First off, I'm not claiming that this is healthy. Baking from scratch really is the way to go. That being said, sometimes a girl gets lazy. I had a sweet tooth and a box of cake mix just sitting in my pantry. I wanted minimal mess and quick results. Then I thought, why not try using greek yogurt? … [Read more...]
Russian Kartoshka (Картошка)
When I asked my husband what dessert he wanted me to make him for his birthday I already knew what it was going to be, kartoshkas. You should have seen how excited he was when I agreed. Apparently this was one of his favorite treats when he was growing up in Russia. Kartoshka (Картошка), which … [Read more...]
Homemade Fruit and Veggie Wash
We eat a ton of fruit in this house. I actually have to tell the boys to go easy otherwise they'll eat a week's worth of fruit in one day! Fruit can get crazy expensive so I buy whatever is on sale for the week. This works well for us since it tends to rotate and we aren't picky when it comes to … [Read more...]
Hug In A Mug: Cake Mix Recipe and Free Printable
Nothing says I love you more than baked goods. Unfortunately, they don't travel well in the mail. I had to find a way around this problem. When I saw a recipe for a mug cake on Made from Scratch I had one of those ah hah moments. Sending a mix for mug cake would be the perfect solution. Hug in a … [Read more...]
Easy Spinach Tortellini Soup
Sometimes I just need a quick dinner. This is so easy to throw together and tastes great. As listed it makes two bowls full of soup, but you could easily double or triple the recipe. Easy Spinach Tortellini Soup 4 cups chicken broth 1 cup water 1 1/2 cup refrigerated tortellini 1 1/4 … [Read more...]