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Spring is brunch weather. And brunch it totally awesome. It’s the perfect excuse to sleep in just a little bit longer, and eat breakfast-like foods with loads of friends and family. Plus there’s always a quiche. If you haven’t figured out what to make this Easter Sunday, then you should definitely consider this Asparagus and Goat Cheese Quiche. Asparagus is in abundance right now, so what better way to eat the beautiful green vegetable, than in a fluffy and delicate {Read More}
When I told my husband I was going to make an Ombré Valentines Day Cake he asked if it was some sort of Mexican cake. I giggled, because he speaks Spanish, and he thought I meant hombre. No honey, I am not making a Mexican Man Cake. Ombré actually means to take one color and show it in different shades from light to darker. It’s purrdy. I wanted to make something sweet, delicate, and somewhat fancy for that special Valentines {Read More}
I’m a chocolate and peanut butter addict. I’m sure I’m not alone. So on our first leg of our journey to Canada I started day dreaming about the heavenly combination. I even got out my iPhone and started using my “Dragon Dictation” app to brainstorm and record recipe ideas. {perfectly normal} The idea to make a chocolate cup cake with peanut butter buttercream frosting was very logical. Then I had the idea to drop a Reese’s mini peanut butter cup right {Read More}
Ice cream ready in 3 minutes? Yeah, I didn’t believe it at first either, but that’s exactly what these Mugz Ice Cream Makers claim to do. These little ice cream makers are adorable and do not require batteries, or any sort of electricity. They run off pure kid energy. These Mugz are a perfect gift for any kid that loves ice cream, slushies, frozen yogurt, or sorbets. Since I have 4 kids, and they aren’t always on the same page {Read More}
I’m back again with another pumpkin recipe, and this time I have mashed two of my favorite desserts of all time together. Pumpkin Pie and Pound Cake! Then I made it extra special by whipping up a batch of salted caramel sauce and drizzled it on top. The pumpkin yogurt pound cake is not too sweet by itself, so the caramel really hits that sweet tooth in all the right places. The cake is the perfect blend of dense and {Read More}
I am completely head-over-heels in love with this one pan Cajun Chicken Pasta dish! It’s creamy, it’s spicy, and it’s bursting full of flavors that will warm you to the bone. Oh and did I mention it’s a ONE PAN dish?? I was craving Chili’s Cajun Chicken Pasta, so I decided to make my own version. I used rigatoni for my noodles, because that creamy sauce gets stuck inside of those giant noodles and it’s just magical when you take {Read More}
I’m in a weird spot right now. The world is transitioning into fall, with big beautiful green trees turning all shades of red, brown, yellow and orange. The air is crisper in the evenings, and the mornings arrive with dew drops on the grass. Cinnamon and spice candles burn and invite the welcoming smells of what is sure to be a glorious season. Sounds magical doesn’t it? Right now temperatures here in Arizona are just barely dropping under 100 degrees. {Read More}
Someone really needs to slap the coconut out of my hands. I’m addicted. It’s a good thing too, because I had a craving for some type of fruity and rich ice cream. Then I remembered how much I love the creamy tropical goodness of a Piña Colada; and the Piña Colada Ice Cream was born. It’s full of crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, cream, and just a hint of rum extract {yeah, it’s kid friendly too!}. Then, because I’m so smart, {Read More}
That’s a big statement. The “perfect” pumpkin pie. But this is it. It’s a combination of dense and fluffy all at the same time. It just melts in your mouth. The spices are a perfect match to the pumpkin. Topped with a dollop of whipped cream, and it’s the symbol of Thanksgiving. Your mother-in-law will be jealous she didn’t think to make it first. Here is the line up of ingredients needed: Don’t forget to make the perfect crust too! Put all the ingredients except {Read More}
It’s finally starting to feel warmer, and more spring-ish here. I love the fresh bright burst of flavor that orange brings to a dish. It makes me think of spring. So what better way to welcome spring than with a nice warm pan of Orange Cinnamon Pull Aparts? {warning: these go fast…so be prepared and make an extra pan!} I’ve said it before, I am not a fan of using yeast. Whenever I see a recipe that requires it, I usually {Read More}
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