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Classic Cherry Pie

September 4, 2020 By Jocelyn - 1 Comment

This Classic Cherry Pie has a sweet homemade cherry pie filling inside a flaky, golden crust. It’s an easy and delicious pie recipe that you will want to make over and over again.

There is something so delicious and satisfying about a slice of baked fruit pie topped with vanilla ice cream. Am I right?

Last month I kept buying a bag of fresh cherries every time we went to the grocery store. Yes, we ate some of the bags. But the main reason I kept buying more cherries was because I fell in love with this Homemade Cherry Pie Filling. It’s seriously so good.

The homemade pie filling is great for waffles and cheesecake, but it also makes the best cherry pie. It is so easy to make and only uses a few ingredients.

Do yourself a favor and make a few batches of the pie filling ahead of time so you can make this sweet cherry pie or this Chocolate Cherry Cobbler for dessert. [Read more…]

Easy Pumpkin Crunch Cobbler

September 2, 2020 By Jocelyn - 51 Comments

This Easy Pumpkin Crunch Cobbler is the ultimate fall dessert. The crunchy streusel topping and creamy pumpkin pie layer will have you going back for another scoop in a hurry.

It’s the best pumpkin dessert recipe to add to your fall plans.

A few weeks ago I made (and ate) this delicious pumpkin cobbler with a cake mix. This pumpkin pecan cobbler is one of my very favorite things to make in the fall.

Many, many years ago I even won first place at a fall dessert contest with this very pumpkin crunch cake recipe. Think pumpkin pie meets cobbler! Yup, it’s as good as it sounds.

Although, as I was making it this time, I realized it has been years since I have made it.That’s the down fall to being a dessert blogger, I guess. There is always a Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake or a Pumpkin Pie to make, so the old favorites tend to get overlooked!

But after one…ok, fine, more like ten bites of this pumpkin crunch cobbler, I remembered why I loved it so much. The creamy pumpkin pie filling with a buttery crumb cake topping is divine!!! Never again will this easy pumpkin recipe be forgotten!

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Asian Chicken Salad

August 31, 2020 By Jocelyn - 3 Comments

Add a big bowl of this Asian Chicken Salad to your dinner plans. This healthy chicken salad recipe is easy to make and full of delicious flavors. It is the perfect choice for lunch or dinner this week.

*I am partnering with BestFoodFacts and the United Soybean Board to bring you this recipe.

The last few weeks, we enjoyed eating all the foods. Now we are back to eating lots of lean and green meals and working out this week.

In order for me to not get bored with all these salads, I need to have lots of bright, crisp veggies and a delicious salad dressing that pulls it all together. Whoever says salad is boring, clearly has not had dinner at my house.

Todays salad is packed with bright veggies, good proteins, and then drizzled with a homemade dressing that adds so much flavor. It is sure to become your new favorite low carb dinner. [Read more…]

Pumpkin Spice Latte Cheesecake Bites

August 27, 2020 By Jocelyn - 17 Comments

These little Pumpkin Spice Latte Cheesecake Bites are a delicious treat for fall parties. The creamy pumpkin bottom and the swirl of coffee whipped cream will have you grabbing another one in a hurry.

Woo hoo! PSL season is officially here. How many of you had a pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks earlier this week? My hand is up with everyone else.

Now of course, it’s still blazing hot here, so I went with a Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew. The topping is seriously so good and tastes like pumpkin pie! It’s the perfect drink when you want fall but summer is still going strong.

But now that I’ve had my fix from the ‘bucks, I’ll just stick to making my own at home for a while. Homemade Starbucks copycats are always better anyway.

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Cinnamon Sugar Apple Donut Holes

August 25, 2020 By Jocelyn - 27 Comments

These Cinnamon Sugar Apple Donut Holes are soft inside and have a crunchy cinnamon sugar coating. Make a few batches of this baked donut recipe for breakfast this fall and watch them disappear.

Our kids really could care less about all the sweets and treats that come out of our kitchen. Oh, they eat them…eventually. Some things sit in boxes for a few days before they slowly start to eat them though.

