# A Cup Of Cream

> Family Recipes Est. 2019


## Posts

- [Strawberry Butter](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/30-minutes/20-minutes/strawberry-butter/): This strawberry butter is ready in 15 minutes and with just 3 ingredients. You'll be slathering it on everything you can get your hands on.
- [Tortellini Caesar Salad](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/tortellini-caesar-salad/): This tortellini Caesar salad is rich and creamy with the homemade salad dressing. It's made in 15 minutes and can be a hearty meal or a fresh summer side.
- [Teriyaki Chicken Skewers](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/teriyaki-chicken-skewers/): These saucy, tender chicken teriyaki skewers are on our grill almost every week. They're ready in under 35 minutes, and summer is not complete without them. 
- [Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/strawberry-banana-cheesecake-salad/): This strawberry banana cheesecake salad recipe combines the best of both worlds. It's ready in under an hour and makes the easiest summer dessert.
- [Grilled Potato Wedges](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/side-dish/grilled-potato-wedges/): These Easy Grilled Potato Wedges are the perfect BBQ side dish! This simple summer grilling recipe is ready in just 20 minutes.
- [Lazy Lasagna](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/main-dish/pasta/lazy-mans-lasagna/): This lazy lasagna is ready in under one hour. It's quicker to make than a traditional lasagna, and has simple ingredients that the whole family will enjoy.
- [Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls (No Yeast & No Rising!)](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/breads/briannas-favorite-biscuit-cinnamon-rolls-no-yeast-no-rising-2/): Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls are the quickest homemade cinnamon rolls I’ve ever made. From start to finish these take less than 30 minutes! Compare that to traditional cinnamon rolls and there’s no reason you can’t make these on a saturday morning, no sweat! The tender and flaky layers melt in your mouth as you eat it with the perfect level of sweetness.  I want to stress how important it is to read all the notes before you start making this recipe. I’ve spent a lot of time perfecting buttermilk biscuits (recipe to come very soon, hopefully!) and want to make sure […]
- [Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/main-dish/sandwich-wrap/peanut-butter-and-jelly-sandwich/): Is there anything better than opening your lunch box and finding a nice, room temperature, Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich? Especially if it’s made with creamy peanut butter (the classic peanut butter in my opinion!), strawberry jam, and sandwich bread from grocery stores! It’s just the best thing. Are you HUNGRY or is it just me? Now is definitely the time to debate the age old questions about this sandwich though- Chunky peanut butter or creamy peanut butter? Strawberry Jam or Grape? Or honey?? White bread or wheat? Is there a such thing as too much peanut butter? Cut into […]
- [Empty Tomb Rolls (Resurrection Rolls)](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/breads/empty-tomb-rolls-resurrection-rolls/): Empty Tomb Rolls have become an Easter morning tradition in our home. They’re also known as Resurrection Rolls. They’re a simple recipe for young kids and a wonderful way to bring the Resurrection of Christ story to life. A marshmallow dipped in butter and rolled in cinnamon sugar, then wrapped up in a crescent roll. When baked, the marshmallow “disappears!” The best part of eating these is enjoying the sweet caramel-like sauce in the hollow center from the melted marshmallow. Why you’ll love these Resurrection Rolls: For 4 years now we’ve been making these for Easter Sunday (or the day […]
- [Carrot Cake Poke Cake](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/dessert/carrot-cake-poke-cake/): I love a good carrot cake. And I love a fun poke cake, they’re so moist and yummy. So one day it hit me, why not do combination of those: a Carrot Cake Poke Cake! In my family growing up we ate carrot cake around Easter time. I though everyone did. But I learned that my husband’s family ate carrot cake at christmas time which I had never heard of. My husband didn’t believe me that it wasn’t a Christmas dessert and I didn’t believe him that it was. A quick Google search later and guess who was right??! ME! […]
- [Laskiaispulla - Finnish Shrove Buns](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/breads/laskiaispulla-finnish-shrove-buns/): This delicious treat goes by names, but regardless of where you’re from or what you call it, these Laskiaispulla, aka Finnish Shrove Buns, are hands down my very favorite Finnish treat. I was born in Louisiana and a lot of my family still lives there. Because of this I have a love of Mardi Gras food, particularly King Cake. But when we moved to Finland, I noticed these cute little buns started showing up in grocery stores and bakeries some time before Easter and instantly fell in love. It’s called Laskiaispulla in Finland, called Semla in Sweden, Fastelavnsbolle in Denmark […]
- [Puff Pastry Pizza](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/main-dish/puff-pastry-pizza/): I’m a super busy mom to 3 little kids. I am always trying to make holidays more fun and unique and hit the jackpot with this very easy Puff Pastry Pizza. It can be so hard to find holiday activities that don’t end up with a completely messy house from all the fun. Or a holiday themed food that doesn’t require random ingredients or kitchen tools that I need to buy. Or recipes that take so, so long to make. So this year I set out to make a fun, simple, and easy Valentine’s dinner or snack that you can […]
- [1 Skillet, 20-Minute, Homemade Tuna Helper](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/main-dish/1-skillet-20-minute-homemade-tuna-helper/): This meal is a family favorite and one of my go to meals. Tuna Helper can be so unassuming, but it’s definitely worth the [little] time spent as it always delivers. I almost always have every ingredient on hand to made this Homemade Tuna Helper, and you can’t beat a 1 skillet, 20-minute meal on a busy night that includes a green vegetable. This takes just as long to make as a box mix would, but also is better for you and so much yummier! I’ve made this meal approximately 25 times the last 4 years and every time my […]
- [Tried and True Chocolate Chip Cookies](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/dessert/tried-and-true-chocolate-chip-cookies/): Picture this: the moment you break off a piece of these chocolate chip cookies, the edges are perfectly crisp, while the center melts in your mouth. The perfect cookie. These aren’t your average cookies—I developed this recipe with a lot of food science and perfected it with a special technique that guarantees the ultimate chocolate chip cookie experience. Whether you’re enjoying them solo with a cup of milk or sharing them at a gathering (though you might not want to), or eating them fresh out of the oven, or even several days later, these cookies are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser—and they’ll […]
- [Beef and Vegetable Stew](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/soup/slow-cooker-beef-and-vegetable-stew/): This slow cooker Beef and Begetable Stew is my very favorite way to eat a lot of vegetables. If you’ve read any of my other soup posts you know how much I love a good hearty and chunky soup. This soup is basically the heartiest of all the soups. I love this soup because I can have this for lunch basically all week after making it because it’s basically impossible to make a beef and vegetable soup that’s small-batch. If you are looking for a cheaper recipe to make that is still delicious, and is even vegan and gluten-free (but […]
