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Por Qué No Los Dos Sweet Potato Casserole
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

Julie Barnes
Nov 182 min read
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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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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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Pecan Pie Bars
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...

Julie Barnes
Sep 212 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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Cheesecake Brownies
My husband love, love, loves Cheesecake. Over the years, I've tinkered with lots of different takes for him... Peanut Butter Cheesecake ,...

Julie Barnes
Jun 232 min read
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Chocolate Chipper Dippers
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...

Julie Barnes
Jan 33 min read
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Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
Coming out of Working-Mom-of-Two-Kids-Under-Four hibernation to bring you these Peanut Butter Cup Cookies. I was strolling through Trader...

Julie Barnes
Oct 19, 20242 min read
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Cornbread
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...

Julie Barnes
Jun 21, 20242 min read
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Peanut Butter Pie
Peanut Butter Pie... it's pretty straight-forward. In fact, if you opted to purchase your chocolate cookie crust, you could chalk this up...

Julie Barnes
Jun 17, 20243 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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Spiced'n'Iced Oatmeal Cookies
I'm not gonna lie to you people. Posting this recipe has been in my queue since December. That's right, you heard me! These Spiced'n'Iced...

Julie Barnes
May 31, 20243 min read
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Chocolate Fudge Pie
I originally set out to make a Brownie Pie. But upon tasting this concoction, I gotta tell ya... it ended up much more like fudge and...

Julie Barnes
Apr 28, 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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Chocolate Torte
Not quite hitting the blog in time for Christmas, but I suppose I am getting this recipe to you just in time to dash your New Year's...

Julie Barnes
Jan 2, 20243 min read
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Citrus Gingerbread Bundt Cake
Merry Christmas! We're celebrating with a Citrus Gingerbread Bundt Cake. How about you? A little something festive and spiced to serve...

Julie Barnes
Dec 24, 20232 min read
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Chewy Sugar Cookies
If you're still looking for a little something for Santa, might I suggest a batch of Chewy Sugar Cookies? In a world where I have oodles...

Julie Barnes
Dec 17, 20232 min read
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Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake
Basque Cheesecake seems to be the "in vogue" cheesecake these days. And I'm not upset about it! A, it's super tasty, and B, it's super...

Julie Barnes
Nov 24, 20232 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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