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Spooky Brownie Bites
It is officially spooky season and that means it is time to bring out all the spooky-licious desserts. These super quick & easy Spooky Brownie Bites are just what you need. These are sure to make Halloween super fun! Nephew to the rescue! One of my favorite things is being an aunt, or Chelle Chelle, to my amazing niece and nephew. They are literally the coolest little humans I know. Plus they are both super smart, funny, sassy, witty, creative and have the biggest hearts. I love anytime I get to spend time with them and yesterday I got my nephew after school for a few hours. After getting…
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Coconut Chicken & Rice
Jump to Recipe A Classic Updated I grew-up on classics, Poppyseed Chicken Casserole, Mac-n-Cheese, King Ranch Chicken, and of course Chicken & Rice. As much as I LOVE the traditioanl recipe I am quickly beocming obsessed with this new “updated” version. It is a litle lighter but still just as comforting and perfect for summer! All in One Skillet I am ALL about a one skillet dinner. It is hot outside and I don’t want my stove or oven on any longer than needed. This recipe starts with the chicken (to build the flavor) and then the rice and then all finishes together in coconut & lime broth. It is…
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Audra’s Molten Lava Cakes
Jump to Recipe A Cake to Remember! My niece and I love to bake together, and for the last year or so we have been perfecting this Molten Cake recipe and let me tell you… it is PERFECTION! Break out the Ramekins I don’t know about you but I have a ton of cute little ramekins hanging out in your cabinets… and I desperately want to use them. But what could I use them for? Then my niece asked about lava cakes. HECK YES we can make lave cakes ma’am! I am 100% in and let’s go! Oooey Gooey Goodness The beauty of Molten/Lava Cakes is the center. Is there…
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Poblano Corn Pasta
Jump to Recipe A Pasta Dish to remember I don’t know about you but I have been craving pasta and this Poblano & Corn pasta gives me everything I want and NEED right now. It is rich, creamy, a little spicy and just plain YUMMY! Grill It Up… One of the things I love most about this recipe is the grilled poblanos and grilled corn. Now I understand it is not grilling season but no worries you can either roast them or use an indoor grill pan and get just about the same effect. That is what makes this pasta a great option year round… you can grill everything…
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Cranberry Maple Sprouts
Jump to Recipe A MUST Make Holiday Side! Need a quick & easy side dish that is not only delicious but also quick & pretty? These Cranberry Maple Sprouts are the perfect Holiday side. Even the guests (or kids) who think they don’t like brussels sprouts will love these. Oh the Maple & Bacon! I am a BIG, BIG fan of brussels sprouts, but I know not everyone is… until now. These sprouts are roasted to perfection and then tossed in a maple, bacon and cranberry sauce that takes plain sprouts to a NEW level. They are just sweet enough, with hits of salty goodness and then some tartness…
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Iced Sugar Cookies
Jump to Recipe Iced Sugar Cookies are a classic Holiday cookie. They are perfect for all your cookie exchanges, parties, family dinners or guests. Even better get the kids involved and let them decorate the cookies. SO MUCH FUN! SOOOO Many Options I am a classic vanilla sugar cookie kinda gal, but a lot of my family are almond flavored sugar cookie peeps and that is why I love this recipe. You can change it up to make it just what you love. Use almond extract, just vanilla extract, vanilla bean paste, orange or even peppermint. This is a staple recipe you can use all year long. Quick Tip…
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Cranberry Green Beans
Jump to Recipe Not Your Everyday Green Beans Green Beans are a staple on most Holiday tables. You can make a green bean casserole, quick skillet green beans or just roasted green beans… OR you could make these Cranberry Green Beans. Not only are they Christmas ready but they are also SUPER YUMMY! Holiday Table Ready Holiday sides do not have to be hard to look impressive and taste even better. These green beans are roasted and the sauce comes together super quick in one saucepan and can be served immediately or reheated. I love a Holiday side I can make ahead… don’t you? One quick note……
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Santa’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
Jump to Recipe Santa will Thank You! Christmas will be here before we know it and that means it is time to start thinking about what cookies you are going to be leaving for the Big Guy. Just so you know I have it on good authority, that these are some of his favorites…. he loves the combo of the chips, sprinkles and M&M’s. Load them UP! Let me be clear these are not your normal Chocolate Chip Cookies. These cookies are loaded with not just semi-sweet chocolate chunks (or chips) but also white chocolate chips, sprinkles and M&M’s. You could also throw in some nuts (toasted pecans would…
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Whipped Butternut Squash
Butternut Squash is NOT just for the Fall… it is the quick weeknight side you never knew you needed. You will be craving this all year long… not just in the cooler months I promise. Jump to Recipe Move over Mashed Potatoes As much as I LOVE mashed potatoes (like these Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes) I am an even bigger fan now of this Whipped Butternut Squash. It is super rich, velvety and only has 6 ingredients… including salt & pepper. Oh and it is healthy. Can it get any better? Roast It & Whip It! Once you get everything roasted, all you do is throw it all…
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Homemade Spiced Cranberry Sauce
I love cranberry sauce with my turkey (like this smoked turkey), but I am not a fan of the can. This Homemade Spiced Cranberry Sauce is SO MUCH better than the can, and so easy!! Let’s talk about the Spiced Cranberry Sauce Are you a fan of cranberry sauce? I feel like you either are or your not. There doesn’t seem to be too many people out there that are in the middle of the cranberry debate. Well, I was not a fan either until I started making my own cranberry sauce from FRESH cranberries…thats right there are no cans in this recipe. It is all about the FRESH Berries Growing…
