Cranberry Apple Coffee Cake —>>> SO many buttery crumbs (like, so many!)… sweet juicy apples… tart pops of bright cranberry… lots of toasted pecan CRUNCH… and that’s just the topping! There’s still the actual cake part. Which is rich and buttery and basically the best coffee cake your teeth are ever going to sink into. Can you tell I’m…
Continue ReadingMarble Frosted Donuts
There’s a donut shop exactly two blocks away from the house I grew up in. A good donut shop, I should note. The owner – Suzy Jo Anne (yes; real name) – makes exactly 120 donuts each day – and each day, without a doubt, ALL said 120 donuts FLY off the shelves. If you want…
Continue Reading30-Minute Mozzarella Stuffed Turkey Meatballs with Homemade Marinara Sauce
Juicy mozzarella stuffed meatballs are coated in a hearty homemade marinara sauce and ready in just 30 minutes! This is a meal you’ll want to make over and over again! Raise your hand if you’re ready for the easiest, cheesiest, tastiest meatball recipe around! I hope your pretty little hand is waving wild and high…
Continue ReadingSalted Caramel Pretzel Pecan Bon Bons
With 99.% of my loved ones scattered across multiple states and counties, I’m always on the hunt for recipes that not only mail well, but make great gifts. In my family homemade presents are always the ones most loved, and since we have a BIG family, it definitely helps cut costs comes holiday season.
Continue ReadingFlawless Chocolate Chip Cookies
Playing around and getting crazy in the kitchen… it’s kinda what I do. It’s my livelihood; my passion; my all. And yet, when it comes to my chocolate chip cookies, I’m a purist. Go ahead and throw pickles, mustard, vinegar, and every deli meat//cheese//whatever you can think of on my sandwich. I’m all for it….
Continue ReadingSunday Suppers: Creamy Butternut Squash, Bacon, and Gorgonzola Linguini
Because it’s Sunday… because you love pasta… and because, most importantly, I love you, here is THE PASTA to eat this Fall. It’s creamy, spiked with gorgonzola and bacon, and dancing with a fresh pop of sage… Did I mention there’s roasted garlic involved? It’s a mega dream boat. Let’s dive right in…
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