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…
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…
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 (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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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!…