Blackberry Cheesecake

Some close family friends invited us over for Easter dinner.  We had a wonderful time!  Lots of laughter, good conversation, and delicious food!  So much to be thankful for!  For this special occasion I busted out the Pioneer Woman’s Blackberry Cheesecake.  Sister made this about a year ago with blueberries and it was OMG delicious.  I’ve beenRead more

Blueberry Coffee Cake

I don’t know about you, but I love coffee cake.  I love the cinnamon sugar that’s usually involved, I love the crunchy streusel; it’s just all around delicious, and this recipe doesn’t disappoint.  I decided to make this because I had some leftover buttermilk that I was trying to use up, we never have buttermilk onRead more

Black Bean Veggie Burgers

Despite the weather not cooperating, some friends came over yesterday and we had a (indoor) BBQ.  Moving indoors was really fine by me…my grilling skills have yet to be discovered, and these tender and delicious veggie burgers hold up better on a flat skillet. These definitely aren’t trying to be regular hamburgers, but I thinkRead more

Baked Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

Growing up I was not a fan of oatmeal.  It was just so mushy and boring.  But baked oatmeal has changed all that.  This recipe makes a delicious, creamy, flavorful, custard-like dish that I could eat all day long. Baked Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Serves 6-8 Adapted from Budget Bytes 1 can (15oz) pumpkin puree 1/4Read more

Carrot Herb Rolls

My kneading muscles (who knew that was a thing) are out of shape! Monday I spent most of the day making delicious rolls.  I think this was the first time I’ve ever made rolls myself, although I’m sure I’ve been around when my grandma or mom made them.  It’s definitely not a quick process, butRead more