December 2020 | Life with Janet

BUTTERMILK OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP BREAD

I will admit to being extremely exhausted, but in the best possible way. It’s a little rough adjusting to the 9-5 schedule when you’re used to 11-4; but like I…

Cheddar Bratwurst Beer Bread Breakfast Casserole

Friends, strata is another word for “breakfast casserole”. I’m sure at least a few of you have heard this term. I can’t be the only one who uses this word…

Eggnog Funfetti Cupcakes

So, as you can imagine, it snowed again up here in NJ, and this time it stuck. Though I absolutely adore the snow, since it makes singing “Let it Snow”…

OLD FASHIONED PEACH COBBLER

I posted a fruit cobbler not too long ago and made a promise to my readers that I would make – and post – my own favorite, reliable, best ever Peach Cobbler…

Peanut Butter Cup Croissants

Good morning web friends!! I’m sure everyone out there has had days (and weeks) when it feels like you are constantly on the go and there is always more to…

AMAZING BAKED CINNAMON APPLES

It’s the perfect time to bake as many apple-y, cinnamon-y treats as you can, and today I’m here to share with you one of the easiest, most versatile of them…

THE BEST APPLE BREAD RECIPE OF ALL TIME

Finding a perfect apple bread recipe has been on my to-do list for a LONG time. Over the last few years, I have tried (and failed) countless times to create…

DELIGHTFUL BLUEBERRY BREAD

There are few things that can be considered more delightful than fresh, warm blueberry bread. It makes your house smell incredible and is the perfect thing to enjoy for breakfast…

CLASSIC BANANA BREAD RECIPE

Hey there! It can definitely be difficult to find an amazing banana bread recipe. It took me a few years and lots of recipe tweaking, but I think I’ve finally…

Maple Brown Sugar Cookies

I love these Maple Brown Sugar Cookies so much, and I’m thrilled to be sharing them with you my today! The delicious maple flavor gives them a perfect little autumn…

Homemade Cracker Jacks

We traveled around the country (mainly the East Coast), while my husband played baseball and I watched and supported him. It was truly one of the best times of our…

White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

Whether you are doing a Secret Santa for a friend with a sweet tooth, sticking with homemade gifts this year, or just plan old crazy about fudge, be sure to…

Homemade Gingerbread Men Cookies

This year, I decided to try my hand at homemade gingerbread cookies. I did some research to figure out what’s needed to craft the much-loved classic Christmas cookie, and I…

Amaretto Cookies

Where has the time gone? Seriously? I know I keep saying that, but I’m going to say it one more time: this year is flying by! I feel like someone pressed fast…

ITALIAN NACHOS

One of my favorite restaurants in the DFW Metroplex is Terilli’s. It’s a been a Dallas landmark for the past several decades. Mr. Man took me here for one of our…

Blackberry Cobbler

I know it’s getting late in the season to find blackberries for too much longer but this is always what I put on my Labor Day menu. We have tons…

MISSISSIPPI POT ROAST

I can't imagine how many pot roast recipes I've tried over the years. I always seemed to stick to the old Campbell soup recipe with cream of mushroom soup and…

RIDICULOUSLY EASY PEACH COBBLER

Winter can be a difficult time for a fruit lover. Aside from certain citrus fruits (which are great… don't get me wrong), not much is in season, which means that…

Strawberry Shortcake – Sunshine Seasons

For those who’ve not tried this at Epcot’s Sunshine Seasons, you’ve got to. In fact, I’d suggest jumping on a plane to fly out there now and try it, if…

ingredients: 5 plums½ yellow onion (3/4 cup)1 Tbls grated ginger2 Tbls olive oil2 tsp honey2 Tbls coconut aminospinch salt2 Tbls apple cider vinegar2 lbs chicken thighs (boneless and skinless)1/3 cup…

LEMON RICOTTA CHEESECAKE WITH BLUEBERRY SAUCE

It’s time for another cheesecake recipe. The last time I made cheesecake, it was as classic as cheesecake gets, and it was amazing. But I recently decided that I was…

Goulash Recipe

Okay, what I’m about to tell you may seem a little weird. I’ve never made goulash before this. I know, I know, it’s pretty standard fare. I have certainly eaten…

THE BEST PANCAKES YOU WILL EVER HAVE!

