Hello everyone! What goals do you have in mind for this new year? This year I am working on my creativity and taking it to the next level so for the first post of the year I will be sharing this #DIY Bridal Shower Gift I thought of. Of course you do not have to use … More #DIY Bridal Shower Gift
It’s a rainy Sunday here in North Texas and it’s perfect weather for staying in and baking. One of my favorite bloggers Rhanda from Georgia Wife Life shared a recipe on her blog the other day that I was really wanting to try so this is my post sharing her recipe but you should head on over … More Oreo White Chocolate Chip Cookies
My parents have had a peach tree in our yard for as long as I can remember and this year, the tree produced more peaches than it ever has before. With more than enough peaches to eat, my father mentioned how we should look into peach preserves. My mother jumped on the idea and began … More Canning Peach Jam
This recipe is almost like my banana nut bread recipe but it has a twist of crushed pineapple. (This recipe makes 2 loaves.) Ingredients: 3 cups of all-purpose flour 2 cups of sugar 1 teaspoon of baking soda 1 teaspoon of salt 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon 1 cup of chopped nuts 3 eggs, beaten … More Hawaiian Banana Nut Bread
I’ve been wanting to make zucchini bread for the longest but I have a hard time actually finding zucchini’s. I finally found some and tried this recipe for the first time and I was really happy with it. Ingredients: 2 small zucchinis (ends trimmed) 2 cups of all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon … More Zucchini Bread
Such a simple and quick recipe to follow, Snickerdoodles are one of my favorite recipes to bake. Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups of sugar 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons of cream of tartar 1 teaspoon of baking soda 1/2 teaspoon of salt 8 tablespoons (1 stick) of unsalted … More Snickerdoodles
Agua de Sandia in Spanish translates to Watermelon Water. In order to bear the triple digit heat in Texas, my mother has been showing me how to make different fruit drinks to keep cool and be refreshed. Agua de Sandia is a flavor of a Mexican beverage known as Aguas Frescas (Fresh Waters). You can substitute the watermelon for … More Agua de Sandia
The simplest and most delicious cheesecake you’ll ever make! It’s a plain cheesecake but you can top it with different fruits if you’d like. (I chose strawberries.) Ingredients: 3/4th cups of graham cracker crumbs 2 tablespoons of margarine (melted) ____________________________ 2 8-ounce packages of Cream Cheese, softened 1/2 cup of sugar 1 tablespoon of lemon … More Philly Cheesecake
Easy salsa recipe passed down from my mother and approved by my traditional Mexican father. Ingredients: 8-10 Serrano Peppers or 2-5 Jalepeño’s (Your choice depending on how hot you want your salsa to be.) 2 Tomatoes 1 small clove of Garlic Salt Directions: First step is roasting or boiling your peppers and tomatoes. You can do … More Salsa | Chile
I once made all of my brownies out of the box until I realized how easy it was to make them from scratch. Never again will I make out of the box brownies thanks to Food Network’s; Alton Brown’s, simple recipe! Here’s the link to the recipe I followed step by step. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/cocoa-brownies-recipe.html Ingredients: Soft butter, for … More Cocoa Brownies
Sweet and chewy cookies that will be an all time favorite. Ingredients: 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda 1/2 teaspoon of salt 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1 cup packed of light brown sugar 1/2 cup of granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 large … More Macadamia and White Chocolate Chip Cookies
A sweet and moist bread that will quickly become one of your favorites. Ingredients: 2 cups of flour 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda 1/4 teaspoon of salt 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon of ground nutmeg 2 beaten eggs 1 1/2 cups of mashed bananas 1 cup of sugar 1/2 … More Banana Bread
