We’re working on simplifying life here in our house. With less clutter. Less stress. And fewer ingredients. Especially the processed stuff. I’ve dealt with some health issues the past year and knowing that my oldest…
baking
Strawberry Coffee Cake
With a burst of sweet strawberry flavor in the center, this Strawberry Coffee Cake is the perfect mid-morning summer snack. And unlike many morning pastries, this recipe isn’t too sweet either. We went strawberry…
Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies
If you like peanut butter cookies, you’re going to love this recipe for Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies. Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies takes a delicious chewy peanut butter cookie and nestles a creamy peanut butter filling in…
White Chocolate Raspberry Bars
Valentines’ Day is coming up quickly and I’m already planning for it. Not that we make it a huge deal in our house, but it’s fun to make special treats for the occasion. As I’ve…
Caramel Apple Cake
This Caramel Apple Cake recipe is one of my favorite fall recipes. With a perfect blend of cinnamon, apple, and nutmeg, this cake is topped with a delightful caramel icing. I’m always asked for the…
Mom’s {Healthier} Zucchini Bread
Note: This is a guest post from Dana, who blogs at A Merry, Married, Mary Mom I love recipes! I will sit down and read a recipe book {I can be a bit of a book…
Pork and Beans Bread
Note: this is a guest post from my friend, Angela, who blogs at About A Mom. I was looking through some of my “kids in the kitchen” cookbooks earlier this week when I stumbled upon a…
Poppy Seed Muffins Recipe
These sweet and fluffy poppy seed muffins are incredibly easy to make. I’ve been baking this recipe since I was about 10 years old; in fact, I had it memorized at one point! It takes…
Rhubarb Custard Bars {Recipe}
I love rhubarb. Whether it’s a Strawberry Rhubarb Pie (I’ll be sharing my favorite recipe soon) or rhubarb bread, there’s many yummy possibilities with this tart fruit (or is it a vegetable?). I first tried…
Delectable Layered Carrot Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
I think carrot cake gets a bad rap. I mean who wants veggies in a cake? Some carrot cakes are deserving of that. But others, like this amazing recipe for Layered Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese…
The Quick Tip for Using Shortening
When a recipe calls for shortening, that can mean greasy measuring cups that are hard to clean out. At least that’s what it used to for me. Until I discovered this quick tip for using shortening….
Baking Tip: How to Get Perfectly Softened Butter Fast
Have you ever decided to bake cookies and then realized that you need “room-temperature” softened butter? Of course you didn’t pull the butter out ahead of time because you just decided to bake cookies. This happens to me…
Valentine’s Day Goodies
These are a few of my favorite Valentine’s Day Goodies found right here on Living Well Mom & other great blogs. Valentine’s Day Goodies from Living Well Mom Skip the baking with these easy homemade peanut…
Easy Fantasy Fudge Recipe
Fudge is a must-have on my Christmas baking list. (Although it’s perfect for any time of the year!) I’ve tried different varieties in the past, but this Easy Fantasy Fudge recipe is the one I…
Pumpkin Spice Bread Recipe
This is my favorite go-to pumpkin bread recipe. It makes two loaves or about 2 dozen large muffins. 3 cups sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs, lightly beaten 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin…