In the Kitchen

Snickerdoodles

February 1, 2012

This recipe has been a hit time and time again. At the request of a sweet friend, I am sharing it with you. I made these last week for my son’s birthday treat. He took them to school and the teacher said they are better then a bakeries. Wow, how flattering!! So here ya go [...]

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Lemon-Blueberry Yogurt Loaf

January 19, 2012

Pinterest strikes once again. This time in the form of a lemon blueberry loaf that I HAD TO HAVE. So I did. It was a delish little treat that I would definitely make again. Between the yogurt in the cake and the tangy sweet lemony syrup that was poured on after, it was super moist. [...]

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Stuffed Shells with Sausage and Spinach

January 9, 2012

Oh thank you Pinterest for all of the yummy recipe ideas. I planned my last weeks worth of meals based on what I have pinned on my Foodie Love board. The most recent was these yummy stuffed shells. I added a big scoop of minced garlic and pesto and left out the ricotta due to [...]

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Peanut Butter Toffee Bark

December 19, 2011

OK — I have to say that the said ‘secret ingredient’ in this is a tad weird but I assure you, I tested and tried this recipe and it is so yummy!! See if people can guess what that ingredient might be. My youngest guessed cause he said he saw the bottom. Intrigued?? Read on [...]

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Avalanche Bars

December 16, 2011

All that I can say about this recipe is yum. So delish and perfect for a cookie exchange. Which I happen to be going to in an hour. Also, I should mention that Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory makes a version of this which is what pulled me in when I found it on Pinterest courtesy [...]

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Pumpkin French Toast Bake

November 21, 2011

I love pumpkin. And Fall. And food. There, I’ve said it — I am a food lovin’, pumpkin eatin’, Fall junkie I made this for my lil’ fam this morning and it was delish. Photo Source Pumpkin French Toast Bake Ingredients 8 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves [...]

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Best Appetizers for the Holiday Season

November 20, 2011

I love asking my readers for post ideas. Because my blog is a lil’ bit of everything, I can usually accomadate all types of requests from recipes to crafts to organizing to local happenings. Recently a reader said that she’d love some easy holiday appetizer ideas. Well here ya go Hope I have given you [...]

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Root Beer Glazed Pork Chops with Bourbon-Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Caramelized Onions

November 1, 2011

I made this meal for some sweet house-guests over the weekend {a big thank you for being my guinea pigs } It turned out to be a great meal. So many flavors come together to create a mix of savory and sweet. I will say that I used boneless pork chops so my presentation is [...]

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Macadamia Coconut Cookie Bars

October 27, 2011

I can not believe that I have not shared these with you! They are one of the easiest and quickest {and yummiest} deserts ever. I have made them twice in the past week.  Thank you Rachel Ray for your creative genious — all in 30 minutes or less no doubt. Go ahead, make them and [...]

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Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread

October 13, 2011

Although I am not a gluten free girl, I have several friends that are so when I saw this recipe, I had to share!! I hope it is tasty!! Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread - recipe adapted by Design, Dining and Diapers. 1 cup packed organic light brown sugar 4 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1/4 cup light olive [...]

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