Our Favorite Recipes

This Tomato Alfredo Italian Baked Ziti Recipe is my husband’s favorite meal. My husband would eat this every week if I made it that often. Our 2 year old, 6 year old and 8 year old all love it as well! It is crazy how quickly this recipe disappears around our house. My husband has …

Rote Grütze Trifle Recipe. I combined two of my favorite desserts: German Rote Grütze and a British Trifle (non-alcoholic) to make this delicious Rote Grütze Trifle. One of the staple desserts in northern Germany is Rote Grütze. It is a pudding traditionally made with red fruit (strawberries, raspberries, red currants, and/or cherries). It is often …

Below you will learn how to make a restaurant style omelette. This recipe is for a western omelette. I learned this technique from a chef when I was about 15 years old. I have used this technique/recipe ever since. It always makes a delicious-tasting omelette that is fluffy and not over or under cooked. Supply …

17 Easy Back-to-School Lunch Ideas Kids Will Love Make school lunches healthier and more exciting with these 17 easy back-to-school lunch ideas! From wraps and bento boxes to protein-packed salads and homemade lunchables, these recipes are perfect for busy school days.  Save this roundup for meal prep ideas all school year long! 1. Organic Lunchbox …

This is a recipe for Homemade Play Dough That Stays Soft for Months. I made this months ago and it is still super soft and pliable it even works really well in my children’s Play-Doh activity sets. When I worked in a toddler nursery for about a year, we used this play dough to save …

19 Best Zucchini Bread Recipes You’ll Want to Bake All Season Whether you love the classic cinnamon version or want something a little more indulgent with chocolate chips, nuts, citrus, or cream cheese, this roundup has something for everyone. I’ve rounded up 19 of the best zucchini bread recipes to help you find your next …

Here’s How to Make Lollipops… I don’t know about you but boiling sugar is intimidating to me. Something about candy making makes me a little apprehensive. Perhaps it’s because I didn’t do a lot of candy-making growing up; or perhaps it’s because burned sugar smells and tastes horrendous. For whatever reason, learning to make homemade …

Below I will list the supplies and steps on how to make a DIY Just Add Magic Cookbook. I also include a free JAM cookbook design file. I made these homemade DIY Just Add Magic Cookbooks and gave them out as favors for the guests of my daughter’s Just Add Magic Birthday Party. I include …

Very Simple and Quick Blueberry Lemon Curd Trifle This dessert is delicious yet it is so simple and quick. It’s got a great combination of fresh flavors that balance sweet and citrus. It’s also a pretty mix of blues, purples, whites, and yellows. Normally, I always whip up fresh whipping cream, but when I made …

My good friend called me and said she had a giant zucchini from her garden that I could have. I was so excited and grateful, as I love garden zucchini. I drove over, and sure enough, it was over a foot and a half long! So, I got out of my mom’s moist and delicious …

If you are looking for a delicious slush, look no further. This recipe is so so yummy! It has a perfect balance of pineapple, lemonade, vanilla, and ice all slushed together in a blender. This drink is great for parties, BBQ’s, or even just for family dinner/dessert. When I first tried this slush, I was blown away. …