Friends! I cannot believe that I am just sharing this recipe for the absolute BEST classic chili on my blog considering it was the very first recipe I ever posted on my first food blog back in November 2008! THE BEST CLASSIC CHILI RECIPE This is a simple, classic chili recipe that my dad has [...]
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Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast
January 29, 2024 { 9 comments }This slow cooker Mississippi Pot Roast recipe couldn’t be easier or more delicious. While it features just five ingredients, it’s absolutely full of flavor. Perfect for a simple family dinner or to prep for heat-and-eat meals throughout the week. This roast is so versatile and can offer many different great meals! SLOW COOKER MISSISSIPPI POT [...]
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Best Ever Pumpkin Bread Recipe
November 4, 2023 { 4 comments }I have baked a lot of pumpkin flavored things in my 15 years of food blogging and I am here to tell you that the pumpkin bread recipe that I am sharing today might just take the number one spot. Once it cooled enough for me to slice off my favorite piece – that super [...]
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Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup with Ginger, Turmeric and Coconut Milk
October 22, 2023 { 1 comment }I love soup season when I can make a big pot of soup on the weekends to heat up for a warm comforting lunch all week long. This butternut squash carrot soup is one of my all-time favorites and I’ve given it quite the update here with some additional spices and creamy coconut milk. BUTTERNUT [...]
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Pumpkin Banana Oatmeal Bake
October 10, 2023 { 4 comments }I have the perfect breakfast for chilly fall mornings – pumpkin banana oatmeal bake! PUMPKIN BANANA OATMEAL BAKE The star ingredients of this pumpkin banana oatmeal bake are oats, pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, bananas, pecans and maple syrup. It’s a warm, hearty and healthy way to kick off the day! It’s so easy to assemble [...]
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Caprese Chicken Breast Sheet Pan Dinner
July 24, 2023 { 3 comments }If you love an easy, one-pan dinner, you won’t want to miss this caprese chicken sheet pan dinner! We are giving chicken breasts a caprese-style treatment by layering them with fresh tomatoes and creamy fresh mozzarella and topping them off with pesto. Add broccoli or whatever vegetable you have on hand to the pan and [...]
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Spiced Zucchini Carrot Bread {Recipe}
July 9, 2023 { 65 comments }This spiced zucchini carrot bread is the perfect way to enjoy a surplus of summer squash. It’s loaded with shredded fresh zucchini and carrots as well as orange zest, cinnamon nutmeg and walnuts. It’s somewhat reminiscent of morning glory muffins – which I’m a big fan of! SPICED ZUCCHINI CARROT BREAD I first shared this [...]
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The Best Basic Granola Recipe
March 4, 2023 { 17 comments }A basic granola recipe with a short ingredients list. This granola is the perfect balance sweet and salty; chewy and crispy. Oats, brown sugar, honey and coconut oil are studded with plump raisins and mixed nuts for a delicious breakfast or snack. My dad first got me hooked on this basic granola recipe some time around [...]
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
February 11, 2023 { 6 comments }We are only six weeks into 2023 but I already know that this peanut butter chocolate chip banana bread is going to be one of my best baking creations of the year. I have no doubt that I’ll make this recipe over and over again for many years to come! PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA [...]
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Autumn Kale and Quinoa Salad
October 25, 2022 { 4 comments }Leafy greens really flourish in North Carolina during the fall. On my last trip to the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market, I was awed by the abundance of lettuce and kale varieties, chard and other greens like collards and bok choy. I brought home a beautiful bunch of lacinto kale and immediately got to work prepping [...]
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Pumpkin Spice Banana Muffins
September 15, 2022 { 5 comments }Hi, hello friends! I am here with my first pumpkin baked good of the fall season. Never mind that it’s not technically fall for another week…the evening lows dropped down to 60 degrees in Charlotte this week and the highs are only in the 80s so that basically feels like fall after a sweltering summer. [...]
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Bacon, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Bagel Bites
August 26, 2022 { 2 comments }I have a simple and delicious recipe for bacon, egg and cheese breakfast bagel bites to share with you today. With back to school season in full swing, these breakfast bagel bites are the perfect recipe to add to your regular breakfast rotation on school days. BACON, EGG AND CHEESE BREAKFAST BAGEL BITES My son [...]
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Tacos
July 12, 2022 { 0 comments }I’m sharing a recipe for chicken bacon ranch tacos that is sure to earn a spot in your regular rotation of quick and easy dinners. Not only are these tacos super delicious but they’re on the table in under 20 minutes and family-friendly! CHICKEN BACON RANCH TACOS These chicken bacon ranch tacos are filled to [...]
