Conquering crafts, recipes, kids & life with my glue gun and cookie sheet in hand
Yes, you are reading this correctly. This is a recipe for FRIED BBQ CHICKEN! I had thawed out a package of chicken breasts the night before to make something with it for dinner the next day. It was creepin up on 5 o’clock, din din time was fast approaching and I just couldn’t decide whether […]
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Tis the season for everything Pumpkin! Yay! So instead of doing the classic Pumpkin Pie, or Pumpkin bread I decided to make a Pumpkin Pie Cake! The same great flavors of a Pumpkin Pie but in cake form. Like we need an excuse to bake a cake, pssh. A little tip: A slice goes great […]
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Dessert is my weakness! And I usually love spending time in my she cave (also known as my kitchen) baking up amazing desserts at least once a week. With school now back in full force, I just haven’t found the time in the past few weeks. So when my after dinner dessert fix wasn’t being […]
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Eating healthy isn’t always easy. I find myself eating the things that are convenient to grab and shove in my mouth by the handful! Not to mention, the snacks don’t fill you up so you end up eating a lot more of them. NOT THESE! These bites are perfect to throw in a bag and […]
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Nothing screams party like a jello shot and these easy to make Firecracker 4th of July Jello Shots are no exception! I’ve always had an obsession with firecrackers. I know they aren’t pretty or sparkly; they’re more dangerous and scary, and loud (which could be saying something about my inner firecracker gal). Maybe it’s the thrill […]
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Everyone’s BFF deserves some homemade goodies every now and then! And some of these treats can even help keep your pup cool in the hot temps. We all make those summer time Ice cream and Popsicle treats for the kids, but what about your dog? Living in Arizona it gets HOTT, and I wanted […]
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Get inspired to make a lighter, healthier meal with my quick, low-calorie summer dinner recipes. Enjoy satisfying recipes for fresh salads, juicy grilled chicken, easy family dishes and more. Try my Thai Chicken Stir-Fry with Basil & Cashews for a flavor-packed weeknight dinner or Apricot Chile Glazed Salmon for a simple yet elegant dinner on […]
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It’s that time again when sweet summer corn goes on sale! It’s currently 8 for $1 at my local grocery store, so I thought hmm.. what can I do will all that corn except boiling it in water and calling it a day. I searched and tried and tested and compiled some delicious recipes to […]
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A decadent rich little chocolate cookie. Very pretty and simple to make. Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1⁄2cup unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder (I used Ghirardelli) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1⁄2teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 2 large eggs, beaten lightly 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, plus additional for dusting hands Directions In a bowl (preferably metal) stir […]
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One pot meals are a life saver in my house. Especially when you’ve just got home from a long day of work, took the kids to soccer practice, ran your errands and you still have laundry and homework with the kids. You can easily swap out any items your family doesn’t use or like. The […]
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