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Strawberry Jello Shots
These strawberry jello shots are so easy to make for parties, holidays, or any fun gathering. They come together in less than 10 minutes and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, which makes them great for prepping ahead of time. Ingredients 1 (3 ounce) package of strawberry flavored Jello packet 1 cup boiling water 1/4 cup cold water 3/4 cup Pink Whitney vodka Directions Boil cup of water. In a large measuring cup add your jello powder and water. Continue stirr
katelyndejanes
Oct 8
Super Easy Homemade Croutons
Homemade croutons might sound like one of those things that takes extra effort, but they're actually very simple and easy to make. They come out nice and crisp, flavorful, and so much better than store bought. They're perfect for salads, soups, gatherings, and you can easily make them ahead of time for a party. Ingredients 1 loaf of bread, cut into bit sized pieces 1/4 cup of olive oil 2 teaspoons garlic salt 2 teaspoons onion powder 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper Directions
katelyndejanes
Oct 8
Fresh Mango Salsa
This fresh mango slasa is so easy to make and has the perfect mix of sweet, spicy, and fresh flavors. Serve it with tortilla chips, on tacos, add it burritos, or use it as a bright colorful side for dinner. Ingredients 4 ripe mangos, diced ½ cup chopped red onion 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced juice of 2 limes ½ tsp salt Directions Chop and prepare all your ingredients. In a serving bowl, combine diced mango, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, fresh
katelyndejanes
Oct 8
Blackberry Bourbon Smash
This cocktail is a fun twist on a whiskey sour. The blackberry adds just enough sweetness without taking away from the burbon. It pairs well with a steak dinner and it's perfect for nights when you want your drink to feel a little more special. Ingredients 2 oz Woodford Reserve Bourbon Whiskey ½ oz fresh lemon juice ½ oz simple syrup 3 blackberries (extra for garnishing) Directions Add 3 blackberries to a cocktail shaker and muddle until the berries release their juices. Add
katelyndejanes
Oct 7
Easy Homemade Bread loaf
This homemade bread is one of my crowd pleasers. It's my favorite way to get that fresh bakery style loaf without having to keep up with a sourdough starter. It's perfect for dinner parties, holidays, or just having fresh bread at home. The dough can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to three days, so all you have to do is bake it before everyone arrives. Ingredients 3 cups warm water 1½ tbsp salt 1½ tbsp active dry yeast 6 ½ cups all purpose flour Direction
katelyndejanes
Oct 4
Banana Crème Brûlée
This créme brûlèe has everything you love about the classic, with a little extra banana flavor. It's perfect for when you want dessert to feel special without making it feel overly complicated. The creamy custard, banana, and crisp caramelized sugar make it such a fun twist on the original. Ingredients 4 Egg yolks 1/2 cup of granulated sugar 2 cups of heavy cream 1 ripe banana (mashed) 1/4 Tsp of salt 1 vanilla bean split lengthwise Directions Preheat oven to 325 degrees In a
katelyndejanes
Oct 4
Cooking With Purpose
The little details are what make the meal feel special. From how it's plated to the final garnish, a few thoughtful touches can turn something simple into something memorable.
I take a lot of pride in cooking for the people I care about. To me, making a meal is one of the easiest ways to show someone you love them. It's not just about the food, its about the time, thought, and care that goes into making something just for them.
I've learned that homemade doesn't have to mean complicated. A lot of the things that seem intimidating at first are actually much easier once you try them. Whether it's making butter, baking bread' milling fresh flour, or just learning a new recipe, I love finding simpler ways to make more things at home.
