I loved trying different types of coffee recipes but this year I want to try something different. I decided I wanted to try different hot chocolate recipes. The first two that I want to try are using teas as a base. I have seen recipes for Earl Grey infused hot chocolate and Lavender hot chocolate….
Author: HappyEnki
Easy Mac and Cheese
One of my favorite dishes is mac and cheese and it tastes even better when you don’t have to cook it yourself. Just get your little minion to do it. (Well I did have to help boil the pasta) For this recipe you only need three ingredients (well the fourth is optional): pasta, plain yogurt…
Cereal Milk Latte
I have been wanting to try this recipe but I don’t eat a lot of cereal. I was finally given a box from my grandpa so I had to try it. I tried two different cereals, one chocolate peanut butter and one honey nut cheerios. You first need to soak the cereal in milk. I…
Updated Chocolate Chip Cookies
I have tried many versions of this chocolate chip cookie. I started with a crazy sprinkle cookie but using a chocolate chip cookie base. I have always gone back to this recipe as it never fails me. I have made some changes to it and I think it makes it better, chewier and more complex….
Shaved Frozen Jello
Summer went by too quickly this year but I am still hoping for some hot weather this month. To remind us of those hot summer days I always fall back on shaved ice recipes. Over the summer, I was looking for some different shaved ice recipes and stumbled across this shaved jello recipe. It looked…
Nasturtium Capers
If you grew nasturtiums in your garden this year, then you probably have some seeds. Instead of tossing them away or saving them for next year, make some capers. It is a great way to store them and adds a nice zesty bite to your dishes. You will need to start collecting them when before…
Ginger Bug Candy
When you are making homemade ginger beer, you end up with a lot of excess ginger in your ginger beer that usually gets tossed out. Here is a simple thing you can do with all your left over ginger from making ginger beer. It is a simple tasty way to make a sweet snack and…
Nasturtium Chips
This year I wanted to plant some nasturtiums as a pollinator attracting plant but also as something edible in the garden. All parts of this flower is edible and has a nice peppery taste like arugula . I accidentally planted one too many plants this year so we have an over abundance of these flowers….
Mango Tapioca
This is a really nice simple dessert that can be made ahead of time. It is quick and easy and great with fresh mango. If you don’t like mango, you can easily swap it with a fruit of your choice. You will need to prep your tapioca by boiling in them in plenty of water….
Asian Marinated Cucumbers
It is summer time! School is out and time to make some easy quick salad recipes. I received a bunch of mini cucumbers from my grandma and they were just about to get bad. I decided to try to make some marinated cucumbers. You don’t need to cut the cucumbers like this but it really…