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Stuffed Honeynut Squash
Honeynut Squash is my new favorite squash. Not familiar? I wasn’t either, until last week. They are everything you love about butternut only smaller, sweeter, more tender and perfect size for individuals sides. Honeynut = Cuteness & Yumminess I was walking through Trader Joes looking at the produce and came across these super small butternut squash. I was intrigued as I had never seen one so small. Just then an employee walked up and asked if I had ever had a butternut squash and pointed at these adorable little beauties. Once I said no she began to tell me every reason why I should She said they cooked…
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Brisket Chili
Brisket Chili hands down is my new go to chili… period. I said it. I mean it. I am standing by it. Brisket Chili… your new favorite chili Being a Texas girl I have had my fair share of chili and I have made my fair share as well. I have made simple ground beef chili, steak chili, chicken chili and now Brisket Chili. I had heard about this type of chili for years from a friend of mine, but never made attempted to make it, until now. So why now? Well I make chili every Halloween for my families Halloween party and this year I wanted to make something…
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Cookie Butter Blondies
Cookie Butter is all you need to take blondies to the NEXT level! LIKE NEXT, NEXT LEVEL! Cookie Butter Love! Have you had cookie butter? Are you a fan? If you are not, I am not sure we can be best friends, but we can be friends… but be warned I will probably try to make you fall in love with cookie butter. Not sure what I am talking about… no problem. It is basically speculous cookies (think mild gingersnaps) whipped into a delicious peanut butter/nutella type spread. There is just something so delicious about the slightly spicy, creamy, gingery, warm yumminess of cookie butter. I use it on…
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
It is pumpkin season and these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect Fall treat. Pumpkin + Chocolate = Must Make I am all about pumpkin anytime but when you throw chocolate to the mix… well I am ALL IN. I love pumpkin pie spice (especially this Trader Joe’s version) and chocolate together. I first fell in love with spiced chocolate when I made these Mexican Spiced Brownies several years back. I love how the spices really mesh with the bitterness of the chocolate and enhance each other. I know that sounds very foodie but try it… you will see what I am talking about. Extra Chocolate… Please Can there…
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White & Dark Loaded Chocolate Chip Cookies
Valentines is just days away and these delicious White & Dark Loaded Chocolate Chip Cookies is a perfect Valentines treat… you could even call them Cupid’s Kiss Cookies if you want. Load it Up with White & Dark Chocolate (& so much more) I love cookies that have texture and lots of flavor. These cookies have all that and so much more!! To make these cookies stand out a bit I used dark chocolate chunks, white chocolate chunks, M&M candies (Valentines variety), Sprinkles and a little extra sea salt. When I say I am going to load up a cookie I mean it. To add even more fun you…
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Cranberry Crumb Muffins – A Fall Must
Cranberry Crumb Muffins are a new favorite of mine… yes a FAVORITE!! Trust me when you try these you will love them too! It is Cranberry Season! I am a big, big cranberry fan. I love dried one, fresh ones, frozen ones, cranberries in drinks, cranberries in bread, muffins, cookies. Really in most anything. I just love cranberries. I love the tartness but also the hint of sweet in each bite. They add just the right little something that makes everything you put them in a little more special. And yes, you can use cranberries in more than just the sauce at Thanksgiving. So Much Cranberry! For this recipe I…
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Baked Potato Soup
Baked Potato Soup is a must in my house in the Fall and this recipe is super easy and SUPER YUMMY! Baked Potato Soup LOVE! Is there anything better than a big pot of soup on the stove on a cool Fall day? I just don’t think there is. This Baked Potato Soup is the perfect crowd pleasing dinner. This soup was first introduced to me by a great friend. Years and years ago she sent me the recipe and said I would love it and she was so right. I have been making this for 20+ years and it hit me the other day that I did not…
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Pumpkin Cranberry Pistachios Bread
I am a BIG fan of pumpkin (as I am sure you know), pistachios and cranberries… but I am an even bigger fan of pumpkin bread and this pumpkin bread is AMAZING!! It is loaded with tons of yum and each bite is like a party in your mouth. PISTACHIOS & CRANBERRIES GALORE! I am all about a traditional pumpkin bread but this loaded pumpkin bread is just so, so good. I have always loved cranberries with pumpkin but for some extra fun I wanted to add in some pistachios. Pistachios are a favorite for me with cranberries, as in these cookies. The cookies are SO GOOD I knew…
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PUMPKIN SPICE POPCORN – A FALL MUST
Are you a popcorn fan? A pumpkin spice fan? A snack fan? If you answered yes to any of these question you have to try this Pumpkin Spice Popcorn!! NOW!!! NOT TOO PUMPKIN-Y … I PROMISE I know that it says pumpkin spice in the title but don’t worry it is not too much. There is a just a hint of spice paired with the sweetness of of the brown sugar and the richness of the butter. I am seriously trying to think of other things I use this combo on… so stay tuned. With the addition of brown sugar it really mellows the pumpkin spice and makes this a…
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The Fall Bucketlist
Fall is here… well at least according to the stores and coffee shops. There are pumpkins & pumpkin spice everywhere and the hope of cooler weather coming very soon. To get ready for this favorite time of year download the Fall Bucketlist It has something for everyone in the family. Fall Foodie Fun I love everything Fall. I love pumpkin, pumpkin spice, colorful leaves, warm and cozy clothes, football and of course family and friends. This Fall season I am going to do my best to try and enjoy all this season offers and I starting with this bucketlist. First things first I am going to start with baking cookies…