Strawberry Jello Shots
These strawberry jello shots are so easy to make for parties, holidays, or any fun gathering. They come together in less than 10 minutes and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, which makes them great for prepping ahead of time. Ingredients 1 (3 ounce) package of strawberry flavored Jello packet 1 cup boiling water 1/4 cup cold water 3/4 cup Pink Whitney vodka Directions Boil cup of water. In a large measuring cup add your jello powder and water. Continue stirr
katelyndejanes
Oct 81 min read
Super Easy Homemade Croutons
Homemade croutons might sound like one of those things that takes extra effort, but they're actually very simple and easy to make. They come out nice and crisp, flavorful, and so much better than store bought. They're perfect for salads, soups, gatherings, and you can easily make them ahead of time for a party. Ingredients 1 loaf of bread, cut into bit sized pieces 1/4 cup of olive oil 2 teaspoons garlic salt 2 teaspoons onion powder 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper Directions
katelyndejanes
Oct 81 min read
Fresh Mango Salsa
This fresh mango slasa is so easy to make and has the perfect mix of sweet, spicy, and fresh flavors. Serve it with tortilla chips, on tacos, add it burritos, or use it as a bright colorful side for dinner. Ingredients 4 ripe mangos, diced ½ cup chopped red onion 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced juice of 2 limes ½ tsp salt Directions Chop and prepare all your ingredients. In a serving bowl, combine diced mango, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, fresh
katelyndejanes
Oct 81 min read
Blackberry Bourbon Smash
This cocktail is a fun twist on a whiskey sour. The blackberry adds just enough sweetness without taking away from the burbon. It pairs well with a steak dinner and it's perfect for nights when you want your drink to feel a little more special. Ingredients 2 oz Woodford Reserve Bourbon Whiskey ½ oz fresh lemon juice ½ oz simple syrup 3 blackberries (extra for garnishing) Directions Add 3 blackberries to a cocktail shaker and muddle until the berries release their juices. Add
katelyndejanes
Oct 71 min read
Easy Homemade Bread loaf
This homemade bread is one of my crowd pleasers. It's my favorite way to get that fresh bakery style loaf without having to keep up with a sourdough starter. It's perfect for dinner parties, holidays, or just having fresh bread at home. The dough can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to three days, so all you have to do is bake it before everyone arrives. Ingredients 3 cups warm water 1½ tbsp salt 1½ tbsp active dry yeast 6 ½ cups all purpose flour Direction
katelyndejanes
Oct 42 min read
Banana Crème Brûlée
This créme brûlèe has everything you love about the classic, with a little extra banana flavor. It's perfect for when you want dessert to feel special without making it feel overly complicated. The creamy custard, banana, and crisp caramelized sugar make it such a fun twist on the original. Ingredients 4 Egg yolks 1/2 cup of granulated sugar 2 cups of heavy cream 1 ripe banana (mashed) 1/4 Tsp of salt 1 vanilla bean split lengthwise Directions Preheat oven to 325 degrees In a
katelyndejanes
Oct 42 min read
Refreshing Cucumber Salsa
This cucumber slasa is fresh, crunchy, and full of flavor. It's an easy addition to parties, perfect as a starter for dinner, and especially good served with tortilla chips. It comes together quickly and is one of those recipes that feels light, simple, and really refreshing. Ingredients 1 english cucumber (finely diced) 1/4 red onion (finely diced) 2 tbsp chopped cilantro 2 tbsp olive oil salt & pepper Directions Add your finely diced cucumber, and red onion to a large mixin
katelyndejanes
Oct 41 min read
Easy Cinnamon Apple Crisp
This cinnamon apple crisp dessert goes great with any dinner. It comes together in 10 minutes and is perfect to just throw into the oven while you’re working on dinner. Ingredients (For the filling) 5 granny smith apples (peeled & diced) 2 tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp of fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp all purpose flour ½ tsp nutmeg (For the oat crisp topping) 4 Tbsp of cold butter (cubed) ½ cup of old fashioned oats 1/3 cup brown sugar ½ tsp cinnamon ½ tsp salt Directions Preheat oven to 37
katelyndejanes
Oct 31 min read
The Best Chili Ever
This chili recipe came from my grandpa, it has the perfect blend of spicy and sweetness. The secret ingredient that really makes it special is brown sugar, it adds just enough sweetness and brings all the flavors together. It's perfect for parties, an easy dinner, or a night in, and it can be made ahead and frozen for later. Ingredients 1 pound of ground turkey meat 1 pound of sweet or regular Italian sausage 1 yellow sweet onion 3 cloves of garlic 1 can of kidney beans (15.5
katelyndejanes
Oct 31 min read
Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce
This butternut squash pasta sauce is one of those recipes you can use in so many diffrent ways. Add your favorite protien to make it a full meal, toss it with pasta for an easy dinner, or use it as a side with chicken or meat. It's especially perfect for fall, and it's an easy way to sneak a few extra vegetables into dinner without making it feel like a "healthy'' recipe. Ingredients 1 butternut squash about 4 cups (cubed) 2 tbsp salted butter 2 tbsp olive oil 1 yellow sweet
katelyndejanes
Oct 31 min read
Lemon Drop Cocktail
