Hello! It’s the eve of valentines day and I’m sure you’re looking for something easy and quick to make to take to work or give as a gift — well look no futher! These white chocolate, crazing oatmeal cookies are definitely the way to go! Super easy to whip together, scoop and bake — with… Read More Craisin Oatmeal Cookies
Hello! Happy Tuesday! Here today to do a quick round up of tips and tricks when it comes to making cookies. I mean, who doesn’t love cookies?! But sometimes they just don’t come out right or its time consuming to make them — #amiright? But when it comes to making the perfect cookie, it doesn’t… Read More Tip Tuesday — Cookie Edition
Hello! I know were 10 days into February but I thought I’d do a quick round up of my favorite make up items from January (and ok, December too) So lets jump right in! First up: The Tati Beauty Palette and the Blendiful. Two amazing items from Tati Westbrook, a well know Youtuber and make-up… Read More Makeup Favorites! January 2020
Hello! and happy Thursday. Super excited to share this delicious recipe with you all today — I mean, who doesn’t love banana bread??? But banana bread with the subtle sweetness of dates and apricots?? Come on …its outta this world I think banana bread is one of the easiest and versatile recipes out there. you… Read More Date & Apricot Banana Bread
Hello! Welcome to February 2020 — I can believe its already the second month of the year. I’ve been spending a bit of time thinking about what I want 2020 to be for me, for this blog, for my career and I have to say its been challenging to start up {this blog} again. I… Read More Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies with M&Ms
Hello! In the spirt of the great british bake off, season 7 coming to an end on Netflix earlier this month, I wanted to share a cookie, or biscuit recipe that I made for our viewing party. Yes, we had people over to celebrate the finally of season 7 — we’re nerds and it’s ok.… Read More Lavender Honey Cookies — Great British Baking Show
Hello guys! I am finally back to writing — and boy has it been a long time. like..forever. A lot has changed in my life over the past months and i’ll post an update soon, but for now I wanted to just jump back in and get re-acquainted with my blog 😛 So I’m starting… Read More Friyay Faves!
Hello! Long time no write. 🙂 It’s been a hot minute, I’ve been super busy at work and getting ready for this move has been –whoa– a lot of work! But anyway, I wanted to share some items I’ve been loving this past month (err…quarter? Where has 2019 gone?!) So lets get to it! Starting… Read More March Makeup Favorites
Hello friends! Its been a hot minute — I have been so busy in the new year that I can barely keep up! My husband and I spent last week house hunting in ohio — where we will be relocating in May so it was a very busy week! Because of that, I fear I have… Read More Blood Orange Pound Cake
Hello and happy Tuesday! Boy do I have a great recipe for you today! And ok, I can’t take full credit for the recipe as I adapted it from Broma Bakery who made it for or adapted it from Sur La Table — I’m not sure which — but you can view her post &… Read More Salted Caramel Chocolate Madeleines
Hello and happy Wednesday! I hope you’re having a great week and are gearing up for valentines day tomorrow. I have a cute little treat that will help anyone’s day get a little brighter – even if you’re not celebrating the day! These heart-shaped brookies are bound to make anyone feel good, both inside and… Read More Valentine’s Day Heart Brookies
Hello from sunny California! Just popping in with a quick (and easy!) recipe for all your game-day dipping needs! This Roasted Cauliflower Hummus is delicious and satisfying for even those who love wings and all the other things on game days. So all you’ll need to whip up this super easy hummus is a food… Read More Roasted Cauliflower Hummus
Hello friends! It’s been a while hasn’t it?? even though it’s the new year, I’m excited to take a quick trip to the past and talk about our amazing trip to Hawaii in November of last year. It was a quick trip — the reality is that one of my friends was getting married and… Read More Hawaii Trip Recap & Easy Bread Pudding Recipe
Happy Friday! Kory and I are spending the weekend with friends in Denver but I thought I would pop in and share these delicious Gingerbread Waffles I made last weekend. Cause, you know it’s the holidays and gingerbread is so on trend right now. So basically this is a traditional waffle recipe with a hit… Read More Gingerbread Waffles
Hello! Long time no blog….ha! But I’m back now and I’m *finally* sharing these Chocolate Ginger Cookies I shared on Instagram last week. I also swear that I’m going to write about our trips to Hawaii and New Zealand too — but that’ll be a different post! So back to the cookies. These little treats… Read More Chocolate Ginger Cookies
Are you still eating turkey day left overs? Yea? I knew you were — well lucky you I have a great recipe for you to use up all that turkey you’ve been making sandwiches with. No more turkey? No problem. This recipe is great with a shredded chicken and too easy not to try. This… Read More Turkey & Dumpling Soup — Thanksgiving Leftovers!
Y’all. It has been a while! How are you?! We are busy traveling NZ — heading from Auckland to Rotorua today by way of the hobbit move set! If you haven’t, you should tune in to my insta: livinginsugar.blog and in my highlights you can check out what we’ve been up to! But anyway. Full… Read More Biscotti with Currants, Apricots and Almonds
I Hiya! How’s it going? Today is day 3 of being in Hawaii and it is just so beautiful here, I mean…you expect it to be beautiful, but in person it’s just amazing. I feel like I’m in the movie Moana. Ha! Anyway. Today I’m sharing this bomb a** recipe for these spicy pretzels that… Read More Seriously Spicy Pretzels
Happy veterans day from Hawaii! We are just starting our vacation here, and we can’t wait to explore the island of Oahu. Follow along on Instagram @livinginsugar.blog for what where doing and eating day to day! But! Lets chat real quick about this recipe I posted last week about a lonely squash stuffed with all… Read More Black Currant & Saffron Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash
Happy Friday! We made it through the week and I can’t wait for this weekend — esp because Kory and I are off to Hawaii and New Zealand for 3 and a half whole weeks! So exciting! Don’t worry, I’ll still be posting a few times a week — I have some great recipes for you… Read More Friyay Faves 13 — Fall Favorites
I know you still have leftover Halloween candy. Don’t pretend like you haven’t stashed it away somewhere for later snacking — I know YOU! haha — well maybe I don’t, but I know I still have leftover candy so logic follows that you would too. So I’ve come up with a great way of dealing… Read More Candy Studded Blondies
Hello! Oh my gosh, is been a while hasn’t it? I feel like it’s been forever since I sat down to write a post, but here I am and I’ve got a great recipe to share with you today! But first, a life update. So I’ve been in the wind this past week because of… Read More Grandmom’s Banana Cake
So it’s been a while since I talked about some of my favorite things from around the internet and world, so I thought I would kick off the weekend by letting you guys in on what I’ve been loving lately! First off, I recently finished the audible version of Harry Potter: A History of Magic… Read More Friyay Faves 12
Yes you read that right, dark chocolate banana bread! Can I get an Amen?! This bread is so delicious and decadent that you wont even MISS the refined sugar. Naturally sweetened, this banana bread tastes good and allows you to eat more than one piece. 😛 Now, I cant take credit for this original idea… Read More Dark Chocolate Banana Bread — from The Mothercooker
