Dulce de Leche Banana Cream Pie

This Dulce de Leche Banana Cream Pie recipe has it all! Graham Cracker crust topped with dulce de leche and bananas with a no bake banana cheesecake filling!

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I am so thankful for all the friends that I have had the opportunity to meet thanks to food blogging. And by “meet” I totally mean on the internet. While I have met so many of them in real life on trips and at conferences, there are still so many “blogger friends” that I have yet to personally shake hands with.

The nice thing about blog friends, are they get ya. They understand. They are on facebook all day, ready and available for a quick message of support, encouragement, or tech advice. Blog friends have the same work life balance struggles. They want to throw their hands up in the air at facebook when a post doesn’t get shown to their readers, and they help you figure out instagram algorithms!

A few years ago I met this girl on a press trip. And I left that trip feeling like I had met the nicest blogger in the world. I still feel that way. And her name is Carrian. She blogs at Oh Sweet Basil. If you’ve never visited her website…I suggest you start with these pancakes. They have become our family’s favorite!

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Vegetarian Chili

Hearty Vegetarian Chili recipe packed with flavor! You won’t miss the meat in this vegetable chili, and the addition of walnuts gives the perfect texture and flavor!

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March madness is here!!! In my mind that means two birthdays, spring break, and yardwork. I know nothing of this college basketball type of madness, haha!

So recently I gave up eating meat for Lent, and while I don’t necessarily crave it, I do have a lot to learn with cooking vegetarian. Plus, this mom needs protein. I started CrossFit nearly 6 months ago and my muscles need protein, so I’m told!

It’s easy to get protein when you are eating meat. But it’s taking me more effort to make sure I’m getting enough through legumes, eggs, and other non-meat foods.

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Cashew Brittle

Cashew Brittle made in the microwave! It couldn’t be easier, and it’s a fun twist on the classic peanut brittle.

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Several years back I made a recipe for Peanut Brittle, in the microwave! I usually whip up a batch of this easy candy at least once a year.

Recently at the grocery store I saw a bag of Cashew Brittle. It got me thinking how easy it would be to take that microwave Peanut Brittle recipe and make a Cashew version.

My husband is crazy about cashews. I mean, I love them too, but he could seriously devour an entire bag in a sitting without blinking. That said, I did find a big bag of cashews that I hid in the back of the pantry. Comes in handy when you want to make this cashew brittle or these Toffee Cashew Cookies!

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Coconut Cake

The most delicious, from scratch, white cake recipe is used to create this perfect Coconut Cake!

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Happy April everyone! I’m amazed how quickly this year is flying by.

Does it seem like as you get older time goes so much faster?

When you are young, the days are long and the years between birthdays seem like forever. The wait for Christmas morning feels like eternity.

And then you have children. And the days with stomach bugs, sleepless nights, and crying babies drag on and on. And people warn you (wise wise women warn you) that you should embrace this time because before you know it, your children will be leaving the nest.

You give those wise women a side glance because on the surface, speeding through the sleepless night phase doesn’t sound so bad. Yet deep down, you don’t want that baby to grow up.

Suddenly (or at least it feels like suddenly), here you are. One child has left the nest. One child graduates high school next month, one is learning to drive this year (and turns 15 today!), and your baby is a teenager.

***sigh***

I know ya’ll just want this recipe for Coconut Cake, but I do have a point to my story. I feel like I am one of those wise women now telling YOU a secret. Enjoy life. Embrace it. LIVE your life. Make memories. Eat the dang cake. (more…)

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Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Stuffed Pasta Shells | Freezer Friendly Weeknight Meal

You’ll love these easy, freezer friendly Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells. The perfect weeknight dinner recipe with chicken, cheese, broccoli and alfredo sauce all stuffed in a pasta shell!

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I’m going to teach you how to make an easy weeknight meal in a few easy steps. Including a freezer friendly version for these Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells!

But first, can we talk grammar?

There are probably many instances on this blog where I have written NUMEROUS grammatical errors. Perhaps I’ve already done so in this post. Many of you take the time to let me know, which is no biggie to me. I usually don’t fix them, but if you want to send me emails and comments that’s up to you. Unless it is in my recipe card below, I tend to let it slide. Sorry.

But my 13 year old daughter takes it one step further. You see, in her Language Arts class her teacher wants them to provide examples of grammatical errors. In return, they get a piece of candy. They can show up to 5 examples a day.

You know where this is going right?

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5 Best Carrot Cake Recipes

Easter is only days away, and you’re still scrambling to figure out what to make, right?

While I absolutely love all things coconut (like this coconut cake), I have a few picky family members who wouldn’t TOUCH it.

