Carrot Bars with Maple Frosting

Ingredients: 1 cup finely grated carrots 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 cup brown sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt Maple Frosting: 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened 1/2 … Read more

Chicken Bacon Ranch Potatoes

Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes 6-8 medium-sized potatoes, washed and cubed 1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup ranch dressing 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup green onions, chopped 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp … Read more

Creamy Garlic Sauce Baby Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 lb baby potatoes, halved 2 tbsp olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional) Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Boil the Potatoes: Start by boiling a large pot of salted water. Add the halved baby potatoes and boil for … Read more

Vegan Butter Pecan Ice Cream

Ingredients For the Ice Cream Base: 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk 1 cup almond milk (or any plant-based milk) 3/4 cup coconut cream (for extra creaminess) 1/2 cup pure maple syrup or agave syrup 1/2 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract For the Butter Pecan Swirl: 1 cup pecans, … Read more

Three-Cheese Baked Macaroni

Ingredients: 2 cups of elbow macaroni 2 tbsp unsalted butter 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 2 cups of milk 1 cup of cheddar cheese, grated 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, grated 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, grated 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp onion powder Optional: … Read more

Baking soda is a gardener’s best friend: here are 10 clever uses in the garden.

  1. Natural Fungicide: Mix baking soda with water and liquid soap to spray on plants and combat fungal diseases like powdery mildew. 2. Weed Killer: Directly apply baking soda on garden weeds to kill them without harming surrounding plants. 3. Pest Deterrent: A mixture of baking soda and flour can deter pests like cabbage … Read more