Kick the classic beignet up several notches with this Apple Cider Beignet variation! Fluffy beignets with a hint of spice, dipped in a flavorful caramel apple sauce! A few years ago, my hubby and I took a quick trip to New Orleans for our anniversary. Neither of us had been before, and living in ...
Thanksgiving
Pumpkin Dip
A couple of weeks ago, my neighbor hosted a Halloween party. Everyone invited was in charge of bringing an appetizer to share, so I made a batch of guacamole and had it coming out of the mouth of a carved pumpkin. One of my neighbors made this pumpkin dip and not only was it incredibly simple to ...
The BEST Sugar Cookies
A few months ago, I decided to jump into the world of cookie/cupcake decorating. I have always been so impressed with people that could decorate beautiful cookies, so I thought "why not try it out"? Well, I went to the store, bought the starter kit, and thought I was set. Little did I know that I ...
Chocolate Chess Pie
Each Thanksgiving, my mom is in charge of the pies. We typically have one pumpkin pie and one fruit pie. It varies from cherry to blueberry, apple, etc. For the last few years however, I have been trying to add a new pie to spice things up. I made an apple butter pumpkin pie last year that was a ...
Cheesy Ranch Potatoes
Last week, I was walking through the grocery store when I noticed their 10 lb bag of potatoes on sale. I grabbed one and that night, made my Mississippi mud potatoes! Huge hit! Fast forward a few days later, I still had tons of potatoes left in that bag. Since my family loves their potato sides, I ...
Green Bean Casserole
If you're looking for the best Green Bean Casserole, look no further! Using only a few ingredients, this comes together in no time and is packed with flavor! This casserole is one that has been made in my family for YEARS! It has always been a favorite of mine because not only is it quick to ...
Simple Chicken Gravy
This Simple Chicken Gravy can be made with or without chicken drippings and brings incredible flavor to any dish! I posted earlier that I had found an amazing sale on whole chickens at my local grocery store last week. Since I decided to make the chicken in my slow cooker for dinner one night, I ...
Pumpkin Coffee Cake
Over the weekend, with my mom being in town, I decided to whip up this pumpkin cake for breakfast. The kids got quite excited to hear me say "cake for breakfast". This took no time to whip up and we ended up with enough leftovers for the next morning as well. Both my mom and I agreed, this would be ...
Loaded Mashed Potatoes
These flavorful potatoes are loaded with bacon, cheese, sour cream, and butter. The perfect side dish to any meal!! I don't know about you, but loaded mashed potatoes are one of my most favorite side dishes. If I have a get together, it is one dish that is a must have. Not only is it easy to ...
