Monkey Bread

Family traditions, especially those revolving around holidays, are deeply cherished by Joel and me. We both grew up with special Christmas breakfasts and monkey bread was something that always graced Joel’s Christmas table. Because we still go home to visit our parents for Christmas and rotate houses each year, we have our personal family traditions

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Pioneer Woman’s Creamy Mashed Potatoes

I was so blessed as a child to have been welcomed in the kitchen. Since I was young, I helped mix batters (and licked beaters), crack eggs, peel potatoes and “pipe” frostings. It was something I enjoyed and my parents always nurtured that love. I am so grateful that they took the extra time in

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Honey Mustard Chicken and Bacon Panini

When I was a kid, my mom packed my lunch every single day. Occasionally, I would open my lunch box to see a note written on my napkin. “Hope you are having a good day,” “good luck on the test,” “I love you.” It always brightened my day and was usually exactly the encouragement, reminder

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Mini Pumpkin Whoopie Pies {12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies}

I had a hard time deciding what cookie to feature next in the 12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies. There are so many amazing recipes that have come to mind and narrowing it down just 12 has been difficult. I made these last fall and I knew needed to bring them back this year. They are

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Stir-Fried Noodles

I’m an Air Force Brat. I have lived in Alabama, Germany, Georgia, Nebraska, North Dakota and Minnesota (the last 2 as an adult). As a kid, I didn’t mind it too much until our move to Nebraska after my 6th grade year. It was hard to leave my friends and I’m sure I was unpleasant

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Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes {Crazy Cooking Challenge}

I can’t believe it’s time again for another Crazy Cooking Challenge! This month’s challenge is mashed potatoes. I searched throughout the blog world for the perfect recipe and of course I found way too many! But when I came across this Slow Cooker Mashed Potato recipe at Real Mom Kitchen, I knew I had to

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Cheesesteak Pizza

Today is National Men Make Dinner Day so I thought I would feature a meal that my main man loves and always assists with making. Hands down, pizza is his favorite food. Meaty, cheesy, topping overloaded pizza. No veggies or plain cheese for him. Sunday is homemade pizza night in our house and we always

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