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  • Waffle Ice Cream Sundae

    I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! This ice cream treat isn’t just any ole’ ice cream creation. It’s a Waffle Ice Cream Sundae!  Making Waffle Ice Cream Sundaes only requires a few ingredients. They are waffles, ice cream and toppings of your choice. If you have those ingredients, then you are…

  • Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal

    Move over instant oatmeal! This version is so much better! It’s hearty, nutritious, and offers quite a hefty helping of fiber. Oatmeal is a delicious food option for breakfast or a snack. As you probably know, there are so many different ways to flavor oatmeal.  This Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal recipe is a classic…

  • Caramelized Onions

    Making Caramelized Onion is a good way to add some flavor and slight sweetness to a dish. The recipe today is easy, however, it does require a bit of patience. Caramelized Onions can be used on top of burgers, in salads, pasta dishes, and even put on top of pizza. There are truly so many…

  • Coconut Rice

    Your kitchen will smell divine when you make this Coconut Rice! Coconut Rice is a wonderful side dish to make to jazz up your meal. It can be served along with meat, stir fry, or your favorite foods!  So, you might wonder what makes this rice taste like coconut? Well, the reason that this Coconut…

  • Mexican Corn Salad

    What’s on the menu this week? Well, it’s Mexican Corn Salad! It’s so good. And, it’s an easy recipe to make on a whim. You can serve this by itself or along with other sides and main staples. All you need to make this recipe are a few simple ingredients.  Whenever I want corn as…

  • Sweet Potato Muffins

    Are you a muffin lover? What’s your favorite muffin to enjoy? Is it sweet potato? Hopefully so. If not, then hopefully it will be after you try this recipe because this one surely doesn’t disappoint.  So, go ahead and preheat your oven to 350°F because we’re about to make some delicious and moist sweet potato…