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Pumpkin Spice Bread Pudding with Toffee Pecan Sauce

Pumpkin Spice Bread Pudding with Toffee Pecan Sauce

I saw this bag of Pumpkin Brioche at Trader Joes and bought it without a second thought. This is huge because I have a very strict NO BREAD rule in my house as I can and will eat buttered toast for every single meal and 

Chipotle Beer Chili with Cornbread Waffles

Chipotle Beer Chili with Cornbread Waffles

I love chili. I love chili with fritos, I love chili with crackers, and I especially love chili with cornbread. So what better chili vessel than a thick crispy cornbread waffle???? There is nothing better. I am not going to sit here and tell you 

No Bake Eclair Cake

No Bake Eclair Cake

This is also known as an “Eclair Cake” but after eating on this for days and from the help of a friend who tasted it, it is basically a simplified Boston Cream Pie. I have recreated the normal version to make it little more advanced 

Cake Batter Sprinkle Cookies

Cake Batter Sprinkle Cookies

As Real Housewife of New Jersey, Teresa Giudice, once said “she brought me sprinkle cookies- AND I THREW THEM IN THE TRASH!” except *hopefully* you will not be throwing these in the trash. Yes, these are inspired by Teresa, and yes, these are inspired by 

Pesto alla Trapanese aka “Red Pesto” with Spicy Italian Sausage

Pesto alla Trapanese aka “Red Pesto” with Spicy Italian Sausage

This is one of those pastas that a lot people have never heard of, and that is extremely sad as it one of my favorite pastas to cook. This pesto base is made with tomatoes and almonds instead of the more traditional basil and pine 

Bucatini Carbonara [For One]

Bucatini Carbonara [For One]

I love pasta. I love thinking about pasta. I love eating pasta. I love looking at pasta. And I love making pasta. What I do not love, is LEFTOVER pasta. Sorry, it is just never the same. Ever. So if you haven’t noticed I have 

Loaded Veggie Minestrone Soup with Parmesan Crisps

Loaded Veggie Minestrone Soup with Parmesan Crisps

This soup is my go-to when I want to “detox” and eat super healthy for a few days. No, an alien has not invaded this blog, this is really me. I love a minestrone soup but I prefer mine PACKED with veggies and just a 

Maple Bacon Scones

Maple Bacon Scones

When I tell you that my apartment smelled like pancakes and bacon for DAYS after making these………it was a dream. These scones are one of my all time favorite recipes and they taste just like pancakes and bacon, but all in one without the mess. 

Caesar Salad Whipped Ricotta Dip

Caesar Salad Whipped Ricotta Dip

The idea of a “caesar salad” dip came to me extremely randomly and once I got it in my mind it was all I could think about. This is your new favorite appetizer. It is also as easy as it gets and uses only one 

King Ranch Chicken Casserole

King Ranch Chicken Casserole

If you are from Texas, this was likely a staple in your house growing up. My only issue with it, is that I HATE chunky tomatoes in my food. I know, that makes me a freak and I probably shouldn’t be writing recipes or teaching