A few simple grocery-store ingredients turned into a cozy bowl of shrimp & grits. 🍤✨ Creamy, savory, comforting, and exactly the kind of meal I want when I’m craving something warm and satisfying. The perfect fall meal. #groceryglowup #Lemon8Challenge #cozyfallmeals #shrimp #le

First time trying Trader Joe’s Apple Pie Spread and I’m impressed! 🍎🥧 I tried it à la carte first and it was absolutely delicious on its own. Then I paired it with my homemade sugar cookie cups and… 🤌🏽🔥 The warm, buttery sugar cookie; that apple pie filling? SO GOOD. Definitely glad I fina

Started with some everyday groceries and turned them into a big pot of red beans & rice. 🤎🍚 Red kidney beans, smoked sausage, bell pepper, onion, garlic, rice and Zatarain’s red bean seasoning came together for one big pot of comfort. Slow-cooked, seasoned, hearty and exactly the kind of

Self-taught baker over here! These soft, buttery cinnamon rolls are made completely from scratch and honestly… nothing beats a warm cinnamon roll fresh out the oven. Cinnamon Roll Recipe Dough * 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour * 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast * ¼ cup sugar * ½ tsp salt * ¾ cup war

I taught myself how to bake, and shortbread is one of those simple recipes where the little details make all the difference. These almond shortbread cookies are buttery, lightly crisp around the edges, and have a subtle almond flavor. I wanted something simple that lets the ingredients speak for

Honey Roasted 10/10 I LOVED these! They’re sweet, crunchy, and have that delicious roasted flavor. I could easily snack on these by themselves. Definitely an EAT! Cinnamon 2/10 Yeah… these were not for me 😂. The cinnamon flavor just didn’t do it for my taste buds. I wanted to like them, but P

Fall baking season is officially here! 🍂 I added Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Butter to a classic snickerdoodle recipe, and these came out soft, chewy, buttery, and full of warm fall flavor. Easy Pumpkin Butter Snickerdoodles Ingredients • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened • ½ cup granulated sugar

From grocery to cozy plate. A few everyday groceries turned into a comforting fall dinner. BBQ baby back ribs, corn on the cob, and mashed sweet potatoes. Simple groceries, good food, and a little cozy fall feeling. 🍁 What would you add to this plate? #groceryglowup #Lemon8Challenge

Nothing fancy; just everyday groceries turned into a cozy fall dinner. Roasted chicken wings, crispy baby red potatoes, roasted brussels sprouts with balsamic glaze. Simple ingredients, but once they hit the oven? A whole fall vibe. This is your reminder that you don’t need a complicated recipe

There’s something about making brownies from scratch that just hits different. 🤎 I made these rich, fudgy brownies from scratch using simple ingredients; and they were SO good! No boxed mix this time. Just butter, sugar, eggs, cocoa powder, flour, and a little vanilla. Simple ingredients, homem

First time trying Trader Joe’s Fleur de Sel Caramel Sauce and instead of just tasting it by itself, I decided to bake with it. I made my sugar cookies completely from scratch, turned them into thumbprint cookies and filled the centers with the caramel sauce. It was SO good! The caramel is ri

One thing about being a self-taught baker… I’m always going to figure it out. 😂 Today I made these easy, flaky buttermilk biscuits using self-rising flour, cold shortening, and buttermilk. No complicated ingredients; just learning how to work the dough properly. The biggest thing I’ve learned

First time trying Badia Pineapple Pepper seasoning and BABYYYY… this was GOOD! 😩🍍🌶️ I used the seasoning on chicken wings, and I honestly didn’t know what to expect from a pineapple + pepper combination. The flavor was savory, peppery, slightly sweet, and packed with seasoning without being over

Picked up these Organic Silver Dollar Pancakes from Trader Joe’s and turned them into a full breakfast with buttery pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage and fresh berries. The pancakes got nice and golden in a little butter and came out so good with syrup. 🥞 I cooked them in a little butter until g

First time trying Kinder’s Everyday Meals Buttery Garlic Packet and I already know what I’m making again. I used it on some red bite-sized potatoes, and this was such an easy way to add flavor. The potatoes: I tossed the bite-sized red potatoes in olive oil, coated them generously with the Kin

There’s something about making a pecan pie completely from scratch that makes me proud to call myself a self-taught baker. I love a pecan pie with a buttery homemade crust, plenty of pecans, and a rich, gooey filling. This is one of those recipes that looks simple, but every little detail makes

First time trying Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Brioche Bread and I had to turn them into breakfast! Here’s my honest first impression: The bread is soft, buttery and slightly sweet with a subtle pumpkin-spice flavor. I like that the pumpkin flavor isn’t overpowering. It has that rich brioche texture

Pumpkin season is officially here, so I had to see what the Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Butter was giving! I used it as the filling for my pumpkin butter cupcakes, and honestly… this is a seasonal grocery find I can see myself buying again. The pumpkin flavor is cozy, sweet, and perfect for fall baking

Pumpkin season is officially in the kitchen! 🎃🧁 I took pumpkin butter and turned it into the BEST surprise filling for these homemade cupcakes. Soft, fluffy vanilla cupcakes with a sweet pumpkin-butter center & pumpkin buttercream fall flavors in every bite! 🍂 From grocery find; to homema

Million Dollar Pound Cake has been one of those recipes that reminds me why I love being a self-taught baker. There is something about taking simple ingredients and turning them into a rich, buttery pound cake from scratch. This time, I gave my classic recipe a little extra love with roasted pec