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You guuuys! It’s 2018!!! I realize that’s not news to most of you, but I have had the hardest time adjusting and moving into the new year. I’ve been slow to get back to work and just this morning, I caught myself writing 2017. Again! I am going to blame my inability to recognize the new year on the fact that… Read More
Looking for a spooktacular dish to serve this Halloween? Look no further than this wicked good Halloween Caprese Pasta Salad. Photos by Catcher in the Rye Photography. This post contains affiliate links. Halloween is one of my all-time favorite holidays. It’s just sooo much fun to celebrate. Each year, I love to host a fantastically freaky meal to mark the… Read More
Dazzle your family and friends alike with quick and easy three ingredient pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. Fall baking has never been so easy. I love fall baking, particularly when it involves pumpkin anything. I’ve made pumpkin mini donuts, pumpkin bread and a few weeks ago, I rounded up some of my favorite pumpkin-flavored breakfast recipes. It should be no surprise… Read More
Create a dramatic dessert presentation for guests this fall with this decadent Chocolate Butterscotch Lush recipe, created in partnership with Cost Plus World Market. I absolutely love this time of year. The weather cools off, the leaves crisp up, guests pop in and out, and Christmas baking begins in earnest. From the pumpkin spice that appears in early September to… Read More
Start your day of right with one of these 12+ perfect pumpkin spice breakfast recipes. From overnight oats to fluffy waffles, you can’t go wrong with a single one. With Labor Day in the rear view mirror, I am headed full speed ahead for fall. I kicked things off by making these super yummy pumpkin donuts over the weekend and… Read More
Mini bread loaves make the best homemade gifts! Wrap your favorite recipe up in this sweet mini loaf bread packaging. This post may contain affiliate links. There are few things I like to bake more than little mini loaves of bread. I am partial to banana bread, though this Easy Pumpkin Apple Bread is a great option in the fall. Lately… Read More
Nothing says “school” like a No. 2 pencil. Celebrate the new school year with one of these perfect pencil treats. Man. It’s hard to believe that school is right around the corner. I am not ready for summer to end. Since Jay’s girls are older, getting ready for school to start this year is entirely different than what I am… Read More
Looking to step up your banana bread game? Check out this Coconut Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe. It’s perfect for busy weekday mornings or as a treat before bed. It doesn’t matter how many bananas I purchase at the store. I always seem to have one or two that sit on the counter just begging to be turned into banana… Read More
Looking for a filling pasta dish that wont weigh you down? Don’t miss this Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad recipe created in partnership with Barilla. Jay’s youngest daughter recently made the high school soccer team (we shared her DIY #QuadGoals soccer t-shirt a few weeks ago). She’s something of a rockstar and we’re rather proud of her. With all of the… Read More
Summer is in full swing and the sun is shining. Beat the heat with one of these 25 perfect popsicle recipes. This post contains affiliate links. Each year about this time, summer heat hits a high. We spend a few days up over 100 degrees and melt…One way to beat the heat is to enjoy a frozen treat. My favorite… Read More
Whether you’re enjoying dinner in the backyard or packing a picnic, these awesome barbecue recipes are perfect for summer grillin’ and chillin’ with family and friends. Cooking in the kitchen during the summer holds very little appeal. It’s simply to hot to turn on the oven…During the hottest part of the summer, I often turn to my Instant Pot or the… Read More
Looking for a delicious breakfast that will serve a crowd? Try this hearty, flavorful Bacon Potato Leek Breakfast Bake. I love finding a simple one-dish recipe that will satisfy the entire breakfast table. This flavorful, multi-layer breakfast bake does the trick! I first made the dish back in March for brunch and it’s made an appearance on our dining room table several… Read More
