The classic lemon bars that you know and love, but updated with a fun twist. Â Instead of the traditional shortbread crust, I made a Nilla Wafer crust! Â The crust is made in one bowl too, without me having to pull out my food processor. Â If you are a lemon bar lover, then read on for the great recipe I have for you! Continue Reading…
I love crafts almost as much as I love baking….so today we are taking a break from all things sweet, so I can share a tutorial on how to make a deco mesh wreath. Â I have made several of these deco mesh wreaths for myself, and family and friends, over the years, and I get asked all the time how to make them. Â Today I will teach you how to make a deco mesh wreath, and I have step-by-step directions (((with pictures!!!))) to make it easy for you to make your own! Continue Reading…
A sweet vanilla loaf cake, made using vanilla greek yogurt, and then topped with a berry jam glaze. Â Use your favorite flavor of jam to make the glaze! Continue Reading…
These peanut butter cookies are huge, thick, soft pillows of peanut butter goodness, studded with chocolate chips and M&M’s. Â Peanut butter cookie perfection. Continue Reading…
Peanut Butter and Jam Blondie Bars are like the adult version of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Â And who doesn’t love a peanut butter and jelly sandwich?! Â Obviously these blondie bars are way more sweet than a PB&J sandwich, so these blondies are the dessert you eat after your sandwich. Â Or eat them for a really awesome breakfast. Â It has jam okay? Â Totally appropriate for breakfast. Continue Reading…
Today’s recipe is a simple one, but gives you an idea on how to make salad a healthy component of your dinner. Â The classic caesar salad can be a healthy salad choice, as long as you don’t douse it with tons of fatty caesar dressing, and add the cheese and croutons sparingly. Â So I took the classic caesar salad and made some adjustments, as well as a light caesar vinaigrette recipe, to give you a healthier caesar salad option! Continue Reading…
I looooooove me some bread! Â I am a carb-loving girl hands down. Â Add some garlic to my bread and I am over the moon! Â But instead of an unhealthy, butter soaked garlic bread, I have an easy and healthier alternative to your average garlic bread! Â This garlic bread goes perfect with any dinner and no one will know that it’s secretly healthier for them!! Continue Reading…
I am back with part two of my Boston Travel Guide! Â And it’s what you have all been waiting for….the FOOD!! Â While in Boston, I ate one of the BEST things I have ever eaten in my entire life! Â So I will be sharing with you great places to eat…and one maybe to avoid. Â Are you excited?? Â I am excited! Continue Reading…
Maybe it’s just me…but every time I make a batch of cupcakes and  frosting, I always end up with leftover frosting.  It’s never enough frosting to use for a whole new dessert, so what is one to do with that little bit of leftover goodness?  Throw it away??  The horror!!  So I started thinking about easy ways to use up leftover frosting, no matter how much or little frosting you have leftover!  And any of these “recipes” can be put together with store bought frosting too!  As a bonus, at the end of this post, I also included a way to use up any leftover cake batter too. Continue Reading…
Yes. Â The Ultimate Rich Chocolate Cookie. Â These cookies have chocolate going on on every level here. Â We got cocoa powder. Â Chocolate hazelnut spread. Â Chocolate extract. Â Chopped up Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. Â Butterfingers. Â What more could you want in a cookie?!?! Continue Reading…