I guess having a mom who bakes all the time for work has them “over” all the goodies. I wish I could say the same, but I don’t think I will ever be able to resist chocolate chip cookies and homemade brownies.

My jeans keep begging me to give up sweets like that, but since I ~~can’t~~ won’t do it, the workouts must continue each week.

One thing that does get eaten in record time around here are donuts or muffins. So, I guess it’s time to start making breakfast recipes every week. Not that I mind that. Breakfast treats are one of my favorites to bake too. [Read more…]

Sustainable Farming

August 24, 2020 By Jocelyn - 1 Comment

Sustainable Farming means being a good steward of natural systems and resources, meeting the needs of the present, and not compromising the future. Farmers are always looking for ways to recycle and reuse the land in order to provide for the needs of society.

I am partnering with BestFoodFacts and the United Soybean Board to bring you information about sustainability in farming.

During the many years I have been blogging, I have been privileged to visit many different types of farms. I have been to pig farms in South Dakota, tomato farms in Indiana, chicken farms in Ohio, dairy farms in California, and corn farms in Illinois. Last year I was even able to learn fun facts about soybeans from a farm in Maryland.

Every time I visit a farm, I come away with more information on farming and how the food they produce ends up on my table. The passion and commitment these farmers have for what they do impresses me every single time.

The farmers that I have met and talked to have a strong desire to leave their land better than the way they found it. One of the biggest things they want to do is to recycle and reuse their land in ways that affect future generations in a positive way. [Read more…]

Berries and Cream Chocolate Cake Roll

August 20, 2020 By Jocelyn - Leave a Comment

A Berries and Cream Chocolate Cake Roll is a delicious and beautiful dessert to share with friends and family. This sweet chocolate cake recipe is filled with a strawberry whipped cream and lots of juicy, fresh berries. So easy and simple to put together.

*I am partnering with Dixie Crystals to bring you this cake roll recipe. Click HERE to see the full recipe.

I have officially fallen in love with making cake rolls. There is something so satisfying about rolling the cake and filling together and seeing that sweet swirl of goodness in the center.

Of course, adding pretty decorations to the top of the cake is another thing I really enjoy doing. Extra berries and chocolate curls on top made this chocolate cake roll look like it came from a bakery!

The next time you need a fancy dessert that is easy to make, you have to make this cake roll. Trust me, you CAN do this!! Once you master this one, you can make this Peaches and Cream Cake Roll and this S’mores Pumpkin Roll. [Read more…]

Reese’s Fluffernutter Fudge Brownies

August 18, 2020 By Jocelyn - 32 Comments

Enjoy a pan of these Reese’s Fluffernutter Fudge Brownies and a glass of milk for dessert tonight. This easy homemade brownie recipe topped with Reese’s fudge is sure to satisfy every sweet tooth in your family.

Our pantry is stocked with all kinds of Reese’s candies, cake mixes, and sprinkles. It’s true. I’m quite the hoarder when it comes to candy and baking supplies.

You just never know when there might be a shortage on chocolate or when you may need to make Reese’s Peanut Butter Pudding Cookies, Chocolate Reese’s Cheesecakes, or Oreo Reese’s Brownies. I figure if I keep bags and bags of candy in our pantry, I will be ready for just about anything.

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Strawberry Chia Jam

August 14, 2020 By Jocelyn - Leave a Comment

This sweet Strawberry Chia Jam recipe is a delicious and healthy alternative to store bought jams and jellies. It is easy to make, tastes great, and only uses a few natural ingredients.

Once we started limiting our sugar intake, we really started noticing just how much refined sugar is in different foods. Take jams and jellies, for instance. Most store-bought ones have a high amount in them.

In the past year or so, I have started to make a few different homemade jams for us to eat instead. Once you start making your own jams and jellies, you will never want to buy the ones in the store again.

So, I said you won’t want to, but there are time you will still do it. At the moment there is a jar of grape jelly AND a jar of strawberry preserves in our fridge because I was lazy this week and did not make more sugar-free jelly before school started this week. [Read more…]

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