As we get closer to Thanksgiving, I have been attempting a few desserts that might make it to the big table! We always have to have a tried and true pumpkin pie (it’s Greg’s absolute favorite!) but I like to add a less traditional dessert option too. Since cheesecake is always a good choice, I … More Bourbon Pumpkin Cheesecake
I love a good salty snack. Sweets are fine, but salt is really my thing. I’ve been craving a good snack mix- to go with cocktails or just to munch on- but all the store bought ones just didn’t do it for me. So, I searched my trusty website, The Smitten Kitchen for a recipe- … More Union Square Cafe’s Bar Nuts (with a twist!)
Happy Friday!!!! We are now on the last 1/3 of May…so that means the next 10 days will feel like 1,367 days for us teachers! the end of the year is TORTURE!!! I had to share this adorable vase my mother-in-law found for me on a recent trip to Zion. When I opened it I … More TGIF- fun finds
I know I have posted macaroni and cheese recipes in the past- and I don’t want you to think that I don’t still love them. Chrissy Teigen- your mac’n’cheese will always hold a place in my heart…but your recipe is intense. It takes a lot of time. Sometimes I just want an easy-peasy recipe that … More Easy Mac and Cheese
Sky-high biscuits, to me, are a sign of a good meal. I mean, you know they are light and fluffy, probably full of buttery goodness, and they are waiting to be topped with some concoction of amazing-ness. They are a blank slate for happiness. I have made plenty of biscuits in my day, but the … More Buttermilk Biscuits
*disclaimer: I made a fateful error in making these- and, if you asked my husband, he would say these were no bueno! But, trust me…they were good before the error…* I have started this new tradition in our house. Sunday Family Breakfast. I love it. My family tolerates it. Basically, I make a huge breakfast … More Tall Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
Oops, I did it again! Yep, I made cinnamon rolls- and these aren’t just any cinnamon rolls…they are pumpkin! All my fall fiends rejoice- this is the real taste of the season! I don’t even know where I got the idea for pumpkin cinnamon rolls but I had this can of pumpkin in my pantry … More Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
I am always on the look out for new breakfast recipes that fit the following requirements: 1. Easy- something I can make before coffee 2. Fast- I can’t wait all morning to eat…I might die!!! 3. Simple- I am surrounded by picky eaters…no fancy ingredients My amazing friend, Asya, is always making some pretty incredible … More Dutch Baby Pancake
The other morning I was minding my own business, scrolling through Instagram, when my eyes were assaulted with the most delicious looking breakfast. These light and fluffy scones claimed to be easy to make, and made my tummy rumble with delight, so I gave up trying to be lazy – and instead tackled Smitten Kitchen’s … More Cinnamon Sugar Scones
Sometimes a chocolate dessert is just what the doctor orders! In all honesty, this calorie bomb would probably NEVER be what a doctor would order, but man- was it tasty! I was inspired to make a special dessert and I jumped on my favorite website (The Smitten Kitchen) to see what my pal, Deb, had … More Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake
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