Hello Hello! How are you today? Good I hope! I’ve got another ahhhhhmazing cookie recipe for you today highlighting three of my favorite ingredients! Chocolate. Almond. Oatmeal. Cookies. Yasss. Sign me up. Plus they are amazingly versatile and easy to whip up when you want something that is both sweet and filled with protein. Lets… Read More Chocolate Almond Oatmeal Cookies
Hello! It’s been a while! But I’m back with a great recipe for your fall season — I bet you already guessed it — pumpkin spice cupcakes with a cinnamon marshmallow frosting! Yes! PSC {pumpkin spice cupcakes} all the way! {Btw, I love this blue background from ink and elm — What do you think??}… Read More Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting
Hello hello! Man today has been busy but productive, so that is always welcome. Don’t you hate it when you feel like you’re so busy but nothing is getting done? Yea, me too. So I hope your day has been productive and you’re getting all the things done! Speaking of being done, let me tell you… Read More Carrot Cake with Pumpkin Spice Frosting — Spooky Halloween Party Cake
Hello all you beautiful people! I hope you’re doing outstanding today on the interwebs and ready to get going on another week! Today I’m sharing a recipe I’ve been working on for a bit — trying to get it just right for you — and I think I’m there! So without further ado, lets talk… Read More Pumpkin Scones with Cinnamon Glaze
Hello hello! Today I have a special recipe for all you basic witches out there. (ha!) you know I had too — Apple Cider Donuts have been EVERYWHERE on social media lately so I was feeling left out. I actually can’t take all the credit for this recipe as I leveraged Sally Baking Addiction Apple… Read More Apple Cider Donuts — for your *basic witch*
Hello! How are you today? It is basically my Friday so I am in a great mood. The husband and I are heading to Atlanta tomorrow for our Global Entry Interviews — yay road trip! So that should be fun. I think we’re going to try to have lunch there too because why not. Speaking… Read More Kale Harvest Salad
Hello! Today is just ugh. Tuesdays are the worst aren’t they? I woke up late this morning, and to chase my dog around because he ate. all. the. spiced. sugar. cookies I made this past weekend. Yep. Just swiped them off the table like they were his. I could have murdered him, but then I… Read More Pumpkin Spice Macarons
Hello! Welcome welcome! I took a nice weekend off, with not a lot of baking or cooking (hello pizza delivery) and a lot of relaxing so I’m ready to break into this week hard! So even though its a holiday for some people today, I’m here serving you these delicious pumpkin spice granola bars or… Read More Pumpkin Spice Granola Bars {Homemade Lara Bars}
Did someone say tacos?! It’s a happy Thursday over here on livinginsugar.com because it’s #nationaltacoday! So breakout those margaritas and pass around the salsa, today where talking Tacos! Not just any tacos though….these are special *slow cooker* Jerk Chicken Tacos inspired by my insta-friend Meg over at megseverydayindulgence.com (go check her out!) So aside from… Read More Jerk Chicken Tacos {with mango and avocado slaw}
Hello! Happy 3rd of October! (On Wednesday’s we wear pink) Ya’ll, I can’t even with how fast this year has gone by. I’m super stoked though because the next few months are going to be super awesome! I love this time of year. You know what else I love? Cheddar & Chive buttermilk biscuits. Yep.… Read More Cheddar & Chive Buttermilk Biscuits
Hello! How are you today? Is it Fall yet where you are? The season certainly hasn’t shown up here in Alabama, that’s for sure. I know eventually it will cool down and not be so dang hot but! While I’ve been wishing for that, I’ve certainly been cooking like it is cold and rainy outside.… Read More Roasted Corn & Tomatillo Chowder
Hello! Welcome to a new week! While most people dislike Mondays, I think I like them. I know. I’m weird. I like how its an invitation to start something new, to be something different, to make different choices — its a new week! I mean, don’t get me wrong, I love the weekends and I… Read More Apple Cider Banana Bread
Hello Hello! Oh my gosh ya’ll, we made it to the end of the week. I am so excited for the weekend, although we have quite a few things to get done around the house this weekend so…eh. But! We will have these cinnamon rolls studded with boozy apricots and currants and filled with cinnamon… Read More Cinnamon Rolls — Fall Edition
Hello! Just poppin’ in to give a quick throwback to these individual pot pies that I made a while ago. I wanted to update the post and make it easier for you to see the recipe and be able to print it at home! I still love this recipe and as we head into the… Read More Individual Pot Pies — Updated
Hello hello! How are you today? I am glad that we are halfway through the week and these chocolate crack bar cookies — aka the best thing to eat this week — are just making it that much sweeter! I have been feeling a little under the weather this past week and weekend so I was ready… Read More Chocolate Crack Bar Cookies
Hello! How are you today?? Good I hope! I’m back with a great recipe for taco Tuesday’s or just taco night in your house. Whateves. These roasted salmon tacos are some of the *best* tacos we’ve had in our house — and that’s a direct quote from my husband, who has to love everything I… Read More Roasted Salmon Tacos with Smashed Avocado
Hello hello and welcome to another friyay faves where I round up things I’ve been loving from around the web, world, or otherwise. So lets get to it! The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg: $13 I finished up this book this week and I have to say, it was rather eye opening to how… Read More Friyay Faves 11
Ok, so I know over the past couple months you’ve seen these ultra fluffy pancakes all around social media — or at least I have — and ever since I’ve been thinking that I needed to take a stab at making them, so that’s what we’re talking about today! Japanese soufflé Pancakes with a pumpkin twist! Now… Read More Fluffy Pumpkin Pie Pancakes — AKA Japanese Soufflé Pancakes
Baking Proverb 1.6: One can never have too many cookie recipes. I’ve never met a cookie I didn’t like. I mean, think about it. Cookies are like the gateway drug to all things baked-goods. If you can master the cookie, you can master a layer cake. Don’t believe me? Well read on young Padawan, because today… Read More *The Best* Chocolate Chip Cookies
Hello! Do you ever crave cheesecake but then think “that’s way too complicated to make at home”?? Well. With this recipe you can have your cheesecake and eat it too in under an hour. These decadent little treats aren’t overwhelming in sweetness and will satisfy any cheesecake craving in just a couple bites — a… Read More Two-bite White Chocolate Cheesecakes with Strawberry Sauce
Hello hello! Today let’s chat (again) about pop tarts! I love pop tarts, and these white chocolate pistachio bites of heaven are some of the best I’ve made! Now, never fear, if you’re not into white chocolate, you can check out my s’mores pop tart recipe here! Something for everyone here on livinginsugar.com 🙂 So… Read More White Chocolate – Pistachio Pop Tarts at home
So today of all days (Sept 11th) I debated on whether or not I should publish a post, thinking that it would be a frivolous idea to throw out a recipe and continue to chat as if today doesn’t really mean anything. I know that if you are not an American or you were not alive 17… Read More Sheet Pan Pie Bars: Caramel, Dates & Pears, oh my!
