If you like German Chocolate Cake with its layers of chocolate cake, gooey caramel, coconut and pecan frosting, you will LOVE these Christmas Chocolate Macaroons. They are outrageously, almost unbelievably, delicious. As a rule, I’m not prone to hyperbole. However, if ever there a time to wax poetic about a recipe, this is it. I made these for the first time just before Christmas and I was so giddy over them. I made two batches of these...
Rich chocolate brownies generously filled with tart cranberries and crunchy pecans make these Cranberry Pecan Brownies my current favorite dessert. Served plain or topped with ice cream and hot fudge sauce, I’ve made them several times this past month and every single person who has tasted them has raved over them. (Side note: I’m already running low on frozen cranberries. It’s time to stock up again!) Who doesn’t love a rich, fudge...
Peppermint Marshmallow Fudge is rich and creamy dark chocolate fudge, flavored with peppermint, and loaded with bites of marshmallow. (If you don’t happen to be a fan of dark chocolate, semi-sweet or milk chocolate will work nicely.) A sprinkling of crushed candy canes on top makes this an altogether too tempting treat for me. Creamy Peppermint Dark Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge My plan was to make a few batches of this candy...
This past week, I had an overabundance of sweet potatoes in the kitchen. I typically buy them 5-10 pounds at a time. This time, not only did I buy a 10 lb bag, but then I forgot that I bought that bag and bought a second 10 pound bag a few days later. So, we had a sweet potato hash for breakfast, simply mashed sweet potatoes with our dinner a couple of nights and I still had a good 10-15 pounds of potatoes in the basket. I’ve...
Yogurt with granola is a quintessential breakfast treat and this Breakfast Parfait Board brings the typical yogurt bowl to a whole new level! Filled with all sorts of fruits, assorted crunchy cereals, and granola, the parfait bar is a super fun way to surprise your family for breakfast or host friends for brunch. Have you joined the charcuterie board craze? My friend Maegan from The Baker Mama is basically the queen of...
Blueberry Baked Oatmeal is a berry-filled baked oatmeal that can be stirred together in just minutes. If you haven’t yet tried baked oatmeal, this is a delicious recipe to start with today. I am loving the cooler days that we’ve had over the past week! When I’m done sitting on the porch with my coffee in the morning, baked oatmeal sounds better than ever. My family likes oatmeal in every way, shape, or form you can serve it. So,...
With all the flavors of pumpkin pie stirred into a creamy bowl of oatmeal, this quick and easy Pumpkin Oatmeal is our favorite fall oatmeal. It’s hard to beat a hot breakfast that can be on the table in less than 15 minutes. We enjoy topping our bowls of oatmeal with a swirl of freshly whipped cream to make it even more like pumpkin pie. The whole family enjoys this oatmeal and the kids have requested this again every...
Scrambled Eggs with Spinach: a simple dish that’s so packed with good-for-you ingredients that we call them “Power Eggs.” This hearty Popeye-approved breakfast is a deliciously easy way to energize your morning. Scrambled Eggs with Spinach Many years ago, after watching Popeye eat his spinach and then grow stronger, my boys decided this breakfast should be called “Power Eggs.” I found this recipe at Kitchen...
You know those foods that you taste once and then you simply can’t get it out of your mind? This Sausage Gravy is one of those foods. You’ll find yourself remembering it (and craving it again!) at all hours of the day. The hints of fragrant rosemary add something unforgettable and after just one bite, many people have told me this immediately became their all-time favorite gravy. Would you like the secret behind making the...
Pumpkin Spice Baked Oatmeal is one of our favorite breakfasts; my boys would happily eat this every single morning all fall long if I let them. There is just something awesome about the way oatmeal changes when it is baked. Almost like a cake, but not nearly so sweet, this is a hearty breakfast that we all love. Pumpkin Spice Baked Oatmeal has been our Thanksgiving breakfast for the past few years. I’m in favor of anything that makes my...
