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Dole Disney-Inspired Princess Recipes Perfect for this Summer

June 14, 2021September 1, 2021 Karyn Locke

Dole’s healthy-living initiative, “A Recipe for Courage and Kindness” inspired by Disney’s Ultimate Princess Celebration is a super fun way to give Disney lovers a chance to test drive (and then taste!) some fun, healthy, and delicious recipes. Running through September 30, 2021, Dole’s initiative features 20 healthy new recipes themed to Disney’s 12 Princesses from Snow White in 1937 to Moana in 2016. Dole is sharing with us how easy it is to gather ingredients ahead of time and then enjoy some inspirational family time. Here’s the scoop. …

Easy Churros Recipe – No Frying or Baking

May 7, 2020May 7, 2020 Karyn Locke

When it comes to churros, I enjoy the authentic recipe, but I don’t dig all of the frying. Add in all of the oil you need to fry churros and I’m definitely not down. So, I created an easy churros recipe that doesn’t add in oil, is not fried, and is really delicious. Here’s what you need for my churros recipe without oil. If I were to give my favorite churros recipe, it’s the one you can get at Walt Disney World, particularly the churro bites served in Pecos Bill’s…

100+ Meatless Meals for Meatless Mondays or Any Day of the Week

April 17, 2020May 18, 2020 Karyn Locke

Meatless Tacos meatless meals for Meatless Mondays

Whether you’re trying to cut back and simply don’t want to eat meat, or are wanting to try some spins on traditional dishes, here are over 100 meatless meals for Meatless Mondays, all tried and true from popular websites. At least once a week, I and my family try to have a meatless dinner. and, because of my Cheesy Pierogy Pizza Recipe, I thought I’d make a list of some amazing recipes to share with my readers. That list turned out to be quite a big one with over 100…

Super Easy 3 Ingredient Biscuit Recipe

March 18, 2020March 19, 2020 Karyn Locke

These biscuits are ideal for days when you want delicious, easy to make biscuits. Honestly, I’ve been making them on days when I run out of bread and they’re so quick. Here’s my easy 3 ingredient biscuit recipe that can be customized for both sweet and savory styles. Quick backstory: I recently came home from the Gulf Shores and fell in love with their cuisine, including having biscuits for breakfast. A restaurant in Biloxi, MS, inspired me to come up with a biscuit recipe that’s not only super easy to…

Disney Recipe Tutorial: How to Make Mickey Cinnamon Rolls

December 3, 2018December 2, 2018 Karyn Locke

Disney recipes: How to Make Mickey Cinnamon Rolls

Love walking down Main Street USA in Magic Kingdom and smelling the massive cinnamon rolls at Starbucks? Or maybe you visited during Halloween and saw those cute, Mickey-shaped Cinnamon rolls? I’ve got a super easy tutorial on how to make Mickey Cinnamon Rolls that’s super affordable and uses only two ingredients! When I’m a Walt Disney World and visiting Magic Kingdom (especially at rope drop), my family and I generally make a beeline for the cinnamon rolls. And, whether it’s at Starbucks or at Gaston’s Tavern, they’ve become a breakfast…

How to Have A Successful Brazilian Barbecue at Home

June 18, 2018June 14, 2018 Karyn Locke

You know when you discover a new style of cooking and you can’t get enough? That’s been me and Brazilian barbecue this summer. I’ve been scouring the internet looking for traditional Brazilian recipes and thought, why not go back to Fogo de Chão Pittsburgh and ask the gauchos and mixologists! I learned so much about how to prepare a successful Brazilian barbecue at home from Nic, the restaurant’s head honcho, and am happy to share these simple tips with you. Mind the Flame. Yes, preparation, butchering, and seasoning is very important…

Cheesy Pierogy Pizza Recipe: A Taste of Pittsburgh

April 9, 2018April 10, 2018 Karyn Locke

When it comes to Pittsburgh, it knows pierogy. And, no matter how you spell it (pierogy, pierogi, or pirogi), you don’t need to look hard to still find city churches selling homemade pierogy during Lent. While the traditional style is pan-fried with butter and onions, it’s always fun to put a spin on the classic recipe. Taking a cue from one of our favorite Pittsburgh restaurants, it has a delicious pierogy pizza that is a top seller. So why not make a version that’s a breeze to whip up at…

Creamy Apple Slaw Alaska Cod Fish Tacos Recipe: Air Fryer Easy

March 5, 2018March 8, 2018 Karyn Locke

Creamy Apple Slaw Alaska Cod Fish Tacos Recipe air fryer recipe

This post was sponsored by Alaska Seafood as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. #AskForAlaska When I was young and my mother was still with us, “fish on Fridays” was a common phrase in my home. She’d chat about how it was her family’s tradition, not just during Lent, but all year. And you know what? I loved hearing about my extended family’s traditions. Most of them were way older than I was, so her tales gave…

Mickey Chocolate-Dipped Peanut Butter Chip Cookies

January 16, 2018January 17, 2018 Karyn Locke

When we visit Walt Disney World, there are so many snacks to choose it’s hard to narrow down what to eat first! One of our favorites is the giant chocolate chip Mickey cookies. Each is dipped in milk chocolate and, honestly, three people can share one. To put a fun Valentine’s Day spin on the recipe, I used peanut butter chips and melted white chocolate. Of course, you can feel free to put your own personal spin on your recipe in regards to the type of chips and melted chocolate…