King Cake Bread Pudding – cubed king cake baked in a sweet custard and topped with vanilla ice cream. Perfect for Mardi Gras! BF was standing over my shoulder while I was editing these pictures (because I move a stool to the kitchen island for computer work, instead of, you know, sitting at a desk)…
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Homemade Shamrock Shake
This Homemade Shamrock Shake recipe is the best copycat recipe for the classic McDonald’s treat! It is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any day you need a sweet, minty treat! Only 4 ingredients! This blog post originally published on March 10, 2014. Updated on March 2, 2018. Hi guys, happy last day of the…
Thanksgiving Leftovers Shepherd’s Pie
Thanksgiving Leftovers Shepherd’s Pie – layers of turkey, gravy, veggies, stuffing, and mashed potatoes! The perfect way to use those Thanksgiving leftovers! You guys. My kid looked at me yesterday morning and said, “Only 6 days of school left before Thanksgiving break!” Wait, what? I know we all say this every year but, seriously, how are…
20+ Holiday Favorites
Happy almost Friday, y’all! I totally meant to put this up sooner in case you needed some Thanksgiving ideas but it slipped my mind. Anyway, some friends and I put together this list of every recipe you may need for the holidays. We’ve got ham, side dishes, appetizers, cakes, and tons and tons of cookies….
Mummy Oreo Truffles
Mummy Oreo Truffles are a spooky twist on the classic Oreo Truffles. Use Pumpkin Spice Oreos and white almond bark to create these little mummies! These are the cutest treats to bring to Halloween parties! Heeeeey guys! Happy Wednesday! Can you believe how close we are to Halloween? I haven’t even put out decorations. Well. I got…
25+ 4th of July Recipes
Happy Monday, y’all! Can you believe next week is the 4th of July? I can’t believe we’re already a week into summer and I haven’t been to the beach once! Don’t worry, taking care of that problem next week. Stupid excited. Bought a doughnut float. And a new bikini. Maybe more than 1 new bikini….
Easter Nest Cupcakes
Easter Nest Cupcakes – cupcakes topped with a sprinkle nest and egg candies! How cute are these for Easter?! You can use any cake mix and frosting you want. Guys. Easter is next weekend. NEXT WEEKEND. Are you ready? I am SO not and I start panicking and then I remember how last Easter we…
30+ Valentine’s Day Recipes
Happy Monday! I hope you’re enjoying a long weekend! I was so excited to have 3 days to sleep in and would you believe that I’ve been up before 6 all three days? My allergies may actually kill me. I got real spoiled living in Colorado with no trees or grass (my allergens) and now…
100+ Christmas Cookies
SO MANY COOKIES! I got together with some of my blogging buddies to create the ultimate Christmas cookies list! There is definitely something for everyone here and hopefully this helps you create your holiday baking list!
30+ Christmas Cookies
Happy Monday guys! I hope you had a fabulous Thanksgiving! Did you do the whole Black Friday thing? I did not. I ordered a bag and some new glasses – prescription, not sun – and then I spent the rest of the day doing all the millions of dishes we somehow created on Thanksgiving. I…
10 Easy Thanksgiving Recipes
Instead of our usual weekly family menu, the girls and I decided to each share some easy Thanksgiving recipes that could possibly help you plan the big day. Honestly guys, I still don’t have mine figured out. I went to the store one night last week (alone!) for Thanksgiving supplies and was there for HOURS and then stayed…
20+ Halloween Treats
Happy Wednesday! I hope you guys love this post as much as I do. I just love seeing all the fun Halloween treats ideas! Would you be shocked if I told you that I bought the kids’ Halloween costumes on Monday? Or that I’ve had Sofia’s (#halfwiener) costume for at least a month? Or that…
Red, White, and Blue Mini Fruit Pizzas
Guys, I love the 4th of July. I’ll love it even more if I can ever decipher the local laws to see if we’re allowed sparklers. Because sparklers are MY FAVORITE THING EVER. (Don’t tell me it’s too dry for fireworks here. All it does is rain.) The 4th of July also means increased…
Crockpot Corned Beef and Cabbage
St. Patrick’s Day is just over a week away – and this is probably the only post you’ll get from me about it. Y’all, I’m just not into any holiday that forces me to wear a color that looks awful on me. I’d rather just skip it. What I don’t skip is the corned beef. I…
King Cake Cupcakes
As you guys know, I’m from Mobile, Alabama which is known for many things. Most of which I don’t actually remember because… well, because I’m me. But here are some of my faves: Dropping a moonpie on New Years Eve. The Battleship. Hurricanes. The Senior Bowl. And having the first Mardi Gras celebration in the…