Jingle balls, jingle balls, jingle all the way! It was a busy day in the kitchen today as we get things wrapped up for the holidays. There is so much to be done this time of year and even me, who would love to do nothing more than play in the kitchen all day, doesn’t…
Maple Bacon Cinnamon Swirls
That’s right folks, you read it right… BACON. Bacon, the holy grail of meats cuddles up in the warm, sugary folds of this amazing cookie. [jumptorecipe]
Frosted Brown Butter Crispy Rice Treats
This guest post today comes from my new, fun friend Jenni P. Jenni and I met and instantly bonded over Sharknado cupcakes and chatting about baking and we new from then on out that our friendship was meant to be. Jenni also shares my love of the Christmas season so as we squeed over sparkly…
German Butter “S” Cookies
12 Cookies of Christmas Countdown #6 This recipe comes from my dear friend and former office “roomie”, Jess. We spent many happy hours chatting about recipes and my strategy for Masterchef (someday, Jess, someday). I was really looking forward to sharing the holiday baking season with her this year, but then some fortunate opportunities landed…
Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Layer Bars
These are The Boy’s favorite holiday cookies. He grew up with these cookies and they were the first baking recipe that he shared with me (or rather, “hey mom, can you give Heidi that recipe so she can make me some”, is more accurate). I have made a few modifications to account for my taste…
Chocolate Coconut No-bake Cookies
These no-bake cookies have long been in my top 3 fave cookie list (being recently bumped into the #3 slot by these little babies). My mom has made this recipe for years and I think this is where my love of coconut started. Chocolate, coconut, oatmeal, marshmallows…how can you go wrong? These cookies are soft,…
Maple Whisky Cookies with Brown Sugar Glaze
So many great ideas have been found at the bottom of a bottle and this recipe is no exception. The Boy has been steadily adding to his hard liquor collection and has been venturing into the various types of whisky, bourbon and scotch. I WANT to like whisky and bourbon. I want to be the…
Chocolate Chili Cookies
On the couch, by the fireside, or bundled up out in the cold, there is nothing quite like a curling up with a warm cup of hot cocoa. Here in Arizona we love our Mexican food and Mexican hot chocolates and mochas are something I look forward too every winter season. What better treat to…
Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Crackers
These little cookies are so yummy and so stinking easy to make. The saltiness of the crackers combined with the savory peanut butter and sweet chocolate is just all around perfect. Ah, simple pleasures. These cookies are great for on the go. The chocolate coating keeps the peanut butter from getting all over your lunch…
Oatmeal Sugar Crackles & the Food Blogger Cookie Swap 2013
This year, I had the wonderful opportunity to be a participant in The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap! So I am taking “sharing the love” a little further and sharing this favorite holiday cookie recipe with all of you. 🙂 This delicious little recipe is also kicking off my 12 Cookies of Christmas Countdown #12cookiesofchristmas…
12 Cookies of Christmas Countdown
[clearall]The 12 Days of Christmas countdown is something that I remember looking forward to as a child each year during the holidays. The countdown would begin at #12 and countdown until Christmas Eve. Our presents usually consisted of candies or small toys or when we got older ounces of food, that came packaged with the…
Pecan Crusted Sweet Potato Bake
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Spaghetti & Meatballs Cake Pops
I’m so excited to announce my next published article on SheKnows.com! The Sharknado cupcakes were such a hit that I was asked to get creative in the kitchen again for the upcoming Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 movie. Get the full Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Cake Pops Step-by-Step Recipe » Aren’t they…
Sharknado Cupcakes make a splash for Shark Week!
Watch the How-to make Sharknado Cupcakes video over at SheKnows.com » If you know me, you know that I love Shark Week. There is something nostalgic, exciting and totally campy about it. I was racking my brain this year on what to make. My shark infested waters cookies went over so well last year. But…
Banana Coconut Chocolate Chip Muffins
These delicious muffins bring together three of my favorite flavors…banana, coconut, and chocolate! I was inspired to make these by one of my favorite (but sadly now discontinued) summer drinks from Starbucks, the Banana Coconut Frappacino. But now the tasty trio will live on in a muffin! I adapted this recipe from my mom’s banana…
Pumpkin Spice Latte Syrup
Fall is Pumpkin Spice Latte Season. As far as I am concerned, Fall doesn’t officially start until I have my first #PSL. I have to admit, I was a little hesitant to try making my own PSL syrup at first. I have this knack for recreating my favorite foods at home and my homemade versions…
Shark Attack Sugar Cookies
Happy Shark Week!! Keeping in the tradition of Shark Week I had to celebrate my fine finned friends with a tasty treat that I could sink MY teeth into. I wanted to do something different than the shark cupcakes I did last year. In my research (which pretty much means surfing Pinterest) I stumbled upon…
Nomming in Nawlins
This year The Boy and his best friend celebrated their 30th birthdays. We wanted to do something fun and go someplace new. After shuffling around a few ideas like taking a booze cruise, going to Coachella, or heading to Mexico, The Boy’s bestie came up with the idea to go to the Jazz Fest in…