But, carrot cake? We all love it and devour it!

Friends, as you gather with your family this holiday season, let me know if you try one of these 5 Best Carrot Cake recipes! Be sure to tag me on social media!!

Without further ado…here they are in a no particular order (okay, they are in order, but you’ll have to guess what makes this order so special, haha)!

1. Classic Carrot Cake:

Nothing says Easter or Spring like a classic carrot cake recipe. My recipe is chock full of shredded carrots! I added the chopped pecans to the sweet (thick layer) of Cream Cheese Frosting! You can totally add in some coconut or nuts to the batter, change it up to how YOU would enjoy it! Just don’t forget to add the fun carrot-cature on top! This cake recipe is hands down my family’s favorite, and is my go-to recipe! I actually will be baking one this weekend to bring to my mom’s house for Easter. If you follow me on Instagram you’ll see it in my stories soon 🙂

2. Carrot Cake Cheesecake Cake:

This is what we call, Carrot Cake on steroids. It is the best of everything. It’s a dessert that literally hundreds of readers have made and sent me photos or tagged me on social media! THIS IS the ultimate dessert. However, read the recipe carefully as there are a few steps you don’t want to miss, and you want to make sure that you do it right! The best of part is you can make the cake and cheesecake today, and freeze it until you’re ready to assemble. Whip up a fresh batch of frosting, assemble the cake, and DIG IN. You won’t have to ask twice if someone wants a slice of this gorgeous Carrot Cake Cheesecake Cake!

3. Carrot Bundt Cake with Cheesecake Filling:

Clearly I love the combo of carrot cake with cheesecake. And you can’t go wrong with this huge Carrot Bundt Cake with a Cheesecake Filling! This starts with my classic carrot cake recipe but I not only added the cheesecake filling, but I added plenty of chopped pecans to the cake batter! There’s something special about a bundt cake, in my opinion. It’s like eating a slice of cake with grandma…very cozy and homey! And that cheesecake filling you guys. It’s the perfect surprise center! Of course I had to top this Carrot Bundt Cake with a thick drizzle of cream cheese frosting too!

4. Carrot Cake Cupcakes:

Sure you can buy a boxed mix for carrot cake…but this scratch recipe for carrot cake is the best. And it makes the most delicious, moist Carrot Cake Cupcakes. I’m not even exaggerating! These are perfect if you’re traveling for the holiday and have a difficult time transporting a whole cake. If you don’t have a cupcake carrier, use the cardboard from a case of beans (oh wait, you all don’t buy a dozen cans of beans at a time, LOL??). You can use any cardboard box and trip it down. Wrap it in foil (so it’s clean). Voila! Carrot Cake Cupcake transporter!

5. Carrot Cake Muffins:

Who says cake has to take all the glory? By calling these delicious Carrot Cake Muffins a “muffin” you can eat them for dessert. So basically, it’s like a carrot cake cupcake that I am telling you to eat for breakfast with your morning coffee while the kids are looking for their eggs! Ha! Don’t worry, I didn’t forget the cream cheese glaze and nuts on top!

Have a great Easter! And don’t forget to tag me on social media! You can use #shugarysweets on instagram to be sure I see it!

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Best Ever French Onion Soup Recipe

This flavorful, hearty French Onion Soup is a pure bowl of comfort for any night of the week. You’ll love the sweet onions, rich broth and toasted cheese on top!

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This past year I’ve been working my way through classic recipes. Things like Coconut Cake, Divinity Candy, French Silk Pie, and Broccoli Cheese Soup. I feel like maybe ya’ll don’t need to know how to make Pimp My Brownies or White Trash Candy. Even though they are delicious, they aren’t being “searched for” on my website.

I have found through the years of blogging, that what you DO want, is dinner inspiration.

And while I definitely would not define myself as a great chef or savory cook…I do think that the dinner recipes you’ll find on my website here are easy enough for a new cook. And delicious enough for a great cook!

My goal has always been to share family friendly recipes. Meals that inspire you to gather around your dinner table with those you love. And while sometimes a recipe may veer off the beaten path, I do try hard to share a mix of classic and new! One day my children will be adults and I want them to come back to this website and make these recipes for THEIR families.

That being said, one recipe that has been on my list to make for a very long time is French Onion Soup. I’ve avoided making it, let alone sharing a recipe because I thought, it’s too hard.

You guys, just because something takes longer to cook, doesn’t make it hard! Yes, caramelizing the onions can take 30 minutes, but you don’t have to stand and slave over the pot (just don’t forget about it completely, haha)! I even shared a video on How to Make French Onion Soup, so you can see for yourself how easy it is!

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