New Year, new dip. Every year for New Year's Eve, my family and I make snacks to eat on all night. This year, I made this Baked Banana Pepper Dip and it was a big hit. It's tangy, creamy, and extremely cheesy. I served this with bagel chips and crackers, and both tasted great with… Continue reading Baked Banana Pepper Dip
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McGriddle Bites
A lot of people are hosting family for several days, or weeks, over the holidays. Think: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. I think the Griswold's family comes to the house on, what, December 16th? That's a lot of time in close quarters with your family before Christmas. If you need a quick, easy, and bulk breakfast… Continue reading McGriddle Bites
Pretzel Peanut Butter Balls
I'm not the best candy maker in the world. I'm too afraid to make my own caramel and hard candies. Something needs to be a specific temperature for a specific amount of time? That sounds way too difficult for me. Instead, I stick to chocolate-covered-things for Christmas. I'm a master at tempering chocolate (as long… Continue reading Pretzel Peanut Butter Balls
Firecracker Cheez-Its
Every year for Christmas, my aunt makes these savory/spicy crackers called Firecrackers. They're just Saltines cooked with red pepper flakes and ranch seasoning. They're so simple, but OH SO GOOD. I thought it would be a good idea to make that recipe but with Cheez-Its instead. Cheese, red pepper flakes and ranch seasoning? Sign me… Continue reading Firecracker Cheez-Its
Hot Cocoa Puppy Chow
Puppy Chow is one of those snacks that will bring an entire group together. You can make it and serve it at a party or give it family and people will adore you. I've yet to meet a person who doesn't like Puppy Chow. I've made a few different versions in the past (cake batter… Continue reading Hot Cocoa Puppy Chow
Caramel Apple Dump Cake
I love cooking for Thanksgiving. I pride myself on making the best side dishes for the roast turkey as I can. But one thing I hate...and I mean absolutely LOATHE...about cooking for Thanksgiving, it's making the desserts. Most of the time I rely on a frozen or (gasp!) store-bought pie. Ain't nobody got time to… Continue reading Caramel Apple Dump Cake
Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic and Parmesan
I've recently started a mission to make the creamiest, fluffiest mashed potatoes. So far, these mashed potatoes might fit the bill. It just so happens they're also garlic parmesan flavored. I have a few tricks I've learned over the course of my life to making fluffy & creamy mash. Some trick include what you use… Continue reading Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic and Parmesan
Tater Tot Topped Green Bean Casserole
I'm Green Bean Casserole's #1 fan. It's my favorite Thanksgiving side dish, and nothing even comes close to it. I'm a lover of the tried-and-true GBC recipe created by Dorcas Reilly in the 50s. I don't think it needs any updates at all, it's perfect just the way Dorcas intended. That being said, there are… Continue reading Tater Tot Topped Green Bean Casserole
Bacon Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup
There's something about a big bowl of soup for dinner that makes these long winter nights worth it. I'm 100% a soup girlie. It's all I can think about from October through February. What's my next soup recipe? Can I make this soup in the slow cooker? How can I turn this leftover meat into… Continue reading Bacon Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup
Pumpkin Spice No-Bake Cookies
You know what I love? No-bake cookies. I could a dozen of them at once. They're a great little chocolatey treat, especially during the holiday season. But what if you could make them more fall-inspired? Say, with pumpkin instead of chocolate? That was my thinking when I made these Pumpkin Spice No-Bake Cookies. I'm glad… Continue reading Pumpkin Spice No-Bake Cookies