I made this fudge for my husband. In a feeble attempt to "fatten him up" a little ;) The man has the highest metabolism of anyone I know and somehow manages to maintain a nice physique without working out a ton, and eating whatever he wants. I've asked him several times if we could trade metabolisms...too bad that's not possible!!! Anyways, it's been an inside (now … [Read more...]
Andes Mint Brownie Truffles
Did someone say truffles? Brownie truffles? Brownie truffles with those yummy little Andes mints thrown into the mix? Mmmmmmmmmmm. My sweet tooth is really loving all these amazing recipes that we are featuring in this month's 31 Days of Sweets & Treats series. If you really want to impress the guest at your holiday cookie exchange, I HIGHLY recommend taking 2 … [Read more...]
Holiday Candied Nut Mix
We are totally digging on these homemade candied nuts. It's like the ones you get from the store or mall, but way cheaper when you make your own...and way tastier! If you've never made them before, not to worry...I've got the step by step picts for you to show you how simple it is. I served these at a party last week and they were gone in a flash...I wishI'd have doubled … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Bread
You want to know what makes this pumpkin bread special? And soft. And fluffy. And just perfect? The yogurt, the coconut oil, and the butter. It's a magical combination that makes the perfect pumpkin bread. Also, the lemon extract adds a nice citrus pop to the fall and pumpkin flavors. If you don't have lemon extract, you could use lemon juice...but you won't get the same … [Read more...]
Oreo Peppermint Bark
Welcome to December and another amazing "31 Days of..." series. For the past 18 months, we have brought a different series of recipes to you during the months with 31 days. Since it's the holidays and everyone is planning on gaining 10 pounds, I thought...let's just do holiday sweets and treats this month. (Kidding, sorta.) I wanted to do a sweets and treats series because … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving Friend! I spent the first half of the day on the couch nursing a sinus infection, watching Adele on Jimmy Fallon...pretty much the best Classroom Instruments segment ever!!! Then I spent the evening in the kitchen...getting ready to host our (in-town & out-of-town) family in our home tomorrow. I adore cooking for my family and can't wait to host … [Read more...]
Homemade Pumpkin Dinner Rolls
Homemade Pumpkin Dinner Rolls are the perfect addition to your holiday meal! There's just something about homemade bread. But I know it can be intimidating to make homemade bread, from scratch. If you've never done it before, fret no more. I've got detailed "by hand" directions for making the dough below. If you have a bread machine, you have no excuse ;) You can use … [Read more...]
Holiday Beef Roast with Mushrooms and Pearled Onions
Turkey Day is coming!!!! So why in the world and I am sharing a Beef Roast recipe?!?! I'm just sharing it as an option. In case you don't like turkey. (I don't like turkey. I mean I'll eat it, but I really don't like it. I think years of stuffing myself, followed by a tryptophan-induced coma has led me to a place of admitting that I just don't like turkey! I can flavor it … [Read more...]
Caramelized Onion & Blue Cheese Bruschetta
You want to wow your friends and family this holiday?? Here is a super simple and ridiculously flavorful appetizer to serve. Caramelized Onion & Blue Cheese Bruschetta. Take two powerful and complementary flavors and put them together on a tiny piece of warm bread... Whether you're a guest at your family gathering, or hosting it...my Holiday Entertaining Guide … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Cookie Dough Bites
These little cookie dough bites are like taking a bite out of Autumn. It's like Autumn just threw a party on your taste buds. Cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg...and some pumpkin. See what I mean... Can you taste them yet? There you go... Get some made and enjoy all those flavors of fall in a small, guiltless bite of Pumpkin Pie Cookie Dough … [Read more...]