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Best White Chicken Enchiladas – Incredulada Enchiladas
April 21, 2022 { 6 comments }Hold onto your hats, people. I’m bringing back a recipe for white chicken enchiladas that I first shared on my old food blog back in 2009. It’s so legendary that it can’t be left to be forgotten on an abandoned corner of the internet. I will say that I had a moment of nostalgia (or [...]
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Finn’s Favorite Banana Muffins
March 30, 2022 { 3 comments }This isn’t the first banana muffin that I’ve shared on my blog but I can confidently say that it’s overall the best. I held off on posting this recipe because banana muffins are kind of a dime a dozen but I’ve been baking this recipe regularly for well over a year now and our freezer [...]
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Maple Pecan Crusted Salmon
March 3, 2022 { 0 comments }This maple pecan crusted salmon is a simple and delicious dish. Pecans are the star ingredient in this salmon recipe. Their naturally sweet and buttery taste pairs so well with the maple marinade. And when it’s all baked up together, the result is a flavorful melt in your mouth salmon with just the right contrasting [...]
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Yogurt Custard Toast (TikTok Viral Recipe)
February 13, 2022 { 2 comments }This yogurt custard toast has been making quite a splash on social media. While there are many viral food trends that I’m happy to take a pass on, one involving toast and yogurt custard is right up my ally. I knew that I had to try the yogurt custard toast that has been all over [...]
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Matcha Chai Spiced Sugar Cookies
December 17, 2021 { 8 comments }These Matcha Chai Spiced Sugar Cookies are a perfect choice for holiday cookie baking thanks to their festive green hue and warm wintery chai spices! I feel like all things “Grinchmas” are having a moment and these cookies are perfectly Grinch-colored. They are one of my personal favorite cookie recipes that I’ve ever shared here [...]
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Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer Cupcakes
December 3, 2021 { 1 comment }The holiday season is officially here and I am so excited to share these Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer cupcakes with you. The first thing that I have to tell you that while these cupcakes are adorable and so festive, they are not difficult to make. I promise! I am not the crafty type at [...]
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The Best Fresh Apple Spice Cake
November 13, 2021 { 9 comments }This fresh apple cake has been a favorite of mine since childhood. There is nothing fancy about it but there is something to be said for simple, uncomplicated recipes. I grew up eating this apple cake and now I bake it at least once every fall/holiday. I hope that this recipe will find its way into [...]
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Creamy Mushroom Pasta with Butternut Squash and Crispy Prosciutto
October 19, 2021 { 0 comments }This post is sponsored by Pasta Garofalo®. The opinions and text are all mine. This creamy mushroom pasta with butternut squash and crispy prosciutto is the stuff my fall dreams are made of. High-quality pasta tossed with sauteed mixed mushrooms, roasted butternut squash and a sauce that is creamy but not too heavy and then [...]
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8 Favorite Summer Recipes
August 13, 2021 { 4 comments }With kids heading back to school and Labor Day on the horizon, it’s easy to feel like summer is on its way out. We’re actually 54 days into summer and have 42 left to go before the official arrival of fall on September 22. There’s no doubt that we’ll be seeing all things pumpkin-themed on [...]
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Broccoli Cheddar Cottage Cheese Quiche
June 7, 2021 { 16 comments }This Broccoli Cheddar Cottage Cheese Quiche brings together two of my favorite foods…cottage cheese and quiche! It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of whisking cottage cheese into my scrambled eggs and at some point last fall I thought to myself…why not try cottage cheese in a quiche? The idea was successful yielded a [...]
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My Toddler’s Favorite Banana Oatmeal Recipe
May 17, 2021 { 9 comments }This recipe for no added sugar banana oatmeal is my toddler’s favorite oatmeal recipe. It’s full of fiber, protein, omega-3s and healthy fats! MY TODDLER’S FAVORITE HEALTHY AND HOMEMADE OATMEAL One healthy and homemade breakfast that I can count on Finn eating is this banana oatmeal. My favorite thing about this oatmeal is that it [...]
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Super Simple Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings
February 24, 2021 { 4 comments }I’ve got the perfect recipe to get you through the last stretch of cold weather this season…old fashioned chicken and dumplings! This super simple version of chicken and dumplings is a family favorite and I called my dad three times in the process of making them to make sure that I followed his method to [...]