Looking for a great pulled pork recipe that will knock the socks off your hungry crew? I’ve teamed up with Smithfield to bring you a delicious recipe for Barbecue Pork Sliders with Carolina BBQ Sauce. I have a confession. I like to defy the odds…or at least the critics. I work and still like to get a great home-cooked meal on… Read More
This savory Strawberry Basil Bruschetta recipe is a quick fix for last-minute summer gatherings, or elaborate events. This post contains affiliate links. A couple of weeks ago, we received an invitation to participate in an “Amazing Race” style scavenger hunt with other couples from our neighborhood. Deciding to participate was a no brainer. I love the Amazing Race and I… Read More
There are few things more enjoyable than a light summer salad recipe. Here are 12 summer salad recipes to get you started! I have been doing some serious planning in the backyard. In a few short weeks it will go from dirt to what I hope is an “oasis” I can retreat to. I am building in lots of space… Read More
There are few treats I love more than a Reeses Peanut Butter Cup. Chocolate peanut buttery goodness is so so yum! These Reeses Peanut Butter Bars take that delicious one step further. I bought a few too many Reeses Peanut Butter Eggs during the Easter season. It’s not that I wouldn’t enjoy having them around, it’s that I would! I… Read More
This Bunny Bait Marshmallow Popcorn is the perfect sweet treat to make for or with your kids in the spring. The holidays are such a great excuse for yummy treats aren’t they? The other day I was craving Rice Krispie treats, but I didn’t have any cereal in the house so I whipped up a big ole batch of delicious marshmallow… Read More
Make this Instant Pot Mini Cheesecake with Oreo Crust to share with your sweetheart or to treat the family. Either way this easy-to-make dessert is simple delicious. Homemade cheesecake always seems a bit daunting to me…There are so many things that can go wrong with this light fluffy dessert, I rarely make it. However, as a self-proclaimed Instant Pot Hero,… Read More
I am going to be honest. The extent of my Halloween breakfast planning in the past has been Count Chocula and Boo Berry cereal on the table… This year I am determined to do breakfast right on Halloween and I’ve been collecting ideas. Today I am going to share 10 amazing Halloween breakfast ideas. Help me narrow it down here!… Read More
Make this smooth, creamy Instant Pot Lobster Bisque and your guests will think you’ve spent hours in the kitchen. Really? This lobster bisque recipe takes less than an hour from start to finish. This post contains affiliate links. I whipped up a rich, decadent Lobster Bisque and Mini Cheesecakes in my Instant Pot last week. Gasp! I know…You’re a little… Read More
If you’re hosting a luau or even a simple neighborhood bbq, these Pineapple Teriyaki Kielbasa Bites are an absolute must. This summer I am pretending I live in the tropics, rather than Utah. It’s all of the fun, without any of the humidity or the frizzy hair. It all started with a “trip” to Florida on my flamingo-themed summer front… Read More
UPDATE: Not interested in all of the rolling and cutting? I’ve updated my site with an even SIMPLER soft, chewy gingerbread recipe. It only takes about 30 min. from start to finish! My Mom loves Christmas. She doesn’t love Christmas like other moms. She REALLY LOVES CHRISTMAS. Like, at one point we regularly had four trees spread throughout the house. Not… Read More
Looking for a fun new cookie recipe or just a way to use up all that Halloween candy? Don’t miss this candy bar cookie recipe. I could have easily titled this post Confessions of a Spontaneous Seasonal Shopper. You see, if there’s a new seasonal item on shelves, I HAVE TO TRY IT. I fall for trying every new flavor… Read More
Summertime is meant for entertaining. If you want a spread that will truly delight, make up a batch of these pesto tortellini skewer appetizers for your guests. They’re the perfect bite of delicious. I titled today’s post as a “pesto tortellini skewer appetizers recipe.” Technically it could probably pass as a recipe, but if I am being totally honest I am… Read More
I love bananas and nearly always pick up a bunch while at the store, but I don’t always get around to eating them…and so they brown. They brown and brown and when they are about 10 seconds away from attracting pesky little fruit flies I mash them up and make banana bread. This go round I made my fall banana… Read More
