Special Juice
This juice was only ever made for special occasions at my house growing up, hence the name, “Special Juice.” Usually Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, sometimes birthdays, maybe the 4th of July. Because it was served so rarely, it was such a special treat. My own kids have also come to look forward to it, too.…
Hot Fudge Sauce
Every year for Christmas my neighbor and friend would deliver this fudge sauce in a cute little jar. I think it may have lasted about 5 minutes in our house. It was the most delicious fudge sauce I have ever tasted. I love ice cream but I have to say that I am not a…
Double Chocolate Peppermint Chunk Cookies
A great way to spice up your cookies for the holiday is to add some peppermint! That is literally all I did with these cookies. This recipe is actually already on the site as Double Chocolate Mint Cookies. Instead of Andes candies, in this recipe I use Ghirardelli Peppermint Chunks. I found them at Walmart. …
Peanut Butter Cookies
Luke was so excited the other day when I picked him up from school and had a couple of these in the car with me. He had requested them a few days before because they might be his favorite. Whether you have peanut butter lovers in your house or not, these cookies will be a…
Baklava
Baklava might not be your traditional Christmas treat, but it reminds me of my time spent in Jerusalem where I ate this, probably more than I should have! In 1999, I spent a summer studying abroad in Jerusalem, Jordan, and Egypt. It was an amazing experience not just for the things I learned but also…
Caramel Popcorn
I love crunchy caramel popcorn – this recipe delivers just that. If you are looking for the chewy, gets stuck in your teeth for a day kind, look away. This is the crunchy, can’t stop eating, I can’t believe I just ate the whole bowl kind. It is simple too! If you want traditional caramel…
Gingerbread Cake
This cake was a popular dessert in my house growing up. It was easy to make and we always had the ingredients. I would whip it up for our Family Home Evening treat on many occasions. It is best topped with whip cream. I have to say, my new favorite way to eat this cake…
Butterhorn Cookies
Have you ever been to a cookie exchange? They are popular around Christmas time and a great way to find new recipes for the holidays. That’s how I found this recipe. Years ago, when we lived in Utah, I went to a cookie exchange and my neighbor brought these little gems. If you are looking…
Mint Brownies
Like I have mentioned before, you can pretty much guarantee that I am going to love anything with mint and chocolate: grasshopper milkshakes, Stephen’s mint truffle hot chocolate, my Double Chocolate Chip Mint Cookies, the list goes on. Add mint brownies to the list. I first published this recipe at Christmas time using a boxed…
Almond Toffee
One of the things I love about food is that it can remind you of people, places, or events that have happened in our lives. This recipe is a special one for me that involves my 12 year old, Luke. This story actually begins when he was 4. All my kids went to the same…
Breakfast Burritos
Breakfast. Some people say it is the most important meal of the day. I am not a nutritionist or anything close so I can’t claim that breakfast is important for scientific reasons. I am human, though, and know that I need fuel for the day. So breakfast, it’s an important meal. It is also important…
Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls
Fall is officially here and I am fully embracing all things pumpkin spice. I love that when the seasons change our food changes too! Isn’t that what we love about the holidays? Food?!? As we transition from flip flops to boots, shorts to jeans, and tank tops to sweaters, our food transitions from burgers to…
Crumb Coffee Cake
It is not too often that I eat cake for breakfast but when I do – I want a crumb coffee cake. My blueberry coffee cake is amazing as well as my cinnamon sour cream coffee cake. However, nostalgia always takes over and this one brings back all the memories. My sister and I were…