Happy Sunday! Hopefully your weekend has been relaxing and you’re ready for the week ahead! I’m going to be taking a class for work over the next week, and I’m looking forward to it — I just know that it will be a long week! So I’m soaking up the rest of this weekend with… Read More Pumpkin Spice Granola (& what to do with it)
Hello hello! Happy Friday ya’ll! Do you have any fun weekend plans? I hope that it will stop raining and clear up for us here in alabama! I mean, today looks beautiful but you know, weather can change like *that* down here. 😀 Regardless of the weather though, it is *almost* the weekend and these… Read More Graham Cracker Cupcakes with Lime Frosting aka Key Lime Cupcakes
Hello lovelies! How are you today? Ya’ll, it’s almost friyay and I’m so stoked for the weekend. This is going to be one of those “do nothing” weekends — the ones were you lay around and binge watch harry potter? — yea, one of those. But you know, a weekend wouldn’t be complete without some… Read More Trashy Boxed Brownies
Hello loves! Today I have a special, special recipe for you! It’s the perfect birthday cake! Mostly because it’s mine…but hey, you know, you could make it too and have some with me! Ha! But anyway, yes, today is my birthday and yes, I made my own cake (Yellow Buttermilk Cake with Honey Lemon Buttercream to… Read More Three Layer Yellow Cake with Honey Lemon Buttercream
Hello and happy sunday loves! Lets start today off right with a yummy pastry! Chocolate Smore’s poptarts! Oh man, do I love me some smore’s poptarts, but whhhhhhhyyyyyyy do they have to have so many additives and calories?! ugh. Well, my friends, these homemade versions may not have any less calories, but you can control… Read More Homemade Chocolate S’mores Poptarts
Hello! Can you believe it’s already September? geez, august just flew by and now here we are looking forward to fall! I mean, I’m excited about cooler weather, are you? Today, I’m going to take a look at august and go over a few things I’ve been loving to put on my face this past… Read More August Makeup Favorites
Hello! oh my gosh, its finally friyay eve! so excited for this weekend and more than ready to get our beach mini-vaca underway! I hope you have something awesome planned for the long weekend ahead and maybe they’ll include these Apple Cinnamon Scones 😉 Even if your weekend plans don’t involve these scones, this recipe… Read More Apple Cinnamon Scones
Hello hello! This week is more than half over — well it is for me! And the husband and I are headed to the coast this weekend for an early birthday present (for me!) and just some time to hang out in the sun before summer is over. We’re also taking our dog, Ajax, and… Read More Lemon Pistachio Donuts
Hello hello! How are you today?? Things have been busy at work, but! I’ve made some time to check out Sephora and see what I’d like to purchase or stock up on for this round of the Beauty Insider Event! Now, if you are a Rouge Member at Sephora then you can shop NOW and… Read More What I’m buying at Sephora: Beauty Insider Event
Hello! Welcome to a new week! I have a great recipe to start your week off on the right foot — or bowl. 😉 This healthy chicken chili is the perfect thing to whip up tonight or tomorrow and have a healthy lunch all week long! Plus, it doesn’t take long to make — a… Read More Healthy Chicken Chili
Ya’ll. I think I finally figured it out. These brownie bites will have you saying O-M-Goodness all day long. If you’ve read my recent post on brownie bites and my conundrum on getting them to come out of a pan, then you know that this is truly a *win* in my book! I stinkin’ love… Read More Brownie Bites
Hello hello! Oh man do I have an exciting recipe for you today! I mean, what could be better than French toast waffles!?! That’s a two-fer for sure! These are super simple to whip up and make a great first impression to guests — or your general house guests (i.e. family!) I got to thinking… Read More French Toast Waffles
Happy sunday loves! I hope your weekend has been wonderful and you feel rested for another week! I’m just poppin’ in for a quick recipe that if you make it today, you’ll have breakfast all week! Brown Butter Sour Cream Banana bread! I know it might seem like just another banana bread recipe, but this… Read More Brown Butter – Sour Cream – Banana Bread
Hello and thank goodness it’s Friday! I cant even tell you how excited I am that this week is almost over. So excite! But today I wanted to take a few minutes and talk about some things that I have been loving lately — So here is round 10 of friyay faves! So to get… Read More Friyay Faves 10
Tahini White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies. Wow. Say that 5 times fast. Hello and welcome to your Friday eve on livinginsugar.com! I’m so excited you’re here and cant wait to share an ahhhhhhmazing recipe with you that will literally blow your socks off. OK, not literally…but it will have you looking at tahini in a… Read More Tahini White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
Hello! Happy humpday! Are you excited that the week is almost over? I know I am. But! What’s better than a delish dinner to get you over the hump and provide leftovers for the rest of the week? Nothing?! I thought so. Therefore, I give you Baked Chicken with tomatoes and olives! Sounds weird doesn’t it?… Read More Baked Chicken with Tomatoes and Olives
Happy Tuesday all! Man do I have a delicious pie recipe for you today! When my friend Claire reached out to me this past weekend and asked if I had a good peach pie recipe, I immediately went to The Four & Twenty Blackbirds Pie Book. This cookbook has so many different pie recipes all broken out by… Read More Strawberry & Pluot Cream Pie
Hello hello! Welcome to another week! Just popping in to share a quick recipe that I made over the weekend to celebrate summer, which is not long for this year {thank goodness because it’s like 1049853092 degrees here in Alabama –bring on fall!}. But yea, despite my severe dislike for Alabama summers, all the stores… Read More Summer Squash Pasta
Hello and happy Sunday! I hope your weekend has been filled with fun and relaxation. We didn’t do very much yesterday, but while I was at the grocery store doing our usual weekly shopping I stopped in the bakery of whole foods and was admiring the croissants and other baked goods {they have the prettiest… Read More Pistachio Almond Croissants
Hello and happy Tuesday! Today I’m super stoked about this devilishly delicious recipe I have for you! Truffle Brownie Bites! Yum! Every week just gets a little bit better with some chocolate right?? right. Well these are actually a fluke recipe in that I intended on making brownie bites — just little bites of heaven… Read More Truffle Brownie Bites
Hello and happy Friday! I’m so glad that the weekend is here I could jump for joy! So while I’m jumping over here — let’s chat about my faves from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale that ends this sunday! So head on over to your local Nordstrom or Nordstrom.com and snatch up these deals before they… Read More Friyay faves — Nordstrom Anniversary Sale edition
Hello! Oh my gosh guys, is it the weekend yet??? I am over this week! Maybe its just because it’s been busy and a little hectic but can we just get to the weekend please??? ha! Ok, enough griping. Lets talk about what you came here for — the best, most chocolatey, moistest (is that… Read More Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Hello and welcome to another month! I can’t believe that it’s August 1st already! Soon kids will be going back to school, college football will be starting and leaves will be changing color — well at least they will everywhere except in Alabama where it feels like its going to be summer forever! But anyway,… Read More July Makeup Favorites!
