Christmas is in less than 2 weeks, how did this happen?! Where did the year go? I feel like I've been saying that a lot lately. With the baby only 3 weeks behind that, I start to feel a little overwhelmed at times. When that happens, I get in my kitchen and I bake. Sure, it's probably not … [Read more...]
35 Gingerbread Recipes for the Holidays!
Gingerbread - yet another sign that the Holidays are upon us! One of my favorite holiday treats as a kid (and occasionally as an adult) was store bought gingerbread men and apple sauce! But there is sooooo many more recipes than just the age old cookie! I've found 35 Gingerbread recipes just in time … [Read more...]
“Trash” Trail Mix
Hello, I'm Carissa! I blog over at Hooked on the Howards. I am a Texas wife and mom and I blog about our crazy life, my Pinterest flops and successes, DIY projects and a little bit of everything else. Today I wanted to share a favorite family recipe with you! Every year around the holidays my … [Read more...]
Mini Stuffing Muffins
Happy Thanksgiving/Holiday Season, y'all! Have you seen enough pumpkin/turkey/cranberry recipes to make you sick yet? NEVER, right?! Today's recipe falls into that category, but it's a little different. It's definitely Thanksgiving-inspired, but the delivery is changed up a little bit. … [Read more...]
Pass the Truffles Please!
Every once in a while, especially around the holidays (when the calories don't actually count) a little indulgence is necessary. Truffles are just the thing if you're in the mood for something simply delectable! There are so many variations, recipes and spins of this classic... I found some of my … [Read more...]
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte #LoveYourCup
With all of the holiday celebrations coming up, being far away from my family can be especially hard. I miss them like crazy! Fortunately, thanks to modern technology, I can schedule coffee dates via Skype and stay connected to the people who matter most! These moments of connection make the miles … [Read more...]
No Bake Desserts!
With the Holidays almost upon us, and all the time commitments we tend to make at this time of year, quick, easy and No-Bake dessert options are definitely needed. So what do I do? I collect a whole bunch of the best and put them all in one place just for you! Cause I'm cool like that ;) 1. … [Read more...]
Raspberry Almond Chocolate Chunk Skillet Cookie
The lovely Ashley, from the Ramblin' Rooster is here with a drop dead delicious recipe! Pretty sure my husband would kick my butt for sending him into a sugar coma if I were to make this! This recipe is sort of a love letter to my iron skillet. 98% of the time I use it, I am … [Read more...]
30+ Salted Caramel Desserts
Ever notice how when the end of august rolls around, the whole world starts to go just a little bit insane over all things Pumpkin Spice? I'm not one of those people. I don't hate pumpkin spice things, I prefer to save my excitement for all the Salted Caramel things!! Salted Caramel … [Read more...]
Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff
Last week when hubby was home I finally got to do some "real" cooking. When its just me, I do the minimum and whip up pretty basic meals, or eat salads all week long. But when he's home, especially after being gone for a long time, all he wants is some hearty home cooked meals. One of his favorite … [Read more...]
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
One of my favorite things to bake and eat is banana bread especially, if its chocolate chip banana bread! My Nana used to make the best breads you ever did taste, but the banana one was especially delicious. I think it's because of all the love she put into the things she made to share with her … [Read more...]
32 Fall Favorite Comfort Food Recipes
Fall is getting closer and closer! The temperature is starting to drop (if only just a little bit here in Texas) But fall is in the air! Of course that means breaking out the cook books, scouring Pinterest and planning which of my favorite fall foods I want to make first! I remember playing outside … [Read more...]