Carlee

Hi! I am Carlee and I like to cook. I am a busy mom that loves to share family friendly recipes. Many of them are homemade and from scratch, but I also love a good shortcut where it makes sense.

Welcome to my little corner of the internet where I share favorite recipes that have been in our family for generations. I also share fun new recipes we have tried and loved. I am usually known for my sweets, especially frosting but we do like to eat a great variety of recipes. You'll find lots of quick and easy dinner recipes and fun breakfasts as well.

Serving of creamy chorizo pasta with chunks of green and red pepper an onions in bowl with a fork ready to eat.

Creamy Chorizo Pasta

Creamy chorizo pasta is a quick and easy all in one meal. It is a great way to enjoy a homemade dinner as a family, no matter how busy you are.

Lifting slice of lemon blueberry bundt cake out of cake showing pale yellow center with lots of blueberry specks.

Homemade Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake

Homemade lemon blueberry Bundt cake is the perfect combination of bright citrus and fresh berries. The cake is rich and delicious with a poundcake like texture. Drizzle an easy lemon glaze on top of the cake for the perfect dessert.

Bowl of rice with kielbasa and mustard greens in front of instant pot.

Kielbasa with Rice and Mustard Greens in the Instant Pot

This easy one pot meal combines the big flavor of kielbasa with rice and mustard greens. It tastes amazing and with the help of the Instant Pot it is quick and easy to make.

Lifting a slice of creamy lemon pie out of the pie pan.

Easy 4 Ingredient Lemon Pie

This creamy 4 ingredient lemon pie is so easy to make. Plus it is no bake, so it is a perfect summer treat.

Collage of homemade ice cream images with peach ice cream, grinch ice cream, vanilla ice cream with strawberries and pink velvet ice cream.

The Ultimate Guide to Making Homemade Ice Cream

There is nothing better than a bowl of homemade ice cream. Luckily it is pretty simple to make. Here is the ultimate guide to making homemade ice cream so you can get started making all the delicious ice cream you can eat!

Piece of chocolate zucchini cake topped with smooth creamy chocolate cream cheese frosting.

Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

Just when you though cream cheese frosting couldn’t get any better, chocolate got involved and took it to the next level. It is silky smooth, really creamy and perfect in pretty much every way.

A mac and cheese grilled cheese sandwich on a cutting board.

12 Ways to Make a Grilled Cheese Sandwich Gourmet

Grilled cheese sandwiches are comfort food at their finest. Here are 12 ways to take a basic grilled cheese sandwich and turn it into something gourmet and fabulous.

Lifting piece of chocolate zucchini cake out of pan.

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

This chocolate zucchini cake recipe doesn’t use eggs but makes a cake that is so moist and delicious. Nobody would ever guess there is zucchini in it unless you tell them. Add the chocolate cream cheese frosting to take it to the next level!

Bowl of yogurt topped with slow cooked maple granola and sliced strawberries.

Slow Cooker Maple Cinnamon Granola

This slow cooker maple cinnamon granola could not be easier to make. It is sweet, crunchy and perfect as a snack or breakfast.

Collage of recipes using ground dear meat like venison chili, venison burger, venison stroganoff and venison lentil stew.

The Best Ground Venison Recipes

If you are an avid hunter, or you know one, there is a chance you have a freezer full of ground venison. Here is a collection of recipes to help you turn that bounty into delicious meals your family will love.