Sweet on Trader Joe’s: Synergistically Seasoned Popcorn
This week, we review Trader Joe’s Synergistically Seasoned Popcorn. I grabbed the bag as soon as I saw it – the graphics are so fun and cheerful. And y’all, I’m the daughter of a popcorn aficionado…and purest. My dad is not a fan of flavored popcorns (I am, though!), but he sure taught me the proper way […]
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Almond Peach Dump Cake
If you’ve never paired the flavors of peaches and almonds, you’re going to fall in love with the duo in this Almond Peach Dump Cake. *this recipe is sponsored by my friends at Imperial Sugar Based on the vintage recipe calling for canned fruit and cake mix, this updated, from-scratch version features frozen peaches, almond flavors, […]
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BREAKFAST SALAD
breakfast worth waking up for! With fresh greens, crispy bacon, jammy eggs, and a zesty, tangy mustard vinaigrette! Yes, yes, yes. A breakfast that gets me sprinting out of bed and straight to the kitchen. Fresh greens, jammy eggs (which can easily be made into hard boiled eggs if runny eggs are not your thing) + crispy […]
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Sublime S’mores Brownies
Summer and s’mores go hand in hand…unless, of course, it’s still 90 degrees at 8pm and standing over a fire is just out of the question. Also, mosquitoes. The solution? S’mores brownies. Ooey, gooey, sticky, and sublime, S’mores Brownies consist of a buttery, graham cracker base with a rich, fudgy brownie layer, topped with milk […]
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Why Use Espresso Powder When Baking?
Whether you see it called Espresso Powder or Instant Espresso, you’ll want to have it in your baking arsenal. This is a STAPLE in my kitchen – I’m never without it. What is Espresso Powder? Espresso powder is ground coffee that’s been brewed then dried. While at first glance, the powder might look like finely […]
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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars
If you’re looking for a gluten-free pumpkin chocolate chip dessert, maybe even a pumpkin chocolate chip cookie, I have just the recipe for you. This is a take on a perennial favorite around here: pumpkin chocolate chip bars. I make them every year, my sister makes them every year, many of YOU make them every year, […]
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Mexican Chocolate Macarons
Guys. Guys. GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!! I know I say certain recipes are my favorite, and I genuinely mean it, but I’m going to say it again. These Mexican Chocolate Macarons are my absolute new favorite. Inspired by Mexican Chocolate, these Mexican Chocolate Macarons have that classic crisp shell and chewy interior. Both the rich chocolate filling […]
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Copycat Trader Joe’s Mini Dark Chocolate Mint Stars Recipe
You might say we have a little love affair going with Trader Joe’s. (We even started another blog dedicated to our infatuation of all things Trader Joe’s.) At the holidays, one of our favorites is the Mini Dark Chocolate Mint Star Cookies. The tiny, crisp, chocolate peppermint shortbread cookies are enrobed in dark chocolate and sprinkled […]
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Easy Slow Cooker Applesauce
Before you think, “Applesauce? How boring!“…let me assure you that this applesauce is like no other. (Well, it’s like one other. Let me explain.) First! How does this slow cooker applesauce taste? Guys! It’s incredible! Sweet and tart with notes of vanilla, I reach for this INSTEAD OF DESSERT! I’m not kidding! There are so many […]
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German Sour Cherry Cake
If you follow along on Instagram, you might have seen that Mark and I were in Germany back in November. The trip was like a fairytale – the castles, the mountains, the buildings, the shopping, the towns, the markets…the FOOD – it just all made for an incredible trip. *this recipe was created for my […]
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