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Monday Morning Mmmm: Sopapilla Cheesecake
Recipe for Sopapilla Cheesecake
Monday Morning Mmmm: Italian Chicken
First of all - don't judge my two starchy vegetable sides on this plate. Second of all - remember my sweet potato saga? This was my attempt to overcome it. And it failed. Thirdly - just because this particular dinner ended in yelling (me) and crying (my child) doesn't...
Monday Morning Mmmm: Snickers & Apple “Salad”
On one hand, my cousin and her husband said this dish was amazing and swore they could eat the whole bowl. On the other hand, Annalyn informed me (quietly, as if only loud criticism would hurt my feelings) that she didn't like it that much because it wasn't "a real...
Monday Morning Mmmm: Pizza Poppers
Recipe for Pizza Poppers – spicy, savory appetizer perfect for game day or a party!
Monday Morning Mmmm: Beer-Candied Bacon
Recipe for Beer-Candied Bacon
Monday Morning Mmmm: BLT Dip
Recipe for BLT Dip – perfect for a party or game day!
Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Signed up to take cookies to your kiddo's Christmas party? Agreed to go to a cookie exchange at church? Need a simple homemade gift for your neighbors? Make these cookies. Have I mentioned how much I love the combination of pumpkin and chocolate? I know. Just a time...
A Pinterest Party to Prepare for the Holidays
Last weekend I had a few friends over to eat pizza and make Christmas wreaths. It was a fun way to kick off the holiday season - and you know I'm all over any excuse to have a party. I made a fabric wreath last Christmas after finding an easy tutorial on Pinterest,...
Making a Turkey Veggie Platter
In a couple hours we're headed to Annalyn's preschool for her Thanksgiving Feast. I'm not sure what to expect, as this is our first year at this school, but judging by my kiddo's excitement and chanting of, "Feast, feast, we're having a feast!" it's a pretty big deal....
Sometimes cooking is hard.
I never claimed to be a Betty Crocker. But typically, I can handle most recipes from Betty Crocker. I mean, recipes from Betty Crocker more often than not include mixes or other pre-made ingredients. And, I don't want to brag, but I'm kind of a pro at baking from a...
Monday Morning Mmmm: Loaded Potato Salad
Surprise! I have a recipe to share with you today. Since I announced that I wouldn't be posting a new recipe every week, it's been a relief not to force taste-testing on my friends and family. But a few of my friends were a little bummed out when they heard I might...
Happy Bacon Day!
In her nearly five years, Annalyn has done a lot of great things, things to make us proud. Things like finally learning to walk after months of physical therapy, coloring a whole picture while staying (mostly) in the lines, learning to wash her hair on her own,...