For a few years in a row, I have purchased all the items for my kids and their friends to make these and they love it. Here’s how it works! Ingredients: Sugar cones, vanilla frosting, sprinkles and candy. Have the kids ice their cones at their seat. Then go through the candy buffet. Enjoy! **Chime In** Do you have a fun activity you like to do with your kids? Share it in the comment section with us! Walk with the King, Courtney
Read MoreEasy {Slow Cooker} Pulled Pork
Are you looking for an easy and hearty dinner? This is it! My husband and son are huge Pulled Pork fans. Here’s my friend Janelle’s recipe from Comfy In the Kitchen. Janelle writes: I wish I could explain why I love pulled pork so much. It’s not the most “girlie” dish on the menu, but it sure is one of the most delicious. Adding that this recipe is made in the crockpot, pushes over the edge to my personal award of “the best ever”. Delicious and “comfy” …gotta love it. You can serve this alone with sides of your choice […]
Read MoreCopyCat Cracker Barrel Blackberry Syrup
Janelle from Comfy in the Kitchen is here today with this “comfy” Blackberry Syrup recipe for your pancakes! Janelle writes: I was eating breakfast with my dear friend Melanie when we started talking about what we craved while we were pregnant. Mel mentioned how she craved Cracker Barrel’s pancakes topped with hot blackberries . Ooooo….that sounded so good!!! So, I just had to take a “crack” at making them myself. So, in honor of pregnancy cravings and friendship- here’s the recipe. Mmmmmm…… Smoosh 2 small cartons of blackberries like so… (thank you, girls- great job!) *As we were smooshing, we […]
Read More“No-Bake” Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip Balls
Janelle from Comfy in the Kitchen is back with us today with this wonderful, quick and easy “No Bake” cookie! Janelle writes: Oh wow, wow, wow, wow. I am so excited to share this recipe with you!!!! Recently, I was the recipient of a delicious {and very heart warming} meal ministry….the sender gave me a dessert labeled “Monster Cookies”{It was a secret recipe- bummer!}. Well, I knew I couldn’t live a day without trying to figure out how to recreate these amazing little masterpieces of awesomeness. So, here is my best effort- boy, are these gooooooooood. A sweet friend of […]
Read MoreEasy & Sweet – Garlic Glazed Chicken
Janelle from Comfy in the Kitchen is here today with the perfect family dinner. Just add baked beans and cucumber salad and you are all set! Janelle writes: My mom forwarded me this recipe and my, oh, my is it a keeper! As you know, I’m a huge fan of sweet and savory dishes- this one is no exception! Enjoy! Chop fresh garlic – it’s gotta be fresh for this recipe {I know, I know- I don’t like the smell of it on my hands for days either….but it’s worth it for this one}. In a small/medium pan add olive oil […]
Read MoreChocolate Chip Blonde Brownies
Are you looking for a dessert to take to your next Bible Study or Pot Luck Dinner? Janelle from Comfy in the Kitchen has a wonderfully delicious and easy recipe for us today! Janelle writes: Words from my dear friend, Amy (An alias has been used to protect the reputation of this “said friend”): “Janelle, these are the best things I’ve ever tasted – they are like a cloud of deliciousness. I thought I was going to bite into a chewy bar, but it wasn’t so- it was…. fluffy and….and….. cloud-like! Can I eat the entire pan?” Bahaaa…I warned her […]
Read MoreAsparagus Wrapped in Bacon
Janelle from Comfy In The Kitchen is back with this amazing side dish! Janelle writes: The maple bacon paired up with cracked black pepper and sea salt makes this sweet and savory dish a winner! A side that looks fancy, but is soooo easy. Enjoy roasted in the oven {as shown} or grilled! Trim the bottoms of your asparagus so they are even with one another {about 1-2 inches} and rinse. Bundle 5-6 together, wrap tightly with one piece of uncooked maple bacon -seal with a toothpick. Line up bundles in a foiled lined 9×13 baking pan {I would steer […]
Read MoreCandace Cameron Bure’s Turkey Tacos
This is an old picture from the summer of 2013 when Candace Cameron Bure came to visit my Ohio blogging friends. She stayed with Clare from Peak 313 and included Ruth from the Better Mom, Janelle from Comfy in the Kitchen and ME! for dinner and hanging out. So today – Janelle from Comfy in the Kitchen (the brunette on the bottom left of the collage) is cooking up: Candace’s Turkey Taco Recipe from Candace’s book Reshaping It All (which happens to be just $3.99 on Kindle right now 😉 ) Janelle writes: Last week my family enjoyed an excellent […]
Read MoreEasy Skillet Potatoes
Today Janelle from Comfy in the Kitchen is back with a comfy side dish for us! My favorite part – you don’t have to peel the potatoes! Easy peasy! Janelle writes: This is a very simple recipe you can make during the weeknights. I use peanut oil to fry potatoes because it makes them crisp! You can make this side dish for dinner or breakfast. If you are making them for breakfast, let me suggest to fry bacon in a skillet, then fry your potatoes in the bacon renderings. Then, crumble the bacon on top. (*This is a naturally […]
Read MoreEasy Chicken Teriyaki Wings
Janelle from Comfy in the Kitchen is back with this Easy Chicken Teriyaki Wings recipe! Janelle writes: Ahhhh wings. For some reason, they are a “big deal” in this house. Watching “the game” and eating wings go hand in hand. I don’t know about you, but there are times I get very disappointed by the wings I purchase from a pizza shop. They’re not cheap and at times, they are a little on the puny side. Here’s a great recipe that will be sure to please the sport’s fans in your home – I know I get plenty of cheers […]
Read MoreUltimate Twice Baked Potatoes
Janelle from Comfy in the Kitchen has a great side dish to add to any meal! Janelle writes: There’s somethin special ’bout them taters…there suuuuure is! These ultimate twice baked potatoes are simple to make, are ohhh so tasty and are a definite crowd pleaser. Make sure to add this recipe to your next get together! They may look a little “fancy”, but only you will know they are just “comfy” *Gluten-Free Preheat oven to 400. Wash, dry, and poke potatoes with a fork on both sides. Roll in olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake in the oven […]
Read MoreBaked Caramel Apples Recipe – A Side Dish or Ice Cream Topper!