Hello hello! How’s your Tuesday going??? Mine got off to a slow start, but I have a lot to get done today — starting with eating these cookies! ha! Although, lets be honest, I did have one for breakfast (ssshhhh…don’t tell). But seriously these loaded chocolate chip, M&M covered, bites of heaven are just the… Read More Loaded M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies
Hello and happy Monday! How was your weekend?? My in-laws were in town and in typical fashion, my husband put them to work. ha! Well, they did ask if we had any house hold chores to do…so we spent the weekend staining our front decks. (our house has two front decks, one on the top… Read More Funfetti Layer Cake
Hello and happy Friday! I’m so excited that the weekend is here and I’m back with another round of friyay faves — a recap of what I’ve been loving this past week and beyond! So lets jump right in! Dior Backstage Makeup — Face and body make up You guys! I LOVE this foundation. It’s the perfect… Read More Friyay Faves 8
Hello and happy hump day! this week is finally half over and I’m excited to see the end of it. ha! Mostly because my in-laws and my friend Kathy are coming into town this weekend, so the sooner the week is over, the sooner I can have some fun this weekend! Speaking of fun, maybe you’re looking… Read More Summer Cherry Galette
Hello and welcome to another iteration of “how to Tuesdays”! Where I walk you through some steps for how to achieve something awesome in the kitchen! Today, we are all about those Mason Jar salads! Now, I know what you’re thinking, “ugh….Mason Jar Salads are soooooo 2015 Pinterest” — Well while I cant deny that… Read More How To Tuesday: Mason Jar Salads
Hello and happy happy Monday! How was your weekend? Mine was very low key…so low key I wasn’t even on social media much and on Saturday, I didn’t even get out of my PJs until 4pm! Sometimes you just need a break you know?! But today I’m back at the grind and I wanted to… Read More Spiced Blueberry Muffins
Hello and happy Thursday! I hope your Friday-eve is going well, the week has gone by quickly for me, I spent Monday and Tuesday at work and the rest of this week I’ve been in a course taught by UC Berkeley Business school professionals and instructors about innovation and change in various organizations and businesses.… Read More Homemade Fig Newtons
Hello and welcome to another week! Aren’t Mondays the worst??? Ha! Usually, I’m not super anti Mondays, but today is just ugh. I’m over the week already and it hasn’t even begun! I will say that my weekend was great. We got a lot done around the house, I went grocery shopping {which I really… Read More Brownie Cookies with Salted Caramel Center
Hello and happy Sunday! I’m so excited to share this recipe with you but also sad that the weekend is coming to an end. 🙁 Regardless, we have one more day to relax and enjoy the weekend and what a better way to do that than with some Sunday waffles?! I really enjoy getting up on a… Read More Sunday Waffles with Honey Vanilla Whipped Cream
Hello hello! Happy hump day! Man this week is already driving me nuts! What is it about the week after a holiday that just stinks?? I feel like I’m constantly behind and just treading water to keep up! But aside from that, I managed to make something awesome last night that I want to share… Read More Brown Butter Strawberry-Cherry Tart
Hello and welcome to another week! I am recovering from vacationing over the 4th in Portsmouth, NH — and it was pretty fantastic! But I’m back at work today and ready to share this amazing melty, chocolatey deliciousness with you! Molten Chocolate Mug Cake, for one, two, or 4 servings! These little gems are just… Read More Molten Chocolate Mug Cakes
Hello and happy July! Its the month of oppressive heat, pool and beach parties and dripping ice cream cones! I’m off to New Hampshire in a few days for the 4th of July, but before I go….I have a great home made ice cream recipe for you! A peanut butter ice cream base, with chopped… Read More Peanut Butter Pretzel Ice Cream
Hello and happy Friyay! It’s time for another round of Friyay a Faves! Here’s just a few things I’ve been loving this week! 10 baking questions people ask me all the time…this article! Y’all it will help solve a lot of your baking woes! Ha! It’s actually very informative and answered some questions I didn’t… Read More Friyay Faves 7
Hello and happy Friday eve! Today we’re talkin Fajitas! Specifically, beef fajitas! You could whip these up tonight for a quick dinner or have them tomorrow for a Friday fiesta! I mean, who doesn’t love spicy, fresh fajita tacos to celebrate the end of the week!? I do, that’s for sure. So, the trick to… Read More A Guide to Easy Beef Fajitas
Hello! Boy oh Boy do I have a great (and super fast) recipe for you today! Red, White and Blue rice Krispy treats! the 4th of July (if you live in America) is just a eek away, so whether your BBQing, heading to see some fireworks or just taking the holiday easy, this recipe is a… Read More Red, White & Blue Rice Krispy Treats
Hello and welcome to a new rendition of “How to Tuesday”! Today we’re talking about how to roast the perfect chicken! Everything from how to prep the chicken to how long to cook a chicken — I’ve got you covered! Often, roasting chickens can be intimidating because how do you season it? How do you know… Read More Perfect Roasted Chicken — How to Tuesday
Hello hello! Welcome to a new week! Do you have anything exciting going on this week?? For me, it’s just a normal week at the office then next week, I’m heading up to New Hampshire for the 4th of July! Do you have any plans for the 4th? Regardless, I’ve got some motivation Monday going on… Read More Banana Ricotta Cake
Hello! Happy Sunday! How can the weekend already be almost over!? Ugh. I feel as though it just started. We’ve certainly had a busy weekend, with a work party on Friday, running errands and cleaning the house on Saturday — we stayed up way to late watching Netflix too — to today when I’m recipe testing… Read More Mixed Berry Hand Pies
Hello and happy Tuesday! Man it feels good to be writing again — it’s been a while! But! I’m back from my California trip (recap coming soon!) and after a weekend of rest and relaxation, I’m ready to bake and cook again! Sometimes you just need a break, you know? But here I am today… Read More Brown Sugar Madeleines
Hello and happy hump day! I’m on the tail end of my trip out here to California — trip recap coming soon! — and I thought I would share my version of chicken paprikash with you! Its a quick dish that you can whip up during the week and it makes great leftovers as well.… Read More Chicken Paprikash & Saffron Rice
Hello and welcome to another addition of friyay faves! Like I mentioned earlier this week, I’m in California for work so I’ve been having some good food and great shopping experiences while I’m here! I just said goodbye to all my money while Im out here. 😛 But! Aside from all that, I do have… Read More Friyay Faves 6
Hello and welcome to a new series I’m starting here on the blog! I’m calling it “How to Tuesdays” where I show you some tried and true methods in the kitchen (and maybe outside the kitchen) for how to accomplish various tasks and things! I’m so excited to talk more about the “how” behind cooking… Read More How to Tuesday — Shucking Oysters
Hello hello! Welcome to a new week! I’m in California for a few weeks for work, so follow me on social media for updates and travel pics! But otherwise, stay tuned because I have some awesome recipes heading your way, including this recipe — Chicken & Cauliflower Tostadas! I made these tostadas back on/around Cinco… Read More Chicken & Cauliflower Tostadas
Hello hello! Thank goodness it’s the weekend! I’m off to California tomorrow for a few weeks, but I thought I would drop in today and give you the *best* cinnamon roll recipe! They taste just like those gigantic Cinnabon cinnamon rolls…only better. 😉 I mean who doesn’t love cinnabon?! But maybe your waistline doesn’t…so while… Read More Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls at Home
Hello and happy Friday! Guys, its the best day of the week and it’s national doughnut day! So you know that is just an excuse to bake something up on this blog! So excited for the homemade churros. I mean, come on! Churros! It’s like being transported to a summer fair, or theme park…but right… Read More Homemade Churros
Hey guys! It’s that time again for another round of monthly makeup (and skincare) faves! I’ve compiled what I’ve been loving this past month with links to all the products! Let me know in the comments what products you’ve been loving lately! H&M Lipsticks Guys! I love this lipstick! I heard really great things about it… Read More Monthly Makeup Faves — May!
