Homemade Baileys comes together in under one minute in the blender. It’s so easy that if you’re a Baileys Irish Cream fan, you’ll wonder why you didn’t do this sooner. Simply combine cream or half-and-half, sweetened condensed milk, Irish whiskey, a pinch of instant coffee, dash of chocolate syrup, vanilla, and blend. The flavor is spot on and so very creamy. I used half-and-half rather than cream, and can only imagine how rich it would be with cream....

My husband asks for the store-bought funfetti cake every year for his birthday, but it only took one bite of this homemade version for him to agree they definitely taste better from scratch! How to make Funfetti Cupcakes: In a large mixing bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Slice the butter into pieces and add to the flour mixture. Mix on low until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs....

comment icon 90 more comments As someone who feels that lunch is one of the highlights of the day (sandwiched between chocolate snacks and bedtime), having a bad lunch is more than just a little depressing. To all you out there who can just “forget” to eat lunch, I can’t sympathize. To forget to eat lunch would be like forgetting about that big pile of miscellaneous garage sale stuff sitting in our living room....

Cooking the Perfect Steak So many of us, so often, are completely baffled about how to cook the perfect steak. Apart from that, it can be confusing to decide what cut of steak to use, as well as the grade of beef, to marinate or not, and how long to even cook the steak. I am here to take the guesswork out of how to cook the perfect steak every single time....

Spinach Artichoke and Roasted Red Pepper Cheesy Squares – If you like spinach and artichoke dip, that’s what these are, but in bar form and we loved them. Homemade Peanut Butter Thanks to Pinterest, many people told me they tried making peanut butter at home and were surprised at how easy it is. And how amazing it tastes. Cinnamon Sugar Crust Cream Cheese Danish Squares – made with an easy shortcut and remind me of Entenmann’s danish...

King Ranch Chicken Recipe If I had to describe King Ranch Chicken Casserole in three words, it would be cheesy, creamy, and chicken-y. There’s the perfect amount of chicken in each cheesy, creamy layer of this casserole to seriously fill you up and keep you coming back for more. And this is an easy casserole recipe requiring only 15 minutes of prep time before you pop the casserole into the oven for a half hour and let it do all of the work for you....

Easy Chocolate Lasagna Recipe Chocolate lasagna is an easy, almost no-bake dessert that has so many fabulous layers and textures. You won’t be able to stop eating it! My daughter proclaimed it to be one of the best desserts I’ve made in ages, and friends who I served it to at a little dinner party raved about it. I’ve seen chocolate lasagna made different ways over the years and many people use an Oreo crust, but I decided to use refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough as my base....

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She did amazing though. This is a picture taken about midnight in Salt Lake City, a mere 8 hours into our journey. Skylar really didn’t sleep too terribly much on the flights, and no, we didn’t load her up with tons of dvds (didn’t even bring a dvd player with) or entice her with candy as bribes to “be good”. This is a sampling of what I brought for snacks: Bars, carrots, broccoli, green beans, apples, and a random tomato I had to bring with to use up....

And can you believe 2012 is almost half over!? May 2012 recipes: Cinco de Mayo Recipes Spicy Honey Mustard Pina Colada White Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies Coconut Spice Cheesecake Bars Steamed Brussels Sprouts with Cheezy Coconut Sauce Mounds Bar Chocolate Coconut Cake Mix Cookies Peach Mango Pineapple White Sangria National Chocolate Chip Day – 15 Recipes Cornflake Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies – Milk Bar Mondays Mini Grilled Cheese and Tomato Sandwiches...

You don’t need to go to Mexico City for your elote fix! Because I have this deconstructed version of elotes-meets-coleslaw. Wondering what traditional elotes are? It’s grilled corn on the cob that’s slathered with mayo, dusted with chili powder, and sprinkled with cotija cheese. It’s a crunchy, juicy, slightly spicy snack that’s very craveworthy! And in this sense the coleslaw recipe is more like esquites – which instead of the corn being on a cob (elotes) the corn is shaved off the ear and served in a cup (esquites) with all the fixings and toppings!...

