Spicy Rosemary Peanuts

If you would have asked what recipe I anticipated being one of my favorites from ’09, I’m pretty sure I never would have dreamed….peanuts!...

Easy Shrimp Peel (Shrimp Boil)

Some families have a Christmas ham. Others carve roast beef. My family? We have a “shrimp peel” every Christmas!!! Yep. We’re not Southern, but...

Christmas Mini-Skewers (Tomatoes, Peppers & Cheese)

I’ve officially found the easiest holiday appetizer ever — these adorable little skewers! For my Christmas party this past weekend, my mom brought up...

Sugar Cookies

Dear Sugar Cookie, You’re my favorite. I know I talk about favorites a lot, but in the world of cookies, you reign supreme. Even...

Chocolate-Covered Ritz & Peanut Butter Cookies

I was once a proud Girl Scout. For…um…two weeks. Yes, it’s quite the tragedy. I was super-excited. Had my little Brownie outfit. Went to...

Oreo Truffles (Snowballs)

So…pretty sure I’ve been baking up a storm this week. From cookies, to candies, to cakes, to cupcakes (which actually failed miserably in the...

Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

Ok, so definitely not my best picture in the world. (Apparently my camera’s not a fan of these December days short on daylight…) But...

Rum Cake

Ok, I have literally been waiting to post this recipe ever since I began the blog. It is without a doubt my favorite dessert...

Dark Chocolate Drizzled Mints

One of my favorite Christmas traditions seems to be playing with Altoid tins. They’re ridiculously cute, super-versatile, and can be home to all sorts...

Crispy Roasted Garlic Chicken

One of my new endeavors of the year is learning how to coupon. Yes, the verb – coupon. As much as I love to...

S’mores Pops

All you need are 3 easy ingredients to make these yummy S’Mores Pops. No campfire necessary! ;) Ever craving s’mores but don’t have a...

Pasta With Greek Cinnamon-Tomato Sauce

Mmmm…one of my favorite things about the holiday season is the celebration of cinnamon. It’s everywhere! In candles, in cookies, in warm drinks, and...