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Strawberry Jello Salad Dessert
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Strawberry Jello Salad Dessert

Fluffy, fruity, and full of flavor, this Strawberry Jello Salad is a dessert recipe from my childhood that hasn’t gone out of style. Twenty-five years later it’s still just as delicious! It might quickly become your new go-to treat.  Strawberry Jello Salad Dessert: It’s time for another old-fashioned recipe, and once again, it is coming from…

Krunch Kote Peanut Butter Cupcakes
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Krunch Kote Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Rich peanut butter cakes, topped with smooth peanut butter frosting, and rolled in Krunch Kote peanut brittle crunch sprinkles make a GRAND dessert recipe. These cupcakes aren’t just Krunch Kote peanut butter cupcakes, they’re the ultimate peanut butter cupcakes! I’m a fan of pretty much any peanut butter-based dessert. And while I’ve created many here…

Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
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Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Made with shredded zucchini, cocoa powder, and plenty of chocolate chips, these Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are the perfect excuse for eating chocolate for breakfast. They are rich, moist, and loaded with chocolaty goodness. Chocolate Zucchini Muffins During mid to late summer, everyone seems to have an excess of zucchini. In this post, I’m giving you…

Perfect Summer Dessert Recipes for All Occasions
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Perfect Summer Dessert Recipes for All Occasions

All of these summer dessert recipes are ready for your next BBQ, outdoor party, or just a relaxing summer evening in the hammock. Each of these are unique and refreshing, with a fun combination of flavors. There is just something about those long summer nights that beg for parties and cookouts. Whenever I host a…

Easy Cinnamon Sugar Cake Recipe
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Easy Cinnamon Sugar Cake Recipe

This cinnamon sugar cake is one of the simplest recipes but yields delicious results. With two tiers of moist white cinnamon cake and a homemade cinnamon buttercream cream frosting, everyone is going to love this easy cake recipe! Today we are making this cinnamon sugar cake, a super easy cake recipe! I did have my…

Products I Love (And Think You’ll Love Too!)
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Products I Love (And Think You’ll Love Too!)

I don’t know about you, but I always find it interesting to learn about the products that people love and buy again and again. Also, with the immense array of products available and so many stores to choose from, I often find it overwhelming to find “the best products.” That’s why I’m thrilled to be…

Italian Sprinkle Cookies (Italian Wedding Cookies)
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Italian Sprinkle Cookies (Italian Wedding Cookies)

These Italian sprinkle cookies (also known as Italian wedding cookies) are delicious, soft cookies dunked into a sweet glaze and topped with colorful sprinkles. You’ll be looking for any excuse to make and serve these sweet little bites. They look even better than they taste, and that’s saying something because these are showstoppers. Italian Wedding…

Lemon and White Chocolate Cookies
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Lemon and White Chocolate Cookies

Fresh lemon and white chocolate come together to create these soft and flavorful White Chocolate and Lemon Cookies. The texture will remind you of a traditional soft chocolate chip cookie, but the flavor is bright and fresh and has a touch of decadence. White Chocolate and Lemon Cookies Recently I was putting together a spread…

Homemade Oreos (Chocolate Sandwich Cookies)
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Homemade Oreos (Chocolate Sandwich Cookies)

Do you love Oreos as much as I do? If so, you’re in luck because I’m teaching you how to make Homemade Oreos. Two crispy chocolate cookies are sandwiched together with sweet rich buttercream to recreate these classic chocolate sandwich cookies with a gourmet touch. Let’s Make Homemade Oreos Of all the store-bought prepackaged cookies,…

Blackberry Crumb Bars
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Blackberry Crumb Bars

These Blackberry Crumb Bars combine a soft thick crust, sweet and juicy blackberry filling, and crispy oat crumb to create a delicious handheld dessert treat. Blackberry Crumb Bars: If I had to pick a favorite berry, it would definitely be blackberries. Freshly picked wild blackberries are my personal favorite, but any will do. I had…

Delicious Lemon Dessert Recipes
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Delicious Lemon Dessert Recipes

Refreshing, zesty, and incredibly tangy, all of these incredible lemon dessert recipes will revolutionize your dessert table. Want to try something new? Here you go! Lemon is one of my favorite flavors. I just can’t seem to get enough of the bright, refreshing citrus taste. And, of course, that means I have loads of lemon…

Mini Peach Cobblers
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Mini Peach Cobblers

These mini peach cobblers make a delicious and easy summer dessert recipe. Served in individual dishes, they are a special treat for any meal or celebration. Plus, in these tiny sizes you can enjoy an entire cobbler to yourself. Yes, my friends, I’m back with another mini dessert. You know I love them. Today, we…

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Fudge Bars
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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Fudge Bars

