Baking in the kitchen around this time of year usually leads to something sweet to eat. With an abundance of cookies, pies, cakes, and sweet rolls, there is no shortage of dessert when the Holidays are near. After indulging in Thanksgiving dessert and leftovers for the past week, I am ready to get back on…
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Harvest Stuffed Acorn Squash
With Thanksgiving just around the corner and the fall season in full swing, there is always an excuse to cook up a tasty fall-themed meal. Everybody has their own rendition of stuffed squash, whether it’s acorn squash, butternut squash, sweet potato, or even pumpkin. There is just something about a fall-themed meal that creates a…
“Not Your Momma’s Chicken Salad”
Let’s face it, chicken salad has been a staple in your mommas kitchen since childhood. There is definitely a reason for it too, it’s easy to make, easy to store, easy to grab and go when we’re running out the front door chasing after the dog. The good news about chicken salad is the amount…
“Grab n’ Go” Granola Bars
I love making granola bars in the beginning of the week to last throughout the busy schedules around our house. I’ve got a husband who never ceases to travel for work, giving me the task of preparing snacks for his journeys. When I was studying at Texas A&M University, I would be gone for 6-7…