Our family loves to cook and bake. It’s nostalgic and therapeutic for me and there’s nothing better than knowing your kids are making core memories when you include them. There’s also nothing better than having a recipe in your pocket that can get dinner on the table in no time while your toddler is screaming and baby is demanding to be held. We have recipes for both of those times.
There’s something magical about the aroma of freshly baked goods wafting through the kitchen, especially when it’s a cherished recipe passed down from my Grandma. This Cherry Coffee Cake is one of those recipes, and it is so, so good. It’s soft, buttery, and topped with sweet cherry pie filling and a simple powdered sugar…
When it comes to creating impressive desserts with minimal effort, few things rival the versatility and convenience of store-bought puff pastry. A product after my own heart, it makes it look like you worked all afternoon picking buckets of cherries when really you just ran to the grocery store in your pajamas. Imagine flaky layers…
We went cherry picking as a family for the first time this year. There’s a certain magic in picking ripe cherries straight from the orchard trees on a warm summer day—an outdoor adventure in itself, that also holds the promise of delicious future homemade treats. What a win. Also, I swear every single cherry looks…
Looking for an easy no-bake treat that kids absolutely love? These colorful Jell-O Roll-Ups (sometimes called Jell-O pinwheels) are made with just three ingredients and create a fun layered effect that looks much more impressive than the effort required. Whether you’re planning a party, looking for a nostalgic treat, or need a simple kitchen activity…
Something that always takes me back to childhood summers is a giant pail of pickles sitting in the refrigerator. Homemade refrigerator pickles are not only delicious but also incredibly simple to make. These refrigerator pickles are one of those recipes that check every box: quick, easy, no canning required, and seriously delicious. With just a…
If you’re looking for a fun dessert to make with kids (or by yourself!), this Dirt Pudding Recipe is always a hit. Made with creamy pudding, crushed Oreo cookies, and optional gummy worms, this classic no bake dessert is equal parts delicious and entertaining. Growing up, dirt pudding was the “cool dessert” that showed up…
Homemade Jam is one of those things that just can’t be replicated in a commercial store bought form. Don’t get me wrong, we buy plenty of store bought jams and jellies for pb&j’s, but if I had a choice it would always be homemade strawberry jam. This year, we went out bright and early and…
When summer arrives, there’s nothing quite as refreshing and satisfying as a vibrant strawberry salad. It includes all of my favorite things for summer meals – includes seasonal produce, doesn’t require an oven, and is easy to throw together after a long day outside. Packed with juicy strawberries, crisp greens, and a medley of flavors,…
As rhubarb season hits its peak, there’s no better way to capture its sweet/tart magic than by making this simple homemade rhubarb simple syrup. As I’ve mentioned before, I love rhubarb. But I’ll admit, it took me an embarrassing amount of time to discover rhubarb simple syrup. If you’ve never made a fruit syrup before…
When summer arrives, there’s nothing quite like the taste of fresh strawberries to evoke memories of sunny days and outdoor adventures. We recently did our first strawberry picking of the season. When we got home my toddler was so excited to bake with them. I asked him what we were going to make and his…