Pumpkin Ice Box Cake

Pumpkin Ice Box Cake // Simply Happenstance:: Pumpkin Ice Box Cake ::

I love traditional pumpkin pie… but I also really like variations of it to indulge in on Thanksgiving Day! Just like me.. my kids all adore foods made with pumpkin, so I decided to whip up this ice box version and try it out on them! {I seriously had a hard time photographing the cake… as they were attempting to dive right in!} 

Although the recipe may look daunting, with day before preparations, I promise you it isn’t hard! In fact, many of you probably prefer make-ahead recipes… am I right? If you are trying to spread out your cooking/baking… this may be the dessert for you! You can easily prepare this the day before and then piece it all together just prior to serving. 

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What I like most about this lightly sweetened pumpkin cake is that it isn’t heavy. After eating loads and loads of appetizers, the full Thanksgiving meal, and indulging in drinks… who wants a heavy dessert?! Not me! Something light, yet boasting with flavor, is what I crave! [Read more…]

Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream Sandwiches

 peanut butter banana ice cream sandwiches

:: Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream Sandwiches ::

Oh, how I’ve longed for an evening to sit down and write a post for Simply! The last few weeks have been consumed with our move… so I have been looking forward to a little creative down time!

Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream Sandwiches

Today, I decided the kids could use a special treat! They’ve been such troopers living amongst boxes the past week… and doing without their favorite belongings, which are currently sitting in our over-stuffed garage. I wanted to make them something completely delicious, but didn’t have an abundance of resources to work with {if only you could see the state of my kitchen}!

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Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

Who doesn’t like Chicken Pot Pie?

This recipe is easy and is one of the most requested by my husband.

I would classify it as a semi-homemade but it tastes as though you 

have worked on this meal for hours.

I actually must give my Mom credit for this meal.

With 5 girls to feed, my Mom thrived on making meals that had a few shortcuts.

I think it helped with shortening her time in the kitchen, as well as allowing

us girls to help her cook dinner.

It was the perfect learning experience and introduction to cooking as a kid.

This pie can be changed to your liking with the addition of different veggies and/or meat.

The Chicken Pot Pie Recipe that I have detailed below, is the quickest version of this meal.

Using a rotisserie chicken, Pillsbury Pie Crusts {my absolute favorite pie crusts},

and frozen vegetables allows for this hearty meal to be made in half the time!

Perfect for that busy weeknight meal or when you have some unexpected guests!

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