Hawaiian Mai Tai Recipe
This Hawaiian Mai Tai Recipe combines both light and dark rum, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, both pineapple and orange juice, and some orgeat syrup. Use a cocktail shaker and shake these up to get them nice and cold. This tropical drink will make you feel like you’re on the beach! Try my Classic Skinny…
Lemon Shortbread Bars
Lemon Shortbread Bars start with a simple buttery shortbread crust, and are topped with a creamy lemon filling. Top these with a shake of powdered sugar for the ultimate lemon bar experience! Lemon lover? Yay or nay? For other delicious lemon recipes, try my Lemon Cake from Scratch, Lemon Sugar Cookies, and the Best Blueberry…
Moist Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
Moist Strawberry Shortcake Recipe reminds me of dessert from my childhood. This recipe uses a simple vanilla bean cake plus sugared strawberries and some REAL whipping cream! A dessert that doubles for all the USA patriotic holidays too! Best Strawberry Shortcake Strawberry Shortcake is a favorite dessert of mine, and I’ve been searching for my…
Roasted Potatoes, Carrots, and Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Potatoes, Carrots, and Brussels Sprouts is a simple side dish that’s prepped in just 15 minutes. This dish is roasted in two baking sheets with just a few ingredients for easy clean-up! Try my Balsamic Glazed Brussel Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes next! Oven Roasted Vegetables We roast some type of vegetable every single week….
Frozen Gin and Tonics
Frozen Gin and Tonics are the perfect summertime cocktail. Blend frozen tonic water cubes with gin and lime zest and enjoy these refreshing drinks with a friend! For other happy hour drinks, try my Strawberry Mojitos, Classic Skinny Margaritas, and The Best Mai Tais! Tanqueray and Tonic Happy Hour just got better with T&Ts! I…
Pan Seared Sea Bass
Pan Seared Sea Bass is a simple and healthy seafood recipe combining chilean sea bass and a lemon butter sauce. This restaurant quality seafood is an excellent choice for company or just a small party of two! For other quality fish recipes, try my Baked Asian Salmon in Foil, Shrimp Avocado Salad, or some Curry…
Norma Jean’s Kitchen
My mom, Norma Jean, has inspired my love of cooking and baking. Her bread making was her art, and she loved spoiling her family with delicious food.
LOVE Stories
LOVE Stories are little glimpses of what’s important in my life, whether it’s memories of yesterday or happenings in the now. Read along and share your love story with me. I’d love to hear from you!