Hot Chocolate Cookies

Hot, Hot! Hey we got it! Hot, Hot! Ooh We Got it! Hot Choc-o-laaate!! That's hands down my favorite part of the Polar Express movie, such a classic! These cookies are perfect for this time of year.  Make yourself a big mug of hot chocolate, a big batch of these cookies and cozy up on the couch for a Christmas movie marathon! Sounds like the perfect holiday evening to me!! These cookies are … Read More

Chocolate Peanut Clusters

Every year my mother-in-law makes these chocolate peanut clusters at the holidays.  They are so good and quench that sweet tooth without being overly rich.  We always get so excited when these come out at our Christmas family gathering.  Plus, they are so incredibly easy!! And while they aren't very photogenic, they are definitely crowd pleasers!! These will be a hit at your Christmas party … Read More

Italian Cream Cake {Guest Post}

I'm sure you all are busily getting ready for Thanksgiving on Thursday.  We go to our parents for Thanksgiving so I only make a side dish or dessert to bring.  This year I'm making the Holiday Cranberry Sauce and a dessert I'll be sharing with you soon. What's your favorite dish you are making? Since I've had my hands a bit full taking care of Sophie, my mother-in-law offered to do a guest … Read More

Sweet Potato Biscuits

I have been wanting to make sweet potato biscuits for quite some time and when I saw a facebook friend share a recipe for them, I decided now was the time to try them. I am so very glad that I did! These were amazing!! So moist and flaky and tender, everything a biscuit should be.  Plus they had the fall flavor factor with the sweet potatoes.  And don't worry, the sweet potatoes aren't … Read More

Holiday Cranberry Sauce

I'm always on the lookout for a new cranberry sauce recipe as my husband loves the whole berry canned kind.  I loved the cranberry pear relish that I made last year and while my husband liked it, he was missing the more traditional kind. So this year, I thought I would try a more traditional version.  This was really great and had such a great consistency and flavor. I added a little too much … Read More

Amazing Apple Crisp

This past month we've been so blessed to have so many of our wonderful family and friends provide us meals.  It has been such a huge blessing to not have to worry about cooking dinner, not to mention so fun getting to taste everyone's food! One of our friends brought us an apple crisp and it was so wonderful I asked her for the recipe. When my neighbor gave me a big bag of apples from an … Read More

Pineapple Casserole

When Adam & I got married, I started getting more into cooking & baking.  I spent endless hours watching food network and scouring cookbooks & magazines for recipes. One cookbook I received as a wedding present was the Blue Willow Inn Bible of Southern Cooking, so I thought that would be a great place to find a solid recipe, and I was not disappointed.  I came across a recipe for … Read More

One Dish Chicken & Veggie Bake

My friend made us this one dish chicken & veggie bake and let me just tell you it was incredible.  It seems unassuming, but it is packed full of flavor. The best part is you only use one dish and you bake the chicken & the veggies all together, which makes it so easy! Every bite was mouthwateringly delicious! One Dish Chicken & Veggie Bake Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts 1 1/2 … Read More

Poppy Seed Chicken Bake

I have had a few versions of this dish at church potluck events in the past. It's always so delicious but usually made with the canned cream of chicken soups.  When I found this recipe where you make your own cream of chicken soup from scratch, I knew I had to try it! This was so creamy and such an easy meal to put together.  I love that you can make the chicken mixture ahead of time and then … Read More

Smashed Loaded Potatoes

I don't really care for traditional whipped mashed potatoes. I know, I know, that's crazy some would say! It's just a consistency issue for me. The same reason I don't like grits or meatloaf.  However, I do love smashed potatoes that are chunky and have a better texture.  We love to get loaded baked potatoes at restaurants but I don't make them that often at home.  I thought it would be great … Read More