I decided to make a homemade birthday treat for my mother-in-law this month, and she happens to love dark chocolate. Not just love, but adore! So when I saw this recipe for a proper - yet relatively easy - dark chocolate tart from one of my favorite online bakers, Christina from Scientifically Sweet, I knew … Continue reading Dark Chocolate Tart
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Citrus Extract
What do you do when you receive a gorgeous bottle of vodka, but you don't actually drink alcohol? Make extract! When Danielle from Rustic Joyful Food handed me a bottle of her new grapefruit and pomelo flavored Florescence Vodka, I immediately knew what I was going to do with it. I loaded up the entire … Continue reading Citrus Extract
Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño Poppers
I'm not going to lie; I don't actually like jalapeños. But my husband? He loves 'em! Almost as much as he loves bacon and cheese. So when I saw these Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño Poppers in the Five Mary's Farm cookbook, I knew I had to make them for him. And boy was I right! He … Continue reading Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño Poppers
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
Have you discovered Joy the Baker yet? She's fantastic, especially for desserts! In her most recent magazine publication, this recipe jumped out at me. With my husband's boisterous affinity for anything apple cinnamon, I knew we had to try them! These taste like an oatmeal cookie and a snickerdoodle had a baby, loaded up with … Continue reading Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
Pumpkin Spice Granola
In case you have not yet discovered, homemade granola is super easy to make and customize to your preferences and/or needs. This fantastic seasonal Pumpkin Spice Granola is chock-full of nuts, seeds, and oats, tossed in delicious pumpkin spice goodness. Not only does it make a protein-packed snack on its own, but with a little … Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Granola
Roasted Maple Sage Turkey
No Thanksgiving table is complete without the turkey! I'm a fan of traditional poultry seasoning flavor; bring on the fresh sage! This recipe, however, adds onto that flavor profile with a delicious maple and bay basting sauce. The result is an incredible balance of herbs and gentle sweet maple. This turkey is the perfect recipe … Continue reading Roasted Maple Sage Turkey
Thanksgiving Turkey Pie Design
Looking for a way to make a basic pumpkin pie more festive for Thanksgiving? Put a turkey on it! TIMESAVER TIP: You don't even have to make anything from scratch! This works great with refrigerated/frozen pie crust and a premade pie from the freezer section/bakery of your local grocery store. Just make sure, before you … Continue reading Thanksgiving Turkey Pie Design
Slow Cooker Cinnamon Pear Applesauce
Applesauce isn't just simple to make, it's easy to customize and enhance! And one of my favorite things to add - especially in the fall - is fresh pears! Pear applesauce is just as easy to make as basic applesauce. You can make it on the stove top, but I prefer using a slow cooker. … Continue reading Slow Cooker Cinnamon Pear Applesauce
One Pan Baked Oatmeal with Fruit
I don't know why it took me so long to try baking my oatmeal. I was convinced it took longer than cooking on the stovetop, so why would I try it? And then I tried it. YUM! Perhaps it's just this recipe, this combo, this method, but I am now enthusiastically pro-baked oatmeal! Reason #1: … Continue reading One Pan Baked Oatmeal with Fruit
Homemade Marshmallows and Peanut Butter Banana S’mores
Until now, I was intimidated by the idea of making marshmallows from scratch. Candy making can seem so precise and scary. Turns out, it's not that complicated! The heat and mixer do all the work. My two tips: Make sure you have a candy thermometer so you know just when your syrup is ready. Go … Continue reading Homemade Marshmallows and Peanut Butter Banana S’mores
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