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January 21, 2023

The Best Rich and Moist Chocolate Cake

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Up close square piece of super moist chocolate cake, covered in chocolate icing on a white plate

This Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe from a box mix is professional bakery-quality, but anyone can make it at home with simple ingredients. Our family recipe adds sour cream, instant pudding, extra eggs and chocolate chips to make a box of cake mix so much more moist and delicious! Easy Chocolate Box Cake Recipe This is…

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Filed Under: Desserts, Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Holiday Food Tagged With: birthday party, cake, cake from box mix, chocolate

December 12, 2022

Best Cake Mix Cupcakes

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Close up chocolate cupcake made from a box mix on a white plate

Simply add instant pudding, sour cream and chocolate chips to a box of cake mix for the best semi-homemade cupcakes! This elevated cupcake from a box of cake mix recipe is super moist and packed full of delicious flavor.  Cake Mix Cupcakes Recipe Dense and rich with chocolate or vanilla flavor this is the kind…

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Filed Under: Desserts, Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes Tagged With: birthday party

July 15, 2022

Simple Sour Cream Coconut Cake

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Sour cream and coconut mix together for an amazing old fashioned icing on a piece of golden butter cake

Starting from a box mix this old-fashioned Simple Sour Cream Coconut Cake recipe is easy and delicious! Moist from sour cream and rich with coconut this cake is always a stand out on the dessert table at holiday parties and family gatherings. Old-Fashioned Sour Cream Coconut Cake Recipe This easy cake from a box mix…

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March 16, 2022

Crock Pot Mac and Cheese {Farmhouse Style}

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Easy crock pot macaroni and cheese on a white plate

Creamy macaroni and cheese is super easy to make in a crock pot. Cooked pasta, Velveeta and cheddar cheese along with evaporated milk make a rich and delicious side dish for any occasion! Our Farmhouse Style Crock Pot Mac and Cheese is a family favorite and is also know as liquid gold for good reason!…

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Filed Under: Crock Pot, Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Featured, Food & Recipes, Main Dish, Side Dish Tagged With: birthday party, party food, pasta, potluck, Thanksgiving

February 8, 2022

Spicy Pretzels

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Spicy pretzels in a snack dish

Pretzels baked with ranch seasoning, cayenne pepper, dill, garlic salt and lemon pepper make the best Spicy Pretzel recipe! Our family likes to make Spicy Ranch Pretzels for a snack or a quick and easy appetizer for a party. Spicy Pretzel Recipe Start with a bag of pretzels and add a few seasonings to create…

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Filed Under: Appetizer, Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Snack Tagged With: birthday party, party food

January 8, 2022

Homemade Cake Bites

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Pink candy coated cake bite with sprinkles on top

Covered in white chocolate and colorful sprinkles this rich Homemade Birthday Cake Bites recipe has a cake batter flavored fudge and dough like filling that is irresistible! If you like birthday cake flavors of vanilla cake with sprinkles these special dessert bites will be sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your party guests. …

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Filed Under: Desserts, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes Tagged With: birthday party, candy

December 10, 2021

Loaded Baked Potato Bar

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Potato Bar ideas in small bowls and on baked potatoes

DIY loaded potatoes are perfect for entertaining a group of friends or for an easy birthday party.  A Loaded Baked Potato Bar allows each person to top their potato the way they like it! Make or buy pulled pork or taco meat with ground beef, offer a few toppings and you’ve got an easy meal…

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Filed Under: Beef, Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Instant Pot, Main Dish, Pork, Seasonal Favorites, Side Dish Tagged With: bacon, birthday party, ground beef, party food, potato, pulled pork

December 9, 2021

Fruit Tray Ideas

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

how to make a fruit tray and easy fruit dip

Simple fruit trays or platters are one of my favorite dishes to take along to big parties and potlucks. In this article, I will share tips and ideas for How to Make a Fruit Tray! If you enjoy this recipe you may also find our tips for creating a Simple Charcuterie Board helpful. Simple Fruit Tray…

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Filed Under: Appetizer, Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Holiday Food, Side Dish, Snack Tagged With: birthday party, fruit, fruit dip, party food

June 29, 2021

Old Fashioned Farmhouse Homemade Ice Cream

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Rich and creamy old-fashioned ice cream

Our family’s favorite food would have to be old-fashioned, homemade vanilla ice cream.  This rich and delicious homemade vanilla ice cream recipe is the best ice cream treat to eat on a hot day. Old Fashioned Farmhouse Ice Cream Recipe My father-in-law makes this in his 6-quart ice cream maker for all of the big…

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Filed Under: Desserts, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Holiday Food Tagged With: birthday party, potluck

June 24, 2021

How to Make Fruit Pizza

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Glazed fruit arranged on cream cheese frosting and cookie crust to create a fruit pizza

Fresh fruit with a sweet glaze sits on white chocolate and cream cheese frosting on a sugar cookie crust that makes an unforgettable Fruit Pizza. Homemade Fruit Pizza Recipe Also known as a White Chocolate Fruit Tart this Homemade Fruit Pizza is one of the best desserts we make! A few simple layers stack up…

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