Dried cranberries, white chocolate, crystallized ginger and orange flavors give this a winter holiday flavor blast. Addictive and easy to eat by the handful, you can call it puppy chow, muddy buddies, whatever you want – because no matter what, it’s delicious! I have a small addiction to all things “cranberry bliss”: cranberry bliss bars,…
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Candied Pecans
An easy gift for the holidays! Sweet and flavored with cinnamon and sugar, these candied pecans are an addicting snack that’s perfect for a crowd. I’ve been making candied pecans every year during the holidays for… um… forever? I honestly can’t remember a time when I didn’t make them. It’s my go-to snack to bring…
Maple Sugar Cookies
These maple sugar cookies are soft cut-out sugar cookies with crisp, defined edges that are loaded with maple syrup flavor. Use your favorite cookie cutter for fun shapes, and top with a sweet maple icing! There’s something about the smell of warm maple syrup that’s just so comforting. You know what I mean? For me,…
Grilled Cinnamon Pound Cake S’mores
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MyCalphalonKitchen #CollectiveBias Does anyone else get supper bummed when grilling season is over? I mean, if you live in a place with temperate conditions all year, I guess you can’t relate. But for those of us in New England,…
Chocolate Pecan Pie Energy Bites
Easy, raw, bite-sized, naturally sweetened collagen bites full of chocolate and pecan pie flavors without all the hard work and sugar! Raw, gluten free, dairy free, vegan and paleo. I’ve probably mentioned this in past years, but I’m not a huge fan of pie. Depending on what kind you make, it can be a pain…
White Chocolate Cinnamon Roll Bark
A super simple, quick and easy sweet treat that combines creamy white chocolate with a buttery cinnamon sugar swirl reminiscent of a cinnamon roll! In the food blog world, autumn is all about apples, pumpkins, spice cakes, caramel and candy corn. There are adorable edible monsters for Halloween and turkey shaped cookies for Thanksgiving. Meanwhile,…
German Potato Salad
My favorite traditional German potato salad dressed with a dijon vinegar dressing and served warm. The perfect cold weather side dish! I have one of those names where it’s almost never spelled correctly, but it’s really not even that difficult a name. Most of my conversations at businesses go something like this: “First name?” “Leslie.”…
Cinnamon Buttered Rum Popcorn Balls
An adult version of the classic popcorn ball, featuring the addition of cinnamon and rum for a buttery, boozy, chewy Halloween treat! K, so, Halloween is coming up soon. Halloween means two very different things for kids and adults: Children: Overpriced costumes and costume contests where they win McDonalds gift certificates. Adults: Inappropriate costumes and…
French 75 Cocktail
A classic bubbly gin and champagne cocktail with a fresh lemon zing! My birthday is on Tuesday, and to celebrate I was going to make this really decadent, three layer German chocolate cake that may or may not be soaked with booze (that doesn’t mean it’s not going to happen, just not today). Instead of…
An Epic Fall Recipe Roundup
It’s no secret around here that I’m a total autumn gal. Give me cooler temps, apple picking and an excuse to snuggle up in big blanket scarves and cozy cardigans. I want the AC turned off, the pleasure of not quite needing the heat on, and the promise of chilly morning runs. Now that we’re…
Chewy Funfetti Granola Bars
Chewy funfetti granola bars are filled with funfetti flavor and tons of rainbow sprinkles – no baking required. Add them to your kids’ lunch for a fun back to school snack! As you may or may not know, I do not have kids. Don’t have them, and really not looking to. But that doesn’t mean…
Oatmeal Lace Cookies
These oatmeal lace cookies are thin and chewy with a crisp edge and buttery brown sugar flavor! So, my plan was to get this post live yesterday, but then I came down with something and I could barely keep my eyes open, let alone stare at a computer screen. To be fair, I’m pretty sure…
Blueberry White Chocolate Cheesecake Dip