Hello! Happy Tuesday! How are things? Its all good over here, just recovering from the long weekend. St Augustine Florida was awesome and it was great to be able to just chill with family and not have to worry about doing too much. How was your long weekend? Did you do anything fun? Surprisingly, we didn’t… Read More Nutella Stuffed Chocolate Chip Muffins
Hello! Happy Friday! Just popping in with a quick recipe for this BBQ lemon chicken that is perfect for your Memorial Day weekend! I was actually inspired by one of those pre-seasoned chicken breast from Whole Foods. You can certainly buy some pre-seasoned chicken, but this recipe is super simple to put together, so… Read More BBQ Lemon Chicken
Hello! Happy Wednesday! Ok, so I have a confession to make, I’ve been obsessed with recreating the little Debbie fudge brownies — you know the ones. They come with little nuts or candies on top and they taste — like childhood. Right?! Well. I think I am one step closer with these brownies. They’re not… Read More M&M Candy Brownies
Hello and happy Monday! Hopefully this week is starting off right for you annnnnnnd you’re looking forward to the long memorial weekend ahead! I know I am. Kory and I are heading to sunny St. Augustine Florida to spend time with family and friends this weekend, so may this week be short and the weekend be long!… Read More Ultimate Meatloaf
Happy Royal wedding day! I hope you guys are enjoying your weekend and enjoying the royal wedding and festivities! We didn’t get up to watch the show, but of course we’re watching it after the fact. And…of course, in order to celebrate Meghan and Harry I made something! Pistachio Apricot Scones! These scones are so… Read More Pistachio Apricot Scones
Happy Friday eve! Hope your week has been great! I’ve been a busy bee this week with work and home life, so I’m ready for the weekend! The husband and I are going to put in some raised garden beds, so that should be a fun home project over the weekend and on Sunday we’re… Read More Banana Oat Cranberry Muffins
Hello! How’s your Wednesday going? Getting over that hump? I have mixed feelings about Wednesdays…I mean, half the week is gone so –yay!– but half the week still remains…– boo — so, yea. Mixed feelings. BUT! What I don’t have mixed feelings about are these Cosmic Fudge Brownies! Holy yum. They are rich and chocolatey… Read More Cosmic Fudge Brownies
Hello and happy Tuesday! Perhaps you’re already over this week and I don’t blame you! But I have a great mid-week meal for you that might help you make it through. This grilled Tatziki chicken with Sheppard’s salad can be ready in under 30 minutes and is delicious for the whole family. (It also makes… Read More Grilled Tatziki Chicken with Sheppard’s Salad
Hello and happy Monday! The beginning of another week and hopefully yours is off to a great start! I have a very festive recipe for you today in the form of Confetti Macaroons! If you follow me on Instagram and my stories, then you know I had some of these on my way back from Atlanta… Read More Confetti Macaroons
Hey hey! I’ve got a quick recipe for you as we head into the weekend. These soft almond cookies are a perfect gift for mom on Sunday, and maybe she’ll share with you. 😉 There’s something about biting into a soft pillowy cookie with a subtle hint of sugar and almond that just makes the… Read More Soft Almond Cookies
Hello! Happy Friday eve! Do you have anything fun planned this Mother’s Day weekend? I’m heading to Atlanta to visit some family, but that’s about it. I’m looking forward to relaxing! Speaking of Mother’s Day, maybe you’re trying to think of something nice to get mom or better yet MAKE her on her special day… Read More Spaghetti and Meatballs
Hello! Happy hump day! Whoop! whoop! Oh boy do I have a good recipe for you today. Crispy BAKED Cauliflower. Yum! Now this recipe pairs great with a lot of main dishes, chicken, beef, you name it, it goes with it. Buuuuuuttttt, you could also just eat it in its own. I won’t judge. I… Read More Crispy Baked Cauliflower
*Recipe inspired by whatsgabbycooking.com* Happy Tuesday! What do you have going on today? Anything special? I already feel like this week is off to a crazy start, so today is just another cog in that crazy wheel. We have a lot of “big” visitors at work today, so we’ll be Joplin’ around, but! That’s exactly… Read More Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
Hello! Are you missing Cinco de Drinko? er….Cinco de Derby?….um….Cinco de Mayo!? There we go! I know I am. I hope your weekend was filled with friends, fun and of course, a little booze. But maybe you’re feeling nostalgic, or maybe you’re just ready for summer. Whatever the reason, I have a great cupcake recipe… Read More “Key Lime” Cupcakes
Hello hello! Happy Thursday! I hope your day is going wonderfully. I just got done with a work function that included a lot of fun and sun and crawfish! Tis the season y’all. Get ‘um while you can! It it got me thinking about this amazing dish I made a few nights ago for dinner… Read More Mussels alla Pomodoro
The BEST damn chicken wings — yep, you read that right — the BEST. And I’ve had a lot of chicken wings in my life. There’s a secret to these wings, which I’ll get to, but these are legitimately some of the best wings I’ve had in a long time. Plus you can put any sauce… Read More The BEST damn Chicken Wings
Happy Saturday! Oh boy, do I have a great “recipe” for you today! Get your weekend started right with this delicious rosé sangria! Yassss! Ok, so I know rosé isn’t typical in a sangria, but its a surprising twist on a classic. The trick to making this a perfectly refreshing drink for the summer is… Read More Rosé Sangria
Hello hello! It’s yet another Wednesday, another week half way gone, and as we look forward to May I wanted to share what I usually put in my makeup bag for the beach and/or pool! The season of fun, sun and sand (everywhere) is upon us! So without further ado, lets jump right in! (See… Read More What’s in my makeup bag? Beach Addition
Happy Tuesday! Today I have a great (and fast!) recipe that you *could* make to replace tacos for taco Tuesday….I mean, almost. But not really. How bout you make these sheet-pan nachos as a SIDE for your taco Tuesday? Deal? Cool. Anyway, Sheet-pan Nachos. Let’s do it. I mean, if you were planning on having tacos today… Read More Sheet-Pan Nachos
Hello hello and welcome to another week! Can you believe it’s almost may??? Where has 2018 gone???? Anyway, I’m off travelling again this week for work (heading to Denver CO — hey Colorado friends!) but I thought I would drop in to give you something sweet to take your mind off the fact that it’s… Read More Salted Caramel Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
Happy sunday! How did it get to be sunday already? Ugh. The weekend is almost over, but! Why not go out with a bang? This rice krispy French toast is so good….it will make you want it everyday of the week. I know Kory and I raved over this French toast because it is just… Read More Rice Krispy French Toast