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Cranberry Orange Muffins with Streusel Topping and Orange Glaze
December 12, 2020 { 0 comments }Today I’m sharing a recipe for Cranberry Orange Muffins with Struesel Topping and Orange Glaze that would make a great gift or addition to your holiday breakfast table. They’re easy to make – no mixer required! – and are bursting with tart fresh cranberries, crunchy pecans and zesty orange flavor. One of my favorite holiday [...]
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Cheesy & Peanuty Savory Snack Mix
November 23, 2020 { 2 comments }This post is sponsored by Virginia Carolinas Peanut Promotions. I received compensation, but all opinions and content are my own. Welcome to the snack mix that you won’t be able to stop eating all holiday season long. I have developed a recipe for a Cheesy and Peanuty Savory Snack Mix that is packed with flavor [...]
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Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with Italian Sausage and Veggies
November 10, 2020 { 21 comments }This recipe for stuffed spaghetti squash with Italian sausage and veggies was created when I had a spaghetti squash that had been sitting on my counter for over a month. (Did you know they can last for 1-3 months?) I wanted to find a new way to use it and also happened to have a pound of fresh [...]
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Jack O’ Lantern Macaroni and Cheese Stuffed Peppers
October 26, 2020 { 1 comment }I’m kicking off Halloween week with a recipe for Macaroni and Cheese Stuffed Peppers that offers a very festive twist! While carving your peppers like Jack O’ Lanterns is optional, trying this recipe shouldn’t be! In the past I’ve always thought rice or grain mixture when stuffing peppers but I am here to tell you [...]
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Soft & Cakey Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars
October 22, 2020 { 14 comments }These pumpkin chocolate chip bars are soft with a cake-like texture. They are full of pumpkin spice flavor and a perfect choice for fall baking. I first baked these pumpkin chocolate chip bars back in 2009 and posted the recipe on my old food blog, Bakin’ and Eggs. Recently, a reader reached out and told [...]
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Salmon, Edamame and Cashew Cauliflower Fried Rice
October 12, 2020 { 4 comments }This post is sponsored by Blue Harbor Fish Co.®. I’m excited to share this recipe for Salmon, Edamame and Cashew Cauliflower Fried Rice with you. This healthier take on fried rice is easy, versatile, delicious and full of flavor. The ingredients list is short and pantry/freezer friendly although I do highly recommend using a fresh [...]
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Stuffed Acorn Squash with Brown Rice, Kale, Cranberries and Pecans
October 1, 2020 { 196 comments }This recipe for stuffed acorn squash with brown rice, kale, cranberries and pecans is a delicious and creative use for acorn squash that can be prepared ahead of time and easily reheated for lunches and dinners throughout the week. It’s a perfect fall meal that can be prepared meatless or with chopped or shredded chicken [...]
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Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins
September 13, 2020 { 4 comments }This post is sponsored by Truly Grass Fed but the recipe is my own! The first day of fall is just over a week away and I can’t hold out any longer on sharing this Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffin recipe with you. I actually think now is the perfect time to post it because I’m [...]
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My Favorite Canned Pantry Staple + Fruit & Nut Tuna Salad Recipe
May 4, 2020 { 0 comments }This post is sponsored by Blue Harbor. I know that so many of us are currently relying on pantry staples more than ever before as we try to stretch out trips to the grocery and may not have access to all the foods that we typically do. If you’ve been reading my blog for any [...]
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6 Things I’ve Made For Dinner Recently + Love My Ninja Foodi Oven
April 27, 2020 { 6 comments }Happy new week friends. After a few rough nights of sleep last week, I really focused on getting rest over the weekend while Finn was with his dad. I napped on Friday afternoon and then slept 9.5 hours on both Friday and Saturday night. It was pretty magical! I spent the weekend completing a module [...]
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8×8 Small-Batch, Single Layer Carrot Cake
April 17, 2020 { 15 comments }Given my deep love for carrot cake, it doesn’t seem right that this is the first carrot cake recipe that I’ve posted in the 10 years that I’ve been writing this blog. And yes, 10 YEARS! Believe it or not, I wrote my first post on Peanut Butter Runner on April 16, 2010 so I [...]
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Italian Sausage, Roasted Potato and Roasted Veggie Egg Bake
April 6, 2020 { 10 comments }This recipe was developed in paid sponsorship with the National Pork Board. I have an easy, versatile and family-friendly recipe to share with you today. It’s an Italian sausage, roasted potato and roasted veggie egg bake. It’s simple, delicious and makes enough to serve a crowd or stretch into multiple meals. The leftovers heat over well. [...]
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Cheesy Roasted Cauliflower Soup
March 5, 2020 { 4 comments }It’s no secret that this winter has been the season of soup for me! There was a long stretch of life where I turned to salad for lunch nine times out of ten. Then I moved on to turkey sandwiches for a couple of years. I am now fully in soup land, and it’s a [...]
