Thank you Castello Cheese for sponsoring this post. Castello Cheese makes entertaining easy with its range of flavors. Cheese boards are just the thing for holiday entertaining! And homemade buckwheat crackers are the perfect addition. With holiday party season just around the corner, I am assembling a list of all my essential recipes. My favorites…
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares Recipe
Thank you PEBBLES™ Cereal for sponsoring this post. PEBBLES™ Cereal is gluten-free and a great inclusive option for your family! Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares are a delicious gluten-free treat the entire family will love! Growing up, my Saturday mornings were all about watching reruns of The Flintstones cartoon while eating PEBBLES™ Cereal for breakfast….
Graveyard Pudding Cups
These Graveyard Pudding Cups are a spooktacular Halloween treat that are as fun to make as they are to eat! October is in full swing, and that means my house is officially Halloween central! Decorations are up, spooky music is playing, and we are busy making all sorts of festive treats. And one of my…
No Bake Granola Bars + Video
These No Bake Granola Bars are fun, easy to make and totally kid friendly. Plus they taste so delicious, you’ll never go back to the store bought versions again. For the How To Video, scroll down to right above the recipe card. Last weekend we had a pretty big storm move through (yes, it actually…
Smoked Salmon 7 Layer Dip
Smoked Salmon 7-Layer Dip is a flavorful no-bake appetizer that is just the thing for your next gathering! This dip is so versatile; elegant enough to serve at Easter brunch or for your next cocktail party, yet perfectly suitable for a Sunday afternoon spent watching the big game. The eye-catching layers make for a stunning…
The Best Appetizer Board + Homemade Ranch Dip
In my house, this time of year means weekends spent with friends and family—gathering around to watch the big game. And while watching football is cool, I think the best part of watching the game is all the delicious food!!! This post has been sponsored by Tyson Foods, Inc. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own….
Apple Cider Donuts
What happens when you combine two of my very favorite things? You get this delicious recipe for Apple Cider Donuts! Fall has definitely arrived, and the crisp air and rustling leaves mean that all my favorite flavors are in season. Around this time I start to add the warming, comforting flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and…
Halloween Deviled Eggs
Halloween is officially in full swing at our house. Decorations are up (inside and outside), costumes are being put together, and my kitchen looks like a mad scientist’s lab. It truly is my favorite time of the year! One of things I look forward to most is coming up with new ideas for frightfully fun…
Halloween Party On A Budget
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #dothe99 #99obsessed #CollectiveBias Just because you are on a budget, doesn’t mean you can’t host an epic Halloween party! With the 99 Cents Only Store, you can find just about everything you need to have a spooktacular event!…
Homemade Skillet Granola
A delicious recipe of Homemade Skillet Granola from The Camp & Cabin Cookbook. This recipe is perfect for breakfast, snaking, and even dessert! My friend Laura from Family Spice released her new cookbook early this summer and it is the PERFECT outdoor cooking book. Not only is the book visually appealing (think coffee table decor),…
Brookies- Brownie Cookies
Brookies are a fun, easy dessert that brings together two of the best desserts: brownies and cookies! Best of all, they’re ready in only 30 minutes and require minimal effort. If you’re someone who says “one of each, please” when asked “Would you like a cookie or a brownie?” you’re going to love Brookies! As I like…
Lemon Cookie Bars
These soft and chewy Lemon Cookie Bars are topped with a light frosting and are perfect for serving a crowd! Spring is officially here, which means it’s time to break out all the fresh springtime flavors — like lemon — and incorporate them into as many recipes as possible. I admit that we’re a little…
Homemade Nutella-with Delicious EverCrisp Apple Slices
Thank you EverCrisp® Apples for sponsoring this post. All opinions are mine alone. You’ll love this Homemade Nutella recipe with no artificial flavorings or additives! Just add the ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. It wasn’t until the last few years when I started visiting different farms that I realized…
Cold Fighting Smoothie- A Healthy Green Smoothie
Trying to keep your immune system running at 100% this cold and flu season? This tasty, kid-approved Cold Fighting Smoothie will load up your body with important nutrients! I know what you may be thinking. A smoothie… in the winter? It may be cold where you are right now. For some of you, it may be really,…
Roasted Grape Brie Crostini-Perfect Appetizer
Thank you VOVETI for sponsoring this post. Elevate your entertaining this season with VOVETI Prosecco These easy to make Roasted Grape Brie Crostini make a wonderful appetizer and the perfect companion to a bubbly glass of Sparkling Wine! At the end of this of this month, my husband and I will be celebrating 15 years…
Gingerbread Bundt Cake- with Sugared Cranberries
This Gingerbread Bundt Cake is not only flavorful and delicious, it is really easy to make and practically decorates itself!! With the holidays rapidly approaching, the delightful smell of gingerbread is something that the holiday season cannot do without! As a baker this is my happy holiday smell that fills my kitchen leading up to…
Beef Enchilada Taco Boats
This post is sponsored by Old El Paso, but all opinions are my own. These Beef Enchilada Taco Boats are the perfect appetizer for the big game. Handheld bites that are full of flavor and easy to eat for the win! We have our jerseys ready and fridge stocked with our favorite brew, it’s officially football season…
Fig Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
Thank you JaM Cellars for sponsoring this post. Looking for Butter Chardonnay or JaM Cabernet near you? Check out our Store Locator! Just pop in your zip code. So if you have not figured it out by now, I kind have a thing for butter. While I may not eat it whole and plain, I…
Peanut Butter Carmel Corn Trail Mix
Combine your two favorite snacks into this fun caramel corn trail mix! Make it your new movie night speciality to share with loved ones while you watch the soon to be released Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie. Friday Family Movie Nights are something that my kids look forward to every week. It’s the one…
Fig Mascarpone Cream Tart
This Fig Mascarpone Cream Tart is an elegant and delicious way to gradually say goodbye to summer and welcome fall in a stunning way! Watching my figs slowly grow on my tree is excruciating. They seem to take ions to grow, and then overnight they have doubled in size and about ready to pop. Every…