And working on household organization and decluttering projects. And working on new recipes like this one. Microwave Banana Oat Cakes (Vegan & GF) 1/2 Banana, mashed 3 Tbsp Dry Whole Rolled Oats (info about Oats & Buying Certified Gluten Free is here) 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar (omit or reduce, use white sugar, or use stevia, if desired) 1 Tsp Cinnamon (or use pumpkin pie spice) Optional: 1/2 Tbsp Chia Seeds (or use ground flax, or omit) Optional: 1 Tbsp Dried Coconut Flakes Optional: 1 Tbsp Cocoa Powder for Chocolate Banana Oat Cakes Yields 1 oat cake but you can double the above recipe and microwave half the mixture in one bowl, half the mixture in another bowl, for 2 oat cakes Directions Mash Banana, Combine & Stir All Ingredients Spray down a clean bowl or dish with cooking spray or nonstick spray....

Looking for more soup recipes? Try this Clam Chowder, Lasagna Soup, and Creamy Tortellini Soup! Why I love this recipe: Flavor packed – I don’t often crave soup, but I could eat this Lentil Soup every single day. It’s warm, comforting, and packed with flavor. We like to serve it with homemade pita bread or in a bread bowl. Healthy – Packed with vegetables and protein, the best lentil soup recipe will leave you energized and feeling great....

This week I’ve been neglecting my hot little kitchen because… she came! My mom came! To the Philippines! To spend time with me and Bjork at the school, the shelter, and the beach. It was amazing. Go ahead now. Grab one of Monday’s leftover muffins to snack on because I’m gonna introduce you to my mom. My mom loves ice cream. Or Mochi, in this case. It’s a scoop of mango ice cream with an edible…dough… casing?...

I recently bought an economy-sized box that was on sale and needed to make something with them or else we were going to be eating them until Christmas. These fast, easy, bars cost just a fraction of storebought bars to make, they’re healthier, and they’ve got fun, bright colors. In the past I’ve used Golden Grahams, Special K, Chex, Rice Krispies and many others in recipes, but never the classic O’s until these....

Who doesn’t love easy one pan dinners? While this pesto chicken is my new favorite, I also love Sheet Pan Fajitas, Chicken with 40 Cloves Garlic, Stroganoff, and Panang Curry. I’m so exited to share this super flavorful and easy sheet pan recipe with you. This is a great meal-prep recipe is you’re looking for something healthy to make for lunches during the week. What I love about this recipe: How to Make Pesto Chicken: Combine ingredients....

Easiest Pesto Parmesan Chicken Pasta Both pesto and parmesan cheese coat every bite of juicy chicken and al dente penne pasta in this easy recipe that’s ready in 20 minutes. This is great comfort food, but also has a spring and summery feel from the tomatoes and basil. The best of both worlds! This chicken pesto pasta is perfect for planned leftovers and you can freeze them, too. Or bring it to your next potluck or picnic, or serve it at a party you’re hosting....

Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars I have so many peanut butter dessert recipes on my blog, but you can never have too many. That’s what I tell myself anyway. When I want an easy, fuss-free recipe that I know everyone will love, I call upon my trusty blondie base. With 35+ versions and counting, it never lets me down. It’s an easy recipe to memorize because everything is ‘one’....

It’s been awhile since I’ve made a gooey pan of bars. Or baked peanut butter cups into something. These make up for lost time. They’re the best bar I’ve made in recent memory, and I can’t keep my hands off them. If you’re looking for a fast and easy layer bar with results that far exceed the minimal effort spent, these are the ones. Prep and assembly takes 10 minutes, no mixer is required, and you can stir everything together in one bowl....

Don’t get me wrong, I love coffee; the flavor, the aroma, and the way it makes me feel warm and cozy as I sip it. However, as much as I’m addicted to the caffeine in coffee, I’m hooked on the ritual of savoring a warm beverage. Even though I’m fairly immune to caffeine’s effects, even I can’t drink coffee and go bed. White hot chocolate comes in handy when I want to feel warm and toasty but don’t want to be up all night....