Growing up in my house, one could no more refuse a good dill pickle than one could refuse an ice cream sundae. We were most certainly fans. As kids, my sisters and I would argue over who got to drink the pickle juice at the end of the jar of pickles. Kind of weird, I…
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Diet Coke® Cranberry Walnut Chutney with Brie in Puff Pastry Recipe
This post is being sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company. All thoughts and opinions are my own. With the Holidays soon upon us, it’s time to start thinking about what to make for all of our family gatherings and what to stock-up on to keep our pantry full for the season. For me, I’ll be heading…
Mixed Berry Jam and Butter Cookies
Is there anything better than the smell of cookies baking in the oven? One of my favorites is my Mixed Berry Jam and Butter cookies. The butter cookie literally melts in your mouth and then the jam follows with a burst of berry flavor… Oh my, it’s soooo good!! What makes these cookies extra special…
Mummy Hot Dogs • How To Video
There’s nothing better than a simple, scrumptious and slightly spooky treat for Halloween! Come learn how easy it is to make these frightfully delicious Mummy Hot Dogs for your little {and BIG} Trick-or-Treaters. • Disclaimer – This post brought to you by Pillsbury™ & Walmart. All thoughts, ideas & opinions are my own • You…
Tortilla Desserts Two Ways • Berry Hand Pies + Baked Tortilla Sundae Bowl
Find yourself looking for some easy dessert options? Did you know that you can find uncooked tortillas at Costco from TortillaLand®? You CAN, and you can create all kinds of fabulous tortilla desserts with them! Come learn all about the Baked Tortilla Sundae Bowl & Easy Berry Hand Pies… Post brought to you by •…
Tips & Tricks to Finding Great Cookware + Bonus Shakshuka Recipe
Over the years, cooking has become quite a passion for me and I’ve become a bit of an accidental expert on cookware in the process. Nothing feels better than working on creating a meal for your family and then having them melt after taking their first bite. I have so many memories of my Mom…
Cinnamon Roll House Centerpiece
There is something truly magical about baking during the Christmas season. I have very fond memories in the kitchen with my family during the holidays making all kinds of goodies. Cookies, fudge, peanut brittle, my favorite cinnamon roll and all kinds of candies and goodies to pass out to friends and family. I loved to…
5 GREAT Thanksgiving Recipes
Are you gearing up for Thanksgiving? We sure are at our house. Everyone has placed their orders for their favorite Thanksgiving recipes. Most of the shopping has been done and we’re gearing up for a scrumptious day. Last week, I had a fabulous opportunity to travel out to Denver for a fun early Thanksgiving with…
Chicken and Sweet Potato Skillet Recipe – Easy Weeknight Meal
Looking for a new easy weeknight meal? Your family is going to FALL in love with this tasty dish. Savor the flavors of fall with this one pot wonder. As my kiddos have gotten older, I have found that trying to plan family dinners is getting harder and harder. We have high school activities, church…
Green Chili and Salsa Egg Muffins Recipe
Always on the run in the morning? YEP, us too! Here’s how I figured out how to make a scrumptious egg muffins recipe for on-the-go! Call me crazy, but I’m not always up for sweets in the morning. I’m one of those people that do really well with some scrambled egg or something like that…
Vanilla Macchiato Glaze Recipe + Pumpkin Recipe Ideas
One of the best parts of Fall is the ushering in of the baking season! You know what I’m talking about… Summer has been so hot, too hot to turn on the oven. Plus, we’ve been enjoying the fruits of the season, YUM! Now it’s time to turn our attention to the love of all things…
Grilled Pineapple Delight Boats
+ This Grilled Pineapple Delight Boats Recipe brought to you by Old El Paso + We’re a huge fan of pineapple at our house! That fresh tropical flavor is perfect with all kinds of dishes from savory to sweet. I especially LOVE to grill pineapple during the summer months. One night I was enjoying some…
Simple Overnight French Toast Recipe
+ This Simple Overnight French Toast Recipe brought to you by International Delight Simply Pure + Nothing is more grand than French Toast for breakfast… Am I right? What’s even better is when you only need 5 ingredients AND you can make it the night before, pop it in the oven in the morning and…
Tomato Tart Recipe
+ This Tomato Tart Recipe brought to you by the folks at Bushel Boy Farms™ + One of the first things that I think of when it comes to summer cooking is my favorite TOMATO! I think I’ve said this before, but I LOVE tomatoes! A few weeks ago, I shared a lovely Tomato Jam recipe…
Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
Oh, stuffed mushrooms… How I love thee! Seriously, I love them! BUT, let’s go back a ways… I remember sitting in the school cafeteria when I was a little first grader, sitting with all of my friends. At one point someone started talking about foods they hated and mushrooms became the number one food on…
Christmas Morning Cheddar Breakfast Sausage Recipe
This Christmas Morning Cheddar Breakfast Sausage Recipe is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Hillshire Brands Company. All opinions are entirely my own. My sisters and I would stay up all night on Christmas Eve… Well we would try to anyway. The anticipation for Christmas morning just a few hours…
The Most Amazing Chocolate Oatmeal Cake Recipe
+ This Chocolate Oatmeal Cake Recipe post brought to you by Hershey via SheKnows + Do you have a recipe that truly stands out in your mind from childhood? I certainly do!! My Mother’s Chocolate Oatmeal cake made with Hershey Chocolate is one of those recipes that became legendary in our home as well as…
Pineapple Coconut Scones Recipe // Dairy-Free
+ This Pineapple Coconut Scones Recipe brought to you by the folks at Crisco + I adore scones. I mean really, what’s not to like? It’s like a sweet biscuit with a bit of a crunchy exterior and soft, fluffy interior. It’s a sweet addition to any breakfast or brunch. Not to mention that scones…
Tomato Galette + Pie Crust 101
Summer just isn’t Summer without a bountiful harvest of tomatoes of all kinds. I know, I know… You’re either a lover or a hater. I find myself in the LOVE category. Salads, tacos, life in general, isn’t complete without tomatoes. The only issue I find is finding the time to try all of the amazing…
Banana Cream Pie with Granola Pie Crust
+ This Banana Cream Pie with Granola Pie Crust is brought to you by Nature Valley™ + I have a husband who adores banana cream pie… Well he adores almost any kind of pie really, but he especially loves banana Cream Pie. I was thinking the other day, wouldn’t banana cream pie taste incredible with…
Mango and Lime Cookies
+ This Mango and Lime Cookies post brought to you by Pillsbury Baking + This weekend we had a going away party for a good friend of ours. He’s getting ready to head off to the wilds of Eugene, Oregon for two years to serve an LDS mission and we couldn’t be more thrilled for…
Cookie Dough Brownies
+ This Cookie Dough Brownies post is brought to you by the Pillsbury Baking + Have you ever had one of those nights when the sweet monster attacks? I know you have… You’re standing in the kitchen rummaging through to the pantry, the fridge & the freezer and you just want something quick, sinful and sweet!…
Orange Honey Butter Spread with Melt Organic
+ Orange Honey Butter Spread Recipe brought to you by Melt® Organic + This is one of my favorite culinary times of year… Citrus Season! I don’t know about you, but I love the oranges this time of year. They are like candy and I just can’t get enough of them. Which is probably good…
Easy New Years Quiche with the Kiddos and Toca Kitchen 2
+ This Easy New Years Quiche post brought to you by Toca Kitchen 2 App + I am always looking for ways to get my kiddos involved in the kitchen. Cooking together teaches so many life skills like how to follow directions, how to share, how to clean-up after ourselves, how to be creative and…
