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Sticky Apricot Little Smokies Sausages

Sticky Apricot Little Smokies Sausages

Little bites of salty, sticky, tangy sweet smoky sausages are just about my favorite food! Bonus?? This is one of THOSE recipes that doesn’t even need to be measured. Just a few spoonfuls of mustard, a dash of garlic salt and half of a jar of apricot preserves makes the most delicious sticky, sweet little smokies.

Giant Apple Ginger Chocolate Chip Cookies

Giant Apple Ginger Chocolate Chip Cookies

This recipe really is Food for 1998 – and it perfectly wraps up the moment where true love burst onto the scene and into my heart. Every wisp of these warm spiced and chewy molasses ginger cookies rings me back to that kitchen with that fluttery heart and that boy. I hope you’ve enjoyed meeting 24 year old Emily through this cookie story — and I hope you find a way to enjoy these cookies for your very own story!

Lemony Farro Salad

Lemony Farro Salad

This Lemony Farro Salad is the perfect addition to your Holiday Menu plans! Whether it’s served at Christmas Dinner or part of an all-night NYE snack fest, this simple, hearty salad is easy to assemble and so beautiful. The best part? You can make it a day ahead to cut down on all the “day of” busyness!

Chocolate Chunk Shortbread Cookies

Chocolate Chunk Shortbread Cookies

When it comes to cookie-making one of my favorite recipes is for these buttery, simple shortbread cookies. With just a couple of basic ingredients, this cookie is simple and quick to make but so delicate and delicious.

Roasted Pumpkin Potato Soup

Roasted Pumpkin Potato Soup

It’s the middle of the week in the middle of October and you know what that means? It’s the PERFECT time for a quick Fall soup recipe. This Roasted Pumpkin Soup is so easy it shocking but there are a couple of key steps to 

One-Bowl Apple Oat Cake with Salted Caramel Icing

One-Bowl Apple Oat Cake with Salted Caramel Icing

Whether it’s the first words in months or the first words in a newly minted friendship, this cake is ready for that responsibility. Moist and flavorful with just the proper balance of spice to apple to cake ratio. And let’s not kid ourselves – as good as the cake is – it’s really all about the icing. This quick salted caramel icing could be a blog post of it’s own – but since I’ve been quiet for so long and you’re still here, you deserve 2 recipes!

Gingerbread Man Banana Pudding

Gingerbread Man Banana Pudding

Gingerbread Man Banana Pudding – The subtle whisper of maple sirup mingled with the gingerbread spices and that glorious gingerbread salted caramel drizzle on top — I do believe this pudding is even better than the original!

Pecan Pie Cobbler in a Jar

Pecan Pie Cobbler in a Jar

Pecan Pie Cobblers in a jar! The buttery cake top and gooey pecan pie filling are the absolute perfect combination of textures and flavors all baked together in cute little jars.

6 minute Vegetable Soup

6 minute Vegetable Soup

With just 3 ingredients and 6 minutes, this Vegetable Soup is the perfect ‘fast food’ way to get your daily dose of delicious vegetables. With so little effort, you’ll be surprised at just how delicious this SINGLE SERVE recipe is!

Salmon Tomato Chowder

Salmon Tomato Chowder

This Salmon Tomato Chowder is everything I hoped, tenderly cooked salmon married with the intense, well-developed flavors of hearty tomato chowder.

Chili Cheese Dog Pot Pie

Chili Cheese Dog Pot Pie

Ok – let’s be real, some days are Chili Cheese Dog Pot Pie days and some days aren’t. I love beautiful, fresh, seasonal ingredients – all the herbs, all the veggies, whole grains and heirloom garden treasures. You know I do – right? But – 

Curry Chicken Vegetable Soup

Curry Chicken Vegetable Soup

Curry Chicken Vegetable Soup is one of ‘those’ recipes that’s crammed with flavor, so very comforting and still so simple to make. If I’ve prepped my fridge correctly, this soup will be ready to eat in as fast as 20 minutes.

Chicken Thigh Taco Bowls

Chicken Thigh Taco Bowls

If you’re anything like me, this month is full of goals. Eating better, spending less, more intentional with time…can you relate? Well, one of the ways I position myself for success is with dinnertime and this Chicken Thigh Taco Bowl recipe is a significant step in the right direction — click on the recipe to see why!

Winter Taco Soup

Winter Taco Soup

I love how delicious and useful this Taco soup is! The perfect way to use up leftover squash, broth and beans and provides a delicious meal!

Gingerbread Biscuits with Maple Molasses Glaze

Gingerbread Biscuits with Maple Molasses Glaze

These biscuits are everything – winter and Christmas and comfort all wrapped into a warm, fluffy, perfectly spiced biscuit.

Cambozola and Cherry Jam  Puff Pastry Knots

Cambozola and Cherry Jam Puff Pastry Knots

Cambozola and Cherry Jam Puff Pastry Knots!! These little bites of puff pastry deliciousness are a breeze to make and every bit as delicious!

Holiday Orange Slice Sugar Cookies

Holiday Orange Slice Sugar Cookies

These Orange Slice Cookies are a memory with every bite! Inspired by my mom’s traditional Holiday Orange Slice Cake – sweet and orangey and PERFECT!