March 14th is the day we mark as #PiDay (3.14). To celebrate #PiDay, I made Tin Roof Sundae Pie. I knew I wanted a chocolate pie as that is my son’s favorite. I recalled a sundae from my childhood and decided to base my pie on that sundae. We used to go to Farrell’s Ice …
Turkey Apricot Meatballs are a delicious and simple dinner option that offers fantastic flavors using Dijon mustard and apricot jam. These are one of our favorite go to meal options. These are easy to make. To make the meatballs, combine the ground turkey and seasonings together and form the meatballs. The sauce is easy to …
Epcot Norway School Bread from Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe. Delicious sweet roll topped with vanilla icing, toasted shredded coconut and vanilla pudding. In Norway, it is also referred to as skolebolle ‘school bun’ or skolebrød ‘school bread’. I have never tried the School Bread from Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe at Walt Disney World, however, it is consistently mentioned as a …
Classic Water Bagel recipe to get you started baking this amazing breakfast bread. Once you try these you’ll never go back to store bought bagels. I have never made bagels before so I really wanted to give them a try. Now that I have I wonder why I haven’t done this sooner. These Water Bagels …
Tasty and easy oven Baked Parmesan Cracker Chicken Tenders using saltine crackers and Parmesan Cheese. This is a twist on an old favorite that will have your family saying “Yum”. We all need easy recipes that make for quick week night dinners and this one fits the bill. I love that I was able to …
We finish the Countdown to 2020 today with the category “Wild Card”. I decided to share readers favorite recipes that didn’t fit neatly into one of the prior categories. This seemed to hit Beverages, Bread and Salad. We have some delicious recipes in these categories and the top 5 are listed here. I encourage you …
Today we continue the Countdown to 2020 with the Top 5 Reader Favorites across all categories from 2019 on Simply Inspired Meals. These are the most popular recipes. I encourage you to give them a try and share your results. Top 5 Reader Favorites from Simply Inspired Meals Here are the top 5 most popular …
Today we continue the Countdown to 2020 with the Best Crockpot / Slow Cooker recipes from 2019 on Simply Inspired Meals. I realize that I don’t have many crockpot recipes so a goal for 2020 is to remedy that and add more recipes in this category. Top 3 Best Crockpot from Simply Inspired Meals Here …
Today we continue the Countdown to 2020 with the Top 5 Best Desserts from 2019 on Simply Inspired Meals. Top 5 Best Dessert from Simply Inspired Meals Game of Thrones Lemon Cakes Handheld cakes perfect for a tea party, simple dessert or watching Games of Thrones. Mrs. Weasley’s Christmas Fudge Mrs. Weasley’s Christmas Fudge is …
Today we continue the Countdown to 2020 with the Top 5 Best Main Dishes from 2019 on Simply Inspired Meals. Top 5 Best Main Dishes from Simply Inspired Meals Creamy Corn Chowder French Market inspired Creamy Corn Chowder. The Disneyland version is garnished with a Maque Choux of roasted corn and black eyed peas, We …
Today we continue the Countdown to 2020 with the Top 5 Best Breakfasts from 2019 on Simply Inspired Meals. Top 5 Best Breakfasts from Simply Inspired Meals Three Broomsticks Eggy Bread Freshly baked french bread dipped in a cinnamon egg batter and lightly sauteed, sprinkled with powdered sugar. Serve with maple syrup, bacon and fresh …
Welcome to the Countdown to 2020. Today we are kicking things off with the Countdown to 2020 – Best Appetizers and Snacks from 2019 on Simply Inspired Meals. Top 5 Best Appetizers and Snacks from Simply Inspired Meals Here are the top 5 reader favorite appetizers and snacks from 2019. Antipasto Appetizers Super easy and …
Classic Christmas Spritz Cookies are traditional cookies from Germany that taste a bit like shortbread and can be decorated with sugars or glazes. The cookies are actually quite easy to make as long as you have a cookie press. You mix all the ingredients together with an electric mixer. When dough is combined, place it in cookie …
Snowflake Eggnog Coffee Cake is a festive breakfast option with the flavors of the season. My theme for the 12 Days of Holiday is the Yule Ball from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. For my breakfast I wanted to continue the feeling of snow and ice and decided on a snowflake pan to …
Holiday Bread Wreath Tear and Share is inspired by Great British Baking show. My theme for the 12 Days of Holiday is the Yule Ball from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. I wanted a potluck recipe with ties to the British and thought this would be a lovely addition to the holiday menu. …
The Harry Potter Snow Owl Wreath is the perfect addition to your Harry Potter Yule Ball Christmas. It is an easy do it yourself wreath that will light up your front door or wherever you choose to display. My theme for the 12 Days of Holiday Ideas is the Yule Ball from Harry Potter and …
The Harry Potter Advent Calendar is an easy do it yourself decoration and daily activity to share with you children while counting down to Christmas. My theme for the 12 Days of Holiday Ideas is the Yule Ball from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. This Advent Calendar compliments the theme with the neutral …
This month I’m joining the Fantastical Food Fight for the Pecan Pie challenge. I will admit that I often find Pecan Pie to be too sweet, almost like candy. It can be hard to eat an entire slice. Given that, I decided to make Mini Pecan Pies, so that everyone could enjoy the flavor of …
Harry Potter Yule Ball Cookie Tree is a beautiful and impressive dessert that is actually quite easy to make and a fun family activity. I have been making sugar cookies with my family as long as I can remember. This is a Christmas tradition that I cannot live without, it is such an integral part …
We’ve rounded up Magical Gifts for Harry Potter Fans. Potter fans of all ages will love the gifts we’ve included in this gift guide. Give any one of them to your Potter fan friends and family and you will have a truly magical holiday. Welcome to the 5th annual 12 Days of Holiday Ideas event, …
