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
Strawberry Freezer Jam
Easy strawberry freezer jam recipe using fresh strawberries, sugar and sure-jell fruit pectin. If you've never canned, this is the best homemade jam recipe to start with!When it's strawberry pickin' time it is easy strawberry freezer jam recipe time!My dad grows strawberries in his garden, and they are the most delicious strawberries we'll enjoy the entire year. But when they become ripe, they arrive quickly and you can't eat them fast enough. Unlike the strawberries you'll buy in ... READ MORE
Oil and Vinegar Dressing
Deeply tart and full of robust flavor this homemade oil and vinegar dressing can be made in one minute and lasts for months in the refrigerator.In keeping with my goal to make as many things homemade as possible, this oil and vinegar dressing recipe landed in my lap. I knew I had to make it since love this homemade poppyseed dressing. What's better than a recipe that takes about 1 minute? Plus, there's always the feeling of super woman when you've got homemade dressing in the ... READ MORE
How to Make Homemade Whipped Cream
Detailed instructions on how to make homemade whipped cream using only three ingredients. Once you see how easy it is to make your own, you'll never go back to store bought!I admit I have always bought the store available stuff. You know what I'm talking about... the whipped cream in a can or a container. It was easy. It tastes good. Why change that?Guys, it is SO EASY to make your own. I am never going back. Here's why homemade whipped cream is my new favorite.Heavy ... READ MORE
Homemade Chili Seasoning
Homemade chili seasoning made with only six ingredients that you might have in your pantry right now. This recipe will replace your seasoning packet in recipes like my simple chili recipe.For years I have bought the McCormick chili seasoning packet without thinking anything about it. It was just part of the recipe that I used month after month in the winter. However, a few months ago my father-n-law visited and I quickly found that my favorite chili seasoning had gluten in it. That ... READ MORE
Raspberry Sauce Recipe
Tart raspberry sauce that's the perfect topping for ice cream, pancakes, cheese cake and even pound cake. Made with apricot brandy, this delicious raspberry sauce has lots of flavor and is easy to make!After making pound cake this week, my mom also sent over the raspberry sauce that my Aunt Pauline would pour over each and every delicious slice. The tartness of the raspberries with the sweetness of the pound cake is what makes this such a favorite treat of mine for dessert. But if ... READ MORE
Homemade Taco Seasoning
This homemade taco seasoning is the perfect addition to ground beef for tacos! Make your own taco mix using chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and more.Every Wednesday, our church shares a meal together with a theme. Without a doubt, ‘taco night’ is a favorite. You can have tacos with just about any diet out there. Our family usually brings a big bowl of seasoned venison to the meal and we often get compliments – not for the type of meat, but for the homemade taco seasoning!If you're ... READ MORE
Homemade Onion Soup Mix
Homemade dry onion soup mix recipe made with only eight ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen!Making your own seasoning mix like onion soup mix makes so much sense. It's almost silly. Many of us who have found ourselves grabbing a packet of pre-made mix at the store will chalk it up to convenience. But honestly, isn't it more convenient to have a homemade mix in our cupboard at all times? When our family has a hankering for tacos, mom's meatloaf or venison steak, I ... READ MORE
Poppyseed Dressing Recipe
Homemade poppyseed dressing that is the perfect sweet addition to your salad! Don't be intimidated to make your own dressing when it's so easy to do! Let me show you how.This time of year there's nothing like a fresh salad to make you feel like spring just might be on it's way. When I stumbled upon this homemade poppyseed dressing recipe in my great-grandma's recipe box, I thought I should give it a try. I don't know why I haven't made salad dressing on my own in the past, especially ... READ MORE
