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
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
Easy as 1-2-3 Chicken Pot Pie {Recipe}
This recipe is not glamorous. It's not fancy or time-intensive. But it's delicious, and simple, and truth be told: I make it for dinner all of the time. It's a huge hit in our house and proves for . . . Read the Post
Healthy Oatmeal Peanut Butter Snack Bars {Recipe}
I am a snack-a-holic. And since announcing my pregnancy, I feel like I can finally come clean about my newfound baking addiction. (Okay, I kid, it's not new ... I've always been a baking fanatic, . . . Read the Post
9 Cold-Weather Soup Recipes {Slideshow}
I've been on a major soup kick lately. It started in Maine, when I threw together this easy-as-could-be tortellini en brodo, and now I basically make and/or order soup constantly. I figured since . . . Read the Post
The Best Red Velvet Cupcakes, Ever.
First things first, this amazing red velvet cupcake recipe comes from The Hummingbird Bakery Cookbook. Now here's the story ... I try to be diplomatic about recipes. I know when something is good, I . . . Read the Post
How to Make the Perfect Clumpy Granola {Recipe}
There are a few tricks to my tried and true amazing at-home clumpy (emphasis on clumpy) granola. Think olive oil, an egg white (it works like magic!), and a little bit of love. And here's the secret . . . Read the Post
Tortellini en Brodo (Tortellini in Parmesan Broth)
Sometimes I love serving a simple dinner that just tastes good. And this tortellini dish, served with a few ladles of good Parmesan-infused broth does just the trick. It's light and fresh and . . . Read the Post
30 Homemade Holiday Gift Recipes
I'm a big fan of the very edible kind of gift-giving. And as the years have gone on, and we find that in a working environment it's nice to bring everyone a little something for the holidays, I've . . . Read the Post
Toasted Marshmallow-Stuffed Pumpkin Muffins with Streusel Topping
Truth time: this past weekend I went on a bit of a pumpkin spree on Pinterest. And I got seriously overwhelmed. Also, I got hungry. So I decided the only logical thing to do was to bake. I went a . . . Read the Post
9 Fall-Ready Apple Dessert Recipes
Though I'm a bit bummed that Summer is now officially over, I'm kind of giddy for Fall. I've always been a Fall lover. I adore the colors, the holidays, the excuse to wear sweaters; and I love . . . Read the Post
