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It’s another quick dinner fixins post because its 11:18PM as I type this and it’s the first time I’ve sat down for what seems like all day. Those 4-inch heels weren’t such a great idea after all today. It’s the holiday season and I work retail, Handsome is frantically trying to raise his grade in…
Chocolate mint sandwich cookies make a great addition to any holiday cookie platter. Crisp chocolate cookies with a peppermint cream filling. What’s not to love?! Two weeks ago, I scoffed at the ads for “last minute shoppers,” but here it is December 15th and I am feeling the holiday crunch. Its that time of year…
Candy cane marshmallows with chocolate are an easy, festive snack and they make the perfect hostess gift during the December holiday season! Put on your pearls, lace up those apron strings and get ready to play little Suzie Homemaker, because you won’t be spending much time in the kitchen for this one and everyone will…
Potato latkes are seasoned, pan fried potato pancakes that are traditionally served for Hanukkah. Last night we made potato latkes. We aren’t Jewish, but it’s always fun to try new things, especially things involving traditions. Besides, if I only stuck to my roots I would be stuck with bangers and mash, and I know that…
Say goodbye to boring breakfasts and hello to fluffy, tangy, and delicious Buttermilk Pancakes. With a simple twist on a classic recipe, these pancakes are the perfect way to start your day on a delicious note. It’s time to elevate your breakfast recipes and dive into the realm of buttermilk pancakes. These fluffy wonders will…
Chocolate chip cookie bars, thick and chewy, just like the ones in trendy specialty cookie shops can now be made in your own kitchen. Here’s the recipe! Thanksgiving is over (everyone survived!) and the countdown to Christmas is beginning while I start running around like a chicken with my head chopped off. I have a…
Butter pecan praline tart will be the star of your holiday dessert table. Not just because of the buttery crust and praline pecans stuffed inside of it, but also because of the whiskey maple cream sauce that’s drizzled over the top of it! I hope everyone has a happy and safe Thanksgiving! Mine will be spent…
From scratch Green Bean Casserole is just what it sounds like. There are no canned “cream of” soups harmed in the making of this classic green bean casserole recipe! Looking for the best homemade green bean casserole? Forget canned soup. This easy green bean casserole is made with tender green beans, bacon, pimento peppers, sharp…
These quick rising dinner rolls are the best way to have homemade bread on your dinner table in a short amount of time. They rise and bake in just an hour, so you can have them for dinner tonight! So, I’m a little late to the game, but I hear its Thanksgiving this week and…
Chocolate mint cupcakes. The chocolate mint flavored cupcake is rich and moist, and the chocolate buttercream frosting is creamy and sweet. It’s dessert perfection! It’s November and time is flying by to ring in the end of the year. My holiday haters can dance with their hands over their eyes cringing at the ads for…
Bittersweet chocolate tart is a great holiday dessert. It’s rich and decadent, but it’s not overly sweet like desserts made with milk chocolate are. What’s with the new trend of mean holiday commercials? Ones where you are told you bought a horrible gift or show someone being spiteful to their mother in law (“He drinks coffee now, Mom“). Is…
This Toffee Halloween popcorn is a crunchy sweet holiday snack. Popcorn is tossed in a mixture of maple syrup and brown sugar with chocolate chips and sprinkles. Hey there, sweet tooth. Halloween Night I remember walking along the boardwalk with my parents when I was little. It was night time and the whole boardwalk was lit up…
Peanut butter blossoms are classic, soft peanut butter cookies with a kiss of chocolate in the center. They’re a required part of every holiday cookie platter and an all-around perfect cookie any time of the year. Is anyone else on the fence when it comes to Halloween this year? Part of me is excited and wants to…
Spiced pear cake is one of those desserts that just shouts “Fall is finally here!”. It’s moist, full of sweet pears and deep, earthy spices, and loaded with flavor. And because cake without glaze on top is a sad sight, there’s a thick layer of rich cream cheese glaze on the top of this one….
Cookie bars can be baked up in any flavor combination you can dream of, but for a classic, pure, perfect cookie bar, peanut butter and chocolate chips simply must be involved. OK, I’ll admit it! I love you, Fall – too much – so I did it. I broke down the other day, and participated…
Malted milk cookie tart. A buttery, malted milk cookie crust topped with chocolate and malted milk balls. The dessert of champions! Kitchenaid Food Processor, oh how I love you. Let me count the ways… Seriously, if my rents weren’t so good at making the holidays rock, I’d say best present ever – but really, they have made…
Everyone needs a go-to classic chocolate chip cookies recipe and this one is it. Luckily, chocolate chip cookies are tasty any time of the year… even for Christmas in July. Apparently summer is half over and that means stores are filling their shelves with Autumn decorations, school supplies and early Christmas bargains…. Really? Because my calendar…
Asian pot stickers are delicious Asian dumplings filled with spinach, green onions, ginger, and pork. They’re a tasty appetizer, or serve them with a side salad for a light meal. Somehow this holiday weekend has turned into a 3 ring circus of sorts for me. Ever since the BF and I got together the one thing I…
This coffee cake recipe is perfect for a holiday brunch. It’s moist and buttery, with just the right amount of brown sugar crumble on the top! Yesterday was Easter, and for the first time in a very long time my parents chose to entertain.They invited 11 people over, both family and friends. We started cooking…
So, with only a few more light switches and trim work to go my kitchen is almost back in tip top condition. I am both relieved to finally have a functioning kitchen again (just in time for the holidays) and kind of saddened by the fact that my house wont be filled with friendly faces…