Growing up we had lots of family friends that were Dutch. Besides having farms with large fields perfect for us kids to run around in, they made some pretty darn tasty foods! I always loved visiting "Aunt" Jane's house... she knew we were all huge fans of her Boterkoek, and she rarely failed to have … [Read more...]
2 Ingredient Coconut Macaroons
I'm not usually much of a coconut fan, but for some reason around the Holidays I simply MUST make one of my Mom's favorite recipes. And lets face it, with only 2 ingredients, there really isn't much of a reason to NOT make them! Oh and licking out the bowl afterwards is a definite pro ;) So quick! … [Read more...]
Easy Pretzel Almond Bark
I haven't been in the mood or had the energy to do my normal Holiday baking. Usually I go on a massive baking marathon and give an assortment of cookies to friends and family along with their annual Christmas card. This year I decided to do something easy, something that required no baking. I … [Read more...]
Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Muffins
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...]