Last night I made chicken poppyseed casserole for dinner, and we have been enjoying the leftovers today. My best friend introduced me to this recipe in college, and nearly a decade later, it’s still one of my go-to dinners. The last couple of times I’ve made it, I have tweaked a few things to make… Continue reading Chicken Poppyseed Casserole
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‘Tis the season…
...for baking! My kitchen is a disaster, and I spent forever washing dishes, but these Christmas treats are worth it! Today I made chocolate covered cherries, peppermint bark, and chocolate pretzels, and then I tried out a new sugar cookie recipe. I hope you enjoy these treats! Recipe for Chocolate Covered Cherries Ingredients: 16 oz… Continue reading ‘Tis the season…
Macarons!
Tomorrow we’re doing a photoshoot for my little girl, complete with a cake smash! Despite her main birthday colors being pink, green, and gold, I decided to play with color and bring in a rainbow of sprinkles for her cake. I’m always drawn to cake pictures that have dimension, and I’ve seen several that include… Continue reading Macarons!
Baked Ziti
Every Tuesday I take food over to my grandparents-in-law. I’m not sure if that’s really a word, but you get the gist. They like casseroles and comfort food, and I try to make something that will give them a hot meal and also provide my little family with leftovers. I also have to make sure… Continue reading Baked Ziti
Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Donuts
Good evening! I hope everyone is staying safe; the weather has been crazy lately. My heart goes out to those who have lost their homes, and I’m sad for those who are now being affected by Irma. Today I decided to whip up something happy using ingredients already on hand, and I came up with… Continue reading Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Donuts
Coconut Cream Pie
As promised, here is my grandmother’s recipe for coconut cream pie. It is a variation of her chocolate cream pie, and it's delicious. I know coconut is not for everyone, but I love it, and it’s a great summer flavor. And should you want the chocolate version, just replace the coconut with a Hershey’s bar… Continue reading Coconut Cream Pie
Strawberry-Lemon Curd Tart
Can you believe it’s already August? Time has really been flying, and it has been entirely too long since my last post! I have been keeping busy with the little one and some sewing projects, including a baby quilt and a wipe and diaper holder for the car. I’m also always cooking or baking! Last… Continue reading Strawberry-Lemon Curd Tart
Snickerdoodles
I was thumbing through my grandmother’s cookbook the other day and came across her recipe for Snickerdoodles. I tend to forget about this kind of cookie, and then once I make them, I’m reminded again of how good they are. I love cinnamon and sugar together! I’m going to a dinner tonight and thought it… Continue reading Snickerdoodles
Death by Chocolate
My husband’s relatives are visiting from Brazil, and it’s his cousin’s birthday tomorrow! I love a good opportunity to bake, and a birthday is the perfect occasion! I decided on a chocolate cake and went with a recipe that is loved in our family. It uses boxed cake mix, so it’s simple, but the added… Continue reading Death by Chocolate
Pasta Carbonara
I wrote this post a week ago but I got busy and never posted it! So here it is – a yummy pasta dish packed with flavor: This week my dad visited and we did a lot of projects around the house. He’s really good about finding new food places to try, and he wanted… Continue reading Pasta Carbonara
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