What do you get when you combine a soft but crunchy peanut butter oatmeal cookie with creamy chocolate fudge? These amazing Peanut Butter Oatmeal Fudge Bars! This quick and easy recipe is certain to become a new favorite sweet treat. Peanut Butter Oatmeal Fudge Bars Friends, if you’ve been around the blog for a while,…

Perfect Pittsburgh Cookie Table Recipes For Weddings
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Perfect Pittsburgh Cookie Table Recipes For Weddings

Fill your Pittsburgh cookie table with any – or all – of these beautiful cookies! They are perfect for a wedding any time of the year. Have you heard of this fun wedding tradition? Maybe you’ve seen donut walls, but wedding cookie tables are honestly one of the best things to ever come out of…

32+ of the Most Delicious Must-Have Brunch Recipes
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32+ of the Most Delicious Must-Have Brunch Recipes

Lift up your mimosas for a toast! These are the most delicious brunch recipes all in one place. They will take you from boring to soaring on those weekend days. Brunch is one of my favorite types of meals. It’s like someone took breakfast and made a party out of it, and everyone is invited….

The Best Deviled Eggs with Bacon
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The Best Deviled Eggs with Bacon

Want to take deviled eggs to the next level? I’m showing you how to make The Best Deviled Eggs with Bacon. This classic appetizer recipe received a flavorful upgrade with the help of crispy bacon. What’s not to love? Whether you’re attending your favorite summer picnic or celebrating Easter, deviled eggs are a must-have side…

8+ Quick Bread Recipes To Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
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8+ Quick Bread Recipes To Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Whip up one of these quick bread recipes whenever you want a tasty dessert, delicious side for brunch, or a filling snack. If you have browsed this blog a bit, you can probably tell that I have a bit of a sweet tooth. I also don’t always have the patience to make complicated recipes. Therein…

15 Mouth-Watering Apple Dessert Recipes
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15 Mouth-Watering Apple Dessert Recipes

Looking for a way to use up some apples? Make one of these incredibly easy apple dessert recipes. They are so good you’ll feel like a pro. Fresh apples are plentiful during the harvest season is in the fall, which is why so many apple recipes are published in September and October. But honestly, I…

Peanut Butter Pretzel Puppy Chow
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Peanut Butter Pretzel Puppy Chow

Take classic puppy chow to the next level by substituting cereal with peanut butter filled pretzels. This Peanut Butter Pretzel Puppy Chow is a decadent, chocolaty, peanut buttery treat that’s delicious for both snacking and sharing. Peanut Butter Pretzel Puppy Chow I make puppy chow every Christmas. I think I use the standard recipe to…

Chicken Bacon Ranch Wonton Cups
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Wonton Cups

Chicken, bacon, and ranch create one of my favorite flavor combos! Consequently, I put the three together and packed them into adorable wonton cups to make these tasty Chicken Bacon Ranch Wonton Cups. They are a delicious yet simple appetizer recipe you’ll love for entertaining. Chicken Bacon Ranch Wonton Cups I’ve had appetizers on the…

Mixed Berry Coffee Cake
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Mixed Berry Coffee Cake

Classic coffee cake has received a “berry” delicious update. Topped with fresh berries, cinnamon, sugar, and sweet glaze, this Mixed Berry Coffee Cake is a delightful sweet treat to serve with coffee or tea. Coffee cakes and quick breads are some of my favorite things to bake. Why? Well, I find them to be both…

Basement Renovation Update: Painting and Plumbing
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Basement Renovation Update: Painting and Plumbing

It’s been two months since my last basement renovation update, so I’m taking you back downstairs to show you the progress that I’ve made on this renovation. Since we last checked in, the space has been painted and the plumber has worked his magic to give me a functioning washer and dryer again along with…

30+ of My Best Christmas Cookies
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30+ of My Best Christmas Cookies

‘Tis the season for holiday baking. I’m sharing recipes for my best Christmas cookies! Whether you’re baking holiday cookies for the first time or looking for something different to add to your usual assortment, these are 30+ of my personal favorites. Dive into a mix of beloved classics and exciting new creations, all perfect for…

Chocolate Striped Peanut Butter Shortbread Cookies
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Chocolate Striped Peanut Butter Shortbread Cookies

Soft yet crisp and filled with peanut buttery goodness, these shortbread cookies are dipped and drizzled into chocolate to create an epic Chocolate Striped Peanut Butter Shortbread Cookie. I dare you to eat just one. Chocolate Striped Peanut Butter Shortbread Cookies Did those chocolate striped shortbread cookies that you can buy in the store come…

Spiced Cranberry Simple Syrup
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Spiced Cranberry Simple Syrup

