Honey Mustard Chicken and Bacon Panini

When I was a kid, my mom packed my lunch every single day. Occasionally, I would open my lunch box to see a note written on my napkin. “Hope you are having a good day,” “good luck on the test,” “I love you.” It always brightened my day and was usually exactly the encouragement, reminder

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Mini Pumpkin Whoopie Pies {12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies}

I had a hard time deciding what cookie to feature next in the 12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies. There are so many amazing recipes that have come to mind and narrowing it down just 12 has been difficult. I made these last fall and I knew needed to bring them back this year. They are

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Stir-Fried Noodles

I’m an Air Force Brat. I have lived in Alabama, Germany, Georgia, Nebraska, North Dakota and Minnesota (the last 2 as an adult). As a kid, I didn’t mind it too much until our move to Nebraska after my 6th grade year. It was hard to leave my friends and I’m sure I was unpleasant

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Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes {Crazy Cooking Challenge}

I can’t believe it’s time again for another Crazy Cooking Challenge! This month’s challenge is mashed potatoes. I searched throughout the blog world for the perfect recipe and of course I found way too many! But when I came across this Slow Cooker Mashed Potato recipe at Real Mom Kitchen, I knew I had to

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Cheesesteak Pizza

Today is National Men Make Dinner Day so I thought I would feature a meal that my main man loves and always assists with making. Hands down, pizza is his favorite food. Meaty, cheesy, topping overloaded pizza. No veggies or plain cheese for him. Sunday is homemade pizza night in our house and we always

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Cake Batter Rice Crispy Treats

When I saw this recipe over at one of my favorite blogs, Gimme Some Oven, I knew they were something I needed to try. I’ve been seeing all kinds of ways to fancy up the humble rice crispy treat in the food blog world lately and the perfect opportunity arose for me to join in. Some friends

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Peanut Butter M&M Cookies

The classic peanut butter and chocolate combination is featured in these delicious Peanut Butter M&M Cookies. Perfect for all your holiday baking.

The classic peanut butter and chocolate combination is featured in these delicious Peanut Butter M&M Cookies. Perfect for all your holiday baking. This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, please read my disclosure policy. **This post has been updated since its original post date in 2011. The photos and text have been updated.

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Monster Claws {Baked Chicken Tenders}

Noah is our little monster (at 6 months). He loves to growl when we ask him what a monster says. He’s so funny! And these are his sweet, adorable little claws. Not the monster and claws you were originally expecting to see huh? Well, I’ll get to those. There are just thousands, yes thousands, of

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Caramel Apple Cake Pops {The Improv Cooking Challenge}

Caramel Apple Cake Pops are a fun, festive treat to enjoy this autumn. Spiced cake, caramel sauce and chopped peanuts make the perfect little bite. I am so honored to have been asked (along with over 100 other food bloggers) to participate in The Improv Cooking Challenge hosted by Lady Behind the Curtain. Each month we

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