Spudtacular. See what I did there? ;) One of the only foods I absolutely could NOT stand growing up was baked potatoes. I love mashed potatoes, french fries, scalloped potatoes and just about every other form of this lowly vegetable, but it took a lot of growing up for … [Read more...]
Alice Springs Chicken: copycat recipe
This easy copycat Alice Springs Chicken recipe is a packed with flavor! It's a great way to break up the familiar "chicken" routine. This post was part of my original 365 days of posting-Day 167 to be exact. Of all the recipes I've found thanks to Pinterest this … [Read more...]
OREO Marshmallow Brownies
This simple recipe for OREO Marshmallow Brownies will satisfy all your chocolate cravings! I am going to knock your socks off! Well, at least ruin your New Year's resolutions for losing weight and eating better. Because these decadent, ooey-gooey OREO Marshmallow Brownies … [Read more...]
Copycat Apple Pie Lara Bars
Start the new year off right with these delicious copycat Apple Pie Lara Bars. They are made with delicious whole foods and naturally sweet! I am so excited about how well these turned out. You might remember I mentioned them in my Baked Apple Chips post. I'm happy to … [Read more...]
Frozen Peppermint Cheesecake
This is one of my very favorite Christmas desserts: Frozen Peppermint Cheesecake. It's creamy, crunchy, rich, smooth and perfect for the holiday season!Last year, our whole family was invited along to attend my husband's work party (how cool is it that they included us … [Read more...]
Easy Turkey Cupcakes
Celebrate Thanksgiving with these adorable little turkey cupcakes! Peanut butter cookie bodies and candy feathers mean you can have turkey for dessert, too. ;) I love seasonal treats! There's something so fun about having a theme to work with and creating a treat that … [Read more...]
Funfetti Trifle: easy birthday dessert
The only thing better than birthday cake is birthday trifle! Who can resist creamy layers of pudding, cake and rainbow sprinkles? Funfetti Trifle is the perfect birthday celebration. Last week, Henry and I celebrated our birthdays together with this tasty Funfetti Trifle. Our … [Read more...]
Meal Prep Menu: batch cooking for beginners
Meal prep makes the week SO much easier! Taking advantage of batch cooking, freezer-friendly meals and smart menu planning (not to mention the printable shopping list) will save you time AND money. Bonus: these recipes actually taste good, too. :) Today, I enjoyed a … [Read more...]
Creamy Chicken Salad Recipe
Creamy Chicken Salad is a delicious lunch option and a great way to use up leftover chicken. Don't forget all the yummy add-ins! During our epic day of batch cooking earlier this week, we made several lunch recipes. One of those recipes was this Creamy Chicken Salad. I love this … [Read more...]
24 Cute Halloween Snacks
We don't really do anything for Halloween other than letting the kids get dressed up for a while and going to the neighbor's house for a little trick-0r-treat fun. The kids' schools have fun little parties (for which I usually have to bring some kind of snack) and I'm always … [Read more...]
Strawberry Creamsicle Pie
Creamy, cold and refreshing, this Strawberry Creamsicle Pie is my favorite summertime treat in pie form! This weekend, Jared's parents came down to visit us and the other "SoCal Burkies" for Father's Day. We had four straight days full of family, fun, and FOOD, including this … [Read more...]
Cheesecake Quesadillas
Stuffed with a creamy cheesecake filling and topped with warm strawberry syrup, these Cheesecake Quesadillas are a quick and easy treat for the family! This recipe all started with a typo. Actually, it wasn't a typo, I just read it wrong. She wrote one thing, and my brain saw … [Read more...]