Hello and happy Saturday! If you’ve been reading along this past week, you know that I’ve been missing these Dulce de Leche sandwich cookies that I had while I was in Miami. So, of course I had to recreate them! These cookies are melt in your mouth delicious but they are not so sweet that… Read More Dulce de Leche Sandwich Cookies
Happy Friyay! It’s time for another round of Friyay Faves! I have a lot to talk about this week so let’s get right into what I e been loving this past week! Tatcha Silk Canvas Protective Primer I purchased this primer from Sephora during the recent Rouge 15% off sale (FYI: the second Beauty insider… Read More Friyay Faves 3
Hello hello! Happy Friday eve! So glad you could stop by today. 🙂 We’ve come to that time of the week where cooking in the kitchen just becomes laborious. But never fear! I have the recipe for you tonight! These Chicken Pitas with a spices yogurt sauce are so easy and a perfect way to… Read More Chicken Pitas with Spiced Yogurt Sauce
Hello hello! Happy hump Day! Today I’m recap-ing my recent trip to Miami. I had so much fun spending time on the beach with my friend Kinleigh, shopping and eating! Oh and of course dancing, we can’t forget the dancing! {At the Broken Shaker} {Yoga on the roof top} So let’s start with the hotel… Read More Miami Vacation — Trip recap
*Disclaimer: This post is not sponsored and all opinions are my own, some links are affiliate links* Hello hello! Welcome to Tuesday! Sorry I’ve been MIA for a few days, I got back late last night from Miami — recap of that trip coming later this week — so I’ve getting back into the swing… Read More Boxy Charm Makeup Subscription — April Review
Hello! Just popping in with a quick post about what I *think* I’ll be purchasing at the upcoming Sephora Beauty Insider event — Hello 15% off! So if you’ve never shopped at Sephora, they have a rewards program called the Beauty Insider that is completely free and allows you to collect points as you buy… Read More What I’m buying at Sephora — Beauty Insider Event
Do you need a mid-week pick me up? Well look no further! I have a one-bowl chocolate sheet cake recipe for you! So easy and quick, it can be your dessert tonight or wow all your co-workers tomorrow! So let’s get started! This Chocolate Cake is so rich and yummy it will knock your socks… Read More One Bowl Chocolate Sheet Cake
Hello hello! Welcome to a new week! I am currently writing to you from Albuquerque NM — on a work trip right meow, but! This blog train doesn’t stop because of travel! No! Anyway…too excited about that. But if you have any tips for what I should check out while I’m here, sound off in… Read More Beef Tagine with Butternut Squash
Hello and happy sunday! Sundays are days for lazy breakfasts and dinners that take all day to prepare…right? Wrong! haha. I mean, of course if you want to spend all day making a delicious dinner, then by all means do, but I tend to opt for the quick but flavorful and its even better if… Read More 30 minute Spaghetti Dinner
Hello and happy FriYAY! Today I thought I would start a new series here on the blog talking about what I’m currently loving throughout the world of the inter-web and in life — so welcome to FriYAY Favorites! I feel like there are so many things to talk about that I’m currently excited about but I’ve… Read More FriYAY Favorites
Hello and happy hump day! Today we’re talking scones. Yummy delicious scones. With berries. did I mention that? These are a perfect breakfast for you on-the-go types a well a those work-from-home types. Just perfect all around! So I decided to whip these up because a) they are easy to make and b) because I… Read More Mixed Berry Scones
Hello and happy Taco Tuesday! Are you having tacos today? I sure hope so…and if you weren’t planning on it, maybe this recipe will change your mind! Do you remember when your mom would buy the Taco kit from the grocery store and some ground beef and voila! There was dinner? I know I do.… Read More Not your Mama’s Tacos
Hello and welcome to another week! Is Monday one of your favorite days? I have mixed feelings about Mondays. Sometimes I really enjoy them and other times its just like they’re a drag. whomp whomp. But! Having a productive Monday can lead to having a productive week so here I am — bright and shiny… Read More Black Tie Bread Pudding
**Disclaimer: All opinions are my own, what works for me may not work for you, and that’s ok! Links are NOT affiliate, and used for informational purposes only** Hello and happy April! Happy Easter! I have a bit of a different post today where I recap my beauty favorites over the past month! This includes both… Read More March Beauty Favorites
Hey there! Just poppin in real quick to share another recipe from Jessica Merchant’s (founder of howsweeteats.com) new cookbook the Pretty Dish! You can get your copy here! So I’ve been watching these cookies float around instagram the past week or so and have resisted making them, but with Easter coming up (hello tomorrow!) I… Read More Chocolate Crinkle Sprinkle Cookies
Hello and welcome to the weekend! This recipe is a great way to start Easter Sunday (tomorrow!) or to celebrate spring where ever you are. Of course you can nix the carrots and you’ll have some delicious “regular” Cinnamon Rolls for breakfast. This recipe takes some time, but its worth it! Start by using good… Read More Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls
Hello Hello! Happy Friday eve! Who’s ready for the weekend? I know I am!! Let’s celebrate with this fantastic Slow cooked pulled pork! You can slap this in your slow cooker tomorrow morning and boom! Dinner for Friday night. I decided to make some sliders out of this pulled pork with some vinegar slaw and… Read More Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork Sliders
Hello and happy Tuesday! I have a great recipe for you today from Jessica Merchant (howsweeteats.com) and her new cookbook The Pretty Dish! This recipe is great for a quick week night meal and it makes great leftovers — hot or cold! Oh and that Easter Bunny is hoppin’ his way on over and this would… Read More Coconut Carrot Soup — from The Pretty Dish
Hello and happy Monday! Let’s kick this week off with something sweet. These Blood Orange Cupcakes are a last hurrah as blood oranges go out of season and we welcome more spring/summer fruits. If you can’t find blood oranges, no worries, just use your favorite oranges and it will be delicious! So let’s get started,… Read More Blood Orange Cupcakes
Hello hello! Are you looking for that perfect garnish to a cake or cupcakes? Or maybe you just have some left over citrus at the house that you want to use? Then this is the recipe for you! Candied Orange Slices are easy and make a beautiful topping to just about any dessert! You can… Read More Candied Orange Slices
