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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 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...]

May 26, 2015 by Jennifer

Cherry Coconut Coke Poke Cake

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ShareSmiles #CollectiveBias Family. They're SO important! And time spent together can't be beat. I've got to tell ya, I hit the jackpot when it comes to in-laws! I married into a pretty cool … [Read more...]

May 20, 2015 by Jennifer

Taco Lettuce Wraps

Living in Texas can be a challenge at times... especially when I am trying to cut back on carbs and eat more veggies! Every where I turn there is delicious mexican food that just begs to be eaten! And, um... HELLO!! Its Delicious! And loaded with carbs! And I can't say No! So whats a flavor loving … [Read more...]

May 18, 2015 by Jennifer

Red Velvet Cookies

Wanna hear something crazy? I had never tried Red Velvet Cake until I moved to Texas! Nuts right? my hubby me introduced me to the wondrous thing that is red velvet and I've been hooked ever since! And I don't just limit myself to cake either, Red Velvet Cookies are my newest … [Read more...]

May 1, 2015 by Jennifer

Feta and Dill Marinated Chicken with Greek Salad

A conversation with a friend the other day sparked a yummy meal idea! 10 minutes later I had chicken marinating and oh boy did this idea pan out! You're gonna love this Feta and Dill Marinated Chicken! Living in a teeny-tiny Texas town, I have very few options when it comes to dining out. Our … [Read more...]

April 20, 2015 by Jennifer

31 Cinco de Mayo Cocktails

Can you believe that April is more than half over already?? Of course with May almost upon us, my brain has started thinking about a certain celebration that that calls for yummy foods and delicious drinks! I'm talking about Cinco de Mayo of course! Living in Texas, I've come to appreciate this … [Read more...]