- [Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/dessert/cookies/chocolate-dipped-shortbread-cookies/): There’s something about shortbread cookies that feels like Christmas to me. But when you take those buttery, melt-in-your-mouth morsels and turn them into chocolate dipped shortbread cookies, the result is a treat that’s truly irresistible. Whether you’re baking for the holidays, gifting homemade goodies, or simply treating yourself to a little sweetness, these Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies are guaranteed to impress. Shortbread cookies are a fun little treat and aren’t hard to make, but always give some flare and feel fancy. Probably because they were made popular as a staple at British tea parties and were associated with luxury, tradition, […]
- [Nanaimo Bars](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/dessert/no-bake/nanaimo-bars/): Nanaimo Bars are something I had never heard of until I married my husband. But making them during the holidays has been a family tradition of his since forever, so it’s become our tradition too! I made these Nanaimo Bars with my mother-in-law every December we lived in Utah until we moved away and I’m sharing our family recipe we’ve had for generations now- one of his sets of grandparents are from Canada and Nanaimo Bars are a Canadian dessert. One unique ingredient included with the Nanaimo Bars is Bird’s Custard Powder. It’s not a normal staple ingredient, so it […]
- [Homemade Pizza Sauce](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/sauces/homemade-pizza-sauce/): Homemade Pizza Sauce: The Secret to Perfect Pizza Night If you’ve ever had a slice of pizza and thought, “This sauce is what makes it great”? You’re not alone- The sauce can make or break a pizza. While it’s easy to grab a jar from the store, nothing beats the flavor of homemade pizza sauce. It’s so simple to make, and following this recipe will elevate your pizza to new heights and leave you wondering why you ever settled for store-bought. Speaking of homemade- my herb pizza crust is a fantastic option for homemade pizza night if you want some […]
- [Chocolate Orange Puff Pastry](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/dessert/pastry/chocolate-orange-puff-pastry/): Chocolate Orange Puff Pastry: A Pastry Twist on the Classic Christmas Candy If you’re looking for a yummy treat to impress your friends and family, look no further than this Chocolate Orange Puff Pastry. It’s everything you want in a dessert: flaky, buttery, slightly crispy, and filled with gooey chocolate and a hint of bright, refreshing orange. It’s also not hard to make because you aren’t making the puff pastry from scratch. I love desserts that look like I slaved on them but are actually pretty easy to make! Why This Chocolate Orange Puff Pastry is a Must-Try: What makes […]
- [Homemade French Onion Dip](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/sauces/homemade-french-onion-dip/): Homemade French Onion Dip is exactly what you need—creamy, savory, and perfect for every occasion Looking for a dip that’ll steal the show at your next party, gathering, or movie night? This Homemade French Onion Dip is exactly what you need—a creamy, savory, and totally irresistible dip that combines the rich flavor of caramelized onions with a tangy and creamy base. Whether you’re serving it at a holiday get-together or simply enjoying it as a snack, this homemade french onion dip is perfect for every occasion and will have everyone coming back for more! Why is This French Onion Dip […]
- [Winter Salad](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/salad/winter-salad/): Amidst all the indulgent Christmas desserts that we make during the holidays, I couldn’t resist sharing a healthy recipe too—a Winter Salad that’s hearty, satisfying, and packed with vibrant flavors. I’m a huge fan of salads that combine a variety of textures, and this Winter Salad does just that; each bite offering something new and exciting. Not only does it taste incredible, but it’s also visually stunning, making it the perfect centerpiece for your Christmas table. I promise, your guests will definitely be impressed as they ooh and aah over it at your holiday gatherings. This Winter Salad is as […]
- [Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/dessert/chocolate/chocolate-peppermint-cupcakes/): These Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes are rich, and infused with peppermint extract, making the perfect holiday treat! The chocolatey, fluffy cupcakes create a festive flavor that’s sweetly refreshing. Topped with a smooth chocolate ganache and fluffy peppermint cream cheese frosting, the Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes are as delicious as they are beautiful. The frosting is piped in swirls of white and red, making these cupcakes a showstopper on any holiday dessert table. And don’t be intimidated by the idea of piping swirls – it’s as easy as it is fun – and I’ve laid out the entire recipe step-by-step. Finished with a […]
- [Eggnog Tres Leches Cake](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/dessert/cake/eggnog-tres-leches-cake/): If there’s one thing we can all agree on during the holidays, it’s that everything tastes better with eggnog—and that definitely includes cake! My Eggnog Tres Leches Cake is a wintery twist on the traditional tres leches cake, this version incorporates the richness of eggnog to create a perfect holiday dessert. But no cake can rely on flavors alone: this cake itself is light and airy, thanks to whipped egg whites folded into the batter, guaranteeing that the end result is soft and scrumptious. Once soaked in a delicious blend of three milks—sweetened condensed milk, eggnog, and whole milk—the Eggnog […]
- [Easy Spaghetti Sauce](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/sauces/easy-spaghetti-sauce/): If you’re looking for a simple yet flavorful, homemade, easy spaghetti sauce that comes together quickly and tastes like it’s been simmering all day, this is the recipe for you. I think that typically the problem with generically easy spaghetti sauces are they don’t give much time for building flavor. But this recipe does not lack in flavor whatsoever. With the help of a few non-traditional (but pantry staples!) flavor enhancers this recipe doesn’t lack flavor at all. In researching about spaghetti sauce, I came across a few recipes that had soy sauce in them and a few others that […]
- [French Silk Pie](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/dessert/chocolate-french-silk-pie/): French Silk Pie is my absolute favorite pie. By far. I attempted to make this for the first time for Thanksgiving, 2015 – my first Thanksgiving married. It turned out okay but had a lot of improvements to be made. This started my quest to perfecting a chocolate French Silk Pie. I’ve made this pie so many times now and can honestly say this recipe is perfect. I have so many pies on my website and will continually add more because I love pie like Oprah loves bread. But when people ask me for just 1, this is always the […]
- [Sweet Potato Casserole](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/side-dish/sweet-potato-casserole/): Last year my sister-in-law, Lisa, made a yummy sweet potato casserole for our Thanksgiving dinner. I don’t typically love these but hers made me change my mind; this sweet potato casserole was that good! I got the recipe from her and modified it a bit to make it my own. The sweet potato casserole is really simple, it’s perfect to make ahead of Thanksgiving, and it’s a delicious side dish. What’s not to love? My husband also gives his stamp of approval for all things sweet potato, so he says you don’t have to just take my word for it. […]
