Author: madison.helms

Beef, Easy & Quick Meals, Healthy-ish

Crunchy Beef Tacos

Hello my people!!! It has been awhile. I have missed this community, and I hope you have missed me too! Since I have been away for a few months, here is a life update. I got engaged to the love of my life Ty in December. Since then, it’s been a whirlwind! We decided in […]

Special Occassion, Pasta

Vodka Pasta

Hi friends!!! Okay this one is a winner! Awhile back I went to Carbone in Dallas with my family. Based on all the social media hype, I had to order the vodka pasta. While it didn’t disappoint, I realized I could easily remake it at home for a fraction of the price. Thanks to Alex […]

Desserts

3 Layer Chocolate Cake

Now THIS is a Chocolate Cake! I made this cake for my boyfriend Ty and my dad for their birthday’s. While it is a labor of love, it is so worth it. This recipe is from the Half-Baked Harvest blog.   Ingredients 2 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour 2 1/4 cups Granulated Sugar 1 1/2 cups Unsweetened […]

Desserts

Double Chocolate Chip Cookies with Caramel

This recipe is apart of Gaby Dalkin’s May 2023 cooking club! I made my chocolate fanatic friends try this, and they could not get enough. You can find the original recipe here. Ingredients: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour(scooped and leveled) 1/2 cup Dutch process Cocoa Powder 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon […]

Desserts

1920 Famous Ritz Carlton Lemon Pound Cake

Mother’s day is coming up! Want to make your mom a little something sweet that kicks off summer? This Lemon Pound Cake will be an absolute hit with the whole family! Ingredients: 3 cups flour 1 Tbsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 3 cups sugar 1 cup salted butter room temperature 1/2 cup shortening room temperature […]