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Strawberry Crunch Cookies

May 9, 2023 by Debbie 16 Comments

These Strawberry Crunch cookies are soft and cake-like with a perfect creamy cream cheese frosting that complements strawberry flavor. The crunch topping adds the perfect contrast in texture. This is the ultimate cookie for the strawberry lovers in your life. This cookie is just as good as any bakery style cookies you will pay $3-5 each for. They are also so simple to make , cake mix cookies are perfect for the less experienced bakers . If you love these you need to check out my Lemon Crunch Cookies.

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Cooking on a Budget

April 9, 2023 by Debbie Leave a Comment

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Being a food blogger , content creator and food photographer I buy more groceries than the average person . While this is true I still have a pretty strict budget I stick to . Cooking on a budget can be a challenge, but with a little planning and discipline, it’s possible to enjoy tasty meals without breaking the bank. One of the most effective ways to save money on food is to create a meal plan and stick to it. This means taking some time to think about the meals you want to prepare for the week, and then making a shopping list of the ingredients you’ll need. When you go to the grocery store, it’s important to only buy things you’ll actually use in your meal plan, and to resist the temptation to purchase items that aren’t essential. By sticking to a budget-friendly meal plan and only buying what you need, you can keep your food costs low while still enjoying delicious and nutritious meals….

Easy Hummingbird Cake

April 5, 2023 by Debbie 12 Comments

Our Easy Hummingbird cake recipe is made in a 9×13 pan and from scratch ! It is moist and melt-in-your-mouth cake full of tropical flavors from bananas and pineapple, with a satisfying crunch from pecans. The homemade cream cheese frosting that is thick, creamy, and rich. Perfect for any occasion or just a sweet treat this is a southern tradition everyone needs to try. This cake was super popular in the 1980’s where I live and we always made it a double layered cake. I seriously had this cake for my 16th birthday , sweet memories. Making this in a 9×13 pan makes this easy enough that even beginner bakers can enjoy this cake. If you love cakes from scratch check out my Maple Banana Cake .

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Raspberry Sauce

April 2, 2023 by Debbie Leave a Comment

Indulge in our thick and sweet seedless raspberry sauce, made from frozen raspberries. Made with four simple ingredients this decadent sauce can be enjoyed any time . Drizzle it over your favorite desserts like cheesecake, cakes, ice cream, or even pancakes for an added burst of flavor. Perfect for all the raspberry lovers out there! Using frozen raspberries isn’t only a cost savings but it means you can enjoy this sauce even when raspberries are out of season.

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10 Cake Mix Recipes

March 28, 2023 by Debbie Leave a Comment

Looking for easy, delicious, and time-saving recipes? Look no further! Our collection of 10 cake mix recipes are not only better than homemade, but they’ll also save you time and effort. With just a few added ingredients, these cake mixes can create mouth-watering cakes, cookies, and even cinnamon rolls. Say goodbye to complicated baking and hello to effortless desserts with these must-try recipes.

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Candy Coated Strawberry Carrots

March 24, 2023 by Debbie 13 Comments

These adorable Candy Coated Strawberry Carrots are a perfect addition for your Easter dessert table! These strawberries are transformed into carrot-shaped treats with a delicious candy coating, perfect for adding a pop of color to your holiday spread. We put them on a bed of crushed Oreos for a fun presentation Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these sweet treats are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. If you want all of the tips and tricks to dipping strawberries check my other post on How to Chocolate Cover Strawberries -Tip and Tricks.

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Lemon Crunch Cookies

March 15, 2023 by Debbie 12 Comments

Indulge in these deliciously moist and fluffy lemon crunch cookies, topped with a creamy lemon cream cheese frosting that will leave your taste buds tingling. With a delicate cake like texture and a burst of lemon flavor in every bite, these cookies are the perfect treat for any lemon lover. The crowning glory is a crunchy lemon topping that adds a satisfying contrast of textures. This is the ultimate cookie for the lemon lovers in your life . I adore anything lemon so these cookies were fun to experiment with . I played around with the crunch topping . If you can’t find lemon Oreos no problem a Golden Oreo can be a good substitute. If you love lemon recipes check out my lemon cupcakes .

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Strawberry Crinkle Cookies

March 3, 2023 by Debbie Leave a Comment

These four ingredient strawberry crinkle cookies are sweet , chewy and perfect for strawberry lovers. Using a cake mix makes these cookies super simple and they come together quickly. Coating the cookie dough with powdered sugar makes a beautiful crinkle effect that gives these cookies a fancy feel. These are perfect for any occasion and will satisfy the strawberry lovers in your life. These would be perfect for valentine’s day , easter or even summer holidays. If you loke simple cookies made from mixes check out my brownie mix cookies .

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Chocolate Covered Strawberries-Tips and Tricks

February 14, 2023 by Debbie Leave a Comment

Chocolate covered strawberries are a classic treat usually reserved for special occasions but are so easy to make they can be enjoyed anytime. Follow my tips and tricks and your strawberries will be better than buying those expensive gourmet berries . My family is kind of spoiled because I have always made these and over the years I have come up with a few things that really make life a little easier .

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Orange Fluff Salad

February 12, 2023 by Debbie 17 Comments

This orange fluff salad is a vintage recipe that combines whipped topping, sour cream , Orange Jell-o , mandarin oranges, pineapple and marshmallows for the fluff. This comes from a time of when fluff salads were king and there are so many variations of this recipe out there . My Aunt used to put cottage cheese instead of sour cream but this is the way we had it at my house, but we all put marshmallows giving it the “fluff”. This was on our tables at all of our summer cookouts all the way to the holidays. We always had this orange fluff at Easter while we had Watergate Salad at Thanksgiving and Christmas. I am not sure why , I don’t make the rules , LOL.

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