This post is brought to you by Ball® Fresh Preserving Products by Newell Brands When it comes to Holiday gifting, I wholeheartedly believe the best friend, neighbor, co-worker, and teacher gifts come wrapped in a jar. Don’t you? Scrumptious jellies, jams, preserved fruit, and veggies. Not to mention; candies, cookies, fudge, cupcakes, rolls… I could go…
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Maple Applesauce Recipe + Maple Applesauce Overnight Oatmeal Recipe
This post is brought to you by Ball® Fresh Preserving Products by Newell Brands What can I say about applesauce… It’s a humble wallflower that at times gets looked over in the culinary world. Longing for her Johnny to come and rescue her from the corner. (This is a Dirty Dancing reference if you are…
Roasted Garlic and Roma Tomato Sauce + an Easy Shakshuka Recipe
This post is brought to you by Ball® Fresh Preserving Products by Newell Brands Ahhhhh, tomato season… You’re finally here! When I was a little girl, tacos were not tacos if they weren’t topped with diced tomatoes, a sandwich simply could not be a true sandwich without a slice of tomato inside and don’t even…
Honey Cinnamon Pears with Ginger Cream Recipe
Peanut butter and jelly, mac and cheese, grilled cheese and tomato soup… The food world is filled with classic pairs. Foods that work so harmoniously together that they become synonymous with each other. Within this world, there are a few hidden gems that people tend to miss if they aren’t out there looking for it….
Let’s Say Oui to ME Time • Oui by Yoplait
As much as I adore my kiddos, there are times when I need a special ME treat! Do you ever feel that way? This post is brought to you by the amazing folks at Yoplait, because they know that sometimes, we need to say Oui (French for YES) to ME time! Disclaimer + This post…
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…
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…
#mydailysiggis Breakfast Power Bowl
When I was a kid, I wasn’t a huge fan of yogurt. The overly sweet, artificial tasting yogurt my Mom would serve was always too runny for my taste. Even as an adult, it had never really been my go-to meal or snack. That is, until I went to Europe and was introduced to skyr….
Fruity Breakfast Pizza PLUS more great Morning Hacks to Make Life Easier
+ This Breakfast Pizza Post brought to you by Jif® Peanut Butter + Let’s face it… Mornings can be ROUGH! But, they don’t have to be. I know that we are mid-summer at the moment, but I’m already starting to dread back-to-school. My kiddos start in early August, so we really only have a few…
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…
Pomegranate Chia Pudding Recipe // DAIRY-FREE
+ This Pomegranate Chia Pudding Recipe is brought to you by the lovely folks at SILK + Have you discovered a great Chia Pudding Recipe yet? It is seriously one of our family’s favorite breakfasts these days. The crazy thing is, I thought for sure my kiddos would want nothing to do with those “alien”…
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 Secret to Perfect Hot Chocolate
+ This Perfect Hot Chocolate post is brought to you by International Delights + Ohhhhh, Hot Chocolate… Need I say more? I spent my younger years searching for THE PERFECT HOT CHOCOLATE. The minute the weather would turn chilly I would be on the hunt. I’ve tried all kinds… Powder packets, chocolate syrup in milk,…
Cinnamon Praline Sauce Recipe
Not too long ago, my husband and I were celebrating my birthday at Famous Dave’s restaurant here in Lincoln and we were introduced to the most amazing concoction! Part of their birthday deal there is you receive a free Sundae of your choice… Hot Fudge or Praline. I decided on Praline and it was the…
Summer Brunch Recipes // Peas with Bacon Side Dish
Compensation for this post was provided by Unilever via AOL Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Unilever or AOL. Who’s ready for a beautiful summer brunch? In the last little bit, I’ve shared some of my favorite brunch dishes. First, we have…
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…
Vegetable Frittata
Compensation for this post was provided by Unilever via AOL Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Unilever or AOL. Not too long ago, I shared my love of all things brunch! I shared one of my all-time favorite breakfast treats… Lemon Drop…
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…
Lemon Drop Crepes Recipe
Compensation for this post was provided by Unilever via AOL Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Unilever or AOL. I love cooking. It’s my escape, it’s my love language. I love to create beautiful meals for my family and friends. Hopefully they…
Honey Pumpkin Yogurt Topping
+ This Honey Pumpkin Yogurt Topping post brought to you by Silk + I don’t know why this is, but the minute the kiddos head back to school I’m ready to head into the magic of fall. It just doesn’t seem right to continue to celebrate summer when there’s early bedtimes and homework to be…
Dairy Free Chia Pudding
+ This Dairy Free Chia Pudding brought to you by my friends at Silk® + Not too long ago I started a trend at my house… We’ve all fallen in LOVE with the Overnight Cashew Milk Oatmeal and have become quite obsessed. My daughter Hannah has become our designated oatmeal prep girl and each night…