I've managed to fly under the radar for 2 years now with unexpected respiratory illnesses. Now, I can no longer claim great health during cold and flu season. It appears as if strep throat has got its stranglehold on me once again. Luckily, I caught it early. Also, another lucky problem to have: it's a… Continue reading Hot Cocoa Cookies
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Pecan Pie Brownies
Can we talk about how expensive pecans have gotten? I have NEVER seen them this high. I get inflation and all that jazz, but pecans were getting into the "too pricey for me" index years before inflation hit. I don't get it, either. They're ABUNDANT here in the south. Heck, I have a pecan tree… Continue reading Pecan Pie Brownies
Pork & Apple Cottage Pie
The last time I posted a recipe for shepherd's pie, someone from England commented and said it wasn't a shepherd's pie. Instead, what I had posted, was a "cottage pie". So I researched both of the recipes to see if there truly is a difference. It's really just semantics. I found out both terms are… Continue reading Pork & Apple Cottage Pie
Butternut Squash Pie
We're less than 2 weeks away from Thanksgiving. The clock is ticking. Do you have a stash of chicken broth saved for the big day? Have you bought your turkey yet? Do you know where your cherished holiday recipes are? That's what I'm here for---your cherished family holiday recipes, or the lack thereof. I'm ready… Continue reading Butternut Squash Pie
Apple Pie French Toast Bake
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
Dutch Apple Cake
I'm more of a pie person than a cake person. I had a pie bar at my wedding instead of a traditional wedding cake. I'll reach for the pie at a party before I'll reach for a cake. Pie is just a better dessert option in my opinion. Of all the pies in the world,… Continue reading Dutch Apple Cake
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
Sweet Potato Skins
This is the perfect time of year to start experimenting in the kitchen. There are football games to be watched, pumpkin patches to be visited, and marshmallows to be roasted. Why not experiment with foods that are perfect for those events? I love to have a good snack during a football-watching-spree of a weekend. Sometimes… Continue reading Sweet Potato Skins
Brownie Pie
September means the start of pie season. I guess you could have pie anytime you want, but don't you normally eat a bunch of pie in the fall/holiday months? I love a good pumpkin pie (the marshmallow pumpkin pie I made last year is AMAZING) and pecan pie also has a special place in my… Continue reading Brownie Pie
Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake
One of my fondest memories of my grandmother is helping her make coffee cake. It was her signature recipe and one that she would make for special occasions, holidays, and any time a grandchild would ask for it. It was a simple recipe made from hot roll dough topped with a streusel crumb topping. It… Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake
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