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Creamy Caramel Apple Dip

Aug 17, 2020

Creamy Caramel Apple Dip – easy 4 ingredient, no bake dessert! Creamy brown sugar dip with toffee bits mixed in. Apple slices taste just like caramel apples when they’re dipped in it!

Originally published October 22, 2012. Updated August 17, 2020.

Caramel apples are on my list of top 5 favorite things about fall.

I mean, how exciting is that first caramel apple in the grocery store sighting?!

You can get that taste all year long with this Creamy Caramel Apple Dip. Just a few simple ingredients and it’s completely no bake!

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Apple Peanut Butter Dog Ice Cream

Jun 24, 2019

Apple Peanut Butter Dog Ice Cream – easy and healthy 4 ingredient homemade dog treat! A great way to keep your pup cool all summer.

It’s Clementine’s 8 year adoptiversary, you guys!

I got her literally days after we moved to Colorado when we were still living in the Army hotel on Fort Carson. We hadn’t even found a house yet but I’d found a dog. She’s been through so much with me and since I don’t know her actual birthday, we’ll just celebrate today!

(Also, I gave her an at home haircut a few weeks ago because our groomer is back by our old house and that’s 45 minutes away and I am too busy for that right now. Sorry she looks a little homeless.)

With Apple Peanut Butter Dog Ice Cream!

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Apple Cranberry Crisp

Nov 15, 2018

Apple Cranberry Crisp – the easiest Thanksgiving dessert! Sliced apples and whole berry cranberry sauce topped with a crunchy oat topping.

Hi guys!

We wrapped up our last weekend of fall sports this past weekend so hopefully that means I’ll get some new recipes up now. Also? Those last 2 games were so stupid cold that I had 3 layers on and eventually wrapped myself in a blanket that I found in the back of the Jeep.

I mean, what’s the point of living in Texas if it’s going to be 27 degrees in November?

I’m not big on Thanksgiving recipes and would really like to skip right over to Christmas cookies but I do want to share this dessert that I’ve already made twice. We’re obsessed.

I make the same recipes for Thanksgiving dinner every single year but for some reason I like to try different dessert recipes, besides my Apple Cranberry Streusel Pie that I made every single year.

I made this Apple Cranberry Crisp last week and didn’t photograph it because I didn’t expect us to love it but it barely lasted a day in my house so I had to make it again!

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Apple Mustard Chicken Tenders

Aug 21, 2018

Apple Mustard Chicken Tenders – family favorite fall recipe! Chicken tenders topped with sweet and spicy sauteed apples. Ready in 20 minutes and perfect over mashed potatoes or rice to soak up all the sauce!

Hi guys!

The kids are back in school! How excited are you?!

I’m more excited that I’ve ever been in my life.

I’m going back to yoga! I’m taking the dog paddleboarding! I’m gonna take my butt back to bed after I drop them off at least once a week!

And I’m most excited to get back to hiking if Texas ever cools down. I checked my weather app on the way to football practice last night and it said it felt like 108.

108.

Texas. Stop it.

Also, why did my kid want to play football in August in Texas? It’s 108 degrees and he’s running around in full pads for a couple hours a day.

No thanks.

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Apple and Brie Grilled Cheese

Sep 26, 2017

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sara Lee® Artesano™ Golden Wheat Bread.

Apple and Brie Grilled Cheese – the perfect fall sandwich recipe! Turkey, brie, and fresh apple slices. Plus, a honey drizzle!

Have I told you guys that I’m obsessed with sandwiches lately?

I’ve never in my life been a sandwich person. I don’t ever just make a sandwich for lunch or go to a sandwich shop.

But one day a few weeks ago, I was in a mood so I took the husky for a hike and spent the entire hike thinking about sandwiches.

Like, 3 hours of thinking about sandwiches.

When my phone had service, I was on Yelp looking up sandwich places in the area.

I got a sandwich on the way home and haven’t stopped ever since.

So to say that this Apple and Brie Grilled Cheese is my favorite thing I’ve made in a while is the understatement of the year.

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Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread

Sep 21, 2017

Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread – easy breakfast recipe that starts with refrigerated cinnamon rolls! The perfect fall breakfast!

Happy Friday eve!

You guys.

I think we may have made our final lake trip of the year last weekend.

It was cold.

I think I lasted 30 minutes before I wrapped myself in all 4 of our towels and then they eventually followed me out.

So depressing.

Not really sure what I’m going to do with my weekends now.

On the brightside, maybe it will finally be cool enough for long hikes with the husky. We went for one last week and by about mile 4, she led me to the lake and then just stood in water up to her chest for a good 15 minutes.

Also, haven’t been able to have the top off the Jeep since May so I’m definitely looking forward to that, too.

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Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Sep 08, 2016

Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls – my favorite breakfast! Cinnamon rolls filled with caramelized apples and topped with a caramel cheese cheese icing!