- [Lime Chiffon Pie](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/dessert/lime-chiffon-pie/): We’ve been on a citrus kick lately, and I really love how this Lime Chiffon Pie turned out. A chiffon pie is a dessert with a light, airy filling in a pie crust. And this pie is light, airy, and melts in the mouth. Recently I’ve shared a tried and true Graham cracker pie crust, as well as a simple, tangy lime curd. They’re both great all on their own, but you can also combine them and make this perfect Lime Chiffon Pie. I can’t help but smile when I take a bite of this pie. It’s light and fun, […]
- [Lime Curd](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/dessert/lime-curd/): Lime curd is delicious. And my husband is obsessed. I think its great on toast or the filling of a cake. It’s yummy plain, or as a lemon curd replacement if you want a slightly different citrus taste. Also, for myself, I don’t add green food coloring to this lime curd when I make it for my family because we are trying to eliminate artifical food colors from our home where possible to help our ADHD daughter out, but for Google image searches and ranking it has to be green to be seen. So, forgive me this, and you can […]
- [Graham Cracker Pie Crust](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/dessert/graham-cracker-pie-crust/): If you don’t already know, I have a son named Graham, and he’s my youngest. Since he was just a teeny, tiny baby in the NICU I’ve always called him my Graham Cracker Crumb. Even though he’s almost 3 now and not crumb-sized anymore (I’m not crying, YOU’RE crying!) he still is, and I think always will be, my Graham Cracker Crumb. And so, of course, I have an affinity for all foods with Graham cracker crumbs. Funny thing about Graham crackers- You can’t find them in Finland where we lived for 5 years (and where Graham was born) so […]
- [Oreo Rice Krispie Treat Blossoms](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/dessert/oreo-rice-krispie-treat-blossoms/): I don’t know about you, but sometimes I want a quick no-bake dessert to make with my kids. These Oreo Rice Krispie Treat Blossoms are the perfect recipe for just that. My kids loved getting sticky with me. And sneaking the Cookies & Cream Kisses as we go. If you are a fan of Hershey’s Cookies and Cream Bars, you’ll love the Kisses version. They pair perfectly with Oreos and the 2 combined scream YUMMY! You’re going to love this new take on Rice Krispie Treats! If you’re looking for another rice Krispie Treat Recipe make sure you try these […]
- [Honey Lime Coconut Curry Chicken](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/main-dish/honey-lime-coconut-curry-chicken/): I love this meal, and so does my family. This honey lime coconut curry chicken is filling and has some of the most well balanced flavors there could be. Coconut and lime and curry and honey were meant for each other. And the cherry on top of it all is when the coconut curry chicken is paired with this easy coconut rice. You can thank me later. This is a recipe I’ve been developing for over a year and each time I made it I perfected my notes to make it perfect for you. You’re going to drool while smelling […]
- [Coconut Rice](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/side-dish/coconut-rice/): Coconut rice is the perfect side dish to so many things. It’s just as easy as plain rice and tastes amazing. I originally came up with this coconut rice dish to serve with my Honey Lime Coconut Curry Chicken, and I 100% recommend making them together. But if you’re looking for other ideas to serve with this coconut rice you can’t miss with my Chicken Coconut Korma or this yummy Poke Bowl. Or if you’re like me and love all things coconut and are just looking for a new coconut dessert, then you need to try my Coconut Tres Leches […]
- [Pad Thai](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/main-dish/pad-thai/): Hi, Friends! I’ve missed you! Genuinely. I’ve been busy the last year after moving back to America and re-adjusting with some major reverse culture shock. I’ve also seriously upped my game with my food photography after taking a food photo course and practicing a ton. I’ve started selling new recipes I’ve been making to other food bloggers for their own food blogs and have decided I need to keep some for my own blog, even though I haven’t made any money off my blog yet. That being said, my sweet (and amazing and awesome and near-perfect and hot) husband has […]
- [Perfect Chocolate Buttercream Frosting](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/dessert/perfect-buttercream-chocolate-frosting/): This is one of those recipes that’s good to just have in your arsenal. A good homemade chocolate frosting is something everyone ought to have a recipe they go-to for. This one is perfect to top basically any flavor of cupcakes, especially my favorite chocolate cupcakes recipe. Or simply spread it on a graham cracker and your kids will think it’s a fun treat. My dad eats graham crackers with frosting often after church on Sundays and I’m hoping he’ll try this recipe!
- [Cranberry Custard Pie (Only 1 Bowl!)](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/dessert/cranberry-custard-pie-only-1-bowl/): If you only have 10 minutes to throw a pie together this thanksgiving, I’d highly recommend this one. Grab a pie crust from the store and you literally will take less than 10 active minutes of time to make this pie. It’s a low effort-high reward pie that wills surely impress everyone. They’ll thinking you spent a long time making this custard and only you’ll know it’s a 1 bowl dessert with hardly any skill or effort needed. Seriously, read the instructions of the recipe and you’ll notice it’s probably the shortest instructions for a pie there ever was. If […]
- [Halfway Homemade Cornbread](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/breads/halfway-homemade-cornbread-muffins/): We had some new friends for dinner over here in Alabama and they brought cornbread that was really unique and good. I asked for the recipe and she said it was 1 jiffy cornbread mix and 1 yellow cake mix mixed together. That got me thinking and recipe testing and I ended up with this recipe. This makes nearly 3 dozen muffins so when I’ve made this I end up freezing a lot to use in the future. But they freeze and thaw great so It’s not a bad deal!
- [The Best Coconut Cream Pie (with Coconut Crust! And gluten free)](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/dessert/the-best-coconut-cream-pie-with-coconut-crust/): I really love coconut. And I really love coconut cream pie. I made this pie crust not sure if it’d even work or taste good or hold together when cut and IT DID and it is AMAZING! You could for sure make just the pie crust and use it for a different cream pie if you don’t want to use it for coconut cream pie too. Like a key lime pie would be delicious or this dark chocolate cream pie. I’m 90% sure this will make an appearance on my Thanksgiving dessert table this year. I brought this pie last […]
- [3-Citrus Cranberry Sauce](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/sauces/3-citrus-cranberry-sauce/): You have no idea how long I’ve been waiting to recipe test cranberry sauce recipe. I never once saw fresh cranberries sold in Finland so I never could make anything with cranberries there. I am a cranberry lover. It’s really the only kind of juice I will choose over water regularly. Juice is too sweet for me but cranberry juice is enough tart to make it perfect to me. All this to say I’m happy I can make cranberry recipes now and I think that you’ll see a handful in the coming weeks because I bought several big bags of […]
- [Caramel Apple Crumble Fruit Pizza](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/dessert/caramel-apple-crumble-fruit-pizza/): The only fruit pizza I’ve ever had is the sugar cookie base with assorted fruit on top. This is the same idea but inspired by a caramel apple/apple crumble. The base is a peanut butter oatmeal cookie, the middle layer is a cinnamon cream cheese whipped cream and it’s topped with thinly sliced apples with a caramel drizzle. It is so delicious and fun to put together!
