Pumpkin Fudge Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

chocolate chip cookie

I almost didn't post this recipe. Almost. My son, The Lizard, convinced me to do it, between bites. The thing is, this recipe didn't turn out exactly the way I planned it in my head. But it tastes so marvelously, fantastically decadent, I knew I ..

Chocolate Pudding (egg-free) {Appreciation Post}

homemade-chocolate-pudding

This simple chocolate pudding is a recipe I learned from Robb's family. He loves foods that are basic, simple, uncomplicated. This pudding is one of his favorites, and we eat it pretty regularly. Chocolate pudding tastes just like love...

Chocolate Zucchini Cookies

zucchini-cookies-recipe

This zucchini is humongous. It's the size of a small child. It's as big as my leg. It's the biggest zucchini I've ever seen in my life. And it's sitting on my kitchen counter...

Cheddar Bacon Scones

savory scones

Sometimes I put my huge deck-building-problem-solving brains to work on other problems, like how can I turn my favorite scone recipe of all time into a savory scone? Turns out it couldn't really be easier. Just add some shredded cheddar and bacon ..

Peanut Butter Blondies

peanut butter brownies

If anyone asks, that's why they're round. Because they look cool. Sleek. Stylish. It's the next thing in blondies. I'm a trendsetter, y'all. ..

Banana Bread Cookies

chocolate chip banana bread cookies

Two ripe bananas sat on the counter, like a challenge. "What will you make of us?" they screamed at me. And this is a cookie blog, and it's been a while since we had a good creative cookie on here. Decision made...

Baked Coconut Almond Oatmeal Cups

baked oatmeal recipe

Can I make a confession? I don't like oatmeal. Never have. There is not enough sugar in the world to make otherwise delicious oats actually taste good when they are cooked...

Why I Make My Kids Eat After-School Snacks

I swear the kids are hungrier during the school year than the summer. They come home from school, and the first word out of their mouths is not "Hi, Mom!", it's "What's there to eat?"..

Chocolate Lovers Bark

chocolate lovers

Honestly, this whole thing is super duper easy, but it takes a while to set. Try to be patient. Maybe start a conversation with a 5 year old while you wait...

Lemon Cream Sodas and a Big Announcement!

Italian cream soda

I knew in that moment I would need to learn to make homemade cream sodas. And learn, I did...