Happy Halloween! I'm decked out in a Halloween shirt and Halloween makeup for the day, but after today it's all about my most favorite time of the year: CHRISTMAS! I started early...REALLY early. My house is already decorated for Christmas. I'm recipe testing for Christmas. Even though Halloween isn't in the rear view mirror yet,… Continue reading Apple Pie French Toast Bake
Category: brunch
Pumpkin Scones with Vanilla Icing
It's hard to believe that Americans obsession with pumpkin spice is realitvely new. 20 years ago, pumpkin spice lattes and pumpkin-flavored candy weren't as big of sellers as they are now. The pumpkin-spice-everything craze did not really start until Starbucks started promoting it excessively a few years ago. What is the reason behind our obsession… Continue reading Pumpkin Scones with Vanilla Icing
Green Chile Sausage Quiche
This isn't your normal, frou-frou quiche. The French would be aghast at the sight of this. Brunch fanatics would probably talk about this quiche behind its back. This is a tried-and-true Southwestern/Texan quiche. With the use of green chiles and sausage, you get a spicy punch every time you take a bite. Quiche is usually… Continue reading Green Chile Sausage Quiche
Spinach and Bacon Quiche
Why do frozen pie crusts come two to a pack? I'm not talking about the rolled up crusts, because that makes sense. You never know when you're going to need a top crust (I'm looking at you, cherry pie). I'm talking about the frozen, already-in-an-aluminum-pie-plate crusts. Why are there two? Most of the time I… Continue reading Spinach and Bacon Quiche
Cranberry Macadamia Nut Muffins
My holiday baking extravaganza has kicked into high gear. I haven't made any cookies yet, but I've made plenty of candies, muffins, and other dessert options. I have two more weekends to bake all the best stuff, and I plan on making the most of it. I made this cranberry muffin recipe on a whim… Continue reading Cranberry Macadamia Nut Muffins
Mini Breakfast Pizzas
You're hustling and bustling and trying to get all of your Christmas shopping done before next Friday. There's a ton of work left to do: decorations, wrapping, planning the big feast. Ain't nobody got time to worry about what's for breakfast, right? My family always keeps it simple on Christmas morning. We usually prep a… Continue reading Mini Breakfast Pizzas
Summer Squash Frittata
We're now less than a month away from our nearly two week long vacation. I. Cannot. Wait. I am seriously in need of a good decompress time. Work has been hectic and my allergies have been wreaking havoc on my body. Rob and I will drive the 20+ hours to my parents in Montana, attend… Continue reading Summer Squash Frittata
Denver Omelette Breakfast Bake
Breakfast isn't, nor has it ever been, my favorite meal of the day. When I was a kid, I used to whine when my mom and I went to breakfast. "Can I get lunch?" I would ask. My mom, though loving, probably gave me the side eye a lot back then. What's not to love… Continue reading Denver Omelette Breakfast Bake
Corned Beef Hash Quiche
Everybody has guilty pleasures. Guilty pleasure TV shows (Keeping Up with the Kardashians, anyone?), movies, books---and food. Guilty pleasure foods are some of the more interesting in the world. I can still eat a cold hot dog with ketchup just like when I was a kid. I know some people who's guilty pleasure is baby food.… Continue reading Corned Beef Hash Quiche
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