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Halloween Confetti Cookies #HalloweenTreatsWeek

Oct 07, 2020

This post and recipe was created for #HalloweenTreatsWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% mine.

Halloween Confetti Cookies – soft and chewy sugar cookies rolled in Halloween sprinkles. The perfect sweet and spooky treat!

It’s #HalloweenTreatsWeek hosted by the wonderful Angie of Big Bear’s Wife!

One of my favorite treats to make for every holiday is a confetti cookie. They’re basically just soft sugar cookies (my favorite!) rolled in whatever holiday sprinkles.

So these Halloween Confetti Cookies are rolled in a Halloween sprinkle mix that had candy eyeballs throughout and they just turned out so cute!

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Ghostly Snack Mix #HalloweenTreatsWeek

Oct 05, 2020

This post and recipe was created for #HalloweenTreatsWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% mine.

Ghostly Snack Mix – the cutest Halloween snack mix with chocolate covered ghost pretzels, Bugles, peanuts, M&Ms, and candy corn!

Happy #HalloweenTreatsWeek!

The lovely Angie at Big Bear’s Wife organizes this event every year and every year I get so excited to participate. All the other participating bloggers are linked below. Plus there’s a great giveaway that you should enter right before the recipe!

Today I’m sharing this Ghostly Snack Mix made with super cute ghost pretzels, a couple salty things, and some Halloween candy. It’s so cute and so tasty!

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Bourbon Praline Fudge

Sep 27, 2020

Bourbon Praline Fudge – quick and easy fudge that tastes just like homemade pralines! With just a hint of bourbon and a crunch of pecans. Your holiday cookie tins need this fudge!

Pralines are one of my favorite holiday treats but I can’t make them to save my life.

That’s why I love this Bourbon Praline Fudge recipe. It tastes just like pralines but with a lot less work. It doesn’t require a candy thermometer so it’s practically fool proof.

This fudge would be a great for a holiday cookie exchange or in your holiday cookie tins!

If you love pralines as much as I do, my Baked French Toast with Pralines in another holiday favorite in my house!

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Chicken Tortellini Soup

Sep 23, 2020

Chicken Tortellini Soup – classic chicken noodle soup made with cheese tortellini and topped with Parmesan cheese! The perfect comfort food for a chilly day or when you’re feeling under the weather.

It’s below 80 degrees in Texas which means it’s officially soup weather!

In this last week alone I’ve made matzo ball soup, Lemon Chicken and Rice Soup, and this Chicken Tortellini Soup. For some reason, making soup is just so much more fun than making anything else.

This is your classic chicken noodle soup but made with cheese tortellini instead of regular noodles. And then topped with Parmesan cheese because cheese is always a good idea.

It’s quick and easy and perfect for a cold day or a day you just need a big bowl of comfort.

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Pumpkin Beer Bread

Sep 18, 2020

Pumpkin Beer Bread – the BEST pumpkin bread recipe! The beer helps it rise so it’s super soft and fluffy. Plus it has the perfect amount of pumpkin and spice!

Originally published October 22, 2015. Updated September 18, 2020.

First up: This is the best pumpkin bread I’ve ever had.

It is soft and fluffy and has the perfect amount of pumpkin and spice.

Don’t be worried if you aren’t a beer fan – you won’t taste it! The yeast in the beer just helps the bread rise and is what makes it so fluffy.

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Lemon Chicken and Rice Soup

Sep 17, 2020

Lemon Chicken and Rice Soup – quick cooking chicken soup with rice, vegetables, and a light lemony broth. It’s my favorite winter soup and great for when you’re feeling a little under the weather!

This was my favorite soup last winter. I made it pretty much every week.

It has a light lemony chicken broth, shredded chicken, rice, veggies, and fresh dill. It’s different enough from the usual chicken soup to be interesting but also close enough to still feel comforting.

It’s great when you’re sick or just when it’s cold outside or really any time you just need a big bowl of comfort.

I also have a Chicken and Wild Rice Soup recipe that I make constantly during the winter!

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Dill Pickle Dip

Sep 13, 2020

Dill Pickle Dip – creamy dip full of chopped dill pickles and fresh dill. Serve it with potato chips or vegetables for the perfect snack or appetizer!

We are obsessed with all things dill pickle in my house.

I can’t tell you how many times I made my Dill Pickle Chex Mix this summer – at least 10 times!

This Dill Pickle Dip is a cool and creamy dip filled with fresh dill and chopped dill pickles. You can serve it with potato chips, crackers, pretzels, fresh vegetables, pretty much whatever you want!

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Chicken Marsala

Sep 09, 2020

Chicken Marsala – pan fried chicken breasts and mushrooms in a rich marsala sauce. Serve over mashed potatoes to soak up all the sauce!

Originally published December 27, 2009. Updated September 9, 2020.

