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baked mac and cheese with bacon

Baked Mac and Cheese with Bacon

This baked mac and cheese with bacon solidifies my reign as the queen of side dishes – but only sides. For some reason I can rock the sides, but seem to fall a little flat on main dishes (or maybe…

Crispy Baked Chicken Wings with Spicy Honey Glaze | Sometimes-Homemade.com

Crispy Baked Wings with Spicy Sriracha Honey Glaze

If you like your wings spicy with a hint of sweet, try these Crispy Baked Wings with Spicy Sriracha Honey Glaze. Plus, use this method for getting crispy baked wings with any of your favorite sauces.  I have a bit…

Best Ever Ranch Snack Mix

Best Ever Ranch Snack Mix

This ranch snack mix is an upgraded version of a snack I remember eating as a kid, which we only made with oyster crackers. I went to a baby shower 10 years ago or so where the host had made this…

Almond Creme Cookies

Almond Creme Cookies

Almond creme cookies (also called Swedish Cream Cookies) are delicate pastry cookies with a great almond flavor. Make them in your favorite shapes and filling colors for any occasion.   There’s not much better in my opinion than a little…

The Best Pumpkin Bar Recipe EVER - with homemade cream cheese frosting!

Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

I had a bit of a panic moment last week when I thought I lost my husband’s grandmother’s pumpkin bar recipe. Every fall I make a batch of pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting to start off my holiday baking…

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

I have finally learned the simple art of making roasted pumpkin seeds. As a kid I remember munching on roasted pumpkin seeds while finishing up our pumpkin carving. As an adult I tried to make them a few times without…

Best Chex Mix Ever - Done in 15 Minutes

Best Chex Mix Ever – done in 15 minutes!

My grandma used to make Chex mix for every family get together and make one batch for everyone else and one batch for my cousin and I to share – because we were addicts! Over the years, I believe I’ve…

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bites

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bites

Chocolate peanut butter bites are a perfect bite-size dessert combining peanut butter cookie dough with a fudge filled center.    Chocolate and peanut butter is one of my favorite combos (tied with mint and chocolate!). In a pinch, during a…

Passion Tea Lemonade Light

Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade – Light!

If you love Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade, you’ll love this easy recipe for a lighter version with a fraction of the calories!  I think I’m one of the few adults I know who doesn’t drink coffee, aside from my husband. Everyone told…

How to Make Grilled Nachos

Grilled Chicken Nachos

You haven’t had nachos until you’ve made Grilled Chicken Nachos. Grilling provides a crispiness to the chips and a smoky flavor to your fixins. Pile on your favorite nacho toppers and pop it on the grill. You won’t regret it!…