Making a large batch of marinara sauce and freezing it for later use makes dinner on really hectic weeknights significantly easier. My mom used to make pots upon pots of tomato sauce during the first … [Read more...]
Tri Vegetarian Chili
I made a realization this weekend. Chili is so hearty that I really don't realize if there is even meat in them. So why add it in? With a bunch of different beans and peppers, you can still … [Read more...]
Tiramisu Brownies
I am a huge fan of coffee and coffee-related foods, so tiramisu is obviously a favorite of mine. When the concept of Tiramisu Brownies was mentioned, I was immediately excited. What a fantastic … [Read more...]
Chocolate Bark
Bark is one of my favorite holiday treats to make. Why? Because it is so darn simple. And people LOVE it. It is basically melted chocolate with some other deliciousness thrown in. Candy, pretzels, … [Read more...]
Mini Chocolate Swirled Pumpkin Pies
Just because Thanksgiving has passed doesn't mean I can continue to deliver pumpkin-y goodness on this blog. This recipe for Chocolate Pumpkin Pie was featured on The Chew and I just loved the idea of … [Read more...]
Christmas Trifle
Each year, my mom makes a beautiful trifle for Christmas. I'm pretty sure at one point, she was only making one, but as the popularity of her trifle grew, she is now up to making 6+ for different … [Read more...]
Rainbow Cookies (a.k.a Seven-Layer Cookies)
If you've never heard of these lovelies, you are not alone. Rainbow cookies are made of almond cake dyed fun bright colors with apricot preserves all sandwiched in between two thin layers of … [Read more...]
Apple Cinnamon Donut Holes
I wanted to make another batch of the Applejack Spiked Hot Cider but *gasp* I couldn't find any apple cider anywhere! There must have been a Thanksgiving rush, but I wanted some darn Apple Cider. But … [Read more...]
Wine Infused Thanksgiving Leftover Empanadas
One of the best parts of Thanksgiving doesn't even take place on Thursday. I (and I'm assuming many others) look forward to the leftovers as much as the original meal. Friday always includes a … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce
It isn't Thanksgiving without cranberry sauce. We've always had the canned cranberry sauce at my Thankgivings growing up; I honestly believed the ridges from the can were there so I knew where to cut. … [Read more...]
Horseradish Cheddar Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Apples
I love a good mashed potato recipe. They are definitely my favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal. Classic mashed potatoes will always be a favorite of mine, but this recipe from Nigella Lawson that I … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Mulled Wine
My goodness it dropped in temperature quickly! It feels like we went straight from September weather to December weather. Luckily, I have the perfect warm drink to keep you toasty. This is a … [Read more...]
Gingerbread Chocolate Pumpkin Trifle
Every Christmas, my mom makes an absolutely delicious trifle to give to neighbors and have for dessert on Christmas day. This trifle is so ingrained in our winter holidays that I'm pretty sure we … [Read more...]
Cream of Tomato Soup
"The secret of good cooking is, first, having a love of it. ... If you're convinced that cooking is drudgery, you're never going to be good at it, and you might as well warm up something frozen." - … [Read more...]
Applejack Spiked Hot Cider
Well, we are apparently forecasted to get hit with yet another nor'easter on Halloween. I remember as a kid, some houses would serve us hot cider to keep us warm while trick-or-treating. Those (along … [Read more...]
