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These soft Oatmeal Pumpkin Cookie with a Maple Glaze are full of fall flavor and topped with a homemade maple glaze. You have to make these cookies this fall, or just right now! Oatmeal Pumpkin Cookie with a Maple Glaze Stop what you are doing right now and make these cookies! Okay first finish reading the recipe and then stop what you are doing and make these cookies. When it comes to fall baking these Oatmeal Pumpkin Cookie with a Maple … [Read more...]
Homemade Pie Crust doesn't have to be difficult. This easy pie crust recipe is fool proof and taste great. Homemade Pie Crust It took me years to finally try making a Homemade Pie Crust. I love pie, it might be my favorite dessert! Warm fruit, flakey crust, and ice cream on top, yum!! I skipped the homemade crust though time and time again and just went for store bought and made my homemade filling. I finally decided a a few years ago that … [Read more...]
The perfect fall cookie. These Apple Pie Cookies have that classic apple pie taste in a bite size cookie shape. It's a must try recipe. Apple Pie Cookies Apple pie has to be one of my favorite desserts. Something about the sweet fruit and that buttery crust gets me ever time. My Dutch Apple Pie is a readers favorite and since I love it so much as well I love trying it in new ways. These Apple Pie Cookies are so simple to make. I used a … [Read more...]
Your favorite winter drink blended with ice! This Frozen Hot Chocolate is the perfect winter time treat. Frozen Hot Chocolate I'm not sure if there is anything better then curling up with a cup of hot chocolate and watching a Christmas movie by the fire! Okay I can think of one thing better, a frozen hot chocolate topped with dark chocolate sauce. This Frozen Hot Chocolate is hands down my favorite blender drink, and it will be in my … [Read more...]
This simple Hot Chocolate Dip is the perfect treat. With just a few simple ingredients you are sure to love this easy recipe. Hot Chocolate Dip Can you think of a better combination than warm hot chocolate topped with whipped cream on a cold night? As soon as the weather turns cool I have hot chocolate mix and whipped cream on hand at all times, and end about every winter night with a cup in hand. With the holidays upon us I wanted to take … [Read more...]
Does it get any better then chocolate and pumpkin? This Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread will need to be on your fall baking list! Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread We all know how awesome pumpkin is and this Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread is going to become a favorite of yours! It's so simple to make and taste amazing! When I make this Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread we eat if for breakfast with some fruit but also a piece for dessert! It's so good! If … [Read more...]
This Gingerbread Loaf is packed with my favorite Christmas flavor and then topped with a simple homemade vanilla frosting. the perfect pair and a must bake for this Christmas season. Gingerbread Loaf Does anything say Christmas to you more then warm gingerbread? Cookies, loaf, or a candle, it's one of my favorite Chritmas flavors. This Gingerbread Loaf has the full bold flavor and then topped with a simple vanilla frosting that really … [Read more...]
Talk about adorable! These Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups are as cute as they are yummy, the perfect winter treat. Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups Last weekend I had a few ladies over for a purse party and served these hot chocolate cookie cups along side our hot chocolate bar. I thought that for a cold winter night hot chocolate and cookies would be a perfect combination for an evening get together. Everyone loved them and they are so … [Read more...]
The perfect fall breakfast. This Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Casserole is made with diced up cinnamon rolls baked in a pumpkin egg wash. It's a must for your baking list this fall. Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Casserole This recipe quickly became a fall favorite in my house. I have been making my cinnamon roll casserole for years and we always serve it on Christmas morning. I deiced to mix it up just a little to give the recipe a fall taste. Because … [Read more...]
I used canned biscuit dough and lots of butter for this classic Monkey Bread recipe. Monkey Bread Monkey Bread is such a classic! It's the perfect sweet treat for breakfast and a personal favorite of mine. It's so simple to make. I used canned biscuit cough tossed in cinnamon sugar then layered it with butter and brown sugar. Baked and it's ready to be pulled apart. How to make Monkey Bread: Prepare a bundt pan with a good … [Read more...]
