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
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Mini Sweet Potato Pie Bites
Are you a sweet potato or a pumpkin pie fan? Pumpkin pie seems to be the clear winner, with most people making or buying the dessert for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Sweet potato pie, though, started gaining more popularity over the last few years thanks to the famous Patti LaBelle pies you can buy at Walmart.… Continue reading Mini Sweet Potato Pie Bites
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
BBQ Turkey Subs with Banana Pepper Slaw
Living in the country is both a blessing and a curse. It's nice being able to do whatever you want with your land when you want. The bad part is, everyone else does that, too. My neighbors (not direct neighbors, but someone along our road) have been popping off fireworks since June 13th. JUNE 13TH.… Continue reading BBQ Turkey Subs with Banana Pepper Slaw
Cheesy Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole
There's nothing like a good ol' breakfast casserole to kickstart your day. Breakfast casseroles are usually relegated to the holidays, but I'm not one to stick with tradition. I love to make them on Sundays and then eat the leftovers throughout the rest of the week. You end up getting plenty of hearty breakfast to… Continue reading Cheesy Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole
Gingerbread Cupcakes with Eggnog Buttercream
Christmas is almost here. You can feel the anticipation in the air. December 23rd is usually I day I spend making goodies and snack for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. I won't be doing that this year because I have to work, but I'll be with everybody in spirit who prepares for the big holiday.… Continue reading Gingerbread Cupcakes with Eggnog Buttercream
Black Forest Cookies
One of my favorite types of cake is a black forest cake. It's a luscious chocolate cake with a rich cherry filling and it's absolutely sublime. Anytime I'm at a bakery and I spot a black forest cake I'll ask for a slice. It's the king of cakes, in my opinion. Imagine my surprise when… Continue reading Black Forest Cookies
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzels
The Christmas season is slowly winding to a close. I've got a few recipes left that I'm trying to cram into the next few days before I run out of time. I've got a few Christmas Eve snack night recipes to share, along with some more dessert recipes that are sure to hit the spot.… Continue reading Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzels
Thin Mint Cups
One of my favorite things to do over the holidays is to make treats and candies for my neighbors and friends. I've been experimenting in the kitchen with different treats this year and have unfortunately made rather small batches of each, but I'm hoping I can knock out a bunch next weekend. One of the… Continue reading Thin Mint Cups
Air Fried Crab Cakes
One of my favorite Christmas traditions is to have a "snack night" on Christmas Eve. My family would have a full spread of snacks: lil smokies, cheeses, salami, pinwheels, you name it. I'm not having a snack night this year (I'll be preparing to fly out the next day--on Christmas Day!) but I have been… Continue reading Air Fried Crab Cakes
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