This cocktail is one of my favorites to make. It’s so easy, refreshing, and perfect for a hot day. I’ve perfected the recipe over time to get just the right balance of sweet and tart. Ingredients 1 ½ oz of good vodka ½ oz triple Sec 1 oz Meyer lemon juice ½ oz simple syrup Directions Chill your martini glass by filling it with ice or placing it in the refrigerator while you make the cocktail. Fill a shaker with ice, then add the vodka, triple sec, Meyer lemon juice, and simpl
katelyndejanes
Oct 31 min read
BBQ Chicken Caesar Salad
This meal is one of my biggest crowd pleasers. I've never made it for someone who didn't end up loving it. It's easy to prep ahead for parties, simple enough for dinner, and comes together quickly. Ingredients For the Chicken 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs 2 tsp of garlic salt 2 tsp of onion powder 2 tsp of cracked black pepper For the Salad 2 hearts of romaine lettuce, chopped 2 small cloves of grated garlic 2 Tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice 1 ½ Tsp Worcestershire sauce
katelyndejanes
Oct 11 min read
Brown Sugar Ranch Chicken
This Chicken has the perfect mix of sweet and savory. Using bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs makes all the diffrence, they stay juicy and get so much flavor while they cook. It's an easy weeknight dinner with almost no prep and comes together in just a few minutes before going into the oven. Ingredients 8 Tsp brown sugar, divided 8 bone-in-skin- on chicken thighs 16 ounces baby potatoes, halved 16 ounces baby carrots (multi colored) 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 (1-ounce) package of Ranc
katelyndejanes
Sep 301 min read
The Easiest Shrimp Fajitas
This recipe for shrimp fajitas is so simple and tastes so amazing! It comes together in less than 20 minutes, making them perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. You can even prep everything ahead of time, then just toss it together and put it into the oven when you're ready. Ingredients 2 Pounds of shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 yellow bell pepper 1 red bell pepper 1 small red onion, sliced 1 ½ Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp of salt 1 tsp fresh ground pepper 2 tsp of chili p
katelyndejanes
Sep 301 min read
Homemade Vanilla Bourbon Ice Cream
This homemade ice cream is super easy to make, it only has a full simple ingredients and no chemicals. To make this you will have to use an Ice cream machine. Ingredients 2 cups of heavy cream 1 cup of whole milk 2/3 cup of granulated sugar 2 Tbsp of bourbon vanilla bean paste Directions In a large bowl, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, suagr, and vanilla bean paste. Whisk for about 5 minutes, or until the sugar is dissolved and everything is well combined. Cover the bowl
katelyndejanes
Sep 301 min read
Cherries Juiblee
This dessert is perfect for date night, or when you're hosting a special dinner. Don't be intimidated by lighting it on fire, it looks impressive, but it's actually much easier than you'd think. With just a little prep, most of it can even be done the day before. Ingredients 1 pound of fresh or frozen cherries 2 Tbsp salted butter 1/4 cup of freshly squeezed orange juice 1/4 cup of granulated sugar 1 tsp of vanilla extract 1/4 cup of Brandy liquor Directions Add 2 Tbsp of b
katelyndejanes
Sep 301 min read
The Very Best Banana Bread
This is the kind of banana bread that wins everyone over. It's soft, moist, and full of that classic banana bread flavor. This recipe is so simple, and comes together in about 10 minutes. It's a must whenever you have ripe bananas on the counter! Ingredients 4 very ripe bananas ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp of salt 2 tsp vanilla bean paste ½ cup of chocolate
katelyndejanes
Sep 301 min read
Boyfriend Banana Bread Cookies
These cookies are a cross between banana bread and cookies. The story behind these cookies is that if you make these for a man, they might just make him want to become your boyfriend because they're that good. Ingredients 2 Ripe Bananas (Mashed) 1 cup of granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter (Melted) 2 Cups of flour 1/2 Tsp Baking Soda 1 cup mini chocolate chips 1 cup chopped Pecans Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl add mashed bananas, sugar, butter, flour, a
katelyndejanes
Sep 301 min read
Elevated Shrimp Scampi
This shrimp scampi recipe is perfect for date night because it's so easy and comes together in less than 15 minuets. It has the perfect balance of flavor and is sure to empress any of your guests not just your dinner date. Ingredients 2 Tbsp of butter 2 Tbsp of olive oil 5 cloves of chopped garlic Juice of half a lemon 2 lb of large shrimp peeled and delvained 1/2 cup of white wine or chicken stock 2 tsp of red pepper flakes 2 Tbsp of chopped fresh parsley salt and pepper Di
katelyndejanes
Sep 281 min read
Perfect Crème Brûlée
I've had my fair share of testing this recipe year after year. After 3 years I finally got it down, I've perfected this recipe. This comes together in less than 15 minuets, and stores great in the fridge. Ingredients 4 Egg yolks 1/2 cup of granulated sugar 2 cups of heavy cream 1/4 Tsp of salt 1 vanilla bean split lengthwise Directions Preheat oven to 325 degrees In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the heavy cream until steaming, about 7 minuets. Do not allow it to boil. Mea
katelyndejanes
Sep 261 min read
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