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Crockpot Autumn Oatmeal
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

Julie Barnes
Nov 122 min read
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Tater Tot Quiche
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

Julie Barnes
Nov 72 min read
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Pumpkin Cranberry Crunch Muffins
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/

Julie Barnes
Oct 302 min read
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Avocado Toast Dip
Avocado Toast Dip Ingredients ·      4-6 ripe Hass avocados ·      Juice of a lemon ·      Salt and pepper, to taste ·      ½ cup...

Julie Barnes
Sep 141 min read
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Mini Pumpkin Donuts
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...

Julie Barnes
Sep 142 min read
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Apple Pie Dip
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...

Julie Barnes
Sep 142 min read
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The Ultimate Waffles
Nothing beats a homemade waffle. I've tried a few different recipe variations over the years - tinkering with ingredients and techniques....

Julie Barnes
Sep 42 min read
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Quick Quiche
As perhaps very evident by recent posts, I rely on recipes with few ingredients, requiring little prep time yet still packing plenty of...

Julie Barnes
May 31, 20242 min read
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Banana Marble Loaf
Identical in method and equally as delicious as my Pumpkin Marble Loaf... Banana Marble Loaf is a recipe you can enjoy year-round. It's...

Julie Barnes
May 29, 20242 min read
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Apple Walnut French Toast Bake
I'm not going to lie to you friends - the method for this Apple Walnut French Toast is identical to my Pear Pecan French Toast. Cause,...

Julie Barnes
Feb 2, 20242 min read
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Banana Bread Overnight Oats
Overnight Oats are so delightfully low maintenance. Simply stir together a few pantry ingredients and allow it to chill overnight. And...

Julie Barnes
Feb 2, 20242 min read
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Apple Cinnamon Buckwheat Pancakes
Similar to my Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes, this spin on Buckwheat Pancakes combines shredded apples, apple butter, and cinnamon for...

Julie Barnes
Feb 2, 20242 min read
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Chocolate Panettone French Toast Bake
Any leftover Christmas Panettone? I had some in the pantry that we just never got around to enjoying. So I thought I might turn it into...

Julie Barnes
Jan 15, 20242 min read
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Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Pancakes
If you've been following me, you know I love, love, love Lemon Cottage Cheese Pancakes. They're so very delicate and fluffy. Just a...

Julie Barnes
Nov 21, 20232 min read
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Pumpkin Marble Loaf
While not always a fan of the combination of pumpkin and chocolate, I've since seen the error of my ways! Pumpkin Marble Loaf swirls...

Julie Barnes
Nov 15, 20232 min read
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Banana Nut Protein Muffins
Something about the combination of sweet bananas and buttery walnuts really just gets me. Particularly when baked into a muffin. Even...

Julie Barnes
Nov 2, 20231 min read
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Strawberry Oatmeal Pancakes
Okay so strawberries aren't exactly on theme for the Fall season. But I had a decent number of strawberries on the verge of getting...

Julie Barnes
Oct 31, 20232 min read
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Potato Egg Bites
Ordinarily, come Saturday morning, I'd whip up a fun family breakfast... maybe a stack of pancakes or a skillet full of eggs. And while...

Julie Barnes
Sep 29, 20233 min read
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Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats
With a new baby at home, my body is in constant tug of war with itself... to eat or sleep? Sleep or eat? Overnight Oat are helping me...

Julie Barnes
Sep 27, 20232 min read
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Chocolate Banana Bundt Cake
I was mixing the batter for my Double Chocolate Zucchini Crunch Muffins thinking I might bake it into a loaf for a change of pace. But a...

Julie Barnes
Sep 20, 20233 min read
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