This tangy cheesecake dip is the ultimate no bake dessert with fresh blueberries, white chocolate chips, and perfectly pairs with graham crackers for dipping! Recently, I bought entirely too many blueberries. WAY too many. Just… an absurd amount. I don’t know what I was thinking at the time. I had enough to make a blueberry…
Salted Nutella Fudge Brownie Gelato
Rich, creamy gelato loaded with Nutella flavor, chunks of fudgy brownie bites and a hint of sea salt! Everyone’s making all these fabulous strawberry recipes, eye-popping blueberry recipes, and beautiful fruity drinks… and then here I am, making a salted Nutella fudge brownie gelato. The heart wants what the heart wants, you guys. Truth be…
Mango Ginger Sangria
A bright, crisp and refreshing summer sangria filled with the flavors of sweet mango and zesty ginger! I don’t want to take up a ton of your time, so we’re gonna take a small detour before we get to the recipe. Guys… wedding planning takes up a lot of time. If you’ve planned a wedding,…
Triple Chocolate Banana Bread
This isn’t the kind of banana bread you’re going to serve at breakfast – save this bad boy for dessert! This decadent triple chocolate banana bread is super chocolatey without being overly sweet, and topped with a thick layer of chocolate ganache. If you like bananas and you like chocolate, you’re going to LOVE this!…
Pineapple Cooler
This creamy, boozy beverage is perfect for a hot summer day and loaded with pineapple flavor (and rum, of course)! Guys, it’s summer. I know that the calendar says it’s not until Thursday the 21st, but Massachusetts has never been one to… oh, I don’t know, pay attention in the least to where seasons actually…
Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
A creamy and tart lemon poppy seed salad dressing that’s destined to become a family favorite and staple in your fridge for the summer! Sometimes you don’t know what you’re going to get when you come to this site. Sometimes might find yourself scouring through pages of decadent desserts, and other times you’re pinning gluten…
Strawberry S’mores Icebox Cake
Easy to make no bake cake with three layers of whipped cream, marshmallows and Fluff, graham crackers, sweet strawberries, and rich chocolate ganache. Perfect to make ahead for a summer party – and you can even swap homemade whipped cream for Cool Whip to make it even quicker! K, so… this cake. I gave…
S’mores Tots from “Tots!”
These aren’t your mama’s s’mores! All the usual ingredients, thrown in a skillet with mini tater tots for the ultimate salty and sweet combination. K, so, I love s’mores. In basically any and every form. I’ve made them into a s’mores tart, s’mores trifle, s’mores toffee bark, and s’mores cupcakes (my personal favorite). There’s just…
Paleo Chocolate Avocado Pudding
Rich, creamy, chocolate pudding that’s dairy free, gluten free, and refined sugar free thanks to the healthy fat in avocado and natural sweetener! On Wednesday, I’ll be flying to Salt Lake City for the Everything Food Conference. It’s a big freakin’ deal, with a ton of freakin’ people, and I’m already exhausted just looking at…
Almond Honey Protein Bars
An unbelievably easy homemade protein bar with only four ingredients! Chewy and loaded with almond butter and honey flavors – gluten free and dairy free! So, we’re fully moved in to the new house and surrounded by boxes (but we’re reducing those a little day by day). And as I write this, I’m smack in…
Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf
A tangy, sweet, moist loaf loaded with lemon flavor and dotted with crunchy poppy seeds! It’s back to winter weather here in Boston, but we’re going to pretend it’s not and instead pretend that Spring is in full bloom with daffodils in abundance, bulky coats in storage, and sunshine 24/7. Well… not 24/7, because then…
Chocolate Chunk Butterscotch Blondies
Soft and chewy blondie bars loaded with dark chocolate chunks and ribbons of gooey, rich, homemade salted butterscotch. If you’re reading this the date it posted (April 2nd), that means I am currently in Las Vegas trying to win back the money we just put down upon closing on our new home. Okay, fine –…
