How To: Simplify

4 Simple Cupcake Recipes

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 23:19:00 +0000

Cupcakes are all the rage right now and they have been for quite some time. Cupcakeries are popping up every day, cupcake shows are flooding the television channels, and cupcake flavors are enduring...

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Chocolate and Peanut Butter Chip Soft and Chewy Cookies

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:57:00 +0000

One of the most satisfying things that I can do for myself is to prepare flavorful recipes for others. Nothing brings me more joy than to spend time in the kitchen preparing savory dishes that will...

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6 Simple Cookie Recipes

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 21:12:00 +0000

I have a confession to make. Even though I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, I've become quite the cookie monster lately. Blame it on my love of baking. Blame it on my love to experiment with cookies....

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Tomato and Olive Pasta

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 22:51:00 +0000

I'm not sure where you live but where I live, spring is here. It's here in full force. If you're still snowed in, my sincere apologies for rubbing it in but I just can't contain my excitement. This...

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Farfalle Noodle Soup with Carrots, Beans, and Peppers

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:11:00 +0000

When it comes to a piping, steaming, hot bowl of soup, count me in for at least one bowl, especially when the bowl is filled with noodles, vegetables, chicken broth, and herbs. There's nothing more...

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Strawberry, Pecan, and Mixed Green Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:31:00 +0000

There's something that is so refreshing, enjoyable, and beautiful about a salad that is full of fresh vegetables, leafy greens, bountiful fruit, crunchy bits, and flavorful dressing. Don't you...

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Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 02:16:00 +0000

I have had a dilemma in my kitchen for a few months. A cookie dilemma. I'm a fan of cookies that have a slight crunch to them. Meanwhile, my husband is a major fan of cookies that are soft and chewy....

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Chocolate Chip and Turtle Cookies

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:12:00 +0000

Everyone has a go to candy, am I right? Is your go to candy crunchy, chocolatey, sweet, rich, salty? Or, like me, is it all of the above? I know, I know...unlike my husband, I'm not a huge chocolate...

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Grilled Sausage Sandwiches with Onion Sauce and Grilled Red Pepper Relish

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 03:35:00 +0000

If you've been a reader of my site, you probably already know that my favorite way to spend time with my husband is over delicious food, good wine, and classic music. