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Chocolate Chip Cookies by Baked I hope that everyone had a fun Valentine’s Day. I told Kramer that I was going to the gym after work, but instead, I managed to get home before he did and whip up one of our favorite dishes, orange chicken, for the special occasion. It may not be the most romantic meal, but it’s really good and I rarely make it (plus, it’s pretty easy to make after work). We enjoyed a quiet night together after dinner, watched some quality episodes of 30 Rock, and were asleep by 10:30 PM. Oh, the life we lead. It’s exhausting running around the city during the week, though, so even if we had the money to go out to an insanely expensive V-Day meal, I don’t think that we would have.

no-bake energy bites I probably should have poured a nice stiff drink recipe for you all on this loveliest of lovely tax days. Especially for my fellow small business owners who just gave half of their revenue back to the government. Good grief, I won’t even go there. Instead though, I thought I’d offer my idea of a more comforting alternative. Pasta. Scalloped Potatoes with Caramelized Onions We were having steak for dinner and I thought some creamy potatoes would be a delicious side dish. I found this recipe on The Food Network for Scalloped Potatoes. I adapted it to work with what ingredients I had on hand.

How To Cook Like Your Grandmother I’ve tried lots of brownie recipes: Boxes, scratch, frosted, plain, nuts, chips, fudge … Each of them has something to like, but depending on my mood I might want a change of pace. Not any more. My wife found this recipe, and it’s perfect. Caramel Apple Cheesecake Cupcakes I know that you guys probably think I’m super strong and totally fearless, so it may surprise you to know that I hate haunted houses. And haunted trail rides, haunted corn mazes, or whatever else people manage to turn into bloody clown-filled houses of horrors. Of course, I realize that we all have opinions and I totally respect people’s right to spend good money to walk in strobe lights and have zombies and dead hospital patients all up in their grill. But for me? No thank you, sirs and madams. A huge problem I have with haunted houses is the unavoidable fact that you WILL be chased by a guy with a chainsaw.

S'mores Cookies These cookies are every bit as delicious as they look. You may have noticed that I have been in a s'mores kick lately. First with the cookie dough pops, then with these cookies. {Recipes} Homemade Summer Popsicles & Free Printables! It’s summer time and what better way to cool off than with homemade popsicles! These are my two favorite popsicle recipes and have never been able to pick which one I liked better, the strawberry coconut or the honeydew lime, so I decided to share them both with you! Need a reason to make these popsicles? Cheesy Chicken, Bacon and Avocado Quesadillas What is it about bacon & avocado that I absolutely love?? And these quesadillas… with their buttery, crispy, heavenly tortilla shells… are seriously yum. Don’t let the green scare ya, avocados have a really delicious taste. I promise they’re not just thrown in to “healthify” this recipe!

Bowtie Cookies & Zoom Yummy I am sending you warm greetings from my kitchen. Because I luv ya! And because the running oven makes it really, really warm in here. The time before Christmas has a sweet and magical impact on me. Boxed Wine Cupcakes - Champagne {Recipe} Cupcakes flavored with bubbly champagne and sweet passion fruit give reason to celebrate. Prep Time: 30 Minutes Total Time: 1 Hour Makes: 24 Servings Ingredients Peanut Butter- S’Mores Turnovers Peanut Butter- S’Mores Turnovers I’m not much of a camper. My husband often takes my son on camping trips, and I happily stay behind and thank the gods for our bug-free house, cozy bed and well-stocked kitchen. I always send them off in comfort… marinate a little meat for them to throw on the grill, pack up some convenience foods and bake a few goodies too.

Lemon-Blueberry Yogurt Loaf Lemon-Blueberry Yogurt Loaf Zingy Lemon-Blueberry Yogurt Loaf made with freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest, yogurt and plump blueberries is lightly brushed with a lemon syrup then drizzled with a lemon glaze. Bursting with lemony flavor and fresh blueberries, this melt in your mouth will leave you begging for more. Serve a slice of this moist loaf with a cup of tea and start your morning off right.