I’m not a huge fan of chicken breasts. The one exception is chicken with mushrooms and some kind of sauce. This Chicken Marsala or Chicken Thighs with Creamy Rosemary Mushrooms are my absolute favorite ways to cook chicken breasts.

I also love this recipe because it’s simple, fairly quick, and I usually have all the ingredients on hand.

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Chicken Burrito Dip

Sep 09, 2020

Chicken Burrito Dip – chicken, beans, and corn baked with enchilada sauce and cheese for a delicious party snack!

Originally posted January 25, 2015. Updated September 9, 2020.

There are few things that I love more than a gooey cheesy dip. Especially if I can dip Fritos in it!

This Chicken Burrito Dip is full of chicken, pinto cheese, fire roasted corn, and jalapeno for a little heat. Plus enchilada sauce and lots of monterey jack cheese!

If you love spicy, cheesy dips as much as I do, you need to make my Hatch Chile Cheese Dip, too!

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Cheesy Garlic Knots

Sep 08, 2020

Cheesy Garlic Knots – soft and fluffy garlic knots filled with mozzarella cheese. Easy recipe and practically fool proof! These garlic knots are perfect for pasta or pizza night.

Originally posted November 21, 2013. Updated September 8, 2020.

I’m obsessed with these garlic knots.

I’m not even a garlic knot person. I have no problem turning down a garlic knot in a restaurant.

But these are so perfect. Maybe it’s because they’re so soft and fluffy right out of the oven. Or maybe it’s because they’re full of mozzarella cheese.

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Zucchini Cinnamon Chip Muffins

Sep 03, 2020

Zucchini Cinnamon Chip Muffins – soft muffins filled with zucchini, cinnamon chips, and walnuts.

Originally published July 23, 2013. Updated September 3, 2020.

Do you have a ton of zucchini in your kitchen right now? We’ve been getting it weekly in our produce box so I’ve been trying to come up with fun ways to use it.

These soft muffins are full of shredded zucchini, cinnamon chips, and walnuts! I’ve been making them every fall for years and they’re a great fall muffin for people who maybe aren’t too excited by pumpkin.

If you want a more summery zucchini recipe, my Meyer Lemon Zucchini Bread is a favorite!

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Four Cheese Spaghetti

Aug 30, 2020

Four Cheese Spaghetti – easy 30 minute dinner recipe! Spaghetti with a delicious garlicky cheese sauce made with 4 cheeses. A perfect meatless meal or add grilled chicken!

Is everybody having trouble getting dinner on the table before 8 pm?

I thought having the kids home for school would make getting dinner ready less hectic.

I was very, very wrong.

I’ve been doing a lot of pastas recently just because they’re so easy and I know the whole house is going to love them. Like this Four Cheese Spaghetti. I mean, can you really go wrong with pasta in a cream sauce made with 4 different cheeses?!

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Mini Pizza Bagels

Aug 26, 2020

This shop has been compensated by Inmar Intelligence and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ThomasBacktoSchool

Have you gotten creative with lunch ideas while we’ve been staying at home?

I’ve been trying to come up with easy ideas that aren’t the usual cold sandwich but are still delicious.

These Mini Pizza Bagels have become a staple because not only do my kids love them, it takes me less than an hour to assemble a bunch of them and pop them in the freezer for even easier lunches.

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Instant Pot Corn Chowder

Aug 25, 2020

Instant Pot Corn Chowder – creamy chowder with fresh corn, potatoes, bacon, and cheddar cheese. It cooks in the pressure cooker in just 25 minutes!

Don’t you just love this time of year when the corn is so good?!

I love putting corn is everything during summer. I even have a caramel corn ice cream that includes fresh corn!

This Instant Pot Corn Chowder is a family favorite. I have to double it if I want to have even a drop of leftovers! It has a super creamy base and it’s full of fresh corn, potatoes, cheese, and bacon. How can you go wrong with those ingredients?!

If you’re not into soup during the summer (I get it, it’s a million degrees in Texas right now), cut the corn off the cob and put it in a freezer ziploc bag so you can make this soup when it gets cooler!

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Caramel-Filled Brownies

Aug 21, 2020

Caramel-Filled Brownies – rich chocolate brownied filled with a layer of caramel and topped with pecans and chocolate chips! These are a must make for caramel lovers!

Originally published April 17, 2011. Updated August 21, 2020.

Years ago, when this post was first published and this blog was just a fun little hobby for me, I was in a group of bloggers that baked and cooked our way through the Project Pastry Queen cookbook. These Caramel-Filled Brownies were one of my favorite recipes from that book!

I mean, can you really go wrong with dark chocolate brownies with a layer of caramel in the middle and nuts and more chocolate on top?!

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Pumpkin Waffles

Pumpkin Roll Bars