Category Archives: Recipes

Rustic Thumbprint Cookies

12 Days of Cookies: Day 5 There is just something so classically pretty about thumbprint cookies. I remember my mom and grandma making these when I was a little girl. Biting into these I can reminisce on the tastes and smells from my grandmother’s kitchen; she was an amazing baker and all around cook. ThisContinue reading “Rustic Thumbprint Cookies”

Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Cookies

12 Days of Cookies: Day 4 Have you ever had super soft cookies that just melt in your mouth when you eat them? These cookies are just like that. I will be the first person to admit that though I prefer cookies that have a certain snap to them when you eat them, these areContinue reading “Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Cookies”

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

12 Days of Cookies: Day 3 There’s just something so insanely good about pumpkin and chocolate. My sister makes the best pumpkin bread and when she adds chocolate chips to it – it’s like a small slice of paradise. These sweet treats have such an array of different flavors; the different spices and chocolate givesContinue reading “Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies”

Perfect Peanut Butter Cookies

12 Days of Cookies: Day 1 I wanted to start this small project off with peanut butter cookies as they happen to be my Dad’s favorite. He’s been battling bladder cancer for almost two years now and his appetite has changed drastically since he started chemotherapy. There are a few things that make him perkContinue reading “Perfect Peanut Butter Cookies”

Dutch Oven Whole Roasted Chicken

I love the way roasted chicken smells; it reminds me so much of when my mom would make homemade chicken noodle soup when I was little. Food made from scratch always has a more wholesome smell and taste to it. I enjoy the way the scent permeates through my home and when you walk throughContinue reading “Dutch Oven Whole Roasted Chicken”

Savory Pumpkin Quiche

Firstly, I want to say thank you to all our Veterans for your service. My husband was a service member for eleven years and I personally believe these men and women do not get enough recognition for the time and energy they put into serving our country. Secondly, let’s talk about one of my absoluteContinue reading “Savory Pumpkin Quiche”

Quinoa and Beet Salad

Before my husband and I started dating I considered myself a vegetarian. I’ve since started eating more meat and I’ve helped him embrace plant-based meals. I’m still not the biggest fan of red meat and I’ve struggled to learn how to cook anything aside from chicken and venison. This means I tend to fall backContinue reading “Quinoa and Beet Salad”

Healthy Three Ingredient Oatmeal Cookies

Our oldest just turned five which means she only eats about five different foods (funny, right?). She also happens to be a grazer; which can be frustrating around meal times. I struggle to get her to eat breakfast but she will scarf down these cookies without a second thought. So what’s so great about these?Continue reading “Healthy Three Ingredient Oatmeal Cookies”