• From pucks to mile-high flaky biscuits all inspired by Grandma. Let me just suggest you save this right away, cause these Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits will knock your socks off. Everything a biscuit is supposed to be and one of those recipes you won't be able to get out of your mind! It took a few tries, but now I have all the tips and tricks you need to ensure your next batch is soft and fluffy! #buttermilkbiscuits #homemadebiscuits #grandmasrecipe #buttermilkbiscuitsfromscratch #buttermilkbiscuit #homemadebiscuitsfromscratch

    Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits

    I've been cooking my way through some of my grandma's recipes. I don't remember her ever baking these biscuits, nor eating them, but I came across her rich tea biscuit recipe and decided to give it a go. They didn't work. I made hockey pucks. I'm from Canada, we know our pucks. These, we could've knocked around the ice and I'm sure they would've held up. After a few tweaks, though, Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits inspired by Grandma have found their way straight into my heart!

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  • White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese (Panera Copycat)

    I stumbled upon this White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese by accident. Well, wait, not the macaroni and cheese part, that was intentional, but being a Panera copycat, that part I wasn't expecting. I've been wanting a stovetop macaroni and cheese recipe for years. My go-to has always been that famous blue box which I still love, but today I wanted a gooey, cheesy, rich pasta that only comes from the real deal.

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  • Weirdos unite! Do you like chili in the middle of summer? Me too! I have zero problems eating this hearty Homestyle Black Bean and Corn Chili any time of the year. It's so good and with the addition of black beans and corn, this main dish is next-level good!

    Homestyle Black Bean and Corn Chili

    I'm one of those weirdos that loves chili in the middle of the summer. I know most people think it's a fall dish, but nope, not me. Give me 90-degree heat and a piping hot bowl of Homestyle Black Bean and Corn Chili. There's something about it that gives me all the feels, perhaps I'm just delirious from over-heating.

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  • Pantry surfing at its best! Hands up if you've been playing your own version of chopped with the foods you find in your cupboards! We've got a new favourite Simple Pantry Marinara Sauce that's made with a couple of staples and it's delicious! We've made it twice in the last two weeks! Super easy, loved by all, a must try!

    Simple Pantry Marinara Sauce

    With the world situation the way it is, I think it's safe to assume most of us are playing our own version of chopped, with what we happen to have stashed away in our cupboards! I'm happy to report, we've got a new favourite pasta sauce that uses mostly pantry ingredients, takes little time and effort and is delicious. Simple Pantry Marinara Sauce will become a repeat on your weekly meal plan, well beyond this new normal we're all facing.

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  • Guess what I dusted off this weekend? Easy Barbecue Sauce is on the blog right now! Aunt Minnie's recipe, she's my grandpa's sister-in-law, so you know this recipe has stood the test of time! We served it over chicken, and it was delicious, she suggested meatballs and ribs. Super easy, ready in minutes. A must for your next cookout!

    Easy Barbecue Sauce

    I may miss my hometown like crazy somedays, but I think it's safe to say the barbecue down here is a fantastic consolation prize! I'm a huge fan! The smoked meat itself is so good, but adding a tasty sauce takes it over the top. When I came across this recipe for Easy Barbecue Sauce in our family cookbook, I was excited to give it a try. I've never made barbecue sauce from scratch before, but as it turns out, it's way easier than I thought. And I already had all the ingredients, score! And you know what else, it was delicious!

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  • Ditch the jarred stuff! Homemade Fennel Pizza Sauce will blow your mind! This easy sauce comes together in minutes and makes the best complement to all your pizzas. But don't stop there, this sauce is good as a dip, too! With plenty of uses, double the batch and freeze some, so you always have fresh sauce on hand and ready to go!

    Homemade Fennel Pizza Sauce

    We go through a ton of pizza sauce in our home. We use it weekly! There's always a jar of store-bought sauce in the fridge door. My kids love naan bread pizzas and my husband won't eat a grilled cheese unless he can dip it in pizza sauce. So, it only makes sense that I would come up with a Homemade Fennel Pizza Sauce that I can whip together at home.

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  • Let's be honest, the best part of a salad is ____________ (fill in the blank). For me, it's the dressing, the extra cheese and of course the croutons! There's nothing quite as good as a bite of salad that ends with the crunch of a really good crouton. These Homemade Texas Toast Croutons are the perfect mix of light, crispy & totally irresistible. I'd eat these by the handful if I wasn't trying to make better choices. I bet you would too!

    Homemade Texas Toast Croutons

    There are a few things, in my mind, that truly make a salad. One is the dressing, I think this is a given. It's what pulls all the ingredients together. Then there's the cheese, I can't think of the last salad (coleslaw doesn't count) I ate that didn't have cheese in it. And then you'll need to top it with a crispy crunchy crouton, just like these Homemade Texas Toast Croutons.

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  • For those who say you can't eat frozen dessert in the winter, this Fresh Pineapple Sorbet will change your mind! With only two ingredients, you can make your own sweet treat in a flash. This easy recipe will awaken your tastebuds and have you believing there's no better day than today to make a batch of this tasty sorbet.

    Fresh Pineapple Sorbet (Two Ingredients)

    For those who say you can't eat frozen dessert in the winter, this Fresh Pineapple Sorbet will change your mind! It's insanely good! Pineapple on its own is always a treat, but blended smooth with a bit of honey makes this quick dessert pretty irresistible. It's not a treat I will ever pass up. I've been thinking about this cool snack since the first time I made it.

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  • This super cute Fingerprint Christmas Tree Wall-Hanging came together in a matter of minutes. And is the perfect gift for anyone who loves a homemade gift. A bit of paint, a slice of wood, a fingertip and a small paintbrush is all this takes. Make someone's Christmas that much merrier with this fun craft!

    Fingerprint Christmas Tree Wall-Hanging

    My son loves all things arts and crafts, but really what kid doesn't? And Christmas is the perfect time to pull out the art supplies and really let our imaginations run wild. This super cute Fingerprint Christmas Tree Wall-Hanging came together in a matter of minutes. And it is also a perfect decoration for your youngster to gift to those special relatives that love a homemade gift.

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  • That's how many tries it took my mom and me to figure out my grandma's recipe. She knew it by heart, so I can't really fault her for the minimal instructions and non-existent measurements. My aunt test drove this bad boy and agrees this is it! Grandma's Weekend White Bread is as close to my Grandma's sixteen-loaf Saturday ritual as it gets. It's perfect for sandwiches or with a bit of butter for this year's soup season.

    Grandma’s Weekend White Bread

    I had something else planned to write about this week, but when I finally perfected this recipe. I knew I had to share. Grandma's Weekend White Bread is the version my mom and I came up with when we decided to tackle my Grandma's cryptic recipe. You see, the hand-written recipe card was missing instructions and quantities. Making this recipe a bit of challenge, but a fun project for my mom and me.

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