Jack Skellington PB & J Pastry Puff

Appetizers, Bread, Dessert, Donuts, Entertaining, Holidays, Party Themes, Pies, Recipes, Sweets, Tutorial

I have a confession to make… I am a Pinterest mom! Well, that’s not totally honest. I’m a bit of a hybrid between the frazzled, over-caffeinated parent and the whimsically crafty Mary Poppins mama. In reality, that means that I like Pinterest-worthy treats without the excessive Pinterest-worthy effort. If you are nodding your head right …

Baked Zucchini Spaghetti Medallions

Appetizers, Brands, Gluten Free, Recipes, Salads, Tutorial

Special thanks to Green Giant! This post was sponsored by Green Giant as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. David versus Goliath. Jeans versus post-baby body. Netflix versus 8 hours of sleep. Some battles are epic. But there is one that has withstood …

Spicy Caramelized Onion Dip & Dressed Corn Dogs

Appetizers, Brands, Meat, Recipes, Sauces, Tutorial

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are entirely my own. Food is not just an energy source. It is often a trigger, inexplicably intertwined with moments in time. Fresh out of the oven cinnamon rolls and I’m a 5-year-old in my aunt’s kitchen trying to …

Brain Food: Pineapple Vodka Spiked Jello

Alcohol, Candy, Dessert, Gluten Free, Holidays, Party Themes, Recipes, Sweets, Tutorial

Halloween is days away and it isn’t out of the ordinary to start craving some brains. Do not fret, today’s post is not some Walking Dead, post-apocalyptic recipe celebrating psychopaths. If you’re interested in that sort of recipe, then might I suggest you visit this website and then hopefully scratch me off of your kill …

Campfire Pretzel Bites with Glutino

Brands, Chocolate, Dessert, Gluten Free, Product Reviews, Recipes, Sweets, Tutorial

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Glutino® and Udis®. The opinions and text are all mine. I married into a family of doctors. Of course, it is quite beneficial when I need a flu shot or have a question about a sore throat. But there are times that I find …

Almond Lavender Fudge

Brownies, Candy, Chocolate, Dessert, Recipes, Sweets, Tutorial

David and Goliath. Rocky and Drago. Tesla and Edison. Every good story has an arch nemesis that must be overcome by sheer will, grit, and resolve. My arch nemesis is fudge. I curse the sight of that thick, chocolaty nectar! Why, you ask? Because every time I attempt to make it, I fail. And trust …

Olive Oil & Herb Chicken

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  This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. The opinions and text are all mine. I have a dilemma that I want to share with you. I like to call it the ‘appetizer recipe dilemma.’ Time and again, I find myself in this predicament and want to know …

Big Apple Cheesecake

Cake, Dessert, Gluten Free, Pies, Recipes, Sauces, Tutorial

Today we’re going to revisit one of our most popular recipe posts from back in September 2015, The Big Apple Cheesecake. Inspired by my former home of Manhattan, this is sure to tantalize your tastebuds. New York City epitomizes everything that is great about America… it’s vibrant, culturally diverse, and rooted in patriotism.  So, I …