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I wish I could tell you I'm writing to you from the warmth of my cozy, mountain cabin. But alas, I'm still here in Houston. Sweating in muggy 80 degree weather. Disappointing weather forecasts aside, I was craving comfort food last Friday night. Something hearty, savory and simple. I also had Noodles on the brain. Years ago we hosted some close friends for Thanksgiving. We prepped a few of our family favorites, and they theirs. They introduced us to Noodles. I couldn't for th

Indeed, por que no los dos? And of course I mean, why not top my sweet potatoes with both pecans and mini marshmallows? As I was noodling on this Sweet Potato Casserole recipe, I kept waffling on the topping. I love a crispy pecan crust. And yet, mini marshmallows just felt whimsical and nostalgic. Apparently nostalgic of someone else's childhood as my mom never made her sweet potatoes this way. In fact, the sweet potatoes on our Thanksgiving table always seemed to be somewha

I love a good Crockpot Oatmeal, just about as much as I do a good Pumpkin Oatmeal. So why not kill two birds with one stone? This recipe reads pretty similar to my stovetop Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal . I've taken the liberty of zhuzhing it up a bit with some diced apples. To each their own. But if I can be so bold, I'd recommend serving with a bit of vanilla ice cream... just like you might serve with a splash of cream and sprinkle of sugar! Where did I get this genius idea? A whi

I always forget how much I truly enjoy incorporating potatoes into my breakfast recipes. It always makes for a hearty bite and just emanates those cozy, downhome diner vibes. And come on, who doesn't love a tasty breakfast quiche? The pain-point is usually in preparing the crust. This recipe solves that problem! If you have a bag of frozen tater tots, you can whip up a delightfully crisp and tasty crust. Parbaking the tots enables you to artfully smush the potatoes just enoug

I initially tried to distance myself from the "Pumpkin Flavored Everything" crowd. But here's the brutal truth... pumpkin is delicious. Sweet, savory. Quick breads, pies, lattes, chili, cornbread. It's a downright tasty and versatile ingredient. So guess what - I suppose I'm that Pumpkin Flavored Everything Bitch. 'Tis the season. Eat a muffin and be merry! Pumpkin Cranberry Crunch Muffins Ingredients ·       1 ½ cup sugar ·       ½ cup vegetable oil ·       2 eggs ·       1/

I might actually enjoy these bars better than I do a slice of Pecan Pie. The ratio of crust to pecan filling is about one-to-one in this...

I'm actually amazed it has taken me this long to get around to posting this recipe. I must make Green Bean Stir Fry at least once every...

Avocado Toast Dip Ingredients ·       4-6 ripe Hass avocados ·       Juice of a lemon ·       Salt and pepper, to taste ·       ½ cup...

We had a playdate with a few of my daughter's friends from school. I wanted a few little snacks around in case of any hungry tummies. And...

I invited a few of my daughter's buddies over for a playdate. As they're still all toddlers, us moms hung around in the kitchen keeping...

I eat fairly balanced meals throughout the week. Yet I'm always a bit annoyed every time I come across an article citing the daily...

Nothing beats a homemade waffle. I've tried a few different recipe variations over the years - tinkering with ingredients and techniques....

My husband love, love, loves Cheesecake. Over the years, I've tinkered with lots of different takes for him... Peanut Butter Cheesecake ,...

This soup likely needs no introduction. I took the building blocks of my all time favorite Lasagna Bolognese and soup-ified it! It's...

Back in the blogging saddle and already ruining your New Year's resolution! Sorry, not sorry. I always seem to find myself a bit glum on...

Coming out of Working-Mom-of-Two-Kids-Under-Four hibernation to bring you these Peanut Butter Cup Cookies. I was strolling through Trader...

In an effort to make quick work of midweek dinners, I have been cobbling together different grain bowls. Greek Chickpea Bowls and...

Pie? Cheesecake? Why decide when you could just combine the two?! Mini Key Lime Pie Cheesecakes are summer in a cup! Refreshingly...

I truly enjoy a good piece of cornbread. The inevitable problem is that most cornbread is not good... it's often dry and lacking in...

We entertain often during the summer months over poolside cocktails. I like serving up snacks that are easily made in advance, feed a...