- [Slow Cooker Parmesan Garlic Pasta](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/main-dish/slow-cooker-parmesan-garlic-pasta/): I was lucky enough to go visit my best friend who lives in Texas a few weeks ago. She is QUEEN of simple meals. She made this dinner while we were there and I loved it so much I made it for my family the next week. I think this may be the first recipe on my blog that requires something as specific as “Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Sauce” but it’s also only a 5 ingredient meal. You can’t buy anything like this sauce in Finland so obviously when I was blogging from abroad I’d never have anything like […]
- [Easy Pumpkin French Toast](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/breakfast/pumpkin-french-toast/): This recipe is hardly any more hard than normal french toast but it is such a fun Fall breakfast. And if you have kids, they’ll think it is fun that it’s orange. With Halloween now in less than a week it’s the perfect time to make it! I know french toast is a “breakfast food” but 9 times out of 10, when I make french toast it’s for dinner. I am doing this thing where once a week one of my girls (who are 7 and 4.5 years old) get to choose dinner and be my dinner helper. It rotates […]
- [Fall Harvest Salad with Delicious Blueberry Balsamic Dressing](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/salad/fall-harvest-salad/): My husband and I love a big salad full of many textures and flavors. Every once in a while he’ll request a new one so then I come up with something. This one was a huge hit and I knew it needed to be on the blog. The dressing is sooooo good. It makes more than enough dressing for the salad so you can use it on other salads or as a dip too if you want. If you don’t want leftovers of the dressing, you probably could get away with halving the dressing ingredients. Read the notes for lots […]
- [Kale & Almond Pesto](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/sauces/kale-and-almond-pesto/): I’ve never been that wild about pesto. I think the flavor is too strong and I mostly think this is the case because theres SO MUCH basil. Also making pesto is expensive but this one is friendly on the budget. A friend of mine back in Helsinki made this for a book club and I was obsessed. It was amazing and I couldn’t stop thinking about it. She said she didn’t have a recipe for it and just whipped it up. But she told me the basics of it and so I started working on it back in Helsinki. My […]
- [Apple Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/breads/apple-biscuit-cinnamon-rolls/): If you haven’t ever made a biscuit cinnamon roll then your life is about to change. I make my original biscuit cinnamon rolls regularly because they’re my husbands favorite breakfasts. It was his half birthday yesterday (yes, this is a thing. And yes, I celebrate this every year. haha) so I wanted to try something new. We had a bunch of Apples in the fridge because my kids decided they were obsessed with apples last week so I bought way too many this week just for them to decide that apples are gross. Because of course. Anyway, I chopped up […]
- [Pizza Rollups](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/breads/pizza-rollups/): If you’re looking for a fun meal to make with your kids or for your kids, try these pizza rollups! If you’re kids are like mine, they’ll never turn down pizza So they’ll think these are fun too. They’re a fun appetizer or pair them with a delicious caesar salad to have as a meal. Making new varieties of these original Cheesy Garlic Butter Rollups has been fun. I have another one on the horizon coming soon too that I need to make a few more times to perfect. In the meantime you can also try the Chicken Cordon Bleu […]
- [Brianna’s Crockpot or Slow Cooker Chili (the best and only chili recipe you'll ever need!)](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/soup/the-best-chili-recipe/): It’s fall, ya’ll! I have to learn to say ya’ll now that we live in Alabama I guess. Fall means soup season and I have the perfect recipe for you to add to your meal planning! This is the best and only chili recipe you’ll ever need. I have made this recipe for so many different groups of people (in multiple countries even) and I’ve never met someone who doesn’t ask for this recipe. It truly is the best and only chili recipe you’ll need. When I put my name in the title of a recipe it means that it’s […]
- [Frosted Chocolate Peppermint Cookies](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/dessert/frosted-chocolate-peppermint-cookies/): Frosted chocolate peppermint cookies are the perfect Christmas cookie. I’ve been making these type of super soft soda shop style sugar cookies for years and years now and every once in a while I try coming up with a new one. These seemed very Christmas-y and my girls love helping frost and sprinkle these type of cookies. If you want to try any of my many other growing list of soft sugar cookies here they are- The original sugar cookie, lemon drop, chocolate brownie, Oreo, fruit pizza sugar cookies, and Frosted Peanut Butter Sugar Cookies with Chocolate & Peanut Butter […]
- [Cream of Broccoli Soup](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/soup/cream-of-broccoli-soup/): My 2 girls (ages 3 and 6) are kind of strange and they LOVE broccoli. So much. They’ll ask me to make broccoli if it’s been more than a week since I’ve made it last. So you can imagine how much they love this cream of broccoli soup. They devour it. It’s a big hit of a meal in my home. If you’re looking for another broccoli soup, try this broccoli, carrot, and cheddar soup that I also really love.
