Short on time or don’t feel like waiting hours for dough to rise? No problem! This no-rise recipe will give you a fresh, crusty loaf in under an hour start to finish. Serve with butter or dip in herbed oil for the ultimate addition to your menu. Ingredients: 1 packet (.25 oz) dry active yeast…
Chicken & Rice Soup
This hearty soup emanates all that is wonderful of a traditional roasted chicken. I opted for rice instead of noodles to maintain the wholesome goodness and clean recipe, but feel free to swap out the rice for some orzo. Ingredients: 2 split chicken breasts 2 leg quarters 1 medium onion, chopped 2 c. celery 2…
The Ultimate M&Ms Cookie
Ok gang- if you’re like me and can never have enough chocolate chip cookie variations, then pull up a seat, errr mixer… and get baking. These are quite easy but require a little bit of prep time. This makes a lot of batter, but I scoop a big cookie (think the size of your palm!)…
Breakfast Bread Pudding
This bake is perfect for breakfast or brunch and it is definitely my all-time go-to. I have made this so many times and my family constantly asks me to make it over and over! As most of my recipes go, it is super simple. Enjoy! Ingredients: 8 snowflake or brioche rolls 5 eggs, plus 4…
Banana Sorbet
This incredibly easy dessert is perfect at curbing your cravings and will keep your sweet tooth at bay. It is tasty enough to serve as a final course at a dinner party or to keep a batch in the freezer. Just a tip, I make this in small batches, as I don’t like the consistency…
Snowball Cookies
A traditional butter cookie dough rolled into a ball and covered in powered sugar makes these pretty little things. This is a super simple and relatively quick recipe. No chill time is required, so it’s a great go-to for last minute, simple cookies. I baked these not too long ago after a late night at…
Sweet Treat Gift Boxes
Homemade gifts are one of the sweetest things you can give! Whether it’s for a hostess of your holiday party or dinner, or for a neighbor ‘just because,’ these treat boxes go a long way with showing your appreciation. It’s super easy to assemble, doesn’t take much time, and is less expensive than purchasing a…
Cranberry Orange Bars
If you do one thing this winter season, please, please, p l e a s eeeee make these bars! They are fail-proof and will surely be your favorite bar. Yes- I said it! I have all the confidence in the world in these and the best tip I can give is to use a good…
Dark Chocolate Toffee Bars
Make these little beauties a day in advance and they will taste even better! I’ve learned that some treats are better when they sit and the flavors have a chance to really develop, and O M G do you want to give these a day! Ingredients: 1 c. butter 1 ¾ c. flour 1/4 c….
Garlic Whipped Potatoes
OK, so I don’t know anyone that doesn’t like mashed potatoes, and this version takes your traditional mash and kicks them up several notches! The garlic, butter and cream cheese take this over the top and seriously make this the best side dish and my favorite version of a traditional mashed potato. Ingredients: 1.5 pounds…
The Heartful Plate 