Hello and happy Saturday! Today we’re heading into spring with these pastel rice crispy treats. Easy and delicious, you can make these up for any social you have coming up (hello Easter Sunday). Lets get into it. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter, unsalted 1 bag regular marshmallows 6 Cups Rice Cereal 1/2 Cup white Chocolate chips 1… Read More Pastel Rice Crispy Treats
Hello and welcome to Thursday! How’s your day going? Good I hope! I previewed this recipe a little on my Instagram age last night (@livinginsugar.blog) because hearing bacon sizzle is my happy place. #imiright Anyway, if you’re looking for a quick and easy week night meal, you’ve come to the right place! Southern Shrimp &… Read More Southern Shrimp & Grits
Hello and happy Wednesday! Hump Day! 🐪 Does anyone else remember that gieco commercial? I love that camel… Anyway! Today I have a great mid-week recipe that’s super easy and fast! This Cacio e Pepe with Meyer lemon and a fast pan-fried chicken breast is just as yummy as it sounds. The creamy, lemony pasta… Read More Cacio e Pepe with Meyer Lemon and Pan-Fried Chicken
Hello and happy Monday! If you follow me on Instagram (and if you don’t, why the heck not?? Hit the icon here on the blog or find me at @livinginsuagr.blog) you may have seen this recipe on my stories over the weekend, because I just couldn’t wait to share! This bread is slightly sweet and… Read More Banana Bread with Orange & Ginger
Hello & Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Oh boy do I have a green recipe for you! Pesto Pasta! You can’t get much more green than some herbs and garlic blended up in olive oil. Plus, it’s super easy and fast to make. You can also change-up the ingredients to make it completely your own. So… Read More Pesto Pasta with Chicken
Hello and happy friday! Are you ready for the weekend??? I know I am! These brownies are just the icing on the cake {see what I did there?} for this weekend. I added some Bailey’s Salted Caramel Liqueur to the frosting to give it that St Patties Day touch — but you can certainly leave… Read More Caramel Brownies with Bailey’s Salted Caramel Buttercream
Hello and happy πday! or piiiiiiiiie day as my husband likes to call it. Whether you want to celebrate 3.14 repeating or you just like pie, I’ve got the recipe for you! This pie starts with an all butter crust and is filled with a delicious sugary strawberry ginger filling. This recipe comes from a cookbook… Read More Strawberry Ginger Pie
Hi! Wow…two posts in one day? Well aren’t you lucky! More like, I didn’t want to miss out on the chance to give you a simple and easy way to celebrate PI Day! Which happens to be tomorrow! Stay tuned though, because I have a pie recipe going live tomorrow that you wont want to… Read More Pie Crust Cookies
‘ello and happy Tuesday! It’s March, so you know what that means?? The luck of the Irish will soon be upon us! This Saturday to be exact — when everyone culturally appropriates shamrocks, and all things green and nobody’s mad at it because its St Patrick’s Day! So lets all lift a pint of Guinness… Read More Chocolate Irish Soda Bread Scones
Hello and happy Sunday! Is it spring yet where you are or still winter? I recently travelled to Washington DC and it was pretty chilly up there for my Alabama blood. That being said, when I got back to Alabama it was in the 40’s {which is pretty cold for AL…} and now its a… Read More Pappa al Pomodoro
Happy Saturday morning! Here’s a delicious pancake recipe for you! I was inspired by these pancakes my husband had while we were vacationing in St Simon’s Island with his family a few weekends ago. It seemed unusual to combine fluffy pancakes, toasted oats and blueberries but they ended up slightly sweet, chewy and downright delicious!… Read More Spiced Blueberry Oat Pancakes
Hello hello! Just checking in today with a decadent and dare I say…dangerous recipe. If you can eat more than one of these — you are a champ! They are sweet without a ton of sugar — ok ok, there’s sugar but I’m talking more added sugar, not chocolate chips and stuff ya know?? Anyway, let’s… Read More BBB! (Brown Butter Blondies) w/ Marshmallow Frosting
Hello and happy Taco Tuesday! These Shrimp Tacos are super fast and delicious x 2 with this spicy Remoulade slaw. Of course, you don’t need to make the slaw — but the tacos really wont be the same. So grab some guac, grab your favorite salsa and let’s get started! Ingredients: For the Tacos: Your… Read More Shrimp Tacos with Spicy Remoulade Slaw
Good morning and happy monday! Sorry I have been MIA for so long — last week ended up being a little crazy. But! I’m back and with these delicious muffins that will brighten your monday right up! So without further a-do…lets get started! Ingredients: For Muffins: 2 Cups All Purpose Flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking… Read More Banana Oat Muffins
Hello! Oh boy do I have a good recipe for you! Why is it that when everything is smaller it just seems to be better? I mean come on…look at puppies & kittens…they are just so cute and tiny! Well, you may not want to cuddle these pot-pies {they’re a little hot for that!} they… Read More Individual Chicken Pot-Pies
Hello! Is it Tuesday already? Whew….thank goodness it’s not Monday. 😉 Tuesday is usually one of those days that gets forgotten, it’s not Monday, it’s not hump day, not Friday eve and certainly not the weekend….its just Tuesday. Regardless of how you feel about Tuesday — *this* recipe will jazz up your Tuesday, or really… Read More Lemon Yogurt Pound Cake
Hello and Happy Sunday! I don’t know about you, but Sundays in our house are usually a day spent getting ready for the coming week, cleaning and overall organizing. So it just makes sense to make a Sunday night dinner that’s both delicious & comforting without the expansion of your waistline. Win-win right??? So, here’s… Read More Spicy Moroccan Fish with Israeli Couscous
Have you ever woken up on the weekend and just *needed* a donut? No? Well then, we can’t be friends. Just kidding! I find that donuts are just one of those things that you either really like or you could careless about them. ya know? Thankfully, if you are one that cares about donuts there… Read More Easy Cinnamon Baked Donuts
Hello there and happy Friday eve! Thursday is often a favorite day of the week, but I find it to be a rather frustrating day since it’s almost Friday but not quite! Anywho, I have a great recipe to help easy those almost Friday blues…easy chocolate cupcakes with a bit of a twist — you’ll see… Read More The Best Chocolate Cupcakes
Hello and happy Tuesday! If you’re like me, today feels more like a Monday since I had yesterday off, but that’s ok….Tuesdays can be for delicious cookies right? Right. I whipped these up a while ago with great success — this recipe never lets you down & if kids like them, you know they are a winner!… Read More Milk Chocolate Cookies w/ Sea Salt