Janelle from Comfy in the Kitchen has the perfect fall recipe for us! She writes: Autumn is my favorite time of year…when the air cools, the sun shines, and the leaves turn color. One of the first things I want to do with my children is to take them to the many wonderful apple orchards we have in our area. We pick so many that our home is bursting at the seams with apples!! Here is one of my favorite apple recipes… you will LOVE the smell and taste of this comfort dish. Add it as a side, eat […]
Read MoreOvernight Slow Cooker Oatmeal
Janelle from Comfy in the Kitchen has a comfy breakfast planned for us today! She writes: This morning I had some of my close mom friends from our children’s school over after drop-off. I whipped up an easy ham and cheese quiche, cut and washed some berries, and had this delicious oatmeal already baking overnight in the crockpot. May I just say…. it was so much easier knowing that one of my main dishes was finished even before I woke up! We had a great time over breakfast and coffee….we live in such a blessed community. Two tips for GREAT […]
Read MoreSausage Stuffed Zucchini
Janelle from ComfyInTheKitchen.com is back every Thursday this fall to bring us some comfy food! First up, this Sausage Stuffed Zucchini – YUM! Janelle writes: Oooo…this recipe is a keeper! It’s simple, gluten-free and delicious. I’ll be making this on a monthly basis for sure!!! Love when I find new recipes that work out so well! Wohoo! The first time I saw this recipe was on Skinny Taste-I altered the recipe a bit to fit the ingredients I had on hand and to keep it simple, but if you’re interested in a lower-fat version, definitely check out the original recipe! […]
Read More12 Fabulous Salad Recipes
I always eat more salads in the summertime! Thanks to Janelle at ComfyInTheKitchen.com and Clare at Peak 313.com – I have 12 Fabulous Salad Recipes for you today! 1. Strawberry Spinach Salad with Homemade Poppyseed Dressing 2. Easy Taco Salad (this recipe has been pinned over 274,000 times!) 3. Fancy but Easy Wedge Salad with Homemade BlueCheese Dressing 4. Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans 5. Easy and Refreshing Cucumber Salad 6. Cottage Cheese Salad 7. Egg-cellent Egg Salad 8. Grilled Veggie Salad 9. Harvest Salad with Walnut Crusted Chicken 10. Italian Orzo Salad 11. Quinoa & Radicchio Salad with […]
Read MoreBreakfast Bagel Egg Sandwich
Janelle from Comfy in the Kitchen is back with a breakfast bagel egg sandwich recipe! Janelle writes: The other day I shared on my personal FB page that I had made “Eggs in a Nest” for the kiddos. One of my friends mentioned that she made the same thing, but with bagels! By golly-how convenient- they already have holes! So, I had to try it her way. I added some cream cheese to the top half of the bagel and made them into sandwiches. Needless to say, they were a hit. Seriously. So good. (GF option: Use Udi’s GF […]
Read MorePeanut Butter Nutella Fudge – YUM!
Janelle from Comfy in the Kitchen has a mouth watering dessert recipe for us today! Hooray! Janelle writes: Now you see it….now you don’t! That’s the best way to describe this simple, yet delicious Nutella fudge. My sweet friend Katina thought to bring this to me last week….what a gift! I honestly have never seen a dessert vanish so quickly, haha!!! When she told me it had only 3 ingredients, I about fainted! You must try this one Ladies….it’s a keeper. *Gluten FREE! Great to make with kiddos. This is it! Just 3 ingredients…check that out. Microwave frosting for approximately […]
Read MoreHow to Make Mini-Crescent Dogs
I’ve never made Mini-Crescent Dogs but I’ve eaten a bunch of them at playdates! Lol!! This is the perfect snack to serve when little ones are coming over to play and adults love them too! Janelle from Comfy in the Kitchen writes: Looking for an easy appetizer for the (big and little) football fans in your life? Look no further, because these “Piggies in a Blanket” always get a touchdown! I’m so serious when I say -there are NEVER any of these left! lol! Serve with ketchup, mustard, and/ or BBQ sauce…and most of all, a side of fun! […]
Read MoreHow To Make Summer Peach Tea
If you love tea then Janelle from Comfy in the Kitchen has the perfect recipe for you. I must admit, I’m not a big tea drinker but my husband is! Janelle writes: Oh, how I adore iced tea! There isn’t anything that sounds more refreshing to me on warm Summer day. This tea is infused with sweet, ripe peaches-they are on sale now, wohoo! A simple, yet special drink to serve your friends and family. Enjoy! 4 regular tea bags, 4 peach tea bags. Microwave 2 cups of water for 2 mins. Steep tea bags in hot water and add […]
Read MoreEasy Side Dish – Oven Roasted Vegetables
Looking for an easy and healthy side dish? Janelle from Comfy in the Kitchen has an easy recipe for you! Janelle writes: I get asked all the time about sides…sometimes we just get “stuck in a rut” making the same side dishes with our meals (mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, etc…I know the drill). That is why I love these roasted veggies- they are so easy to make, delicious and versatile….you can serve them with just about any main course! You can also add any veggie of your choice to change it up a bit! Wash and cut veggies of […]
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