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Scattered Sundays

Scattered Sundays

I had every intention of a full post for you today. But you know what they say – “man plans, God laughs”. I forgot that my youngest kid gets sick constantly. I forgot the...

3 stuffing biscuits stacked on top of each other.

Stuffing Biscuits

These super fluffy Stuffing Biscuits are a delicious addition to any meal! This easy one-bowl buttermilk biscuit recipe beats boxed mix every time. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. These stuffing biscuits are...

Scattered Sundays

Scattered Sundays

If you’re wondering how my surgery went, as the saying goes, “it was the best of times and it was the worst of times”. Sit right back and I’ll tell you a tale about...

an overhead shot of sliced brown sugar banana bread on a wooden cutting board with a dish of brown sugar.

Brown Sugar Banana Bread

Delicious and so simple, Brown Sugar Banana Bread is the perfect tasty breakfast or treat. This quick bread is packed with amazing banana flavor and is an easy from-scratch recipe. As an Amazon Associate, I earn...

a glass bowl filled with mayonnaise mixed with pesto, with basil and cheese on the white board.

Pesto Mayo

This amazing Pesto Mayo recipe will elevate anything you spread it on or dip into it. Sandwiches, veggies, deviled eggs, and dressings are all instantly transformed with this homemade pesto sauce! As an Amazon Associate, I earn...

a whole quiche topped with dill on a wooden board.

Can You Freeze Quiche?

Learn all the tips and tricks for freezing quiche to become an expert at meal prep. Learning how to freeze quiche for fast meals is a great way to prep once and cook twice.  As an...

a kid in a black hat at the beach.

Scattered Sundays

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The next time I’m checking in with you, I’ll be (runs off to google “how much does a uterus weigh”)…60 grams lighter! So slim! Hot...

cookies with cream cheese frosting and a knife on parchment.

Pumpkin Spice Cookies

Nothing welcomes fall like baking a batch of soft Pumpkin Spice Cookies! These easy pumpkin cookies are topped with an incredible homemade cream cheese frosting.  As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases....

3 chocolate chip cookies stacked on a plate with a small bottle of milk with a straw in the background.

How to Soften Cookies

Learn all the tips and tricks for how to soften cookies. Make crunchy hard cookies soft again with these easy kitchen hacks. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Perfectly soft cookies...

4 jars of different kinds of dehydrated potatoes stacked in front of a white tile background.

Dehydrating Potatoes

Dehydrating potatoes is a simple way to preserve this delicious pantry staple! Learn how to dry potatoes four different ways in a food dehydrator for a shelf-stable stash. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from...

a kid with 2 stuffed cats on his head.

Scattered Sundays

There are very silly and arbitrary rules around the furnace and wood stove in the Cook household. I created these rules, everyone but me hates them, and they really have zero reason for existing....

a bowl of chicken gnocchi soup on a grey plate with a white napkin

Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup

This Chicken Gnocchi Soup is the perfect simple comfort food. Loaded with vegetables and packed with flavor, this Olive Garden copycat soup recipe will become a family favorite.  As an Amazon Associate, I earn from...