Here is the end of the Labor Day items. I think the three links have you covered for this weekend or for any barbecue or tailgating party. Have a safe weekend with your family and friends. There are desserts for a small gathering or a potluck, you have baked and no bake. My favorite is always fruit, but my family … Read More ...
Last Minute Gluten Free Labor Day Recipes
Trying to eat healthier or have someone coming over that is on a gluten-free diet for Labor Day, here is your solution. The great thing about gluten free is you don’t realize your missing out. Don’t even tell your guests, unless they ask of course or you know the person is on a gluten free diet. You’ll find appetizers, meals … Read More ...
35 Labor Day Worthy Hamburgers
Labor Day weekend is coming up and for us that means the end of summer. Last time to enjoy the warm weather and barbecue for the season. Hamburgers are usually on the menu and here are several choices that you may not have thought of. Of course, these choices would be great for your tailgating parties too.
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Apple Cider Bourbon Whiskey
Here is a drink for the adults. Warm apple cider by the fire is great, but if you need a little kick add some bourbon
to it. Make sure you put aside some for the kids before you add your alcohol or maybe you can borrow someone’s crockpot and mark it for adults only.
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Skinny Mug Brownies
Have a chocolate craving, but trying to be good. Here is your solution. Or here is my solution. I love brownies, but I’m not good at resisting a whole pan. Now I can have my brownie and not feel guilty. Plus, it is only 100 calories! Remember all microwaves are different, so the timing could be shorter or longer for … Read More ...
How To Make French Bread Pizza
Look out delivery and homemade pizza night, I think I have found a new favorite. I love pizza on french bread. Although, it is still quicker for me to cook up the frozen pizza for myself. This will be fun to make on those spontaneous pizza nights. Dinner for football Sunday! You can create several different pizzas for everyone to … Read More ...
Apple Cider Donut Muffins with Salted Caramel
As fall or autumn approaches, I have apples on my brain. Probably because of school and apple season. As I mentioned before, it is the beginning of my baking season. These apple cider donut muffins looked good and then I saw they were filled with salted caramel! They look even better. Although, I might not fill all of the muffins … Read More ...
Amaretti Apple Tart
An Amaretti cookie is an Italian Almond Cookie. If you aren’t able to locate it in the cookie aisle, then try the ethnic aisle of your store. For me a tart is a fancy pie that you serve to impress people. I’ll keep this handy if that day ever comes. Since I’m a lazy cook, my friends and family are … Read More ...
6 – Layer Mexican Pinwheels
This could also be vegan if you used vegan cheese. This will be a great dish for a pot luck, tailgate, and after school snack. A different variety than the cold cuts that are usually used to make pinwheels. I’m sure you could add some meats of your choice, if you wanted.
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Nutty Buddy Inspired Cupcakes
I love Nutty Buddy ice cream cones. My favorite part was the chocolate coating with the nuts. Am I the only one that took the nuts on the bottom of the bag and poured them onto the ice cream? I am so excited to make these cupcakes. I might actually sprinkle some sugar cone to the frosting before dipping.
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15 Homemade Fruit Leather
One of the easiest snacks to put in my daughter’s lunch was fruit leather. She always ate it and it didn’t have to be on ice. The only issue was all the preservatives in it. She doesn’t eat it as much, but she does go for the more healthier version. If you want to try and make your own, here … Read More ...
50+ Ideas for Lunch on a Stick
Is it me or does it seem like kids will eat anything you put on a stick? It could be something they would never think to try before; but you put it on a stick and it looks appealing. I’m picky about eating the same thing for lunch all the time, so maybe these ideas will get me out of … Read More ...
The Best Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
When I eat a cookie, I want it to be soft and chewy. The gluten-free cookies that I have tried are usually the opposite. Michaell at Foodscape is in agreement with me and has created a softer gluten-free chocolate chip cookie. While I’m trying to eat healthier, it can be hard to let go of some of the comfort foods, … Read More ...
White Chocolate Cinnamon Roll Energy Bites
Some of these energy bites just don’t sound healthy, not that I’m complaining. Although, when you think about what you crave when you are hungry, the names seem just about right. I’m all about the easy snack or quick breakfast and love either a smoothie or energy bites. Of course I would much prefer a cinnamon roll, but I’m trying … Read More ...
Caramel Apple Pie Bars
As the saying goes, “An apple a day, keeps the Dr. away”. I’m pretty sure they don’t mean having the apples like this. Fall is the start of my baking season and that begins with an apple pie, apple sauce, cupcakes and now these. I love apples and caramel together. It is just a wonderful combination, especially when you use … Read More ...