I am definitely a breakfast girl. I have to eat breakfast within 30 minutes of waking up, or else my stomach growls like crazy, and I’m extremely hungry. My usual…

SHEET PAN GARLIC ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

SHEET PAN GARLIC ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS I was never really a fan of Brussels Sprouts and I certainly never thought that I would be sharing a recipe for making them.…

Fried Green Tomatoes

This post has been a long time coming. I don't mean I made these a long time ago and am just now blogging them. No, I mean they have been…

Old Fashioned Carrot Cake

There’s a show on Food Network: The Best Thing I Ever Ate. And I think this carrot cake qualifies as one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. Seriously, it’s…

SAMOA COCONUT CREAM PIE

First of all: Happy Pi Day! I know it’s not really Pi Day today, but it is in a few days, and I wanted to give you this recipe to…

EASY PUFF PASTRY APPLE TART

Forget everything you thought you knew about apples needing to be coated with cinnamon in order to be amazing. All they need is a little butter, sugar, and honey (AKA…

Crunchy Parmesan Garlic Chicken

Fast forward a few years, and have you seen what they put in that stuff (Parmesan Crusted flavor linked)?! Ew. Luckily, I reduced the number of ingredients from a whopping…

Lemon Blueberry Bread

My kids love to snack on Driscoll's strawberries or take them in their lunch. They loved trying their sweet yet tart blueberries in this Lemon Blueberry Bread. It's so moist…

The Best Crispy Roast Potatoes Ever Recipe

Am I the only one who’s ever made a recipe, and you know while you’re doing it that you’re doing it wrong? That was this recipe for me… Though I’m…

Texas Sheet Cake

In efforts to diversify the recipes on Oinkcooking, I begged for ideas from my friends on what to include. There were quite a few requests for desserts. I am not…

Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars

So, you’re wondering what dessert to serve at your Cinco de Mayo party, aren’t you? Blondie to the rescue! This is the perfect way to top off the event. My…

Bisquick Apple Dumplings

Growing up, apple dumplings were a regular treat in our house. What I didn't know was how we made them wasn't normal. Usually, an apple dumpling is made with a…

Pina Colada Bread Pudding with Vanilla Rum Sauce

I have recently discovered that I love bread pudding very much. Of course, I made this discovery at Disney after drinking way too much banana bread pudding at the Tusker…

Magnolia Bakery’s Banana Pudding

Magnolia Bakery's Banana Pudding 1 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk1 1/2 cups ice cold water1 3.4 oz package instant vanilla pudding mix3 cups heavy cream1 12-oz box Nabisco Nilla Wafers4…

PECAN PIE BROWNIES

It's Christmas time. I have visions of sugar plums dancing in my head. And by sugar plums, I usually mean these Pecan Pie Brownies. During testing, I tried three different…

Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake

The Jewish holiday of Shavuot ended last night. Out of all the Jewish holidays, Shavuot is the only one where it is traditional to eat dairy food. That means two…

PIONEER WOMAN’S MONKEY BREAD

Every few weeks, I show up after chapel service with muffins, cinnamon rolls, or other goodies. This week, I made Monkey Bread. This is a super simple recipe that I…

CABBAGE SOUP WITH HAMBURGER

This soup is just the yummiest! I know it seems like a weird to time to posting a soup recipe. It’s probably even a stranger time to be making soup. It’s still…

SNICKERDOODLE SANDWICH COOKIES

Snickerdoodles are a favorite at our house. The soft chewy texture with cinnamon and sugar warm from the oven is crave-worthy. But add some fluffy marshmallow buttercream sandwiched between them…

Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

Mint and chocolate are the flavors of the moment. And if you love thin mints, shamrock shakes and peppermint patties? Then these mint chocolate chip cupcakes are right up your…

Salted Caramel Chocolate Cheesecake Cake

Well, I know it may look really awful, but it's not that bad, trust me. At first, I added tons of photos, but that's just me, you know? I like…

Homemade biscuit cake

A layered dessert that although it is not prepared very easily, the pleasure that offers after you have tried the first piece will assure you that all your effort and…

Vanilla raspberry cake

Since Anna decided to prepare this cake, we have had a serious problem. As I am responsible for the delivery of the ingredients, I hunted fresh raspberries for a few…

Overnight French Toast Casserole

A good breakfast is a must-have for me on Christmas morning. John and I decided we wanted to try something a little different this year, and after browsing some recipes…

TURTLE COOKIE BARS

Turtle cookie bars are a basic staple for Christmas cookies in our home. Oatmeal cookie crust is covered with soft caramel and pecans before being covered with chocolate. They are…

OVERNIGHT CHOCOLATE CHIP-TOFFEE MONKEY BREAD

This was my first time making monkey bread, and it will definitely be making an appearance at Christmas breakfast this year. It’s very reminiscent of cinnamon buns, which is one…

PORTUGUESE EASTER BREAD

This Easter bread is one of the things that I grew up with and love; it holds a very special place in my heart. Growing up I have very fond…

CARAMELIZED APPLE OATMEAL

the oatmeal, I made steel cut oats made with water and unsweetened almond milk, and a touch of cinnamon. The almond milk gives it a rich and creamy texture. Now,…