Recipes

How to Make Red Velvet Cake Bites: Classy Dessert

Red Velvet Cake Bites are simply red velvet cake pops...without the stick. I prefer them over a true cake pop because they're easier to store. And they look more classy (especially for serving to others). This is a delicious dessert. Soft, moist red velvet cake mixed with white chocolate cream cheese frosting. Dipped in candy coating (or white chocolate). While... Read More

Old-fashioned, Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread

First of all, the score is: Reddit- 1; Pinterest-0. If Pinterest could go negative, they would on this one. Sorry. I love Pinterest, don’t get me wrong. But I got probably 10 different cornbread recipes from Pinterest. Tested them all. Even tried out the official Quaker cornmeal cornbread recipe. I had a dozen people taste-test the last three to determine the... Read More

Peppermint Muddy Buddies, Candy Cane Muddy Buddies

Does anything say Christmas more than peppermint? That perfect combination of sweetness melting on your tongue with fresh peppermint flavor. I saw candy canes on sale and couldn't resist. A little tinkering with my favorite basic muddy buddies and we have Peppermint Muddy Buddies. Also known as Candy Cane Puppy Chow. Peppermint Muddy Buddies are a great alternative for those... Read More

Quick, Easy Italian Pasta Salad- Your Favorite Italian Flavor

You know that flavor of perfect Italian? A kind of tangy taste, but a little salty. A rich flavor-explosion in your mouth. That's what Italian Pasta Salad delivers. Combining pasta, pepperoni, provolone, and vegetables tossed in delicious tangy homemade vinaigrette. Does that look fabulous? I always serve Italian Pasta Salad with the delicious Homemade Stromboli you can see in the... Read More

Cranberry Vanilla Coke-tail Plus Free Christmas Table Printables!

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company. All opinions are mine alone. #GiftACoke #CollectiveBias The holidays are busy! Between gift-giving, spending time with family, and baking, things can get a bit hectic. To help with the busy holiday season, this post has two fabulous ideas for you. The first is a delicious drink that... Read More

Homemade Stromboli- Like Your Favorite Pizzeria

You walk into your favorite pizzeria. The smells hit you right away: melting cheese, homemade dough baking, and oregano. Pepperoni are sizzling atop pizza in the oven. We had our own favorite place. Then it closed! Husband came home and immediately said "you need to learn how to make stromboli." I love cooking challenges and this was a great one!... Read More

Pumpkin Cake Cheesecake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Warm cake melting in your mouth. The deep spice added to pumpkin to make that delicious fall taste. Smooth, rich cream cheese frosting. Combine that and I have a new dessert for you: Pumpkin Cake Cheesecake! It has been another month of busy testing over at The Housewife Modern, also known as the Landsberger kitchen. While I had a perfect... Read More

Halloween Mummies: White Chocolate Peanut Butter Crackers

Halloween Mummies. White chocolate, crackers, peanut butter filling, decorated for Halloween. No-bake dessert that is cute and so delicious! My grandma makes these for my husband every year. Well, she makes the townhouse crackers, peanut butter, dipped in white chocolate part. For Christmas. I decided to go ahead and add some mummy wrappings and eyes to make this a Halloween… Read More

Pumpkin Pie Spice Muddy Buddies: Easy, Delicious, Fall Treat

Those of you who visit often know that I love muddy buddies. With fall approaching, what an excellent excuse to make pumpkin pie spice muddy buddies (or pumpkin pie spice puppy chow, if you prefer that term)! I happened upon some White Pumpkin Pie M&M's. I tossed them with the muddy buddies. But if you can't find them, the muddy... Read More

Baked Zucchini Parmesan Sticks: Easy, Healthy Side Dish

Are you looking for an easy side dish? Or a healthy side dish? How about both? Baked zucchini parmesan sticks fit the bill! I love making these. Plus they go with a ton of main dishes; they're very versatile. My husband told me about this recipe that he found on Damn Delicious. Feel free to check out their version. I... Read More