- [Martha's Banana Bread](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/breads/marthas-banana-bread/): I named this recipe Martha’s Banana Bread because my 3.5 year old, Martha, is obsessed with this bread. She helps me make it every time and asks me all the time if we can make it. She also wants to buy bananas at the store specifically so we can wait for them to have spots to make more banana bread. If you like a crackle top on top of your bread, sprinkle some sugar on top before baking. This is optional but I love the added texture. If you want another quick bread for this Fall season try these pumpkin […]
- [Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/breakfast/cinnamon-roll-coffee-cake/): Today is my oldest’s first day of Kindergarten! How does time go by so quick?? I woke up in time this morning to make this Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Cake for her. I make this somewhat often because it’s my husband’s favorite childhood breakfast and just have been too out of it to photograph it and get it posted. One of my goals with getting back into a routine when school started was to start blogging consistently again too. I’m pretty happy with myself for getting a blog up today on the first day of school! This recipe is based off […]
- [Strawberry Crumble Pie](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/dessert/strawberry-crumble-pie/): This delicious crumble only takes about 5-10 minutes to put together! Here in Finland, strawberries are in full season and they are the most delicious in the whole world. At least, the most delicious strawberries I have ever tasted. People say it’s because there is so much light here in the summer (like 19-20 hours of light every day!),o the berries get extra sweet. But because it doesn’t get hot here (hello only 75 F max temps, typically!) the berries are super small. They’re little balls of candy, practically. If you ever find yourself in Finland in the summer, buy […]
- [Pineapple Salmon Bowls](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/main-dish/pineapple-salmon-bowls/): I have barely blogged since becoming pregnant. It’s been a really rough pregnancy in un-traditional ways. Like I got a cough so bad during a cold I had that it lasted literally 3 whole months and I coughed so much/hard that I broke 4 freaking ribs. Now I have about a month left and feeling a lot better in that my ribs are healed and my cough is FINALLY almost all better, but now I’m just at the huge/uncomfortable stage that has heartburn and can’t sleep. ANYWAY, I have made this for my family about 4 times since I made […]
- [The Best Cinnamon Rolls (with over-night/make-ahead option AND secret baking instructions!)](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/breakfast/cinnamon-rolls/): Cinnamon rolls are honestly a tricky thing to make well. Sometimes you get a super dry roll that just tastes like plain sugar, sometimes you get a roll that is so doughy in the middle you’re worried it’s going to make you sick. Finding the balance between a roll that’s done, but not dry, that also is gooey and melts in your mouth is something I’ve been working on for several years. With many, MANY, batches baked and trying to come up with my own recipe and technique, I came up with this one! The secret?! It’s baking some of […]
- [Frosted Peanut Butter Sugar Cookies with Chocolate & Peanut Butter Frosting](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/dessert/frosted-peanut-butter-sugar-cookies-with-chocolate-peanut-butter-frosting/): I really like the soft soda shop type sugar cookies so much that I’m beginning to have a whole series of different versions of them. Since peanut butter and chocolate are my favorite dessert combo it only makes sense to make a peanut butter sugar cookie! These are right up there as one of my favorite sugar cookie on my website! Totally delicious. The other ones I have on my website so far are the original sugar cookie, lemon drop, chocolate brownie, Oreo, and fruit pizza sugar cookies. They are all delicious and you should try one that sounds the […]
- [Chicken Stir fry (30 minute meal!)](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/main-dish/chicken-stir-fry-30-minute-meal/): Chicken stir fry doesn’t have to be intimidating or something that takes a long time. This literally takes 30 minutes or less, especially if you meal prep and cut all the veggies up earlier in the day or even up to a few days earlier. This meal is a great way to get your kids to eat veggies because it’s mixed with noodles and a delicious sauce. If you’re looking for another delicious asian-inspired meal, try this fried rice, or this delicious sesame chicken!
- [Simple and Delicious Roasted Carrots](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/side-dish/simple-and-delicious-roasted-carrots/): Aren’t you glad I’m not one of those annoying food bloggers that talks for 15 paragraphs about the world’s simplest recipe? There really isn’t much to say about these roasted carrots except that they’re simple and delicious. And all of that can be gathered from the title of the recipe. So with that, I’ll leave you with the recipe. If you need some ideas for what to pair with these simple and delicious roasted carrots, try my miracle pan fried chicken, Ranch oven baked chicken, or Garlic butter roasted chicken thighs.
- [Killer Potato Salad](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/side-dish/killer-potato-salad/): This is my former roommate, Whitney’s, recipe. She called it killer potato salad because it has a pound of bacon in it so it will probably kill you. This is my favorite potato salad and so insanely fast and easy to make. I prefer eating this cold but if you typically prefer a hot potato salad then you’ll enjoy this warm. Don’t overcook your potatoes or your salad will turn to mush. If you want a main dish to serve with this try my favorite butter burgers, this shredded BBQ chicken sandwich or this ground beef BBQ sandwich!
- [Browned Butter Snickerdoodles](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/dessert/browned-butter-snickerdoodles/): I’ve always felt “meh” about a snickerdoodle cookie. They basically taste like a bland sugar cookie with cinnamon sugar on them. Then I discovered brown butter and all the delicious flavor this adds to basically everything and decided to try a browned butter snickerdoodle cookie. I have one other snickerdoodle recipe on my website and they’re also delicious. Pumpkin white chocolate snickerdoodle cookies
- [Homemade Enchilada Sauce](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/sauces/homemade-enchilada-sauce/): The list continues to grow of things I can’t buy in Finland and therefore have had to learn how to buy. Enchilada sauce is one of them. Honestly after learning how to make it myself, this is also another thing I don’t know that I’ll ever buy again at a store when we move home. It tastes like 10x better than in a can! There are so many things I’m grateful to have learned in Finland and making EVERYTHING from scratch is high up there. I love making my family healthy meals and fresh meals and this enchilada sauce fits […]
- [Delicious Chicken Gyros with Greek Salad and Tzatziki Sauce](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/main-dish/sandwich-wrap/delicious-chicken-gyros-with-greek-salad-and-tzatziki-sauce/): I never really had a good Gyro till I moved to Finland. There’s a restaurant called Fafa’s here that basically only sells these and they’re really good. I decided to try and re-create them at home so I can make sure to be able to eat them even after we move back to America. After some trial and error, I feel like I legitimately nailed this recipe. I’ve been trying to get a no fail pita recipe for a while, but they’re so temperamental and I don’t want to put any recipe on my website unless it’s basically fool-proof. I’ve […]
- [Cajun Jambalaya](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/main-dish/cajun-jambalaya/): Cajun Jambalaya is a meal I grew up eating relatively often. It was always made from a box mix and that’s how I always have made it too. But then there’s no such thing as box mixes of basically anything in Finland and for sure no jambalaya. Which is ultimately great because it made me learn how to make it from scratch. If you want to make any other cajun recipe try this other cajun comfort food read beans and rice.
- [Chocolate Chunk Muffins](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/breakfast/chocolate-chunk-muffins/): Chocolate Chunk Muffins are seriously delicious. They taste as good as you can get from a bakery (or Costco!) and have impressive and huge muffin tops! If you’re looking for a healthier chocolate breakfast muffin try these whole grain chocolate blender muffins.
- [California Chicken BLT Wraps (with delicious dipping sauce!)](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/main-dish/sandwich-wrap/california-chicken-blt-wraps/): I’m all about sauce over here. I hate a dry burger or a dry sandwich. Sauces and dips make everything better. Even toddlers know everything is better if there’s dip involved. I love having new fast simple weeknight meals ready. This is one I can have all the ingredients for cooked/chopped in the fridge and pull everything out and assemble in 5 minutes. It’s a great way to use up leftover chicken or bacon, throw some veggies on and dip in this amazing sour cream dipping sauce. you’re looking for another delicious sandwich type meal try this special occasion grilled […]
- [Cereal Milk Tres Leches Cake](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/dessert/cereal-milk-tres-leches-cake/): I wish I could have gotten this cereal milk tres leches cake up yesterday for you, but I got it up before Cinco de Mayo tomorrow! If you start this tonight or tomorrow morning, you can eat this for dessert tomorrow! I’m not a big cereal eater but I do love the cereal milk! I was brainstorming flavors for a new tres leches cake and this one popped into my head and I couldn’t get it out. It’s super delicious and Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal is the perfect cereal for a tres leches cake! Because I love adding tid bits […]
- [Vegan Veggie Grain Bowl](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/salad/vegan-veggie-grain-bowl/): Oh hey look, I have another vegan recipe for you! This vegan veggie grain bowl will satisfy your hunger likely leaving you without wanting for dairy or meat. It’s really full of flavor combinations and textures that will make you forget it’s vegan. If you’re looking for another delicious grain bowl, try this salmon grain bowl!
