Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

easy ice cream cone cupcakes for a birthday

When it comes to parties I tend to do my planning a little backwards.  I normally find something on sale and then start brainstorming.  Then veer off that track and come back and bounce around like a mad woman.  Basically I have horrible party planning skills.  But when it comes to the birthday cake or… Continue Reading…

Reese’s Popcorn

Reese's and Chocolate Covered Popcorn

My husband isn’t much of a sweets eater but he loves ice cream and Reese’s peanut butter cups.  I love him so much that I created Reese’s popcorn for him.  And what I really mean is I made it for me and shared some.  That’s the same thing right? This popcorn was simple to make… Continue Reading…

Homemade Chicken Nuggets

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My kids love ketchup.  They can and have made whole meals out of ketchup.  Sometimes I like to mix it up and add actual food to ketchup feasts.  And what goes better then homemade chicken nuggets?  Chicken nuggets and ketchup go together like mac and cheese, spaghetti and meatballs, lamb and tuna fish.  [I couldn’t… Continue Reading…

Healthy Eating: Banana Orange Breakfast Smoothie

breakfast smoothie with chia

My New Year’s resolution is to be more consistent in all aspects of my life; including diet and exercise.  Im trading in my cappuccino pancakes for healthier meals like this easy banana orange breakfast smoothie with chia seeds. Chia seeds are similar to poppy seeds in size but are jam packed with fiber and Omega-3. … Continue Reading…

Salted Caramel Eggnog Shake

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Im not a big fan of eggnog but every year I buy some thinking this is the year Im going to like it.  And every year I dont like it.  Until now.  I combined my absolute favorite treat with eggnog and wam- bam.. I love eggnog.  Ok I love salted caramel eggnog shakes.  Close enough,… Continue Reading…

Salted Caramel Bark

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A few weekends ago I was hanging out at World Market with my mom and the babies.  We wandered over to the wine section and I was excited because they had wine tasting going on.  They also had some samples of dips and some chocolate.  Of course I grabbed the chocolate first and found out… Continue Reading…

Double Chocolate Holiday Mint Cookies

Double chocolate holiday mint cookies

Hey yall!  I have a real treat for everyone [double meaning!] – my sweet friend Jayna is going to share a delicious recipe with us today.  I met Jayna at Bloggy Boot Camp and she is amazing.. seriously.  Check out her recipe and stop by her blog – Behind the Studio – and say hello!… Continue Reading…

Cheesy Bacon Onion Mashed Potatoes

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I feel silly sharing this recipe because it is so simple to make, but yall.. I HAVE to share it because it delicious.  If you want to amaze your family at Thanksgiving show up with a dish of cheesy bacon onion mashed potatoes.      You will need: 10 medium red potatoes 1 pound bacon… Continue Reading…

Pumpkin Pie Stuffed Donuts

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Pumpkin pie stuffed donuts.  I had to repeat it because just the name makes me drool.  I originally shared this recipe over at Behind the Studio but had to make sure yall were in on the pumpkin pie stuffed donut action.  [Dont worry I havent given up my new challenge.  These are for cheat days.]… Continue Reading…

Pumpkin Pie Stuffed French Toast

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I combined my obsession with all things pumpkin with my abnormal love for delicious breakfast foods to create pumpkin pie stuffed french toast.  I dont think I’ve told yall how much I love pumpkin.  I love anything and everything pumpkin.  If it was acceptable to have pumpkins in July.. I’d do it.  I love me… Continue Reading…