Spiced Applesauce

Spiced Applesauce

My favorite applesauce, and it’s perfect served with pork chops and potato wedges for an easy dinner.

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Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

My go-to chocolate chip cookie recipe. It’s a keeper.

Blackberry Cobbler

A dessert I can see perfectly completing a dinner any time of year. Oh, and it’s good with coffee for breakfast too.

From Scratch Hamburger Buns

A homemade sandwich bun leagues above the rest.

Tuscan Lemon Muffins

A light, healthy muffin with just the right touch of citrus.

Cinnamon Swirl Cream Biscuits

A from-scratch cinnamon roll you can have in the oven in 20 minutes.

Peach Buttermilk Pancakes

Pancakes showing off some of the summer’s jewels.

Beef Taco Bake

Nothing fancy, just a yummy, satisfying weeknight meal with only 10 minutes prep. That’s what I’m talking about.

Oven-Crispy French Fries with Paprika-Parmesan Salt

French fries with a flavor kick!

Where To Eat : Lake of the Ozarks Edition 2012

Looking for a great restaurant at the lake? Check out our family favorites.

Doctored Up Chocolate Cake Mix

Take your cake mix from out of a box to out of a bakery with a few simple additions.

Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan

This one surprised me, in a very good way.

No-Bake Fresh Strawberry Pie

Chocolate, creaminess and bright fresh fruit makes for one perfect bite of summer dessert.