Hey guys! Happy almost Friday!

This is a recipe that I originally posted in, like, 2011 or some ridiculous long time ago but I reshot it a couple weeks ago mostly so that I had an excuse to eat them again. So if it sounds familiar, that’s why.

Anyway, I wanted to tell you about a fun Char-Broil event I attended down in Austin last week. I very rarely get to attend events like this so I was pretty excited when it worked out and I got to sneak out of the house for a few hours to hang out with friends and eat lots of food.

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Caramel Apple Shortcakes

Sep 15, 2015

Thank you Sara Lee Desserts for sponsoring this post! Click here for more deliciously easy recipe ideas.

Good morning guys! Or night! Or whenever you’re reading!

Hope all is well! I also hope you’re in the mood for apples! And caramel! And cake!

It’s that time of year. You know, the time of year when we’re all thinking about entertaining! So many holidays and dinners and football games!

Today I’ve got a sweet fall-inspired treat that you can whip up in minutes! So if you have unexpected guests or if you just have too many other things going on, you can still have a fabulous dessert!

One of my favorite tricks is to keep Sara Lee All-Butter Pound Cake in the freezer. There are so many ways you can dress up the delicious pound cake to make it uniquely yours.

For this recipes, I took a couple apples which we all have on hand this time of year and cooked them with some butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until they were soft and delicious. I scooped some of that onto the sliced Sara Lee All-Butter Pound Cake and then drizzled caramel sauce over top. Oh, and I had to top it with whipped cream too! Obviously.

Perfect dessert! And ready in less than 20 minutes!

Sara Lee All-Butter Pound Cake is great to keep in your freezer for spontaneous desserts. Be sure to check out the Sara Lee Facebook page for more tips and tricks to dress up your favorite Sara Lee products!

And let me know: what is your favorite way to make Sara Lee All-Butter Pound Cake #UniquelyYours? A yummy trifle? French toast? Cut into cubes and dipped in fondue?

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Apple Cider Doughnuts

Sep 02, 2015

Homemade Apple Cider Doughnuts will have you wishing for fall! These cake doughnuts are full of apple cider flavor and coated in cinnamon sugar.

Good morning guys! (Or afternoon! Or evening!) I made doughnuts!

Last year I was super excited because I realized we had an apple farm, like, 15 minutes from our house. Yep, took me 4 years to realize it.

The website advertised apple cider doughnuts and I was sold. Sure, picking apples and pumpkins sounds like fun but doughnuts? I will go pretty much anywhere if doughnuts are promised.

I’m very motivated by food.

Just like my dogs.

Anyway, we got there and the doughnuts were baked.

I know.

The kids took one bite and said, “Nope.”

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Apple and Brie Quesadillas

Aug 31, 2015

Apple and Brie Quesadillas – easy and delicious meatless meal! Crisp apples with melty brie and peppery arugula.

Is it really Monday again? How did that happen so fast?

Well how was the weekend? I hope it was fantastic!

Ours was good. It is still so stupid hot here in Texas that I kind of didn’t want to do anything. Like even running to Walmart (as I’m doing every other day right now to look for new pumpkin goodies) seemed too difficult.

I keep reminding myself of our Christmas roadtrip last year and how we had to drive through snow in Dallas.

C’mon cold weather! C’mon 1/8″ of snow!

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Pumpkin Apple Dog Treats

May 12, 2015

Homemade Pumpkin Apple Dog Treats – healthy homemade treats for you pup! Only simple ingredients and so easy.

If you weren’t aware, I’m kind of a crazy dog lady.

And by “kind of”, I mean I’m pretty much the craziest dog lady that ever lived.

I want ALL THE DOGS.

I was actually playing around with starting a dog blog and then I realized that all I really wanted to do was post homemade treat recipes and pictures of our monthly Barkbox and that I really have nothing to say that requires a separate dog blog.

Don’t worry, I bought the URL just in case. You never know when I’ll get a wild hair.

So anyway, I’ve been really into making homemade stuff for the dogs recently. I got super inspired when I realized our H-E-B has a bulk bins section of treats. With strawberry biscotti.

Yeah. For dogs.

I whipped these Pumpkin Apple Dog Treats up yesterday for the girls and about the time I pulled them out of the oven, my husband was all “What are those? They smell good. Seriously though, what are they? For the dogs? Seriously?”

He came very close to trying one.

Both dogs gave them rave reviews which is saying something because Clem is weirdly picky about treats.

How To Make Pumpkin Apple Dog Treats

Whisk together flour and baking powder to remove lumps
Add diced apple, pumpkin, egg, and water and stir until all dry ingredients are moistened
Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface and use bone cookie cutters to cut out treats; transfer to parchment paper lined baking sheet
Bake about 30 minutes depending on how thick you cut them; you want them crisp
Cool completely on a wire rack before serving to your pup

How Long Are Homemade Dog Treats Good For?

