Delicious cranberry bars made with fresh cranberries, rolled oats and a hint of coconut. These can easily be made gluten-free and freeze really well making them a great make-ahead cranberry dessert! It’s early November, friends! The trees still have some beautiful leaves on them, temperatures are still bonfire worthy, and orange sweaters can still be worn… but there is one unique and favorite aspect of the month. The holiday season begins in November and that means… grocery stores have ... READ MORE
Napoleon Cremes
Three distinct layers make these napoleon cremes one of our favorite no-bake desserts. Basic ingredients form the coconut crust, the creamy filling, and the chocolate top layer to make this decadent bar your whole family will love. Now...I’m usually a pretty healthy eater, but these napoleon cremes are an excuse to cook any day in my life. With over a cup of butter, two kinds of sugar, coconut, dark chocolate, and of course, heavy whipping cream, you KNOW they will be delicious. Upon ... READ MORE
Slow Cooker Venison Stew
Slow cooker venison stew made with tender cuts of venison steak, fresh vegetables and herbs in a rich and flavorful red wine broth. This easy venison recipe is the perfect comfort food for dinner. October 1 kicks off unofficial stew season in our household (we're ignoring the fact that this month has had record high temperatures! :)) We've already shared some yummy beef stew recipes like our slow cooker beef stew and slow cooker vegetable beef soup, but with a hunter hubby like mine, the ... READ MORE
Pumpkin Bread
Made from scratch, this moist pumpkin bread recipe is sure to be a new family favorite. The sweetness of the pumpkin bread is made perfect with the combination of pure maple syrup and dark brown sugar along with plenty of fall spices. When garden pumpkin stands line the highway and autumn inspired décor is hung on front doors, you know it’s time. My favorite and unrivaled seasonal bread is pumpkin and spice. (Hence my love of pumpkin cornbread and homemade pumpkin pie.) How about you? ... READ MORE
Overnight Meringue Cookies
These meringue cookies could not be more easy to make. Full of nuts and dark chocolate they only take 10 minutes to put together and then they bake while you sleep! Meringue Cookies Have you ever run across a recipe where you have to stop and take a second look because it doesn’t seem to make sense? Could be a joke? Recipes like this meringue cookies one I'm sharing today are one of a kind and stir excitement in my culinary soul. This one particular recipe I recently found in an old ... READ MORE
Homemade Chocolate Cake
Super moist homemade chocolate cake recipe that is full of rich chocolate flavor and topped with a thick chocolate butter glaze. This from scratch chocolate cake can be made in a bundt pan or tube pan. Homemade Chocolate Cake There are hundreds of versions out there that pair rich chocolate with all kinds of unusual ingredients like potato flakes, mayonnaise, even sauerkraut. Yes, sauerkraut! Over four years ago, I posted a dairy and egg free chocolate cake using applesauce and balsamic ... READ MORE
Venison Meatballs
Easy baked venison meatballs that are super moist and full of flavor. Made with only venison these meatballs hold together well. Your whole family will love these on top of spaghetti! Venison Meatballs Our family loves venison if you haven’t figured that out by now like with our popular Venison Roast Recipe and others. We also love homemade meatballs. There is something about mama in the kitchen with her apron on, rollin’ up meatballs made from daddy's hunt, in preparation for a big ... READ MORE
Gluten Free Coconut Cookies
Soft homemade gluten free coconut cookies with a soft chewy texture and crispy edge. Drizzle dark chocolate over the cookies to take them to the next level! Coconut is one of my favorite foods in this world. I enjoy every single part of it. I like to drink the milk and whip the cream. I add dried coconut to granolas and trail mix and coconut butter to luscious desserts. I sauté my vegetables in coconut oil and even use the oil for homemade deodorant! I have found over the years that ... READ MORE
Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
Creamy lemon cream cheese frosting whipped together with just five simple ingredients in less than 10 minutes. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes and cookies this pipeable frosting is made with fresh zested lemon peel and lemon juice. With summer fruits in full swing, I love to experiment with frostings and icings to go along with them. Last year, I posted my cream cheese orange frosting to spread over cakes, rolls and breads. Today, I’m going to show you a lemon version that I love to pipe ... READ MORE
Egg Casserole Recipe
Easy baked egg casserole filled with sausage and other seasonal vegetables to feed a crowd. Made without bread, freeze this make ahead egg casserole for busy nights. As a pastor’s wife, I am always looking for great recipes that travel well. We have an evening meal at church every Wednesday and when the theme is “Breakfast Night,” I almost always bring this egg casserole instead of the crockpot breakfast casserole I make for our family at home. Not only does it travel well, but it’s ... READ MORE
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Old fashioned strawberry rhubarb pie made with tart rhubarb and sweet strawberries in a homemade pie filling. Tart, juicy and simply perfect for spring. If you're not in the mood for rhubarb cake, this homemade strawberry rhubarb pie with cream is the perfect dessert to share on late spring evenings. We love to sit on our porch in the cool breeze and enjoy a slice among friends. Not only are strawberries and rhubarb in season simultaneously, but the sweet of strawberry and the tart of ... READ MORE
How to Make Egg Salad
This is the best egg salad recipe! Use only seven ingredients including high quality mayonnaise, mustard, relish and spices to make this creamy classic sandwich recipe. My first and only job during high school and college was at a local golf course. For seven wonderful years, I organized carts, catered golf outings and managed the kitchen where we served “Myrtie’s famous egg salad.” Golfers loved to stop by the clubhouse after 9 holes to get a wrapped egg salad sandwich, chips and a ... READ MORE
