Sometimes, you just want a doughnut. If you're like me, you have trouble justifying the drive to a bakery just to buy one, so you get a dozen. And then eat them all. Not good. Here's my take on a mini-muffin that tastes just like a delicious doughnut. Without the guilt. The original recipe for… Continue reading Cinnamon Sugar Doughnut Muffins
Tag: Snacks
Hummus
Usually I buy hummus in a big tub from Costco. It's fairly cheap (especially compared to the tiny containers at regular grocery stores) and my family can blow thru one in about a week. My kids love it with chips or carrots. Zack and I enjoy toasting up some pita bread and scooping hummus up… Continue reading Hummus
Simple Caramel Apples
Yesterday I went in search of caramels to make my Halloween tradition, Caramel Apples. I had to visit three stores before I found one that had them in stock. It was very frustrating - but, these babies are totally worth the irritation. You can go crazy with decorating caramel apples...drizzle with melted chocolate, rolled in… Continue reading Simple Caramel Apples
The Best Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Ever
I used to just throw some salt and oil on my pumpkin seeds every year. Then a few years ago, I came across a recipe that used these ingredients. I've tweaked the recipe quite a bit based on what I've learned from making Chex mix from my mom's old old recipe of it. Newer recipes… Continue reading The Best Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Ever
Cowboy Caviar
A special shout out to my Aunt Nola - who brings this amazing salsa to family functions. I got the recipe from her and made it today for our small group's football party. So awesome. Serve with "scoops" style chips -- you'll want big bowl chips to scoop up all the goodness in this stuff!… Continue reading Cowboy Caviar
Tomato Bacon Bites
Football party today! Go Seahawks! These were terrific little bite sized (have I mentioned I love all things bite sized?) snacks. Perfect for popping in your mouth while watching your favorite team dominate the opposition. *Had to take this photo with my iPhone - forgot the camera and they were disappearing quick! Tomato Bacon Bites… Continue reading Tomato Bacon Bites
Spiced Pumpkin Muffins
This recipe makes a TON of muffins - three dozen perfectly sized ones. Or, you can make three 9x5 inch loaves out of it. Great for sharing! I'm taking these to MOPS tomorrow. I did some plain, some with chocolate chips added and some with candied walnuts on top. You could also add raisins soaked… Continue reading Spiced Pumpkin Muffins
Apple Strudel Muffins
Yesterday, my power was out the entire morning and most of the afternoon. It was very frustrating. I realized how completely addicted I am to my computer. When the power came back on, my monitor got fried and now won't display anything. Computers are pretty worthless without a screen to show you what it's doing.… Continue reading Apple Strudel Muffins
Cranberry Bliss Bars
When I was doing some research for Pastor Phil's Double Chocolate Brownie Cookies, I saw a photo online of Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars. Wow. I'm really glad I don't drink coffee, because those baked goods would just about kill me I think. After finishing my Brownie Cookie digging, I started looking into recipe knockoffs for… Continue reading Cranberry Bliss Bars
Northwest Pumpkin Bread
Sometimes, baking can help soothe the soul. A gentleman in my church died last week and it's his funeral today. I won't be able to go due to conflicting wedding things, but baked goods were requested for the gathering - and that's the least I can do. The original title of this recipe was Downeast… Continue reading Northwest Pumpkin Bread
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