Category Archives: Food

Tater tot casserole is the epitome of classic comfort food: it’s creamy, cheesy, and full of carbs. And that’s perfect; a classic tater tot casserole is a great weeknight dinner. My family loves it, and I love how easy it is. But, if you know me, I gotta take everything up a notch. I’ve got […]

Do you ever wake up in the morning and crave something clean to eat? I sure do! Especially after I’ve had a big feast the day before. That’s why this is such a lovely post holiday breakfast treat. It’s a simple meal which makes up for all the slaving in the kitchen you’ve been doing […]

Easy truffles made with boxed brownie mix or boxed cake are kind of my jam right now. Okay, to be honest, I love any dessert I can make with a boxed cake/brownie mix hack.  Whether you’ve got a family at home or a busy work schedule, using a boxed mix hack can save you SO. […]

*Sigh* Don’t apples have the most pleasant fall and winter vibes? It always gets me in the spirit of the season. Plus, my guy loves apples. Totally loves them. So I love coming up with new recipes that include apples. Everyone wins! That’s why I created this easy to bake and knock your socks off […]

Dessert for breakfast! Or breakfast for dessert! You can choose either with these gorgeous and delicious little Blueberry Cobbler Muffins. This muffin is a normal blueberry muffin on the bottom with a blueberry cobbler top! It’s a simple way to add a twist on a more standard Blueberry Muffin Recipe. So let’s make it! The […]

If regular chocolate chip cookies just aren’t cutting it, then you have to try these Sea Salt & Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies! When I want something a little different I will make these Milk & Cookies Popsicles if it’s summer or I will make these Sea Salt & Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies. The […]

I’ll be the first to admit: I love peppermint and mocha. One of my faves? A peppermint mocha latte! In fact, until a certain coffee shop introduced their Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, I practically lived on peppermint lattes from there. But I hate coffee shop prices. And I especially hate the way the holiday drinks have a […]

Have you ever had real hot chocolate – the heavenly drink that’s rich, decadent and full of real melted chocolate? It’s perfection. It’s nothing like the powdered mix that you add water too. Hey the powdered kind is amazing in a pinch and can also make for some excellent layered mason jar hot chocolate gifts. […]

I feel like the holiday season could also be renamed cookie-and-candy-making season, because it seems like everyone and their mother is making candy or cookies to give as gifts to people. And I’m okay with that. I’ mean, if I’m going to enjoy winter, I’m going to enjoy it with a hot cup of coffee […]

This recipe may look complicated because it’s so gorgeous and has a fancy name. But you will be pleasantly surprised to learn that this is just about the easiest way to make breakfast in the whole world! First of all, overnight oats are dish you can meal prep – meaning you can make them ahead […]

Happy Day! Am I allowed to be more excited about this recipe than any other I’ve created? Because I am. This is one of my favorite dishes in the whole world. I make it a lot – especially during colder times of year because it’s warm, healthy, and comforting all at the same time. I […]

Do you love that crisp snap of chocolate when it’s perfectly tempered? I do too! If you are new to chocolate, tempering is when you melt and reform the chocolate crystals in a way that makes hard at room temperature. Tempering gives it that crisp snap when you break it and tempering gives your chocolate […]

In my house, we are both blueberry fans and goat cheese fans; I feel like I say that every time I make a new recipe. In fact, goat cheese risotto is one my toddler’s absolute favorite foods. And you can check out my latest blueberry recipes in the links above. Since we love goat cheese […]

Can’t decide between peppermint, coffee, and chocolate? Well I have good news. You can have it all! This cheesecake recipe combines all your favorite flavors into a rich and impossible to resist dessert. It even has a chocolate graham cracker crust. So let’s get to making this gorgeous chocolate, coffee, & peppermint cheesecake. Scroll to […]

You know it’s fall when you are craving a dessert like this! These Fried Apple Pie Wontons have a thin, crispy shell and are a fun twist on a traditional apple pie. Apples are so perfectly autumn and this dish is such a great spin on the classic treat! So let’s make them! Keep reading […]

Back before I started blogging and creating recipes, I only made two dips. I mostly made an easy Ro-tel and sour cream dip, and while it is still one of my husband’s favorite dips, he got a bit tired of having it every week. So I pulled out some random ingredients and created a cheesy […]

With the official start of fall, it feels like it’s also officially the quarter of the year in which we are tempted with delicious, amazing desserts every time we turn around. And while I’m certainly not opposed to a good dessert, common sense tells me that I have to watch how much junk food I […]