Bar/buffet style is my favorite way to go for a party or when we have guest over. Everyone gets to build the meal the way they like it. This time we tried a Chili Bar. There are so many fun ways to serve chili and my guest got to pick their favorite one! Buffet style food is the best! I love that everyone can create and make what they want and my guest always love it. My Dad came to visit for a visit with my mom and they arrived on his … [Read more...]
You are going to love these perfect Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. With a pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and chocolate these cooked are PERFECT for fall. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies I know some people in this world get tired of or think pumpkin spice is over done. I am guess since you are here you are NOT one of those crazy people! In my books pumpkin can never be over done and I will mix it with just about everything that I make. Fall … [Read more...]
With the bold flavor of sausage and herbs this buttery Sausage & Herb Stuffing is on the top of my menu this holiday season. Sausage & Herb Stuffing Stuffing verse dressing. Yes I know the traditions names but I can't help but call all dressings stuffing even if I'm not stuffing the bird with it. It's how I grew up and can't help but think of ranch when calling it dressing, I can't be the only one! No matter what you are calling it … [Read more...]
Mashed potatoes are my favorite side dish. These Mashed Sweet Potatoes have the perfect sweet taste with maple and cinnamon mixed in. Mashed Sweet Potatoes Mashed potatoes are the BEST! I love them in about any form and if you have been around the blog for a while you know this already. I've made them in so many different ways. These Mashed Sweet Potatoes are one of my favorites. The sweet taste with a savory dish paired with it is the … [Read more...]
Let your slow cooker do the work today with this BBQ Ranch Pulled Pork. 4 simple ingridents and a few hours dinner is ready! Ranch BBQ Pulled Pork I love pulled pork BBQ! It's a favorite of mine and I have to say this recipe was hands down my favorite. I usually like a spicer BBQ but this BBQ Ranch Pulled Pork had a more sweet tame taste that I loved, and so did the entire family. Time to get cooking this BBQ Ranch Pulled Pork! It's so … [Read more...]
The bold taste of sausage and creamy cheese makes in this Cheesy Sausage Dip makes the perfect combination. With tomatoes, green chilis, and corn this recipe a winner! Cheesy Sausage Dip I love a good dip recipe! Game day, holiday get togethers, or movie night a good dip recipe is a must! This Cheesy Sausage Dip is a recipe I love to make for get togethers and game nights. We love family game night but with two toddlers it doesn't always … [Read more...]
An easy cheese ball recipe that you and your guest are going to love. This simple Pepperoni Cheese Ball is easy to put together and taste amazing. Pepperoni Cheese Ball We love serving Cheese Ball at parties and get togethers. Every holiday party or game night you will find one on the table. Today I want to share one of my favorites, this easy Pepperoni Cheese Ball. I think it is the perfect snack for the upcoming super bowl. Each year … [Read more...]
Cooked in the slow cooker and making your house smell just like fall! There is nothing more perfect for fall then this Slow Cooker Apple Cider. Slow Cooker Apple Cider Warm apple cider on a cool fall day, leaves falling, wind blowing, does anything sound more perfect then that? I love fall and pretty much everything about it. I try and cram in as much fall fun as I can in the few short months before I am in Christmas mode. Pumpkin … [Read more...]
Made in your slow cooker then ready to serve, these Slow Cooker Cranberry BBQ Meatballs make the perfect easy appetizer or simple dinner over rice. Slow Cooker Cranberry BBQ Meatballs Slow cooker meatballs are a favorite of mine. They make the perfect appetizer for a party or could be served as an easy dinner over rice. I served them as an appetizer for Thanksgiving and my guest loved them. This Slow Cooker Cranberry BBQ Meatballs is so … [Read more...]
The perfect side dish to just about any meal. I love this recipe for The Best Garlic Red Mashed Potatoes. They are full of flavor and simple to make, I think your family is going to love them. The Best Garlic Red Mashed Potatoes Mashed potatoes are the best side dish and can be paired easily with just about any meal. These The Best Garlic Red Mashed Potatoes are so good and so easy to make. So if you don't know about my love for potatoes … [Read more...]
