You've seen all those recipes about dump cakes, right? They've been popular for years, yet I've never made a single one. Not. One. That is, until now. Well, sort of. This cobbler is very similar to a dump cake. It uses frozen berries (a triple berry mix with strawberries, blueberries and raspberries!) and yellow cake… Continue reading Shortcut Triple Berry Cobbler
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Honey Buffalo Chicken Strips
Every couple of months or so, a debate rages inside my newsroom. It's not a debate about politics, sports or even news for that matter. It's a debate about who has the best fast food chicken strips. I'm a steadfast fan of Golden Chick, Chicken Express and Zaxby's. Half of the newsroom swears by Raising… Continue reading Honey Buffalo Chicken Strips
Sweet Skillet Unbaked Beans
Baked beans may seem like a benign summer side dish, but the recipe's roots go back a long way. Baked beans are known to have been prepared as part of Native American cuisine. Once English colonists settled in America, they adopted and adapted the recipe. The version you eat out of a can of beans… Continue reading Sweet Skillet Unbaked Beans
Sweet and Sour Wonton Bowls
Gyms around the New Year are crazy busy. They're bustling hubs of people looking for a fresh start, people kick-starting their New Year's resolutions, and the people who have already been there all year long. You know who you shouldn't find at a gym? Me. I'm the person who legitimately does not know what they… Continue reading Sweet and Sour Wonton Bowls
Baked Cracker Sandwiches
A few years ago, I went to a coworker's house party and brought little baked sandwiches made out of Hawaiian rolls. Everyone was amazed. People were begging me for the recipe. The simple little ham and cheese sliders were a massive hit. I couldn't believe it. The recipe was one of the most simple I… Continue reading Baked Cracker Sandwiches
Rocky Road Candy
It's truly a wonder how anyone gets through the holidays in one piece. Between last-minute Christmas present shopping and a calendar full of parties, the holidays end up turning into a tornado of festive fun. Or is it festive obligations? I'll leave that for you to decide. I'm done--FINALLY done--with my Christmas baking/candy-making. I can't… Continue reading Rocky Road Candy
Festive Butterfinger Balls
I'm up to my eyeballs in Christmas treats right now. It's not that I'm failing to give the treats out to family friends. I've taken more treats to work than I can counp making so much and then keeping too much around the house. Out of all the things I've made this holiday season, though,… Continue reading Festive Butterfinger Balls
Chocolate Dipped Sugar Wafers
Making Christmas candy and treats shouldn't be hard. A lot of people spend hours in the kitchen in the weeks leading up to Christmas to make treats for their friends and co-workers. I know I'm one of those people. All of that melting and baking and rolling can take a toll, though. Easy Christmas treats… Continue reading Chocolate Dipped Sugar Wafers
Cookie Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
The year is 2014, and cookie butter is taking over the world by storm. A trip to the grocery store ends with jars of cookie butter in your cart. You can't scroll your Facebook feed without people praising the spread. Cookie butter was THE most popular ingredient of the year. It's since fallen out of… Continue reading Cookie Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Hot Cocoa Cookies
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