This month’s #BakingBloggers theme is Holiday Pies. Pie is a favorite in our house. We love all sorts of pies. This Amazing Apple Pie is one my husband has been working on and modifying for years, it is an absolute favorite. This pie is requested very often and is likely what my husband is most …
Welcome to the 12 Days of Holiday Ideas Kickoff. You will find the best DIY Holiday ideas to get your holiday celebrations off to a great start. We will be sharing ideas over the next four weeks. The ideas include gift guides, kids activities, advent calendars, decorations (trees, ornaments and more) as well as recipes …
White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies are inspired by the Disney Festival of the Holidays at Disney California Adventure Visions of Sugarplums booth. Sweet fall flavors in a bar cookie, perfect snack or after dinner dessert. This can be the perfect dessert for your Thanksgiving meal. Start with Disney’s Pumpkin Soup then move on to the turkey …
Today’s Cranberry Orange Margarita is inspired by special Fall drinks offered at the Old Key West Resort in Walt Disney World. From the reviews I read, this drink sounded amazing. I came up with a recipe and yes, it is amazing! I definitely encourage you to try this one, it is a new favorite in …
Disney’s Pumpkin Soup is the third recipe in our Holiday Side Dish week comes from Epcot’s Sunshine Seasons restaurant in Walt Disney World. When we visited the Living with The Land attraction on our trip to Florida, we truly enjoyed seeing the greenhouses and learning about alternative ways to grow gardens. We even did the …
The Walt Disney World Epcot Food and Wine Festival introduces a bunch of fun dishes for everyone to try each year. Disney put out a recipe book with a number of popular recipes that included this one for Disney’s Pepper Bacon Mac and Cheese. Mac and Cheese is a favorite in our house and I …
Disney’s Apple Butter is the first recipe in our Holiday Side Dish week. This recipe come from Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. This is a great sauce for toast, scones, muffins or many other breakfast dishes. It would also make a great sauce for almost any meal, including a spread on sandwiches or a …
I have always loved candy truffles you get in those wonderful candy stores like See’s. I have always wanted to make my own at home so I created these Halloween Chocolate Truffles. These are another item I included in my goodies crate that I brought to my boys while they are away at school. I …
This Hot Chocolate Mix recipe is one we’ve used in my family for years. It is an absolute favorite and must have during the cold weather. I typically make a double batch and see how long it will last. In my house full of hot chocolate lovers, I must admit, not as long as I …
Welcome to #Choctoberfest 2019. #Choctoberfest is a celebration of chocolate. Join the fun and get hundreds of free chocolate recipes this week. To kick things off, I’m sharing Disneyland Dirt and Worms Candy Apples. These have shown up at Disneyland during Halloweentime and are a fantastic combination of flavors. These tart granny smith apples are …
I have been making this Apple Crisp, or slight variation of it, since I was a little girl. I received a cookbook for kids and this was my very favorite recipe in it. I’ve tried many recipes over the years, but this one remains my go to recipe, I don’t even bother trying others anymore. …
We’re celebrating Football season with #TailgateParty recipes. I created Dutch Oven Party Twist Loaf as who can resist a tasty, flavorful, savory bread to share during a football party. You can make this bread and serve warm while your guests watch the football game in your living room. Alternatively, you can prepare ahead of time, …
Jolly Holiday Spice Bundt Cake inspired by fall offerings at Disneyland. This year the cake is decorated with sprinkles and a candy bat in addition to the cream cheese frosting and cinnamon whipped cream. This is a yummy cake full of wonderful fall flavors. The cinnamon whipped cream is fantastic; I wish I had known …
September is National Breakfast Month and this month’s Fantastical Food Fight theme is breakfast casserole. I decided to create Berry Orange Stuffed French Toast which is inspired by Disneyland’s Red Rose Taverne Stuffed French Toast. It is described as orange marmalade-cream cheese with berry compote. I took the inspiration and decided to make a casserole …
These Brioche Buns are inspired by my son’s favorite hamburger bun. When the #BreadBakers announced this months challenge to bake bread with seeds, I knew I needed to come up with a great Brioche roll that we could make here at home. These turned out so soft and delicious, I know they will be a …
I was inspired to make Wizarding World Roasted Potatoes this month when the Baking Bloggers challenge this month was baking with potatoes. When we visited Universal Studios Hollywood, we ate at the Three Broomsticks in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. We really enjoy their food. The roasted potatoes are a side dish for many …
Welcome to the Star Wars Recipe Challenge Roundup. I hosted events for Fandom Foodies and Food ‘n Flix Club for the month of August 2019 and asked everyone to create or share recipes inspired by anything from the Star Wars Universe. Check out the invitation for the details and also a list of some of the recipes …
Pumpkin Cranberry Scones are based on original Disney recipe from Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Garden View Tea Room. This is a perfect quick breakfast option or afternoon tea with fantastic fall flavors! Pumpkin Cranberry Scones Recipe Pin for later! Foodie Extravaganza Foodie Extravaganza is where we celebrate obscure food holidays or cook and …
Fantastical Food Fight issued a challenge to make a meal in 30 minutes. I was in the mood for pasta so I turned to Disney’s California Adventure’s Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta’s menu for ideas. I decided if I were in the park, I would order the Chicken Sundried Tomato Pesto Pasta as it sounded fantastic. …
I’m hosting a Star Wars Recipe challenge for Food ‘n Flix Club and Fandom Foodies this month. Check out the information and join if you like! I really enjoy the entire Star Wars universe and am excited about the new Star Wars Galaxy Edge opening at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Now is the perfect …
