Mmmmmmmm….. Excuse me for a minute. I’m in a chocolate coma. Between that hot chocolate last week, and these chocolate sugar cookies I finished baking today, not to mention the box of chocolates that I may have been working on since Friday, I am all chocolated out. That is totally a word. My spell …
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Loaded Oven Potatoes are one of my all-time favorite appetizers, ever. Full of bacon, cheese, spices, and more BACON – and then drizzled with a creamy ranch sauce. These cannot be beaten. Loaded Oven Potatoes Everyone around here is very amped up, and I bet you could guess why! The Seahawks are in the SuperBowl …
Turn on the oven and get your butter browning because these delicious, soft, Browned Butter Ginger Cookies are going to become a staple in your holiday cooking routine! Browned Butter Ginger Cookies Recipe As the holiday season rolls in, the air fills with the warm, spicy scent of ginger cookies baking in the oven. It’s …
Chocolate Hazelnut Caramel Treasures are one of my favorite thumbprint cookies. These need to be on your Christmas cookie rotation every year. Chocolate Hazelnut Caramel Treasures It is almost CHRISTMAS!!! 22 days left, and that means it is time to start planning that holiday baking marathon. These little beauties were actually from last year, which …
This cake. Oh my gosh. It is good like “add to your permanent rotation” good. So good that I made it yesterday, and I’m posting it today. That hardly EVER happens. When it does, you know you should read this today, and also make it today. Or tomorrow. Or both. I’m thinking about making …
Easy Biscuit Pizza Poppers go from the fridge to the oven in just a few minutes, and your entire family is going to love this fun pizza alternative. Easy Biscuit Pizza Poppers I’ve been pretty vocal in my love of cooking from scratch and my general avoidance of prepared convenience type foods here on Or …
My Cream Cheese Pound Cake is one of my favorite ways to have Strawberry Shortcake. Don’t let that stop you though. This cake stands up all on its own too. Cream Cheese Pound Cake I don’t know how I have been baking constantly for the last 9 years without EVER doing a pound cake, but …
I’ve told you guys before about my love for cheesecake, especially vanilla cheesecake with some kind of fruit sauce on it. I’ve also mentioned my family’s dislike of it. That usually means I do not get much cheesecake in my life because I just can’t have a dessert sitting around that is JUST for me. …
No-Bake Cheesecake is such a simple, quick, and delicious dessert. You can have this on the table in 20 minutes. No baking or hot ovens required! No-Bake Cheesecake I LOVE cheesecake. My family, however, is not as into it as I am. Also, it isn’t one of those desserts you can just throw together at …
Homemade marshmallow fluff is super easy, and such a fun thing to make! You can use it in hot cocoa or in your favorite recipe that calls for marshmallow fluff. Homemade Marshmallow Fluff Homemade marshmallow fluff is an easy and delicious homemade treat. Make the ultimate cup of homemade hot cocoa and spoon a heaping …
These rich chocolately Big-Batch Brownies are just what you need for your next big barbecue, potluck, or holiday party. They are a perfect middle-ground in the whole “cakey or fudgy” debate. Big-Batch Brownies I LOVE brownies. I don’t even really like chocolate in the way that you are supposed to when you are…a woman, but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. I’ve …
My homemade buttermilk oatmeal bread is one of my favorite kinds of bread, ever. Any kind of homemade bread is pretty high up there for me, but this oatmeal bread recipe, in particular, has really won my heart. Buttermilk Oatmeal Bread I LOVE this bread. It is probably one of the best loaves I have …
These easy vanilla cheesecake cups are a cheesecake lover’s dream. Single-serving portions of a rich and creamy cheesecake are perfect to bring to a bbq, potluck, or event! Vanilla Cheesecake Cups Vanilla cheesecake is one of my favorites desserts. Unfortunately, the same isn’t true for the rest of my family, so I can’t make it unless …
Jumbo Shrimp Scampi is simple to make and one of the easiest ways to put something that feels fancy on the table in under an hour that I’ve ever seen. The whole family will love this, and you’re going to love how fast it goes from freezer to table. Jumbo Shrimp Scampi Are you hungry …
My Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes are the perfect meal to make for a crowd. Brown the burger on the stove and toss the rest into the slow cooker and let it work its magic.