Valentine's Day is by far one of my favorite holidays. I am shamelessly charmed by the hearts, the tulle, the streamers, the love notes, and of course, the chocolate. Nothing says cheesy wonderful . . . Read the Post
Baked Crème Brûlée French Toast {RECIPE}
I can't take credit for finding this incredible recipe. My mom (the most amazing cook I know) has been using this recipe for years ... for as many family brunches as I can remember, my mom breaks out . . . Read the Post
Marbled Peppermint Bark {Recipe}
One of my hubby's favorite holiday treats is peppermint bark; you know the type - the chocolate pieces with a hint of crunchy mint candy cane topping that often come in a tin and make everyone's day. . . . Read the Post
Our Favorite 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
Say hello to the very best peanut butter cookies around; don't let the three-ingredient thing fool you, this is the way to make the perfect peanut butter cookies. So without further ado . . . Read the Post
Dark Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Bars {Recipe}
Say hello to hands-down one of my favorite oatmeal recipes to date. These dark chocolate chip oatmeal cookie bars are unbelievably moist and packed with oats and whole wheat flour and dark chocolate . . . Read the Post
Classic Chicken and Dumplings {RECIPE}
As the temperatures drop, all I really want to do is make soup (and cuddle on the sofa with my little family.) This classic chicken and dumplings recipe is something my mom has been making for as long . . . Read the Post
DIY Halloween Candy: Homemade Twix Bars {Recipe}
With Halloween only a few days away, I have candy on the brain (specifically, these unbelievably yummy homemade twix bars.) Soft shortbread cookie and gooey caramel inside, dipped in thick milk . . . Read the Post
Cinnamon-Sugar Pumpkin Muffins {Recipe}
Fall mornings practically beg for a warm pumpkin muffin and a hot cup of coffee, and now that we have a baby, the simpler, the better. This week, I whipped up my first batch of pumpkin muffins (of the . . . Read the Post
Easy Caprese Pizza with Balsamic Glaze {Recipe}
Now that I'm a mama (to a very cute, very time-consuming baby girl), I am all about easy homemade dinners. I mean, really easy. Hubby loves pizza, and I love Trader Joe's pre-made pizza dough (extra . . . Read the Post
17 Fall-Worthy Pumpkin Desserts
'Tis the season ... to break out the pumpkins. (Hey, I waited a whole two days into October ... that's got to count for something. #pumpkinselfcontrol) Pumpkin just begs to be baked into everything . . . Read the Post
How to Make French Macarons {Strawberry Cheesecake Macarons Recipe}
If you have ever wanted to try to make French macarons, look no further! These delicious and delicate little cookies aren't nearly as difficult as you might think, and they're so impressive once you . . . Read the Post
Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwiches {Recipe}
Though Summer is nearing the end, I couldn't resist sharing this incredible recipe for good old-fashioned ice cream sandwiches, with a modern twist (think chocolate sugar cookies, and salted peanut . . . Read the Post
Southwest Salad With Spicy Chicken and Low-Fat BBQ Ranch Greek Yogurt Dressing {RECIPE}
This Southwest Salad with Spicy Chicken and Low-Fat BBQ Ranch Greek Yogurt Dressing is one of those salads that tastes great every time (the dressing is SO GOOD) and because it's a salad, it's really . . . Read the Post
15 Summer S’mores Recipes
S'mores might very well be the most perfect combination of dessert ingredients ever dreamed up - graham cracker, milk chocolate, and marshmallows ... so good. And Today, Sunday, August 10th is . . . Read the Post
Simple Chicken Pad Thai {Recipe}
Next up in the "Maternity Leave" guest post series, an amazing and simple recipe for chicken pad thai: I am a self-proclaimed pad thai lover, but I'll be the first to admit that though I cook . . . Read the Post
15 Amazing Fourth of July Desserts
I am a huge fan of celebrations ... and snacks. And the Fourth of July has always screamed Summer-time celebrating to me. You get BBQ's, desserts, and fireworks to top it all off ... what's not to . . . Read the Post
Berry Dutch Baby Puffed Pancake {RECIPE}
Today, Rachel of Sugar-Coated Inspiration is sharing a recipe for a dutch baby puffed pancake. Truth be told, I've always been kind of intimidated by the idea of a puffed pancake (I'll happily order . . . Read the Post
12 Summer Fruit Galette Recipes {Slideshow}
I love an easy Summer dessert. Let me preface that with the very candid, I love all dessert. Easy dessert recipes, especially the kind packed with fresh Summer fruit ... even better. Plus, this . . . Read the Post
Baked Macaroni and Cheese in a Bechamel Sauce {Recipe}
I'm not sure there's anything quite like homemade macaroni and cheese, and the secret to amazing mac 'n cheese: the rich and creamy bechamel sauce (that all starts with a roux ... don't panic: a roux . . . Read the Post
Nutella-Filled Hazelnut Shortbread Cookies {Recipe}
Raise your hand if you love nutella. Odds are, you've had your spoon in the nutella jar one too many times, and not that that's a bad thing, but, if you can make something delicious even more . . . Read the Post
Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Purple Cabbage Coleslaw and Cilantro Lime-Smashed Guacamole {Recipe}
Today (in honor of Cinco de Mayo, of course), Rachel of Sugar-Coated Inspiration is sharing a delicious recipe for grilled shrimp tacos with purple cabbage coleslaw and cilantro lime-smashed . . . Read the Post
Thick + Chewy Lower Sugar Oatmeal Raisin Cookies {Recipe}
These thick and chewy oatmeal raisin cookies are everything I have ever wanted in an oatmeal raisin cookie - subtly sweet, oh-so-chewy with crispy buttery edges, and soft gooey oatmeal goodness at the . . . Read the Post
Amazing Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars {Recipe}
By now you might be noticing a trend with my recipes. I've always loved to bake, and cook, and I know pretty quickly when a recipe works, when a recipe doesn't really work, and when a recipe is a . . . Read the Post
15 Grown-up Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipes {Slideshow}
Let's talk about the grilled cheese sandwich. We may even have to take a moment of silence for all of the glory that is the grilled cheese sandwich. Now that that's out of the way, I wanted to . . . Read the Post
