Category: Food

Stack of 4 Pumpkin-honey pancakes with syrup, blueberries and chocolate chips sitting on a white plate on top of a kitchen towel.
Food

Pumpkin-Honey Pancakes

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It's fall y'all! Okay, so maybe fall doesn't technically start until September 22nd, but by social media standards, its fall. And I have been waiting to share these pumpkin-honey pancakes with you for-ev-er. Please tell me you got 'The Sandlot' reference? The truth is, I make these pancakes all year round. If you follow me on instagram, you know I'm always whipping these up on weekend mornings. I just can't help myself. They are that good. And, I haven't met anything pumpkin flavored that I didn't like. So, why limit pumpkin flavor to only a few months a year? And…

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Pan of homemade overnight cinnamon rolls after baking.
Food

“Camo” Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

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I'm a big supporter of birthdays. My husband might even say I go over the top. But on your birthday, I believe you should experience all of your favorite things, whatever that means to you. It may be certain foods, certain activities, even a certain place. My son is constantly requesting homemade overnight cinnamon rolls for his birthday breakfast, and for the birthday breakfasts of his other family members. So when his sixth birthday rolled around, I knew what to expect. Of course, when he decided on a camouflage themed birthday, I knew I had to stay on trend with…

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three recipe photos, hamburger, meatballs and chicken lettuce wraps.
Favorites

My Top 5 Go-To Weeknight Recipes

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Do you cook the same things on rotation week after week, or do you find new recipes to try each week? I go through phases of each of the above, but lately with limited time, I keep falling back on my tried and true, easy weeknight recipes. These are the recipes that I keep coming back to, time and time again, and almost have the ingredients memorized. To streamline my meal prep, I eat the same breakfast and lunch every weekday. So, when making my grocery list, I just have to come up with 5-6 dinner meals (Fridays are ALWAYS…

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Food

Maple-Walnut Granola

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What's one food you always have on hand at your house? For me, its my homemade granola. It's always in the pantry for an easy breakfast, quick snack, or salad topper, no matter the season. A batch of this granola is also a great housewarming gift or gift for new parents, just toss it in a cute jar for presentation and you're all set. I love this recipe because of its versatility, you can customize the ingredients to your liking, and its super easy to make. Also, when you make your own granola, you can ensure the food is comprised…

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Entertaining

Sweet & Spicy Chex Mix

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What's on your favorite fall foods list? The foods that you make every year because it just doesn't feel like fall without them. The foods that bring up memories of past years during the autumn season. For me and my family, one of those foods is homemade Chex mix. In high school, my friend's mom used to make homemade Chex mix and she always made two versions, regular and spicy. I'm not exactly sure what her spicy version had in it but I know she added chili powder for the main kick. I don't like my food super spicy, so…

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Easy Italian Pasta Salad | Elle & Jay - Looking for an easy cold side dish for your next gathering. This classic Italian pasta salad is all you need. Loaded with pepperoni, mozzarella, olives and veggies, this salad takes little prep and will serve a crowd. #italianpastasalad #pastasalad #coldpastasalad #sidedish
Entertaining

Hannah’s Italian Pasta Salad

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Hi friend! Okay, I know its technically fall now, but seeing as how its still in the low 90s here in Austin, Texas, I wanted to share my homemade pasta salad recipe with you. I wouldn't say I have a ton of original recipes, I'm more of a recipe follower (or recipe adapter, if you will), but I get asked about this recipe the most, hands down. This is a super easy recipe (if you can boil noodles, you can make this) to throw together for any gathering, and its delicious served cold or at room temp. Now, I know…

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Entertaining

The BEST Birthday Cake EVER!

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Okay guys, I have to share something with you. Something that you need in your life right now. Triple layer chocolate fudge ice cream cake. There. I said it. Here's how it all started. Last week was my 34th birthday, and two days before that, our mayor mandated a stay-at-home directive in the wake of all of the coronavirus cases going around. Now, I'm not a person who has big, extravagant birthday celebrations, but it is nice to be able to see some friends and go out for a nice dinner on your birthday. Well, that wasn't going to happen,…

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