Hot Chocolate Bombs

I’ve been wanting to give these a try for a long time so finally decided to give them a go. It was kind of a nightmare. It took me almost 3 hours to make 10 and the whole kitchen was a disaster. So I guess unless you’re really a foodie and want to give it … Continue reading

Chocolate Pecan Tart

I made this for Thanksgiving dessert and served it with homemade whipped cream. It seriously is one of the best things I’ve ever made! 1 1/4 cups plus 3 tablespoons flour, divided 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter, cubed 1/3 cup powdered sugar 1/4 cup pecans, chopped 1 3/4 teaspoons salt, divided 1 cup packed … Continue reading

Oreo Turkeys

Another fun treat for Thanksgiving, this one is the easiest one of all! 1 package Double Stuff Oreos 1 bag candy corn 1 package candy eyes 1 bag pretzel sticks frosting or melted chocolate or peanut butter or whatever you want to use as edible “glue” 1 Break a pretzel stick in half and carefully … Continue reading

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Turkeys

This post is the how to for the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Turkeys on the left. The instructions for the Thanksgiving Cornucopia Cookies in the middle you can find here, and the instructions for the Oreo Turkeys on the right, you can find here. I forgot to take a picture of each of the turkeys … Continue reading

Barbecue Chili with Corn

This was really good. It has a little smokey sweetness to it that I think comes from the beans and if you eat it with Fritos Scoops, that salty and sweet combo is just perfect. CHILI 1 pound hamburger 1 large onion, diced 1 (22 oz) can Southern Pit Barbecue Grilling Beans, undrained 1 (14.5 … Continue reading

Sourdough Cinnamon Pecan Coffee Cake

Another delicious recipe brought to you by my sourdough starter! PECAN STREUSEL 3/4 cup whole cane sugar 1 tablespoon flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 cup chopped pecans CAKE 1/2 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 eggs 1/2 cup sourdough starter 1/4 cup milk 2 cups flour 2 … Continue reading

Thanksgiving Cornucopia Cookies

This would be a fun Thanksgiving treat to make with the kids and then eat with the kids! 1 bag Wilton Candy Melts 1 package Golden Oreos 1 bag Bugles 1 bag mini M&S’s, green and blue M&M’s removed 1 Melt candy melts according to package directions. 2 Dip a Golden Oreo into the melted … Continue reading

Easy Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup

This is one of the best soups I’ve ever made! It was delicious! 1 pound Italian ground sausage 4 tablespoons butter 1 white onion, diced 1 tablespoon minced garlic 6 cups chicken broth 2 cups water 4 – 5 yellow potatoes, cut into bite size pieces 3 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 cups … Continue reading