Category: What’s Cooking

Peach Ricotta Cake Recipe

If you find yourself with an abundance of peaches make this Peach Ricotta Cake. It’s easy and not too sweet, the perfect fresh, in season dessert for your next cook out or dinner party.

Making Fig Jam with Megan’s Mom

Last week I went to my mom’s house to make fig jam. It’s currently fig season, now’s the time to make this jam. My mom picked a bucket full of figs from her friends tree however, figs are in season and I’ve seen them in Trader Joes, Wegmans and Harris Teeter. Check your local market if you aren’t blessed with a neighborhood fig tree.

Trader Joe’s Favorites We Know You’ll Love

We are sharing 12 of our Trader Joe’s favorite products this week, although we could have shared 20. Some people say, if you are lucky enough to have a Trader Joe’s in your neighborhood, you’re lucky enough! Honestly, we agree. You can pop in and get flowers for a sick friend, a birthday card for your neighbor, milk, artisan cheese and a bottle of wine. As our husbands would say, just the essentials. Known for their excellent house brands and beachy vibe TJ’s is a destination not to be missed. Check out our favorites and add them to your grocery list this week. You won’t be sorry! xo, Christa and Megan

Easy Chocolate Toffee Trifle Dessert

This chocolate toffee trifle dessert is by far one of the EASIEST desserts to make, but it looks like you spent hours on it. You can make it ahead of time, chill overnight, and have an effortless party! That’s how we like to entertain!

Ooey, Gooey (and Oh So Easy!) Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon rolls are usually reserved for special occasions around here, but last week both my sons were home and that was occasion enough for me to make these treats. Super fast and very easy — I bet you even have the ingredients on hand. Puff pastry, butter, sugar and cinnamon and a splash of milk or cream is all it takes to make their mouths water and keep ’em coming home for breakfast. What more does a mama want?