Flour Tortillas

This may be a bold statement here, but tortillas are just one of the most fun things to make with kids. They get to smear shortening around in the bowl with their hands, squish the dough, and use a rolling pin (always a hit!). Maybe it’s growing up going to Tex-Mex restaurants where the best…

Sweet Orange Rolls

We made these rolls during our Outstanding Orange course. There is something so delightful about a sweet roll. The whole house smells amazing, they are so soft and sweet, and the it’s almost impossible to wait for them to come out of the oven. That being said, I don’t have time to wait hours for…

Ground Beef Taco Meat

I feel like I have finally cracked a code that has plagued me for years. I grew up eating ground beef that was flavored simply with salt, pepper, and chopped onion, which was delicious and it’s own special thing. However, I always loved when I would stay at friends’ houses and their ground ups would…

Lemon Ricotta Ravioli with Sage Butter Sauce

Homemade pasta is one of those things that intimidated me for a long time. Now I know it just takes practice and couldn’t be more simple. Once you get the hang of making the dough, the world is your oyster! You can change the shape, the sauce, or in the case of ravioli, the filling….

Watermelon Lime Popsicles

This is the perfect, easy way to use up some of that giant watermelon you bought. Blend it up, add a hint of lime, and freeze for a refreshing, hydrating afternoon treat. Ingredients 4 cups watermelon, cut into chunks 1 lime, juiced Instructions Blend all ingredients together. Pour into molds and freeze until hard.