Kara Cook

Utah

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I'm a SAHM that loves thrifty decorating, cooking, and crafting.

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Homemade Payday Bars Recipe with Chex

1 week ago | creationsbykara.com | Kara Cook

Sweet, salty, crunchy and chewy, this Payday Bars Recipe has it all! Peanut fans will have a hard time resisting this sweet treat. With the great peanut butter flavor and crunch of the classic candy bars, this easy recipe is perfect for just about any occasion. They disappear in a flash at my house!I’m always on board with a sweet and salty treat, so I enjoy a Payday candy bar every once in awhile.
The Best English Muffin Pizza Recipe

1 week ago | creationsbykara.com | Kara Cook

You can whip up a batch of these English muffin pizzas faster than you can bake frozen pizzas. Let everyone add their own toppings and even picky eaters will clean their plates!Serve with a simple salad and corn on the cob or fruit salad for an easy meal that will have the whole family running to the dinner table. When you’re looking for a quick meal that everyone can agree on, this English muffin pizza recipe is perfect! You can even freeze them for a quick snack or easy lunch on a hectic day.
Lemon Sweet Rolls with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

2 weeks ago | creationsbykara.com | Kara Cook

Lemon lovers will adore these fluffy lemon sweet rolls with a gooey lemon sugar filling, topped with tangy lemon cream cheese frosting. They are a fantastic addition to brunch, but trust me, they can be enjoyed any time of day!I love traditional cinnamon rolls, but I also have fun trying different flavor combinations.
Easy Ground Beef and Broccoli Recipe

3 weeks ago | creationsbykara.com | Kara Cook

This ground beef and broccoli recipe will add bold flavor to your busy weeknights. It’s an easy meal that’s ready in 25 minutes, and a great way to get your family to enjoy broccoli! My self proclaimed broccoli hater actually asked for seconds, so this flavorful dish is going on our regular menu rotation. 😊We love Chinese food at our house, but take-out can be so expensive, especially when you have a large family like I do.
Cherry Chip Cookie Recipe (with Chocolate Chips)

1 month ago | creationsbykara.com | Kara Cook

These chewy cherry chip cookies are loaded with juicy maraschino cherries and two kinds of chocolate chips. If you love cherry cordials, you need to try these cookies!The red cherries make these the perfect cookies for Valentine’s Day or a Christmas cookie exchange, but they can definitely be enjoyed all year long. Opinions about maraschino cherries are split at my house. Some of my kids hate them, some like them, my husband and I love them.
White Chocolate Chip Brownies Recipe

1 month ago | creationsbykara.com | Kara Cook

White chocolate chip brownies are the perfect brownie for white chocolate lovers! You can’t beat rich, fudgy brownies studded with sweet morsels. You are about 45 minutes away from pure chocolate bliss, and you don’t even need an electric mixer. Just one bowl, a whisk, and a spatula!When it comes to chocolate desserts, warm brownies are at the top of my list.
Easy Pesto Cream Sauce Recipe

1 month ago | creationsbykara.com | Kara Cook

This pesto cream sauce recipe is ready faster than you can cook pasta, and you only need a handful of simple ingredients. Serve it over your favorite noodles for a quick dinner or easy side to any cooked chicken, fish, or beef!Pesto gives it amazing flavor, and cream makes it the perfect comfort food. It’s virtually fool-proof, just stir and heat the ingredients together. It’s embarrassingly easy!A bit of garlic and parmesan take it to the next level.
Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas with Beans

1 month ago | creationsbykara.com | Kara Cook

These Ground Beef Enchiladas are loaded with meat, cheese, and black beans. A simple homemade sauce makes them extra tasty, and they are so easy to whip up!We are big fans of Mexican food around here. We eat some variety of Mexican food at least once a week. Sometimes at restaurants, but usually just sitting around the dinner table. My whole family gets excited when I serve these ground beef black bean enchiladas. They are an adaptation of a recipe I got from my mom over two decades ago.
Sourdough Coffee Cake Recipe with Cinnamon Crumb

1 month ago | creationsbykara.com | Kara Cook

This sourdough coffee cake recipe is simply irresistible! A moist, tender cake with a cinnamon sugar filling and a buttery crumble topping. It will be an instant family favorite!It’s fancy enough for a special occasion, but it’s easy enough to whip up that you can serve it on a lazy Sunday morning or as an afternoon snack. I bake sourdough bread at least twice a week at my house, and I often find myself with leftover sourdough starter. This delicious cake is one of my favorite ways to use it.
One Pot Chicken Curry Rice Recipe

1 month ago | creationsbykara.com | Kara Cook

Looking for new Thai recipes to try? This easy curry chicken rice is a great place to start. It’s a flavorful one-pot meal made with tender chicken, plenty of veggies, rice, creamy coconut milk, and a perfect blend of spices!If you’re looking for a creamy chicken curry sauce that you can serve over rice, try my easy chicken curry recipe.