These bakery style chocolate chip cookies are crispy on the edges, chewy in the middle and they are big, chewy and delicious. No need for a bakery! Why You’ll Love this Recipe! Whenever we travel I love to check out the local bakeries.  It is always at the top of my to do list. No matter what the specialty may be at that bakery, if they have chocolate chip cookies, I always get one of those too. These delicious bakery style chocolate chip cookies are my version of the big, delicious chocolate chip cookies you find at bakeries. The cookie is crispy around the edges and a little chewy in t ..read more

Sour Cream Lemon Pie is a little piece of heaven on a plate. The creamy lemon pie starts with a graham cracker crust that is topped with a delicious lemon sour cream layer and then topped with whipped cream. Why You’ll Love This Recipe! This easy sour cream lemon pie recipe is full of tangy flavor from both the lemon and the sour cream.  And the creamy consistency is nothing short of heavenly. Every time I have a slice I am reminded just how good it is. Ingredients Needed Graham Cracker Crust. Use a store bought one but a homemade one is so much better and so easy to make. Follow the ..read more

This classic French lemon tart is dessert perfection. A buttery crust filled with amazing lemon curd and topped with fresh berries. Why You’ll Love This Recipe If you are a lemon lover this recipe is a must! This tart reminds me of the tart au citron I always get whenever I visit a patisserie in Paris! It has the perfect balance of sweet and tart and has so much lemon taste goodness. Made with a buttery crust it is pretty and delicious and the perfect spring/summer dessert. Ingredients Needed Butter,  I use salted butter. Granulated Sugar and Powdered Sugar Eggs Vanilla extract Lemons ..read more

Loaded Scalloped Potatoes are a delicious version of the classic potato dish traditionally served at Easter. The addition of bacon and green onions and a topping of bread crumbs and butter make a delicious dressed up version. Why You’ll Love This Recipe! I have a family full of potato lovers and this is one of their favorite cheesy potato recipes.  It has become our traditional potato dish to serve with Easter dinner. Ingredients Needed Potatoes, Yukon Gold potatoes or red potatoes Bacon, crisply fried and crumbled Cheddar Cheese. Use medium or sharp cheddar cheese. Milk. I prefer ..read more

Homemade orange rolls are soft, sweet, and delicious, with loads of orange flavor. They are definite a holiday favorite at our house. The fact that you can make them the night before is a bonus. Why You’ll Love This Recipe! A family favorite. No holiday dinner at our home would be complete without orange sweet rolls This is my mother’s recipe that we have been using for decades. Make Ahead. The dough for this orange roll recipe can be made the night before and refrigerated. I like to bake them as close to dinner as possible because like most bread it is the best warm out of the oven! You don ..read more

Sour Cream Pancakes are light and fluffy and taste amazing. They are easy to make and perfect for breakfast or dinner. Why You’ll Love This Recipe Delicious anytime. Sour Cream Pancakes are a perfect go to breakfast or dinner. You probably have all the ingredients on hand that you need along with about 10 minutes of your time. The texture is amazing thanks to that secret ingredient of sour cream. The sour cream adds great flavor and makes the pancakes light, fluffy and tender! Ingredients Needed Flour. I use unbleached all purpose flour Milk.  2% or whole milk Sour cream. You can subst ..read more

An unusual combination that works!  White Chocolate Frito Popcorn may sound strange but you won’t be able to stop eating it. Why You’ll Love This Recipe This is a fun treat that you will love. Popcorn and Fritos are covered in white chocolate and tossed with M&Ms. The perfect mix of salty and sweet. Change up the color of the M&Ms for a fun holiday treat. It is easy to put together and guaranteed to become one of your favorite snacks! Ingredients Popped popcorn, make sure to remove any unpopped kernels White chocolate, almond bark, melts or use white chocolate chips F ..read more

This quick and easy side dish green beans recipe is the perfect addition to any meal and is a favorite of ours for holiday meals such as Thanksgiving, Easter or Christmas. Why You’ll Love This Recipe! They are delicious! Think you don’t like green beans?  Think again!  Combine them with bacon and caramelized onions and they are to die for!  Get yourself some fresh green beans from the grocery store, the farmer’s market or a neighbor who just might have a surplus and give these a try. Amazing Flavor! The onions are caramelized in brown sugar and balsamic vinegar giving them amaz ..read more

Swedish Pancakes for One are light and tender and come together in minutes. Top them with your favorite fresh berries, a squeeze of lemon juice and a dusting of powdered sugar. Why You’ll Love This Recipe! This is a Wilkes Family Favorite recipe that we have been making for years. In fact this was one of the first recipes I ever posted on the blog. Our family calls them yellow pancakes and I would often find my daughter Tessa in the kitchen, before school making these. This recipe for Swedish pancakes for one makes two pancakes but can easily be doubled, tripled and quadrupled to feed more pe ..read more

This Crock Pot Beef and Broccoli takes less than 15 minutes to put together and the whole family will love it. The beef is tender and full of flavor and It’s easier and tastes better than your favorite takeout! Why You’ll Love This Recipe Pantry Staple Ingredients: The recipe uses many ingredients you probably already have in your pantry and is so quick to put together, slicing the beef is the hardest part. Cooking it in the slow cooker eliminates needing to marinade the beef and you end up with the most tender and flavorful beef ever! Steaming the broccoli and adding it in at the end ensures ..read more