the candy thermometer, so I had to hold it while the mixture cooked. Other than that, the process was straightforward, and the caramel smell while it cooked was wonderful.
These Soft Baked Gingersnap Cookies are thick and chewy, loaded with rich molasses, warm ginger, and holiday spices — a cozy Christmas cookie everyone will enjoy. Christmas cookies make the best neighbor gifts. I’m not much of a candy maker, but I love baking cookies — especially ones that feel like holiday tradition. Some cookies … Read more
Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls blend the familiar brown sugar and cinnamon filling with a simple blueberry sauce. These fluffy sweet rolls are finished with extra blueberry sauce and a bright lemon glaze. They’re delicious and straightforward to make using pre-made frozen dough. Cinnamon Rolls Homemade cinnamon rolls are hard to beat: soft, yeasted dough wrapped around … Read more
Woof ‘Ems (campfire éclairs) are an easy, three-ingredient camping treat that disappears fast and is always a hit. *This post is sponsored by Rhodes Bake-N-Serv. Thank you to the brands that support Dessert Now Dinner Later. My husband has been a scout leader for many years, and one of his favorite campfire recipes to teach … Read more
