Recipes - Busy Being Jennifer

October 23, 2015 by Jennifer

Sweet and Scrumptious Cranberry Bread

Believe it or not, I despised cranberries up until few years ago. I wouldn't even have cranberry sauce at Thanksgiving! Then Thanksgiving dinner, not all that long ago, I was given leftovers to take home that had cranberries and sauce on top of all the other goodness. I was forced to try the … [Read more...]

October 21, 2015 by Jennifer

Easy DIY Chai Latte Mix

I'm usually a bit of a hold out when it comes to trends... if you tell me I HAVE TO TRY something, I'll dig in my heals and avoid it... just because. Yeah. I'm stubborn... and it annoys some people... oh well. I managed to hold out for almost 2 years before I tried a PSL and now I'm totally … [Read more...]

October 20, 2015 by Jennifer

Prime Time Smirnoff Hard Lemonade #GameDayReady

I grew up watching football every sunday afternoon. When we got back from church, we were given 2 choices - take a nap or watch sports with Dad. 90% of the time I chose to hang with my Dad and pester him with all kinds of questions about the game. My Dad has his favorite teams, and I had mine. I've … [Read more...]

October 12, 2015 by Jennifer

Cranberry Orange Muffins

There is something about fall that makes me get all bake-y and home-y! I just want to decorate, bake, sew and clean! I'm gearing up for some diet changes and stocking my freezer with some healthier comfort food options and I started with these super yummy Cranberry Orange Muffins! Cranberry … [Read more...]

October 6, 2015 by Jennifer

Oooey-Gooey Popcorn Balls

Hey Busy Being Jennifer reader! Kristin from Orville Redenbacher’s here. I am excited to be writing for Jennifer today! Before I share my Halloween recipe, let me tell you a little more about myself… I live in Chicago with my dog, Joey. If you’ve never been to the Windy City—there’s always something … [Read more...]

September 29, 2015 by Jennifer

Turkey Sliders with Blackberry Jam

Hi Busy Being Jennifer readers! I'm so excited to be sharing my first recipe with you all and hope you enjoy it as much as my family and I did. With school back in session and fall full of great in-season produce, it's always great to be able to cook quick meals that are still healthy. This turkey … [Read more...]

September 22, 2015 by eSkyCity0

101 Pumpkin Spice Recipes

Can I tell you a secret? I've never had a "real" Pumpkin Spice Latte. Oh I've made my own and added some pumpkin spice to various hot liquids but the REAL THING has never passed these lips. Wanna know an even secreter-secret? (is that a thing?) I'd never really tried anything pumpkin spice until 2 … [Read more...]

September 15, 2015 by Jennifer

Cherry and Almond Overnight Oats

So I've been trying to get better at eating breakfast. You know something more than just 3 cups of coffee in the morning. I'm usually up and working within 30 minutes... and I don't stop until its time for bed! The mornings I make the effort to eat something healthy and full of protein usually end … [Read more...]

September 11, 2015 by Jennifer

Fall Leaf Sugar Cookies

So I have an addiction... I can't stop watching those danged sugar cookie decorating videos that keep floating around facebook! Do you find them as interesting as I do? Now that its fall, I get to use the cutest fall cookie cutters I scored on the cheap this spring! I just had to make these Fall … [Read more...]

September 8, 2015 by Jennifer

Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup

There is nothing quite like a bowl of your favorite soup, especially when you're feeling less than awesome. The hubs has been battling a flu bug for the past week or so, and all he wanted to eat was our favorite hearty vegetable beef soup! So whats a good wife to do? Make a HUGE batch of soup of … [Read more...]

September 4, 2015 by Jennifer

Oreo and Caramel Covered Apples

As a kid, one of my favorite treats in the fall, were caramel covered apples. I remember making then with my Nana... that sticky caramel, mingling with that first bite of the crisp apple. Mmmmmm! My mouth is watering just remembering! Caramel covered apples have gotten a whole lot fancier since I … [Read more...]