“Eating and reading are two pleasures that combine admirably.” -C.S. Lewis
If you want to have the best coffee made at home, the key is to throw away all your store bought coffee creamers and make your own! I used to buy every new coffee creamer available just to try and find the one. Some came close to perfection, but this is it. It’s simple, cheap…
These Chocolate Chip Caramel Brownies have it all…chocolate chip cookie dough, gooey brownie, and filled with a melt-in-your-mouth bite of Russell Stover Caramel in Milk Chocolate. It’s easy and perfect for the holidays! 🎄 The best thing about this recipe is it can be made with only minutes of prep work if you use store…
This is the recipe you need for Easter! I used some cute pastel M&Ms to make my favorite blondie recipe spring-themed. It’s easy, cute, and perfect for the upcoming holiday. What are your plans for Easter Sunday? Blondies: the one bowl wonder. These buttery, soft, gooey bars are my go-to because everyone in my family…
Real talk. I made these cookies MONTHS ago with full intent of posting and sharing as soon as possible. In fact, I made an Instagram post saying I would be sharing the recipe “SOON.” Errr, seeing as I’m only writing the post now, you might’ve guessed that I completely and totally forgot about it. Yeah,…
Happy Sunday! How has your weekend been? Ok, let’s talk about these bars.Sugar cookie +whipped buttercream frosting +rainbow sprinkles =Yes and yes and yes. These are perfect for parties because they’re adorable, quick, and a crowd-pleaser. They’re great for when you have a sweet tooth and want something quick and satisfying. They’re amazing to bring…
Hello, dear friends! Today I have partnered with DairyPure to share an exciting holiday recipe–and it only has 5 ingredients! This Banana Pudding Trifle is a lot of things. For one, it’s delicious. The creamy layers of french vanilla pudding, vanilla wafers, bananas, and my personal favorite–homemade whipped cream made with DairyPure’s heavy whipping cream–come…
Hi friends! Lately I’ve been finding the best deals at Aldi, especially with the new renovations they’ve been doing. They added so much to the organic section and I even found some lentil pasta and honey peanut butter! Though this can’t be classified as healthy (oops) they also have the best deals on candy, which…
Pie making has always both excited and intimidated me. On one hand, it’s a perfect dessert. The balance of a flaky, buttery crust with endless possibilities and combinations of fillings. Any pie can be made a la mode with your favorite ice cream, which makes it one of the best desserts in my opinion. On…
Raw Twix Bars. Vegan, gluten free, refined sugar free, and actually good-tasting. A layer of “shortbread” crust, then creamy date caramel, and finally topped with smooth vegan chocolate. I made these because I was craving something sweet and they ended up being the perfect pre/post workout snack. They give a great boost of energy! These…
Happy Thursday! Today is the day I now associate with The Amazing Race…do any of you guys watch that show?! My sisters and I love it – it’s one of those few shows we watch all together, no matter what. And who doesn’t love a good snack on tv night? Today’s recipe is inspired by…
I don’t make pound cake often, but every time I do I’m reminded of why I should. It’s a perfect dessert for guests, as a dessert or at coffee time. I adapted King Arthur’s recipe for this pound cake and everyone loved it. My dad especially, it’s one of his favorite desserts! I served it…
Happy Hump Day! An ingredient I really love tinkering with in my recipes is oats. They are high in fiber and contain many good nutrients and antioxidants. Plus, they simply taste good. I love adding them to random recipes and one of my favorite snacks ever are granola bars. I thought I would make some…
Hello, friends! I hope you had a wonderful holiday weekend. Mine was great! I spent it with family making cookies, playing games, and eating said cookies. We are still enjoying delicious leftovers from all the goodies my mom made. She makes such yummy brunches, like French toast and quiche. I don’t know how I got…
My mom bought a bunch of bananas at a local fresh market recently. We wanted to bake something with them and this is what we came up with – Banana Date Cake!This cake is moist, yet still has the texture of a “cake” rather than a bread. The cinnamon gives it a nice spice and…
‘Tis the season for Christmas cookies! Some of absolute favorites are these sugar cookies, classic chocolate chip cookies, eggnog cookies, chai spiced cookies, and cowgirl cookies. I am so excited to share a new favorite with you today… Shortbread Cookie Bites!It only took me one day to develop this recipe (love it when that happens)…
It is a happy, happy day my friends! THE CHICAGO CUBS WON THE WORLD SERIES!!!!!!!!!! My throat is absolutely raw from screaming last night and I have a stress hangover today, but the excitement of last night was worth it! GO CUBBIES! #W On to the topic at hand though. 😉 It’s been a while since I’ve…