With just a few ingredients you can make this delicious and seasonal Spiced Cranberry Simple Syrup for use during this holiday season to flavor cocktails, desserts, and so much more. Spiced Cranberry Simple Syrup: During the holiday season, I’m always looking for festive treats and cocktails (find my best Christmas cocktails HERE) that I can…

Gingerbread Recipes to Spice Up This Holiday Season
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Gingerbread Recipes to Spice Up This Holiday Season

I’m serving up all things gingerbread! From decadent cakes and cookies to festive cocktails and cinnamon rolls, each gingerbread recipe infuses the classic holiday spice into a variety of delightful treats. Perfect for adding warmth and coziness to your Christmas celebrations, these unique and mouthwatering gingerbread recipes are sure to become favorite holiday recipes. When…

Peppermint Sugar Cookies
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Peppermint Sugar Cookies

Sugar cookies get a festive upgrade with peppermint baking chips and adorable colorful designs piped in royal icing. These Peppermint Sugar Cookies are as cute as they are delicious. Peppermint Sugar Cookies I have been having so much fun making these festive cut-out sugar cookies decorated with royal icing. I couldn’t be more excited to…

Brown Sugar Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
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Brown Sugar Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

If you’re looking for a delicious holiday appetizer, you’re in luck because I’m sharing the recipe for these delicious Brown Sugar Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp. Brown Sugar Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp It’s the festive season so I’m always thinking about delicious foods that I can serve when I have guests. Since my favorites consist of appetizers and…

Gingerbread Biscotti
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Gingerbread Biscotti

Looking to add a festive treat to your favorite coffee, tea, or hot cocoa? Then you must whip up a batch of these Gingerbread Biscotti. They are a delicious sweet to enjoy this holiday season. Gingerbread Biscotti: Yes, my friends, I’m back with another biscotti recipe. On today’s menu, it’s Gingerbread Biscotti. If you’re following…

Cheese-Filled Pull-Apart Rolls
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Cheese-Filled Pull-Apart Rolls

I’ve lovingly shaped these Cheese-Filled Pull-Apart Rolls into a Christmas tree to create the ultimate holiday appetizer. Serve with a bowl of marinara sauce for a grand, festive treat! Cheese-Filled Pull-Apart Rolls: I thought my collection of Christmas appetizer recipes could use a new addition which is why I created these Cheese-Filled Pull-Apart Rolls. Naturally,…

Thermos Gingerbread Cookies
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Thermos Gingerbread Cookies

Inspired by vintage plaid thermoses, I’ve baked and decorated these jolly Thermos Gingerbread Cookies. Their unique decorative pattern and delicious gingerbread flavor will make them a star on your holiday cookie platter. Thermos Gingerbread Cookies: You might know that I have an infinity for vintage thermoses. I can’t help it, but the plaid and vintage…

Everything Bagel Overnight Breakfast Casserole
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Everything Bagel Overnight Breakfast Casserole

Hosting overnight guests? Well then, this recipe for Overnight Everything Bagel Breakfast Casserole is a must-have and better put, a must-make! It’s full of delicious flavor, serves a crowd, and you can make it the night before so you can sleep in as late as your guests. Overnight Everything Bagel Breakfast Casserole It has been…

Hazelnut Almond Biscotti
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Hazelnut Almond Biscotti

Mixed with hazelnuts and almonds, this Hazelnut Almond Biscotti is the perfect sweet for dunking in tea and coffee. And, with such a stunning chocolate design on top, they’d make a great gift too! Hazelnut Almond Biscotti: We are making Hazelnut Almond Biscotti today and I couldn’t be more excited! These Hazelnut Almond Biscotti have…

Festive Almond Swiss Roll
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Festive Almond Swiss Roll

Light, airy, and full of delicious flavor, this Almond Swiss Roll is a treat for all of your senses. This dessert recipe makes a delicious and unique holiday treat. Almond Swiss Roll: You are in for a treat today! This Almond Swiss Roll is one of the best desserts I’ve made in a long time….

14 Must-Try Fancy Cookies to Bake
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14 Must-Try Fancy Cookies to Bake

Looking for a treat that’s universally enjoyed, looks high-end, and is secretly not so hard to whip up? Look no further than these fancy cookies. Everyone loves cookies. They are easy to make, delicious, and versatile enough for just about any occasion! Cookies are the perfect treat to bake for a party or even just…

Cherry Almond Pinwheel Cookies
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Cherry Almond Pinwheel Cookies

Cherry cookie dough and almond cookie dough are swirled together to create these light, crisp, and flavorful Cherry Almond Pinwheel Cookies. If you’re looking to add color, pattern, and festive flavor to your holiday cookie trays, these will do the trick! Cherry Almond Pinwheel Cookies Are you ready for another Christmas cookie recipe? Well, ready…