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

Julie Barnes
Jun 23, 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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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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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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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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Cafe con Tres Leches Cake
We recently had some family move away from Texas. For our little going-away gathering, it seemed only fitting to serve dinner and dessert...

Julie Barnes
Apr 24, 20243 min read
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Texas Sheet Cake
I got a couple of new (and gorgeous) sheet pans for my birthday. So it seemed exceptionally natural and needed to bake a fabulous Texas...

Julie Barnes
Apr 14, 20243 min read
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Mini Cookies & Cream Cheesecakes
Time has been pretty tight since returning to work and juggling the girls. That said, one is never too busy to celebrate a birthday....

Julie Barnes
Mar 22, 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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