A comforting classic that will please just about any hungry crowd. The creamy cheese sauce baked into lots of pasta, chicken, and veggies makes this casserole a well-rounded meal. Looking for a great recipe to take to…A dinner party? A friend who just had a baby? A potluck? Or just your own family dinner at…
Archives for September 2012
Oatmeal Cream Pies
Do kiddos still take oatmeal cream pies in their lunchboxes these days? If not, it’s a shame, and Baker might just bring the trend back when he starts school in a few years. But this Mama won’t be packing that store-bought version we’re all familiar with, I’ll be making these homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies that…
Rustic Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Sweet potatoes make this gnocchi moist and sweet on the inside while the garlic butter and Parmesan make them crisp and savory on the outside! It’s officially fall and I know we are all about pumpkin and butternut squash these days, but let’s not forget the good ole’ sweet potato. There are so many…
Rocky Road Brownie Cupcakes
My favorite ice cream flavor baked into rich, gooey brownies that are topped with crushed pecans, mini marshmallows and melty chocolate chips. Whether your day feels like a “rocky road” or not, these brownies are sure to take your mind to a happy place. What’s your favorite ice cream flavor? By the title of this…
Whole Wheat Banana Nut Oat Pancakes
Hearty, healthy Whole Wheat Banana Nut Oat Pancakes loaded with bananas, nuts and oats, drizzled with a simple, yet oh so scrumptious, peanut butter maple syrup. The perfect way to fuel up for the day! So I have to admit, Brandon and I hardly ever made weekend breakfast until Baker came along. The truth is, we…
Mom’s Special Apple Pie
Deliciously sweet apples are mounded in a flaky crust and topped with an irresistible nutty streusel. It is homemade goodness at its very best! Apple season is apparently off to an early start and I couldn’t be more excited to crunch on into one of the tastiest times of the year! Crates of apples in…
Baked Chicken Wings
These winning Baked Chicken Wings are perfect for gameday or any day! They’re super crunchy without being fried. It’s football season, folks! And in my family, every weekend is either spent at a stadium or in the living room with our eyes always on the game. And when it comes to gameday food, we are…
Strawberry Streusel Muffins
Strawberry Streusel Muffins are refreshingly sweet strawberry muffins with an irresistible crunchy top. Whenever strawberries go on sale, we stock up! This week the huge carton was such a great deal, I just couldn’t resist. With so many strawberries in the fridge, I felt a bit pressured to make sure we consumed all of them…
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Big, thick, chewy, peanut buttery cookies with lots of gooey chocolate chunks! I absolutely LOVE peanut butter, and when you combine it with chocolate, my mouth explodes with happiness! Please tell me yours does too? These cookies are big, thick, chewy, peanut buttery, and have lots of gooey chocolate. Seriously one of the best cookies…
Oven-Fried Chicken and Waffles with Maple Gravy
The most perfect Oven-Fried Chicken and Waffles with Maple Gravy! Crunchy chicken over a crispy Belgian waffle drizzled with sweet gravy is the ultimate sweet-and-savory combo! If you’ve never had Chicken & Waffles, drop what you are doing right now and go make this recipe! Crunchy chicken over a crispy Belgian waffle drizzled with sweet…