- [Cinco de Mayo Recipe Roundup!](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/main-dish/cinco-de-mayo-recipe-roundup/): I wanted to be helpful for you in finding the perfect recipe(s) to make for Cinco de Mayo next week so that’s why I created this recipe roundup for you! All my favorite Mexican inspired recipes on my blog in one place. This past week I posted this copycat recipe for Cafe Rio dressing. It’s my favorite taco salad dressing, delicious smothered on a burrito or in a taco, or as a dip for a taquito or any other kind of Mexican food you can think of.   These are my favorite enchiladas in the whole world– Pink sauce enchiladas. […]
- [Crock Pot Red Beans and Rice](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/main-dish/red-beans-and-rice/): This classic cajun red beans and rice is a major comfort food for me and will be sure to fill you up and feed a crowd! Several options for stretching this meal even farther or how to cook the beans. If you’re looking for another Louisiana inspired dish try this delicious cajun crispy chicken pasta.
- [Chocolate White Chip Cookies](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/dessert/chocolate-white-chip-cookies/): Chocolate white chip cookies are one of my favorite kinds of cookies but a lot of recipes I’ve tried just don’t taste as good as a bakery version so I set out to create my own. Much like several other cookies on this website (tried and true chocolate chip cookies, cookie butter cookies) it took quite a bit of trial and error but lucky for you, these are PERFECTED! I love this cookie. Like a lot. Make sure you refrigerate them. I know, it’s so annoying to have to WAIT to bake them, but these cookies really won’t turn out […]
- [Taco Salad Dressing (Copycat Cafe Rio dressing)](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/sauces/taco-salad-dressing-copycat-cafe-rio-dressing/): I have literally had a note in my phone for this Cafe Rio dressing that I’ve made and updated and tweaked and edited some more, for 6 years. I’ve tried at least 10 copy cat recipes for Cafe Rio dressings and every time the recipe claims “TASTES EXACTLY LIKE CAFE RIO” and then they don’t taste like it at all. So, I’m not claiming that about this recipe because it still tastes a little different, BUT it’s the closest I’ve ever tasted to the real thing. I can’t find tomatillos in Finland, it’s a sad truth, so I’ve been using […]
- [Cajun Shrimp Pasta (30 minute meal!)](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/main-dish/cajun-shrimp-pasta/): My 2 little girls are on a big shrimp-loving kick right now. They ask me to make shrimp constantly so I’m finding new ways to make it. I was born in Louisiana and have a soft spot for spicy cajun comfort food. But, my oldest in particular can’t handle spicy. But, because she’s obsessed with shrimp the relatively mild-level of spiciness in this dish she didn’t even complain about! MOM WIN! If you’re looking for another cajun dish here is a delicious cajun chicken pasta. If you’re looking for another delicious shrimp meal this shrimp chowder is one of my […]
- [Easy Apple Crisp](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/dessert/apple-crisp/): Apple crisp is a dessert everyone should have a recipe for because it’s so easy to make and everyone loves it. I suggest using dark brown sugar in this recipe because it gives a more caramely flavor than light brown sugar but you can do light brown if it’s what you have on hand! If you’re looking for another crisp recipe you should try my browned butter, pear, and apple crisp.
- [Chicken Cordon Bleu Roll Ups (with delicious dipping sauce!)](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/breads/chicken-cordon-bleu-roll-ups/): After I made my cheesy garlic butter roll ups my husband thought I could make them in all sorts of other flavors. This flavor was one that came to my mind immediately. I have a few other ideas I’m working on as well! The sauce is so delicious and the rolls are filling. You can make this for a full meal or as a side for a party! Make sure to refrigerate any leftover rolls that you have because they  have meat in them. If you’re looking for another delicious roll up recipe try this cheesy garlic butter roll ups! […]
- [Salmon Poke Bowl (30 minute meal)](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/main-dish/salmon-poke-bowl/): I started eating poke bowls about 4 years ago. They’re so delicious but making them at home was kind of intimidating to me. I tried quite a few sauce combinations and after trial and error ended up with this sauce. It’s delicious and creamy and goes perfectly with salmon and the toppings I have in this recipe. I hope you’ll try this salmon poke bowl out and find that you can easily make your whole family a poke bowl for a fraction of the price of eating out at a poke restaurant.
- [Simple & Easy Chicken Gravy](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/sauces/easy-chicken-gravy/): This easy chicken gravy really is simple and easy. Everyone needs to know how to make gravy and once you do, you’ll see how easy it is and how much more delicious it is too. I learned how to make gravy from my mom and grandma when I was like 12. It’s honestly incredibly easy and you won’t be disappointed that you both learned how to do it and also happy because it tastes so much better than a packet or jar from the store. Make these perfect mashed potatoes to go with it!
- [Perfect Mashed Potatoes (with so many tips and tricks for perfect potatoes every time!)](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/side-dish/perfect-mashed-potatoes-with-so-many-tips-and-tricks-for-perfect-potatoes-every-time/): I honestly haven’t been good at making mashed potatoes for all that long. The past about 1.5 years I’ve read a lot on what makes good mashed potatoes and have also made a lot of different kinds of mashed potatoes, a lot of different ways and have found a combination of what has been fail-proof for me. I hope it will also be fail proof for you and that you’ll feel confident that you can make perfect mashed potatoes every time! No more glue-like potatoes, no more chunks, no more water-logged potatoes. Make sure you read all the notes on […]
- [Carrot Cake (super simple!)](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/dessert/carrot-cake/): This carrot cake recipe comes from my husband’s family cookbook. My in-law family eats this at Christmas time but I think of carrot cake as an Easter kind of dessert so what better time to post this than now? I am on team no nuts in desserts, and especially no raisins in desserts so I particularly was thrilled when their carrot cake recipe had no gross things in it. Honestly, this recipe is incredibly simple to make and it makes an incredible carrot cake. It takes less than 15 minutes to mix together too. I hope you make this for […]
- [Sesame Cauliflower (Chinese take-out style vegetarian sesame chicken. Easily made vegan!)](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/main-dish/sesame-cauliflower/): Sesame cauliflower tastes almost identical to Chinese take-out style sesame chicken but vegetarian. It’s also easily made vegan if you use agave instead of honey, or a vegan honey. So delicious and even easier and healthier to make than my original Sesame Chicken recipe because you don’t have to bread or fry anything. I sometimes will make mine half cauliflower and half chicken so it’s a bit more filling and satisfies my meat-loving family. Try making it half and half if you want to make it faster and more healthy but still really want the meat.
