Got leftover sweet potatoes? And cranberry sauce? Look no further than this recipe for sweet potato pancakes with cranberry syrup...this is your perfect Friday breakfast/brunch/lunch/dinner recipe!!! Seriously, fluffy and delicious. And I'm sure you're wondering how dense sweet potatoes can turn into fluffy pancakes. Couple reasons why they do...first, the sweet … [Read more...]
34 Recipes for a Delicious Thanksgiving Feast
It's Thanksgiving time! With heaping spoonfuls of turkey, sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, and dessert. A sweet time of fellowship with friends and family as you embrace thankfulness for all your blessings. And eat. Twice. Enjoy your time and try out some new recipes at your Thanksgiving feast this year... Appetizers & Drinks Butternut Squash, … [Read more...]
13 Amazing Holiday Dessert Recipes
I'm all about the dessert when it comes to holiday feasts. I mean, the other dishes are awesome too, but holiday desserts are always so special and tasty and without calories, right?! It's the one time of year I'll splurge on the dessert plate and try it all. At least once. Here are a few of my favorite holiday desserts for you to try this year... Fudge Pecan Pie … [Read more...]
Rosemary Pecan Shortbread Cookies
So I might be sorta obsessed with rosemary right now. The other day I shared a super scrumptious glaze for your Thanksgiving bird made with balsamic vinegar, maple syrup and chopped rosemary leaves. {Rosemary Maple Glazed Turkey Recipe here.} I also have very large rosemary bushes growing in several place in my yard (I don't use this rosemary for cooking, although I … [Read more...]
Rosemary Maple Glazed Turkey Breast
It's that time of year again. When I get to experimenting and figure out the best way to doctor up the turkey this year. I've shared before that I'm not the hugest fan of turkey. I don't mind it. But I don't really like it. (Until now!) It's just so bland to me. Maybe that's because it sits on a plate with three trillion other amazing flavors coming from the stuffing, … [Read more...]
Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese
Can I share something personal with you? Like...one of those things that I don't care to admit publicly. But I will anyways. Because I know I'm not alone in this. At least I hope I'm not! Pretzel rolls. I can totally binge on them. Not I can. But I do. They are one of the non-sweet foods that I can actually binge on. I'll spare you the list of sweet foods that I … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Turkey Open Face Sandwiches
Pin this one to your Thanksgiving Leftovers board my friend! English muffin - pumpkin puree - turkey - cranberries and cheese! Kaboom! So delicious, so simple! Pumpkin Turkey Open Face Sandwiches English muffin - pumpkin puree - turkey - cranberries and cheese! Kaboom! 1 pumpkin spice English muffin2 Tbsp pumpkin puree1/2 cup smoked, shredded … [Read more...]
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls. Double Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls. But really, they are triple pumpkin cinnamon rolls. And. They. Will. Melt. In. Your. Mouth. The dough is so soft. The pumpkin filling literally melts in your mouth with the dough...and the pumpkin spice icing. You HAVE TO make these at some point this fall or winter. It's a command, really … [Read more...]
8 Make Ahead Smoothie Pack Recipes
If you're like me, you don't have a moment to spare on weekday mornings. I love to have smoothies for breakfast...so having them prepped ahead of time and all the ingredients I need for each batch of smoothie really makes my busy mornings go smoother. (Pun intended.) Set aside a few minutes on the weekend or when you have the energy on a weekday evening and package up what … [Read more...]
Coconut Key Lime Bread
Last week a dream came true for me. This dream has been 2 years in the making. Not long after I found out I was pregnant with Cuatro in the summer of 2012, a terrible longing for the beach came over me. Like, a crazy longing. To be at the beach, by myself...with my girlfriends. (My husband is a mountain guy, so a beach vacation with him might be a bad idea!) When you have … [Read more...]