Category: Recipes

Mama’s Taco Salad

I’ve got a delicious recipe for you that I’ve been eating for most of my life and making for Paul and I for most of our marriage. We’ve changed it up here and there because it’s such a customizable recipe, but the basis is always the same. My mom’s the one I got the recipe from, so she gets all the credit for the deliciousness. It’s the simplest weeknight dinner and a delicious alternative to tacos.

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Crock Pot Texas Queso

I’d say this is my last recipe of the year, but that’s probably not true. I think I may have come on a little strong this week with the recipes. First the Butterfinger cake then the corn dip and now this. #sorrynotsorry 

Today is a hot dip that I attempted for the Iron Bowl. If you’ve ever been to Chili’s and gotten their queso that comes in a skillet, then you know exactly what this is going to taste like. 

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Corn Dip Recipe

Happy Friday, friends! 

It’s my last day of school before Christmas break, and that’s always a good day. 🙂 I hope all of my fellow teachers (and my students) have a great time off of school and are truly blessed this Christmas. 

Who’s having a holiday gathering soon? Or at least attending one? If you do, I’ve got a super simple appetizer for you to prepare. What’s more? You can make it the night before! (Praise hands)

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Butterfinger Cake Recipe

This cake has been served in my family for as long as I can remember. It’s been to countless family reunions, Christmas celebrations, Thanksgiving dinners, Easter lunches, and I think it’s been someone’s birthday cake a time or two. It’s most recently been a huge hit for our friend, Wade. I made one for Friendsgiving, and he’s asked me to make him one for Christmas. Wade, it’s happening! A whole cake just for you. But just in case you need another one in the new year, I’m giving you the recipe so you and Ashley can make it, too.

It’s an incredibly easy recipe with few ingredients and can be made the night before. 

It starts with a box cake mix. Make sure you have the eggs and oil that you’ll need to prepare the cake. Make it in a 9×13 baking dish according to the box’s directions.

Once the cake cooks and completely cools, poke a bunch of holes in the top, then pour a can of sweetened condensed milk over it. Yep, we just upped the yumminess! Okay, now the picture above does NOT have enough holes in it. Add more.

Next, you’ll cover the top with a tub of Cool Whip. The recipe only calls for one 8oz tub, but if you want to make it even more delicious, use two tubs. My dad likes it better this way, too. 

Put your Butterfingers in a zip-top bag, beat them up, and then sprinkle them over the Cool Whip. If you’re preparing the cake the night before, save the Butterfinger topping for just before serving. They tend to get a little soggy overnight as they sit on the Cool Whip. The cake is delicious when it’s cold all the way through. I recommend making it the night before so that it will be cold when you serve it. 

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 box Devil’s Food Cake mix
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 2 Butterfinger candy bars or small pack of Fun Size bars
  • 1 8oz tub of Cool Whip (double if desired)

Directions:

  • Prepare and bake cake in a 9×13 pan according to box directions.
  • Allow to cool completely.
  • Poke holes in the cake. You’ll think it’s enough, but it won’t be. Do more.
  • Pour sweetened condensed milk over the cake and let settle into the holes of the cake.
  • Spread Cool Whip over the top of the cake. *If making the night before, put in the refrigerator at this point.
  • Crumble Butterfingers over the top of the cake and serve.

If you’re asked to bring a dessert to an upcoming holiday party, you should definitely try this one. And if you aren’t a fan of Butterfingers, you can try just about any candy bar on top. I would imagine a Heath bar would be fabulous on this cake. Or crumbled up Reese’s Cups. Or Snickers. Or a combination of any or all of these. Let me know if you make it and what candy you put on top. 

Hope you guys are having a great week! Tomorrow is my last day with students then a teacher work day. Bring on Christmas break! 

The Hilarious Halloween Craft to Take to Your Next Party

I went to book club this week and took along a funny little Halloween themed appetizer to share with the girls.

It’s super easy and can accommodate any dip you wish to have “barfed up” by a pumpkin.  Continue reading “The Hilarious Halloween Craft to Take to Your Next Party”

Tailgate Tuesday- Make Ahead Spinach Dip

Some game days are so busy that making a hot dip or appetizer that morning is just impossible. It’s been happening to me a lot more now that I’ve started working on Saturdays. But I’ve found a recipe that is actually better when you make it the night before. Even better, it only takes a few minutes to mix up. After that, just store it in the fridge until you’re ready to serve it. Here’s the recipe to my mom’s cold spinach dip. Continue reading “Tailgate Tuesday- Make Ahead Spinach Dip”

DIY Lemon Sugar Scrub

Y’all know I love a good DIY. And you know I love a good DIY that includes pantry staples. And y’all know I like to use safer beauty products. So, it should come as no surprise to you today to see DIY in the title of this blog post or that it includes items in your cupboard or that it’s comprised of safer ingredients. Continue reading “DIY Lemon Sugar Scrub”