- [Crispy, Oven-Baked Ranch Chicken Strips](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/main-dish/crispy-oven-baked-ranch-chicken/): I love a recipe that you can throw in the fridge to marinade before going to bed, or first thing waking up in the morning, and then requires very little effort after that. This recipe is fantastic because you get the texture of an oil-fried chicken, but without the grease and mess. I love dairy-based chicken marinades. They make chicken extra tender and way easier to not over-bake resulting in dry chicken. Using an instant read thermometer is a really good tip for anytime you cook chicken to help you not over cook it. This baked ranch chicken is a […]
- [Super Soft Cookies & Cream Sugar Cookies](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/dessert/super-soft-cookies-cream-sugar-cookies/): These Cookies & Cream Sugar Cookies are addicting-ly good. They’re being added to my growing list of different flavors of sugar cookies on my website based on my perfected original version. (if you haven’t tried that recipe yet, I highly suggest them! They’re the best no roll, soft sugar cookie I’ve ever had!) I have another sugar cookie flavor I still need to blog too! These cookies and cream sugar cookies are so fun! They have crushed up Oreos IN the sugar cookie and obviously in the frosting too! Make sure to read the notes in the recipe for the […]
- [Cheesy, Garlic Butter Rollups](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/breads/cheesy-garlic-butter-rollups/): Cheesy, Garlic Butter Rollups are a fun twist on my normal breadsticks. If you notice, the 2 recipes for the dough are almost identical! This is because that breadsticks recipe is literally the best recipe for breadsticks in the whole world so why would I use any other base for this fun, new recipe?? These Cheesy, Garlic Butter Rollups can be enjoyed on their own as an appetizer, served with a marinara or an alfredo sauce for dipping, or served with your favorite pasta or soup. They’re super cute and ridiculously delicious. Since this recipe has been so popular (nearly […]
- [Easy Caesar Salad Dressing](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/sauces/easy-caesar-salad-dressing/): Easy Caesar salad dressing is the perfect recipe for you to have in your go-to recipes for a quick salad to serve with this quick spaghetti, pan fried chicken, lazy man’s lasagna, pasta rosa, 1-pot alfredo pasta, or so many other recipes you normally make. I’ve been creating this dressing for a while now trying to get it to my perfect liking before sharing because everyone needs a simple and delicious caesar salad dressing they can make from scratch. If you want to try making homemade croutons for this salad, you should give it a shot! they’re super easy to […]
- [Malt Milkshake Cupcakes (whopper cupcakes)](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/dessert/malt-milkshake-cupcakes-whopper-cupcakes/): Growing up, every Sunday we had hand-spun malt milkshakes for dessert. I made these malt milkshake cupcakes inspired by that. It was a tradition in my dad’s family to make malt milkshakes every Sunday as well. You make them with the TINIEST amount of milk. By the time you’re done mixing your arm is tired from mixing so hard AND you’ve burned off the calories of the malt you’ll eat. JK but kinda not JK. You’re left with a finished product that is so thick you can turn the cup upside down and neither the spoon nor the ice-cream will […]
- [Chocolate Brownie Mousse Cake](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/dessert/chocolate-brownie-mousse-cake/): Sometimes being a food blogger means I have to make holiday foods several weeks to a month before the holiday so I can have the recipe perfect and the blog up in time to post it for everyone else to be able to make for the holiday. This chocolate brownie mousse cake was not a dessert my husband was sad I had to make several times to get perfect. Sometimes I ask him what he wants as a dessert and he says something simple, then I think it sounds too boring so I create something fancier that includes what he […]
- [Super Simple Raspberry Cheesecake Cookies](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/dessert/raspberry-cheesecake-cookies/): If you’re looking for a super simple recipe Valentines Day recipe that your kids can help you with, these raspberry cheesecake cookies are a good one! I mean, if your kids help you the hearts may not be perfect, but they’re sure to have a lot of fun helping. I love Valentines Day, even though it seems to be the popular thing to say you hate it. My kids enjoyed helping me make these (They didn’t help with the few I photographed because they weren’t as pretty, lol!) This recipe is also great because it only has 6 ingredients. Just […]
- [Vegan Breakfast Oat Bars](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/breakfast/vegan-breakfast-oat-bars/): If you follow my blog, you know I’m not a vegan. But it’s a popular diet in Finland and I have a decent handful of friends here that are vegan. I’ve been trying to find and create vegan recipes that *ahem* actually taste good to someone who isn’t vegan. These vegan breakfast oat bars taste really good, have tons of healthy things in them, require no cooking, and are particularly great for a grab and go breakfast. My very favorite vegan dinner on my blog is this Coconut Lentil Stew.
- [Garlic Butter Roasted Chicken Thighs](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/main-dish/garlic-butter-roasted-chicken-thighs/): Garlic butter Roasted Chicken Thighs are a staple in our home. So easy to make and don’t take much time. It’s an easy throw together protein for a busy weeknight meal. Endless options for things to pair it with too. Some of my favorite sides are this jalapeno creamed corn, garlic red mashed potatoes, or these fresh Roasted green beans.
- [Salmon Grain Bowl (with delicious Jalapeño cilantro dressing!)](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/salad/salmon-grain-bowl-with-delicious-jalapeno-cilantro-dressing/): Grain bowls have become a popular thing in my house for dinner recently. They’re easy to customize and it is seriously fun for me to create new flavor combinations. Salmon is relatively inexpensive to buy here compared to where I’m from in land-locked Utah so I decided to try a grain bowl with it! It’s delicious. I’m so glad that no one in my little family is allergic to fish and super glad that we all like it. If you’re looking for another grain bowl recipe, this peanut sauce to top one with is delicious too.
