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Tropical Quinoa Salad

Tropical Quinoa Salad

This was one of the first recipes I wanted to post here. It was one of those moments where in my mind I did something, and so I thought I actually did, but really, I didn’t! Crazy! I realized this when I wanted to make 

Strawberry Scones

Strawberry Scones

These strawberry scones are light, delicate and sweet. Scones are one of my favorite baked items, they’re like a cross between a biscuit and a muffin. Super versatile- you can pretty much add anything to them and there’s a good chance they will come out 

Better Hamburger Helper

Better Hamburger Helper

This recipe is a more personal one to me, as this was something my mom made when I was a child. It was a big favorite of mine! It’s one of those meals that when I smell it, I’m flooded with happy feelings.  I finally decided 

Healthier Double Chocolate Muffins

Healthier Double Chocolate Muffins

One of my 5 year olds favorite breakfast foods is chocolate muffins. Particularly McDonalds (yes, they do have muffins at ours!). I don’t blame him one bit. They’re good. But not exactly something I want him eating often. So I save those for special treats. It 

Chocolate Cookies

Chocolate Cookies

I discovered this amazing recipe during winter of 2017 when I saw a bag of Sno Caps in the baking isle of Target. I had never seen them in that form before, just the movie theater style boxes. I always look at the recipe on 

Green Bean Casserole

Green Bean Casserole

This is probably my favorite traditional side dish for the holidays. Like most, I grew up eating the version using canned cream of mushroom soup. I realized though, just how easy it is to make myself! I’ll never go back to using the canned stuff 

Meatloaf

Meatloaf

Can I say I sometimes struggle with what to title posts? And not to mention how I struggle with photographing dinners! Desserts are easy. Meats and meals? Ugh. There’s just something about photographing meals that I just really struggle with. I guess I find it 

Creme de Menthe Cookies

Creme de Menthe Cookies

Can we talk Christmas cookies for a moment? There are so. many. recipes. out there it can be a bit overwhelming. If I was told that I could only make one cookie for the holidays ever, it would be these Creme de Menthe cookies. Why? 

Almond Cake

Almond Cake

If you’re looking for a recipe to wow your friends and family this holiday season, this is it! The flavor, texture and presentation of this cake is stunning! I love Nordic Ware items. The link to the specific item is below. They are durable and 

Apple Pork

Apple Pork

  Every fall we go apple picking. Living in New England, it’s a must. There are countless orchards in Massachusetts! I prefer the smaller orchards, as opposed to the large ones geared towards families that have a farm as well. Which, I’m not against, I