I wanted to pop in and share this fun idea for your New Year’s Eve celebration. An empty wine bottle, some icing, and fortune cookies….perfect for a fun night of ringing in the new year! I mixed up some royal icing (easy recipe below) and spread that onto a wine bottle that I cleaned. Open up about 40 fortune cookies (careful they break … [Read more...]
Warning: I am a stress baker…and givin the last weeks events…well, that and the holidays…my kitchen smells like a bakery most of the time…and I find that very comforting. So I will try to spread out some of the bakery post for you ;) This recipe is one that I made for Thanksgiving week….but it is perfect for any holiday. I usually … [Read more...]
Sometimes….I bake it just so I can smell it….all warm, and cinnamony, it is perfection. If you haven’t baked a pie before…this one is a great one to try. The crust on top is more of a cobbler crust….so no rolling out the top crust. I think it makes for a lighter pie too…when you don’t have a double crust. The best apples to use … [Read more...]
Holy. Moly. I may never buy another caramel again. Have you ever made your own?? This recipe was really easy. I promise. I think the key to making candy is being prepared. Measure all your ingredients before you start. Turn your phone off. Put a show on for the kids. Tell your husband no grabbin-the-tush-time….for reals…because momma is makin … [Read more...]
This giveaway is now closed....sorry! This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Mrs. Smith's for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. The thought of eating an entire piece of pie after a huge meal…is a bit overwhelming. Sometimes…all you need is just a taste…just a small little bite. These little dessert “shots” are … [Read more...]
Graham cracker, pretzel…peanut butter…oh…and chocolate. Hello…am I right?? Sometimes all you need is just a little bitty bite of sweet after a meal. This recipe is perfect for that. You can keep them in the fridge…pull one out when you need something sweet. They come together quick and they would also be great to bring to a cookie … [Read more...]
Again with the slow cooker…. again….is that what you’re saying in your head? What can I say….I’m on a roll I tell ya :) These sweet almonds cook up in quick in the slow cooker and they make your house smell divine. I’m sure you have the ingredients on hand (except the almonds maybe). These cinnamon sugar almonds make great neighbor … [Read more...]
A flourless cookie. In my mind, it was already no good. But…I had some eggs that needed to be used….and not much flour in the house…so I tried this recipe. Holy Cow are these good! Sort of like a brownie…but chewy and tender and just flat out yum….with a glass of milk…oh yeah…yum. Also, these cookies are … [Read more...]
While listening to Sirius a few weeks back…I heard the author of a new cookbook being interviewed. She talked about this cookie dough fudge recipe…and I was totally captivated. What’s this you say?? Cookie dough texture and flavor with no raw eggs to worry about?? And what’s that…it’s super easy??? Me…hooked…totally going to do … [Read more...]
This recipe surprised me. I was sure it would be dry and flavor-less….I was completely wrong! Now I am irritated that I didn’t double the recipe. They are chewy, tasty, just sweet enough….perfect with your morning coffee! They are packed with nutrition too! I would encourage you to make these this weekend….and just see for yourself. … [Read more...]
