Iced Lemon Pound Cake

Attention lemon lovers…we have got the best lemon dessert for you! This lemon pound cake is dense but moist, soaked in a simple syrup and topped with a lemon glaze.

There is lemon around every corner in this lemon pound cake recipe! That’s exactly how a lemon dessert recipe should be in my opinion. The more lemon, the better!

I’ve been testing pound cakes for seriously over 10 years and they are never soft enough or dense enough and so I gave up. Until now. I don’t know why it worked. I don’t know why sour cream nailed it. But it just really did! Haha!

Sink your teeth into a slice of this buttery tart lemon cake! It is the perfect treat for any occasion!

Ingredients for Making Lemon Pound Cake

Get ready for fresh lemon flavor in every step! I’m going to give you a list of all the ingredients to make the pound cake, syrup and glaze. Here is everything you will need:

Pound Cake

• Butter: unsalted and softened
• Sugar: regular white granulated sugar
• Eggs: gives structure to the cake
• Sour Cream: adds moisture and richness and the high fat content helps the cake stay tender
  • PRO TIP: Full fat sour cream will result in better texture, but low fat or fat free can be used and the results are still delicious.
• Lemon Extract: boosts the lemon flavor
• Almond Extract: adds flavor
• Flour: just regular all purpose flour is all you need
• Baking Powder: give rise and fluffiness to the cake
• Salt: adds flavor and enhances all the other flavors
• Fresh Lemon Zest and Lemon Juice: adds more bold lemon flavor

Simple Syrup

• Water: combines with the sugar to make a simple syrup
• Sugar: adds sweetness to the syrup
• Fresh Lemon Juice: adds natural lemon flavor to the syrup

Glaze

• Powdered Sugar: adds sweetness and structure to the glaze
• Fresh Lemon Juice: adds fresh and bright lemon flavor
• Milk: adds creaminess to the glaze

The measurements for all the ingredients can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

How to Make Moist Lemon Pound Cake

This lemon pound cake recipe is as simple as making a loaf cake, soaking it with a homemade lemon syrup and then topping it with a tangy glaze. Here is a step-by-step guide for making this recipe:

1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a bread pan.
2. Wet Ingredients: Cream the butter and sugar together in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and then add the egg yolks one at a time. Add the sour cream and mix well and then add the flavo

Easy Halloween Snack Board

You know we love a good snack board around here — especially one that brings the fun! This Halloween Snack Board is everything I want in a festive treat: easy to assemble, a little spooky, and full of sweet and savory bites that everyone will love.

Whether you’re throwing a big party or just making a fun after-school snack for the kids, this board is guaranteed to bring smiles (and maybe a few giggles).

Why We Love a Halloween Snack Board

The best thing about a snack board is that everyone can find at least one thing that they like! There are sweet and salty snacks, chewy and crunchy snacks, light healthy options and super indulgent options…everyone is happy!

For this Halloween charcuterie board, we like to keep it fun with kid-friendly Halloween treats. We include fun shapes, colorful candies, and bite-sized foods like pretzels, grapes, and cheese puffs. The kids love it!

The Best Ingredients for a Spooky Snack Board

We have most of these on our snack board pictured here, but it’s really open for whatever your friends and family will love!

Cheese: Wensleydale pumpkin spice cheese, string cheese “ghosts”

Deli Meats: salami or pepperoni rolled up

Salty Snacks: pretzels, crackers (I found some that are pumpkin shaped at Trader Joe’s), cheese puff balls or popcorn

Halloween Candy: candy corn and candy corn pumpkins, M&M’s, Reese’s pumpkins

Fresh Fruit: mandarin “pumpkins,” apple slices, green grapes

Dips: hummus, caramel, ranch

Olives: black olives or green olives

Sweet Snacks: yogurt-covered pretzels or cookies

Decorative Touches: googly eyes, candy bones and skulls, plastic spiders, festive sprinkles

How to Arrange a Snack Board

I’m sure professional charcuterie board masters will scoff at this, but I let the kids help me fill up our Halloween snack board and there’s no real rhyme or reason to it. I like to distribute the colors and textures around the board, but it honestly doesn’t matter. Once people start digging in, it all gets mixed anyway.

One thing to keep in mind when arranging a snack board is that fresh ingredients like fruit will release moisture and make crispy ingredients soggy over time. Also, refrigerated ingredients shouldn’t sit out at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

Add pops of orange and black, fun Halloween props, and themed treats…the kids loved creating this spread! My favorite addition to this board of easy Halloween snacks was this Wensleydale pumpkin spice cheese. Holy moly, it was delicious!

How to Make It Ahead or Store Leftovers

Most of the snack ideas for this board don’t need any prep at all…just open a bag and scatter on the tray. The ingredients that do need some prep can be

Healthy Harvest Chicken Casserole

Healthy Harvest Chicken Casserole is a comforting and nutritious dish that combines tender, lean chicken with an array of colorful vegetables, wild rice, and a light, creamy honey mustard sauce.

This casserole recipe was inspired by a salad I had a few years ago up in Park City, UT. I haven’t been able to get the flavors out of my head since, so I converted it into a casserole and I’m obsessed!

This hearty casserole offers a wholesome balance of flavors, from the savory chicken to the sweetness of seasonal vegetables. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, it’s a satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy!