Hello! Its a gorgeous Sunday morning here in St Simons Island. Kory and I took the chance at the long weekend (presidents day is tomorrow — just FYI) to visit his parents at their cozy condo in SSI. So far we’ve eaten a lot of seafood and this morning we had a great breakfast at… Read More Chocolate Babka
Hello! Happy Friday and happy Chinese New Year! It’s the year of the Dog and the Dog is the eleventh of all zodiac animals. According to one myth, the Jade Emperor said the order would be decided by the order in which they arrived to his party. Monkey, Rooster and Dog were in another country, helping… Read More Chocolate-Orange Shortbread Cookies
Hello! Are you at a loss for what to make for Valentines day dinner? Have someone special coming over or maybe you just want to try something different? Well I bet you have everything in your refrigerator & pantry to whip this recipe together! Its delicious and impressive, so let’s get going! Ingredients: 1 Ib… Read More Pasta Carbonara
Happy Valentines Day! I hope you spend your day thinking of those that you love and bring a special meaning to your life. Annnnnnnd, what a better way to celebrate than with some heart-shaped yogurt pancakes? If that doesn’t say love, I don’t know what does. These pancakes are so fluffy and delicious and with… Read More Yogurt Heart Pancakes w/ blood Orange Syrup
Hello and happy Tuesday! Are you looking for a recipe to make for your valentine? Maybe your friends or coworkers? This cookie recipe will definitely suit all of those options! Lets get to it. Here’s what you’ll need: 2 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour 1 tsp Baking Soda 1 tsp Baking Powder 1/4 tsp salt… Read More Valentine Funfetti Cookies
Hello and welcome to Valentines Week! All week-long I’ll be bringing you recipes and ideas for the sweetie in your life. Whether its Gal-entines day, treating your kids to something special, hearts day at work, or just a traditional Valentines Day celebration, these recipes are guaranteed to sweeten up your life. Today we’re talking cupcakes… Read More Red Velvet Cupcakes
Hello and happy Saturday! I hope your weekend is off to a great start. 🙂 In case you didn’t know, Fat Tuesday is this coming Tuesday & that marks the end of Mardi Gras & the beginning of lent on Ash Wednesday (♥ also Valentines Day ♥) — so I created this recipe to help soak up all… Read More Monkey Bread — Mardi Gras Style
Hello & happy Friday eve! I hope you’re gearing up for the weekend — I know I am! We have a tradition in our house that we usually order pizza at some point during the week, it just makes an easy end of the week meal, or a mid-week treat. But why order pizza when you can make… Read More Easy DIY Pizza Dough
Hello hello! Is it just me, or do Tuesdays just seem to crawl by? Its one of those days where nothing seems to be urgent you know? It’s like you got the rest of the week to finish that project — why start now? #procrastination But you know what you shouldn’t procrastinate? Making these Turkey… Read More Turkey Bahn Mi
Happy Monday! Are you happy its the start of a new week or do you have a case of the Mondays? Either way — this recipe is bound to make your day just a bit sweeter. 🙂 I mean, who doesn’t love funfetti cupcakes?? Ok, lets get into it. Ingredients: For Cupcakes: 2 Cups All Purpose… Read More Funfetti Cupcakes
Hello and happy Super Bowl Sunday! Here’s a quick recipe to help you celebrate your favorite team tonight. Lets get started! Here’s what you’ll need: 1 Lb ground beef (I used 90/10) 2 T Olive Oil 1 t Salt 1 t Pepper 2 T chopped garlic Mini Pretzel Buns (I got mine from whole foods)… Read More Mini Burgers, aka Sliders!
Hello and happy Friday! I hope your week has been great and you’re ready for the weekend! I know I am. To get us started on those ‘weekend vibes’ here’s a recipe for Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes that will have you *swooning*. Here’s what you’ll need: 3 Cups All purpose flour 2 Tablespoons Sugar 1 1/2… Read More Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
Hello & welcome to the middle of the week — that time when you ask yourself, do I really want to cook tonight? Why is it such a hassle to put something on the table?! Well I’ve got a great and EASY recipe to cure those mid-week blues. Stuffed Peppers! Easy, versatile, and down right… Read More Stuffed Peppers
Hello and happy Monday! I hope you had a great weekend — my weekend was filled with baking and hanging out with the hubs and our fur-kids. While I was thinking about what to bake I was checking through Instagram and I kept seeing dishes with Blood Oranges — and all of them looked gorgeous.… Read More Upside-Down Blood Orange Muffins
Hello and happy Friday! Today I have a great recipe that is a flash back to my childhood. These chocolate whoopie pies are just so good you wont be able to resist. Here’s what you’ll need: For the Cookies: 2 Cups all-purpose flour 1/2 Cup Cocoa Powder 1/2 Cup Granulated sugar 1/2 Cup Brown sugar… Read More Whoopie Pies
Happy hump day! This recipe is guaranteed to brighten your week — great for breakfast or a snack, these no bake oatmeal bars come together in a snap & are delicious. Here’s what you’ll need: 2 Cups Rolled Oats 1/2 Cup Peanut butter 1/4 Honey 1/2 Cup White Chocolate (melted) 1/4 Cup Dried Cranberries 1… Read More No Bake Oatmeal Bars
Hello everyone! Did you enjoy last week’s cold weather? Probably not — but that’s ok! This soup is bound to cheer you up during this cold winter we’re having. #winterishere Here’s what you’ll need: For the Soup: 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil 1 Cup Onion, chopped 1 Cup Carrots, chopped 1 Cup Celery, Chopped 3 -4 cloves Garlic,… Read More Barley Soup with Chicken Meatballs
Hey there and happy Friday! Today I’ve got a great recipe you can make this weekend to really wow those people you live with — aka family, or roommates, or that random person that slept over last night…#nojudgement. Anywho…lets get right into makin’ these waffles! Here’s what you’ll need: Ingredients: 1 1/2 Cups Cake flour… Read More Fluffy Almond Waffles
Yes — you read that right — Turkey PUMPKIN Chili — and yes its delicious. Don’t believe me? Ask the dish…just kidding, just make it and you’ll see! Ingredients: 1 Lb ground turkey 1/2 Red onion, chopped 2-3 Cloves garlic, chopped 1 jalapeno, chopped 1 14.5oz can diced tomatoes 1 15.5oz can Kidney Beans 1… Read More Turkey Pumpkin Chili
Hello, happy Monday & happy MLK day! Today we’re talking about these oh so delicious Cinnamon Yogurt Muffins. Perfect for breakfast all through the week and guaranteed to be a hit in your office! I took inspiration for these muffins from my grandmother’s Sour Cream Pound Cake recipe, so they are spongy with a light… Read More Cinnamon Yogurt Muffins