- [Coconut Tres Leches Cake](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/dessert/cake/coconut-tres-leches-cake/): I don’t think I’ve met a tres leches cake I didn’t like, but this coconut tres leches cake is really high up there! Apparently I’m really into trying to make every flavor of tres leches cake now or something. Anyone have any other idea for a flavor of tres leches cake I should create next? I finally found a store (an African market) that sells evaporated milk so now tres leches cake are far easier to make for me. If you love coconut and tres leches cake, you’re going to love this! If you’re looking for my other 2 tres […]
- [Pasta Rosa (Marinara Sauce Meets Alfredo Sauce)](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/main-dish/pasta-rosa-marinara-sauce-meets-alfredo-sauce/): Pasta Rosa is a super fast sauce to whip up that doesn’t require too many ingredients. You get the best of marinara sauce mixed with the best of alfredo sauce, made in just 1 pot. If you like pasta dishes, you’re going to love this. This makes enough to serve about 8, but honestly the leftovers are just as good and you’ll eat them.
- [Super Easy, Perfect Lemon & Poppy Seed Muffins (still 100% from scratch)](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/breads/lemon-poppy-seed-muffins/): Lemon poppy seed muffins are my husband’s favorite flavor. Because of this I’ve been trying to create a lemon poppy seed muffin for ages. I either make one that’s too dry, or doesn’t have enough lemon flavor in it. But I finally created a fool proof recipe for myself and now for you too! My tips for you are- really do rub the sugar and lemon zest together when the recipe tells you to. It makes a big difference. The last tip, don’t over-mix it. Over-mixing a muffin makes the end result tough and not as enjoyable to eat. I […]
- [1-Pot Rice and Orzo with Zucchini (like a homemade Rice A Roni)](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/main-dish/1-pot-rice-and-orzo-with-zucchini-like-a-homemade-rice-a-roni/): This 1-pot Rice and Orzo is like eating a bowl of Rice A Roni except even more delicious, totally from scratch, and healthier. Leave out the chicken to make this into a side. Change the veggie to your kids’ favorite! Bake it at the end for melty cheese on top or don’t bake it for an even quicker meal. The rice and orzo base is just plain delicious and the fact that it’s a 1-pot rice meal is even better. If you’re looking for other 1-pot meals, this 1-pot alfredo is a popular one on this blog!
- [Ground Beef BBQ Sandwiches (20-minute meal)](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/main-dish/beef/ground-beef-bbq-sandwiches-20-minute-meal/): Ground Beef BBQ Sandwiches are such a great weeknight meal. From start to finish, you can make this in less than 20 minutes.
- [Chocolate Tres Leches Cake](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/dessert/chocolate-tres-leches-cake/): Chocolate tres leches cake came to be because of a predicament. My husband wanted me to make my tres leches cake (if you haven’t tried my original tres leches cake then you should definitely do that!) but I wanted a chocolate-y dessert. So I decided I’d just try to make my original recipe chocolate. And it was such a success. We were both very happy with the end result. And now I have a new recipe to add to my blog and to make over and over.
- [Chicken Coconut Korma](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/main-dish/chicken-coconut-korma/): We love Indian food at our house and chicken coconut korma so I’m always trying to make new recipes based on our favorite restaurant ones. Surprisingly, Indian food is really not all that hard to make from your own kitchen. My other favorite Indian dishes are Indian Butter Chicken, Easy Chicken Tikka Masala, and of course, homemade restaurant quality naan! Chicken Coconut Korma is the most hands on of the Indian main dish recipes on my website because you need to blend the marinade together, but other than that it’s pretty easy and straightforward.
- [1-Pot Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/main-dish/1-pot-creamy-chicken-and-mushroom-pasta/): 1-pot creamy chicken and mushroom pasta is a great busy weeknight meal! I feel like I’m having a hard time making and posting super Christmas-y recipes. But then I thought, maybe you could use a quick 30 minute meal to help you on a busy day! My almost 2-year-old ate THREE whole bowls of this. And my 4-year-old told me she wanted to eat this every day because it’s so good. So, this recipe is kid approved. At least by my kids. If you’re looking for another 1-pot meal, my favorite one is this 1-pot Alfredo.
- [Cookie Butter & Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/dessert/cookie-butter-oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookies/): I’ve been working on this cookie butter & oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe off and on for about 6 months. Peanut butter cookies and desserts are some of my favorite, but people who can’t have peanuts miss out on so many delicious desserts. When I was making peanut butter cookies one day and noticed the cookie butter in our pantry. I wondered if because it’s a similar consistency as peanut butter if it’d work to just replace it 1:1 ratio. It wasn’t perfect but it was a good starting point, so I’ve been on a mission to make this happen […]
- [Calzones (easy and straightforward)](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/main-dish/calzones-easy-and-straightforward/): In the words of Ben Wyatt on Parks and Rec, “Pizza is old news, Calzones are the future!”. So maybe I don’t really think pizza is old news, (try my favorite pizza crust everrrrr!) but calzones are really fun and delicious too! Save any extra sauce you have and use it for dipping. Everyone loves to dip, right? Put some ricotta cheese in with a bit of pesto and your favorite pizza toppings and you and everyone eating with you will wonder why you’ve never made calzones before.
- [2020 Pie Guide!](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/dessert/pie/2020-pie-guide/): Hi friends! I’m so excited for Thanksgiving next week! I thought on my last Friday Pie day I’d throw a post together with easy access to every pie on my website. (I may add 1 pie to my website tomorrow or next week before Thanksgiving though.) Flakey Layers Pie Crust (all butter no fail!) Easy pie crust Doesn’t require a pastry blender Doesn’t Require a food processor All Butter, no fail All purpose pie crust   Dark Chocolate Cream Pie- No baking in oven except the crust. Rich Chocolate flavor Not too time consuming Not too complicated   Chocolate French […]
- [Oatmeal Cream Pie, Pie](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/dessert/oatmeal-cream-pie-pie/): Since Pie is the best part of Thanksgiving to me, I asked my husband this year what kind of pies I should make for my website. He told me he thought I should try to make an oatmeal cream pie cookie into a pie. So I set off to see if this even exists on the internet and it does not. So I thought I’d try to make one. After many attempts, many fails, and frustration over it and my husband telling me it was fine and he didn’t need this kind of pie, I finally got a good pie. […]
- [Lazy Man’s Chicken Pot Pie (still 100% from scratch!)](https://acupofcream.com/recipes/main-dish/lazy-mans-chicken-pot-pie-still-100-from-scratch/): Lazy Man’s Chicken Pot Pie is a bigger hit in my house than normal chicken pot pie. We all prefer a good homemade biscuit to a pie crust and this biscuit recipe has been in the works for years. I will do a post of it on its own some time because it’s the perfect biscuit recipe. I wanted to post this recipe before Thanksgiving because this is such a great recipe to make to use up any leftover turkey. If you’re looking for another “lazy man’s” edition of a meal, try my Lazy Man’s Lasagna! It’s one of the […]

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