Homemade Hostess Cupcakes

Wonder how to make Hostess cupcakes at home? Rich and moist Chocolate Cupcakes made from scratch with buttercream filling, dipped into chocolate ganache. And beautifully piped buttercream loops on top. follow us on social Store bought vs homemade Although, store-bought Hostess cupcakes are pretty good. Very sweet and rich. Homemade is always the winner in…

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Jazzed Up Pasta Sauce

Store-bought spaghetti sauce is not a bad idea when you’re having a hectic day. It doesn’t take hours of simmering. Just add a good quality bottled sauce to your sauteed aromatics, add your favorite seasonings, add some ground meat, and some cheese. Garnish with fresh herbs like basil or parsley and enjoy the day! Bottled…

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Southern Grilled Steak Salad

Thinly sliced beef sirloin and dry rub in a blend of seasonings and spices. I used smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, red chili pepper flakes, and salt. Grilled in a pan with some olive oil and a rainbow salad on the side with balsamic vinaigrette. follow us on social What is a…

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Oh So Good Chocolate Cupcakes

The best chocolate cupcakes I ever made! I’ve tried so many variations of chocolate recipes but this one is the winner in my book or should I say cookbook. Moist, fluffy, and so easy to make. Frosted with delicious chocolate buttercream, and drizzled with dark and white chocolate. follow us on social is it foolproof?…

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Chicken and Potato Salad

Creamy salad with chicken and potatoes. Pretty simple yet full of flavors. This is the perfect lunch to bring to work or a nice dish to bring for your potluck. The sundried tomatoes added a balanced flavor of sweet and savory combined with Dijon mustard, sweet relish, and shredded cheese. And finished it with a…

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Filipino Picadillo

Old-time favorite Filipino dish. It’s a combination of ground beef, potatoes, carrot, peas, and raisins. Seasoned with soy sauce, fish sauce, and tomato paste. follow us on social What are the ingredients? GROUND BEEF – lean ground beef  POTATOES – one large yellow or Yukon potato CARROT – one carrot, peeled and cubed AROMATICS –…

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Yellow Split Pea Chicken Soup

Get your soup pot going with this warming and hearty Yellow Split Pea Chicken Soup. No need to buy bullion cubes to flavor your soup, the combination of dried herbs in this recipe made it an excellent homemade soup. follow us on social the ingredients YELLOW SPLIT PEA – has the same nutritional value as…

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Fun Sugar Cookies

Lemon-flavored sugar cookies. It’s also buttery, not overly sweet, and fun to decorate. My friend Sophie always asks me to make cookies for her, and she loves sugar cookies. follow us on social get your free one week meal prepping recipes Hi there! Nice to meet you. My name is Jen. I’m a mom of…

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Shrimp with Sweet Spicy Sauce

It’s a long day at work and I needed something quick and delicious. I’m sure you can relate. The other day I made my homemade Sweet and Spicy Chili Sauce aka chili oil which goes so well with this dish. The shrimps are marinated in chili sauce, cooked to perfection, and served in a bowl…

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Sweet and Spicy Chili Sauce

Sweet, garlicky, spicy chili sauce. A perfect condiment to any of your main dishes. And it’s a delicious addition to your noodle stir-fry or soups. follow us on social ingredients for making chili sauce CRISPY GARLIC – are fresh minced garlic cooked in oil. Keep an eye on the garlic when infusing the oil. As…

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