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Sausage, Mushroom, Spinach and Artichoke Gnocchi Skillet – All Ingredients from Trader Joe’s!
March 1, 2020 { 7 comments }Last Thursday Finn and I made a trip to Trader Joe’s for a huge restock. For whatever reason, Finn likes Trader Joe’s noticeably more than other grocery stores…although he does love to say “AL-DI” when we are in Aldi. On Thursday he was smiling, waving and talking to most anyone who came within a five [...]
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Lentil, Cauliflower and Kale Vegan Power Soup
January 26, 2020 { 16 comments }I hope this post finds you enjoying the weekend. It’s rainy, cool and overcast here in Florida so it seems like the perfect time to share this recipe for Lentil, Cauliflower and Kale Vegan Power Soup. I posted a photo of this soup in last week’s “Day in the Life at 20 Months” post and [...]
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The Best Ever Pizza-Inspired Spaghetti Squash Casserole
January 21, 2020 { 14 comments }I have been making this spaghetti squash casserole for going on five years now and I think it’s safe to say at this point that it is in the top 10 when it comes to the number of times that I’ve made a specific recipe. I have hesitated to share the recipe on my blog [...]
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15 Warm Grain Bowl Meal Ideas
January 15, 2020 { 9 comments }Two things to start this post. First, remember how I said one of my new year food goals was to cook more recipes and eat less throw together whatever I have bowl combinations? We’re 15 days into the new year and so far it doesn’t look like my grain bowl meals are going anywhere. Second, [...]
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Cranberry, White Chocolate and Pistachio Blondies
December 14, 2019 { 13 comments }Nothing says holiday baking like butter, butter and more butter and I am here today with a recipe for cranberry, white chocolate and pistachio blondies that is buttery, sweet and delicious. This recipe is festive for the holidays because you have red cranberries, white chocolate chips and green pistachios. I also find these flavors to [...]
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Carrot Cake Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting {Recipe}
November 8, 2019 { 18 comments }I’m bringing back a recipe from the archives that deserves another day in the spotlight. These Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting were one of the best ideas that I’ve ever had. ‘Tis the season to bring them back with Thanksgiving just a few weeks away and the holidays following shortly after. You all [...]
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Warming Lentil + Sweet Potato Soup
November 5, 2019 { 11 comments }I wasn’t sure if this day would ever come but I can confidently say that my nearly two year turkey sandwich lunch obsession has ended. My favorite combination was Nature’s Own Honey Wheat Bread, Duke’s Mayo, sliced avocado, Applegate turkey, a slice of cheese and bread and butter pickles. I ate hundreds of them. I [...]
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The Most Delicious Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies
October 31, 2019 { 8 comments }Welcome to probably the best cookie recipe that I have ever shared on my blog. These oatmeal raisin chocolate chip cookies are to die for but before we get started you just have to promise me that no matter what, you’ll let the dough chill in the fridge overnight (or for at least 12 hours). [...]
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Easy & Healthy Salmon Stuffed Avocado
October 3, 2019 { 3 comments }This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Blue Harbor Fish Co.. All opinions are 100% mine. If you’ve been reading my blog for any length of time, you know that one thing that I always keep in the pantry is canned tuna and salmon. They are an excellent option for a [...]
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Veggie Packed Turkey Meatloaf
July 10, 2019 { 29 comments }I am on a constant mission to find foods that Finn will enthusiastically eat that are not crackers, cheese, bagels and puffs. And for the record…I never thought I’d be that mom trying to sneak veggies into recipes but here I am, making a veggie packed turkey meatloaf. Finn aside, I am in LOVE with [...]
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Southern-Style Peanut Butter Banana Pudding
June 28, 2019 { 5 comments }This recipe for Southern-Style Peanut Butter Banana Pudding is sponsored by the National Peanut Board. I received compensation, but all opinions and content are my own. I did an exciting thing. I combined one of my favorite southern desserts with my one of my favorite foods. Yes, you are looking at Peanut Butter Banana Pudding! Southern-style [...]
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Peanut Butter and Chia Jam Baked Oatmeal
June 1, 2019 { 6 comments }This post is sponsored by the National Peanut Board. I received compensation, but all opinions and content are my own. Fellow peanut butter lovers…welcome to your new favorite breakfast! I decided to use my all-time favorite sandwich, peanut butter and jelly, as inspiration to create a baked oatmeal recipe. This baked oatmeal is not only [...]