Jade, Author at Jonesin' For Taste

Instant Pot Peruvian Inspired Chicken and Rice

This simple Peruvian inspired one pot chicken and rice dish is a fun pressure cooker dinner to pair with the Disney movie, The Emperor’s New Groove. It’s got a few unexpected ingredients like mint and butternut squash paired with tomatoes, garlic, and lime. I’m sharing another addition to my kid’s movie themed dinners, this time…

Desserts | No Bake | Recipe Gallery

4th of July Red White and Blue Jello

Everyone will love this patriotic Red White and Blue Jello, especially when you top it with whipped cream! It’s a fun no bake dessert to celebrate the 4th of July or Memorial Day that is simple enough for kids to make, with a little help. I don’t know about you but my kids beg all…

Breakfast | Recipe Gallery | Sauces and Spreads | Sweet

Easy Homemade Buttermilk Syrup

We first had this years ago when my mother in law made it for a pancake breakfast we had after climbing Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona. We were all completely famished and we came back to a table full of pumpkin chocolate chip pancakes and this buttermilk syrup. The syrup quickly became a family favorite and is…

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Patriotic Rice Krispie Treats

Celebrate the 4th of July with these Patriotic Rice Krispie Treats! They are an easy no bake dessert perfect for summer and decorated with white chocolate and red white and blue sprinkles. Rice krispie treats are such a good summer staple because they are a fast no bake dessert to whip up. The kids have…

Butterbeer Ice Cream Float

Enjoy the flavors of butterscotch and cream soda all summer long with this Harry Potter inspired butterbeer ice cream float made with 4 simple ingredients. Poor Harry really could have used a few of these butterbeer ice cream floats the summer before his 3rd year at Hogwarts! Thankfully these are super simple to make and…

Desserts | No Bake | Pies | Recipe Gallery

4 Ingredient Mini No Bake Cheesecake Flag

This easy 4-ingredient No Bake Cheesecake Flag is perfectly individual portioned mini pies and a healthier version of your favorite cheesecakes. They are a wonderful light treat or snack that you can whip up in a flash. This is a perfect beginner recipe for getting kids in the kitchen and the Cheesecake American flag is…

Cooking With Kids

Tips for Reducing Stress and Mess when Teaching Kids To Cook

Let’s be honest here. Teaching kids to cook has so many benefits, but it can be incredibly stressful and messy! Thankfully there are some key steps you can take to help reduce the likelihood of mess and stress on both you and the kids. I asked other moms who cook with their kids for their…

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Sweet and Sour Meatballs are an easy Chinese inspired main dish recipe that are a kid favorite, and mom too, with hidden veggies in the meatballs and a simple sauce made from scratch. This is a recipe I have adapted from my mother in law and it is one of my husband’s favorites. It’s the…

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No Bake Peanut Butter Pie

This easy no bake peanut butter pie has an Oreo crust with a creamy peanut butter filling made WITHOUT cream cheese, a silky chocolate ganache, and chopped Reese’s. Peanut butter and chocolate is one of my favorite combos of all time and this peanut butter pie is a total show stopper! We love making Homemade…

Summertime Favorites

Easy Grilling Recipes for Summer

Celebrate grilling season with lots of easy grilling recipes for summer including burgers, meats, side dishes, and even desserts! You are sure to find something on this list to get you excited to heat up the grill and get cooking. The other day we were eating outside and my husband and I kept talking about…

Korean BBQ Inspired Burger

This incredible easy Korean BBQ Inspired Burger is packed full of flavor with a grilled burger topped with Korean style coleslaw for an easy summertime dinner recipe. If you have never had Korean BBQ you are seriously missing out. It’s sweet and savory and super rich and pretty much it’s amazing. I grew up in…

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Healthy-ish Blender Double Chocolate Pancakes (IHOP Copycat)

These blender chocolate pancakes are packed with good for you nutrients like oatmeal, whole wheat flour and just a little bit of sugar to sweeten it up. It’s a sweet treat for breakfast that you don’t have to feel guilty about! My kids favorite dish at IHOP (yes, that IHOP again– I swear we don’t go…