Every Christmas my kids and I make sugar cookies for friends, family, and Santa. We make them using this Best Chewy Sugar Cookie Recipe and this Best Vanilla Buttercream Icing Recipe. It was extra special in 2024 as my daughter’s friends (not pictured) joined in the fun. The supplies you will need to make buttercream …
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If you have never tried homemade BBQ sauce you NEED to—especially this recipe! It tastes way better than the store-bought varieties. It is so fresh, and the flavors balance each other out amazingly well. There is a little bit of sweet, salty, mild spice, and smoke, which together form the BEST homemade BBQ sauce ever. …
My parents are big fans of butternut squash and cook it all the time. It is very high in fiber and vitamin A—which is good for your eyes. I’ve grown up eating butternut squash regularly and have enjoyed it with a variety of toppings (many are mentioned below). I invited my parents over to my house …
How to Dry Clementine Slices. It is easy to make these dried clementines. It only took a few minutes. These are great for garlands, wreaths, ornaments, and decor for gifts. Clementines can be substituted for tangerines, oranges, and most other citrus. You may need to add a little more or less time in the oven …
My mom has been making this Strawberry Dream Cake for over 40 years. As a little girl, I would help her make it. It was my favorite request for my birthday. My extended family has come to love it as well. Whenever she makes it, it quickly disappears. Even though the cake does take a …
19 Easy Homemade Pie Recipes Homemade pie is just about the best thing to make for your family or friends this holiday season. Making a homemade pie makes it that much more special. I’ve put together an easy list of some tasty homemade pie recipes that won’t bust your wallet — and are fun to …
21 Easy Halloween Treats. Halloween is coming up, which means it’s time to start thinking about our costumes, carving pumpkins, and of course, our Halloween treats. I’ve rounded up some of the best Halloween treats you can enjoy! 1. Silly Apple Bites – Make snacking fun by turning regular apples into silly apple bites. 2. Deviled …
29+ Best Crockpot Fall Recipes Fall is one of my favorite seasons (I love them all, actually). The crisp, fresh air, the colorful leaves, and the wearing of boots all make me very happy! I’ve rounded up the 29+ Best Crockpot Fall recipes that will not only make your taste buds dance with joy but …
German Peach Cake is a spin off of the traditional German Plum Cake. I fell in love with it while I lived in Germany. I’ve since made it with peaches, and the results are divine. The combination of a deliciously moist lemon tart topped with sweet peaches sprinkled with cinnamon sugar isn’t too far off …
When I lived in Germany, I often ate German Plum Cake (known in German as Pflaumenkuchen or Zwetschenkuchen). I fell in love with the combination of a deliciously moist lemon tart topped with sweet plums baked to perfection. My co-worker received a German Plum Cake for her birthday, and we gobbled it right up. I also got …
Angel Food Cake Made from Scratch. I like homemade angel food cake because it is fluffy and light yet it has a little more structure to it than most of the store-bought angel food cakes. This recipe makes a cake that is great for use in recipes like strawberry shortcake, trifle, and bread pudding. It …