These will last about a week in an airtight container in the fridge. If your dog is picky and wants room temperature treats, they will last about 3 days on the counter.

Can You Freeze Homemade Dog Treats?

Yes! If this recipe makes more treats than your dog will eat within a week, pop them in a ziploc bag (squeeze all the air out) and they will last about 3 months in the freezer. Defrost them in the fridge before serving to your pup.

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Bourbon Apple Sidecar

Oct 27, 2014

Bourbon Apple Sidecar – your new favorite fall cocktail! Bourbon, apple juice, orange liqueur, and a splash of fresh lemon juice.

Today we’re going to talk cocktails.

Because Thanksgiving is officially one month away. And for whatever reason, planning Thanksgiving really stresses me out. Even though it’s just going to be the kids, the husband, the dogs, and me.

Yep, the husband’s scheduled to be home in time for Thanksgiving.

Which is another layer of stress. That sounds crazy, huh? You’d think after 9 months, excitement would be the main emotion. Nope. Stress.

Is the house clean enough? Did I lose those 10 pounds yet? The dang dog needs a haircut but I have to time it just right so she’s grown out of the awkward haircut stage when he gets home. (Like he cares.) The kids needs haircuts, too. We all need a special “homecoming” outfit. Have I found a hiding spot for all that Pyrex I bought? I never did find a photographer for the ceremony. I take that back. I never even looked for a photographer!

Stress. Ugh.

Anyway, with Thanksgiving ONE MONTH AWAY, it’s really time for me to think about this whole menu thing. Most important thing is officially checked off the list: cocktail!

I bought my first ever (tiny) bottle of Bourbon to make this Bourbon-Apple Sidecar. Even the lovely lady that owns the liquor store was all, “Hmm, this is different for you!” because she’s used to me only buying cheap white wine and Straw-ber-ritas.

It turns out that Bourbon is quite tasty! Especially with a little apple juice!

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Pineapple Lemonade Sangria

Jun 27, 2014

Pineapple Lemonade Sangria – the ultimate summer drink recipe! White wine, lemonade, and rum with tons of fresh fruit mixed in. It can be made ahead so it is perfect if you are prepping for a party!

Quick reminder: The blog will be down from Sunday night to Tuesday morning. If you need any recipes during that time, get them now!

And now we talk wine. Because it’s Friday! And I’m currently roadtripping with all 3 kids and a cockapoo. I’m almost positive that by the time this post goes live, I’ll be wishing that I was at the pool with a glass of wine in my hand.

(The husky was boarded. Because she sings in the car. And I couldn’t handle that for 19 hours.)

CK Mondavi recently sent me what may be the greatest box of goodies I’ve ever received. It was wine. All wine.

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Apple Mug Cake

Oct 09, 2013

Y’all know those little single serve baking mixes? That you stir some water into and then pop in the microwave and then a minute later out pops a legit brownie or cake? I am obsessed with those. I would have them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner if they weren’t so darn expensive. Seriously though, is there anything better than a fresh, hot brownie that you can make in a minute and a half?

I’d never tried my hand at a homemade microwave cake until this week when I made these cute little apple mug cakes. I was inspired by a package I got from Wacky Apple which is a local Colorado company and they make products that contain no added sugar, no added water, no artificial colors, and absolutely zero preservatives. They are also vegan, gluten free, and contain no GMOs. Their products include applesauce in fun flavors, fruit juices, and flat fruit.

So I made this cake with some of the applesauce they sent.and it turned out fantastic! Their original recipe calls for their cinnamon applesauce but that kind seemed to disappear pretty quickly from my pantry so I substituted the apricot applesauce and it was delicious so use whatever kind of applesauce you want but don’t skip the pumpkin pie spice! If you wanted to make a healthy, breakfast-type cake you could always leave out the sugar (because the applesauce is plenty sweet) and add things like nuts, flaxseeds, dried fruit, whatever you like.

If you are local, you can find Wacky Apple products at all Rocky Mountain Whole Foods, Sprouts, and all King Soopers and City Markets across Colorado.

One year ago: Oatmeal Rolls
Two years ago: Honey Chicken Kabobs
Three years ago: Pumpkin Focaccia with Walnuts and Camembert
Four years ago: Maple Twists

Apple Mug Cake

from Wacky Apple

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons Wacky Apple Applesauce
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 drops pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup flour
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
pinch of sea salt
1/4 cup fresh chopped apple

Instructions

In the cup you will be using, soften butter in microwave for about 10 seconds until soft, but not melted. Stir in sugar and mix well. Stir in Applesauce, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract until incorporated. Mix in the flour, baking powder, salt and apples until just combined. Smooth out the top of the cake with the back of a spoon.
Pop it in the microwave for 50 seconds. If it is not cooked all the way through, cook in 10 second intervals until done. Careful not to microwave too long, they can get rubbery. Serve immediately.