Whether you’re of Danish heritage or not, you’ll love Risalamande (Ris a La Mande). This traditional Christmas Eve dish made out of rice pudding mixed with whipped cream, chopped almonds and topped with a cherry sauce is brought to you by World Market. Last year I found myself on my own for the holidays for the first time in over… Read More
Don’t miss out on this hearty Instant Pot eight can taco soup. This off-the-shelf, family friendly recipe can be made in less than 10 minutes – it is perfect for busy nights! In the past two weeks, I have been jolted out of bed in the middle of the night by an earthquake three times…I realize that may not be… Read More
Looking for St. Patrick’s Day dinner ideas? Here are 12 recipes to help get your “holiday” meal planning started. I love to put together a special meal for holidays. Last year for St. Patrick’s Day I made this delicious corned beef and cabbage dish in the Instant Pot, along with some Irish soda bread for Jay’s mom. It was so easy… Read More
Hello lovers! It’s time to celebrate your favorite gal pals with a fun Galentine’s Day Brunch! We’re sharing some fun brunch ideas + a $200 giveaway so that you can host a party of your own. The other day my friend Jen and I decided to throw together a quick little Galentine’s Day brunch for a few friends. When our friend… Read More
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day or just enjoy a little Irish cooking with this Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe. This post contains affiliate links. I had my boyfriends parents over for dinner the other day. I. KNOW. So obviously I decided to show off by cooking a recipe I’d never made before…I. KNOW. Who does that?! The margin of… Read More
These soft, chewy gingerbread cookies, created in partnership withMcCormick®, have all the flavor of a traditional molasses recipe without all of the hassle. One of my favorite holiday traditions is making gingerbread, specifically gingerbread men, for decorating. In fact, my Easy Gingerbread Cookie recipe is easily the most popular on my site this time of year. One of the reasons my recipe… Read More
What better follow-up to our New Year’s Eve party ideas than a post featuring our favorite party-worthy New Year’s Eve appetizers? We’ve rounded up some of the most scrumptious and celebratory appetizers for ringing in the new year. . . 12 Party-Worthy New Year’s Eve Appetizers . Blue Cheese guacamole stuffed mushrooms with buffalo sauce from Half Baked Harvest …. Read More
Next Thursday is Halloween, and what better way to start a day full of Halloween parades, parties and trick-or-treating than with a spooktacular breakfast? Here are 12 fun Halloween breakfast ideas for kids. (I’m pretty sure grownups will love them too!) If you missed last year’s Halloween breakfast ideas, head over and check them out. My favorite is the recipe… Read More
Looking for a healthy, low carb breakfast casserole? Don’t miss this Hatch Chile Egg Bake. It’s an easy breakfast casserole recipe that comes together quickly and feeds a crowd! A few weeks ago we went out with a group of friends – about 12 couples. I was surprised to learn that Justin and I were one of two couples who… Read More
It’s hard to believe Halloween is in just a few short days…We’re all ready to go (I think), but I am always looking for a few last minute easy ideas. Today I’ve rounded up 20 easy Halloween snacks that you can make on the fly. You’re quickly going to realize that I am a “sucker” for desserts on a stick…. Read More
When I think slow cooker, I think comfort food. What says comfort food more than cheese? Monday I topped my chili with cheese, Steph’s amazing chicken tacos were topped with cheese. Today’s the day that it’s ALL about cheese…Slow Cooker Nacho Cheese. Now normally, I am not a huge fan of processed cheese, but this recipe is quite nice…down right… Read More
Last month I shared a recipe from our annual Halloween dinner. I actually whipped up this fried potato wedges recipe (otherwise known as fried ogre fingers) then, but didn’t get a chance to share it. Turns out it’s a bit of a kid favorite around here, so it looks like I have another opportunity… Fried Potato Wedges Recipe Ingredients: large potatoes… Read More