Cinnamon rolls are such a fun treat on crisp cool winter mornings. Cinnamon rolls are also a traditional Christmas breakfast. So whether you are looking for a fun breakfast to warm you up in the morning or a new Christmas tradition with your kids you will love these homemade gooey cinnamon rolls. My family loves some gooey cinnamon rolls with some hot chocolate, tea, or coffee to warm up on colder afternoons after getting all of the chores done. It can make such great after-school snack or treat after a day of working outside on the homestead in the fall…
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If you are preparing for the holidays you are likely looking at making a lot of frosting. While I love buttercream frosting it doesn’t always hold up all that great when the heat is on and it tends to cost a lot now that the price of butter has gone up. This frosting recipe with Crisco is great for helping lower the cost of your holiday treats. Frosting is the pièce de résistance that transforms a simple cake into a decadent masterpiece. While there are various ingredients to choose from when crafting the perfect frosting, one unsung hero stands out…
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I can almost hear dad laughing at me and my tendency to worry about things way before they happen and look for every possible way to blunt the trauma. I always over-prepare for everything and then spend my time grateful that I did. He always rolled his eyes. Today as I rolled out pierogi dough with the kids I thought of all the times we did this with dad growing up while talking to him. I wish I could go back. Theseperogis remind me of him. You will notice that the recipe makes a batch much larger than any you…
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Looking for an easy weeknight dinner? Are you ready to dive into a world of cheesy, taco-flavored goodness? Well, get ready to tantalize your taste buds because today, we’re serving up the ultimate comfort food: Crock Pot Cheesy Taco Rice! Imagine a savory ground beef seasoned to perfection with classic taco spices, mixed with fluffy rice, all cooked to perfection in a trusty crock pot on a cold winters day. And let’s not forget about the star of the show – ooey-gooey melted cheese that binds everything together in a deliciously melty embrace. Are you drooling yet? Because I sure…
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Red velvet was my grandmother’s favorite cake flavor. We do not do red velvet cake, red velvet cheesecake, or red velvet cupcakes very often. Today, we’re diving into the world of irresistibly delicious Red Velvet Cupcakes. These moist, vibrant treats are the perfect blend of rich cocoa and velvety goodness, topped with a cloud-like cream cheese frosting. So, roll up your sleeves, preheat that oven, and let’s get baking! What you need for these red velvet cake cupcakes For the Cupcakes: For the Cream Cheese Frosting: How to make red velvet cupcakes Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line…