Ingredients for Healthy Harvest Chicken Casserole

There is nothing complicated about the ingredients for this healthy chicken recipe. You’ll need a few seasonal vegetables and some seasonings. Here is everything you’ll need:

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil: used to sauté the potatoes and vegetables
• Sweet Potatoes: adds heartiness and a touch of sweetness to the dish
• Brussels Sprouts: If you aren’t a brussel sprouts fan, use broccoli instead.
• Red Onion: adds flavor
• Garlic: adds flavor
• Chicken Broth: helps cook all the vegetables and chicken completely
• Seasonings: Dried Thyme, Cumin, Smoked Paprika, Kosher Salt and Pepper
• Chicken Breasts: use boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Honey Mustard Dressing: adds flavor, moisture
• Wild Rice: I love the flavor of wild rice with the recipe, but you can use any type of rice you like.
• Toppings: Sliced Almonds, Pepitas and Dried Cranberries (all optional but I love the texture and flavors they add)

The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

How to Make Harvest Chicken Casserole

This delicious casserole is packed with protein and healthy vegetables, making it the perfect meal for a cozy night in. Here are the steps for making it…

1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 350℉.
2. Sauté: Heat a large skillet or dutch oven over medium-high heat then add the oil. Add the sweet potatoes, brussels and red onion and season them with salt and pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes and then reduce the heat to medium. Once everything starts browning, add the garlic and cookie it for 30 seconds.
3. Cook the Vegetables: Add half of the chicken and all the seasonings and stir everything together. Cover the pot and cook for 5 minutes then place in a casserole dish.
4. Cook the Chicken: Return the heat to medium-high, add a little oil to the

Vegetable White Lasagna Recipe with Pancetta

Indulge in the comforting layers of this vegetable white lasagna recipe with pancetta, where savory pancetta meets the freshness of vibrant vegetables. Each bite is a perfect balance of rich, creamy white béchamel sauce and a medley of sautéed zucchini and broccoli, all tucked between layers of pasta.

The pancetta adds a savory, slightly smoky flavor to the dish, while the velvety béchamel sauce is made with a heavy cream infused with fresh sage. Baked until golden and bubbling, this lasagna offers the ultimate in hearty, satisfying flavor. Perfect for a cozy dinner or impressing guests with something a little different yet oh-so-delicious.

I don’t have anything fancy to say about this recipe except that I was trying to use up vegetables in the fridge and leftovers from a charcuterie board (particularly the raclette) we had around the holidays last year. I had some no boil lasagna noodles in the pantry and I decided to throw together a white sauce lasagna, and it was phenomenal! Thankfully, I kept notes along the way because it ended up better than I had ever hoped and the whole family loved it!

What You Need to Make White Lasagna

This vegetable lasagna recipe is layers of pasta nestled in creamy white sauce loaded with broccoli, zucchini and pancetta all held together by piles of cheese! You won’t find cottage cheese or ricotta cheese in this recipe, which I know makes some people happy. If you find yourself with some raclette leftover after the holidays, then this white lasagna recipe is your answer! Here are all the ingredients you will need:

• Heavy Cream: adds the creaminess for the white sauce
• Fresh Sage: gets infused into the cream to make a flavorful béchamel sauce
• Pancetta: cooked to add flavor and crispiness to the dish
• Zucchini: cut into slices
• Broccoli: cut into bite size florets
• Salt and Black Pepper: adds flavor
• Butter: adds rich flavor
• Flour: all purpose flour combines with the butter and cream to make the thick and creamy béchamel sauce
• Lemon Juice: adds a brightness
• Nutmeg: adds a hint of warmth that you never knew you were missing
• No Boil or Fresh Lasagna Noodles: feel free to use no boil lasagna noodles or cook your own before adding to the baking dish
• Raclette: melts beautifully and adds a delicate fruity flavor
• Mozzarella Cheese: the perfect cheese for adding melted gooiness
• Parmesan Cheese: adds a nutty flavor and helps the top get golden brown
• Fresh Parsley: adds a pop of freshness to cut through all the ri

Easy Pizza Casserole Dinner

This delicious and simple pizza casserole is the perfect weeknight dinner solution. Made with layers of pasta, pizza sauce, pepperoni, cheese, and your choice of toppings, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

This is an emergency post. We’ve had a pizza casserole recipe on the blog since it first began, almost 17 years ago. Until now. I went to pull it up for dinner one night a few weeks ago and it was gone. Where did the pizza casserole recipe disappear to?!

I still have no idea what happened, but thankfully I still had the recipe with one change, we ONLY use our homemade pizza sauce. You’ll have to trust me on this one, it totally transforms the dish from good to amazing.

Every time I ask my kids for dinner ideas, they always say pizza…every single time. I love pizza as much as the next person (four cheese margherita pizza, pizzeria pizza dough, pesto pepperoni and sausage pizza), but homemade pizza takes time and planning ahead. Let me be honest, sometimes I’m not that on the ball. Pizza pasta casserole to the recipe! It tastes like you are eating pizza but it’s on the table from start to finish in less than an hour.

What is Needed to Make Pizza Casserole?

If you’re looking for a delicious and quick weeknight meal, this easy pizza casserole dinner is a recipe that the whole family will love. With simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you’ll have dinner on the table in no time! Here is everything you’ll need…

• Ground Beef: We used 85/15 which I recommend for the best flavor.
  • PRO TIP: You can use just ground beef or just sausage, but I found that the combination of both meats provided a depth of flavor that was so tasty. Ground beef is also so kid-friendly!
• Mild Italian Sausage: Adds that signature meat lovers pizza flavor.
• Homemade Pizza Sauce: You really have to try this homemade pizza sauce in this recipe, but if you don’t have the time, buy a good quality store-bought sauce.
• Pasta: We use rigatoni but any pasta will work fine. I’d recommend a big hearty noodle for the best texture.
• Mozzarella: The best melty cheese for pizza.
• Pepperoni: any brand of pre-sliced pepperoni works great
• Parmesan Cheese: adds bold pizza flavor
• Sliced Black Olives: totally optional but I love olives so they are a must for me
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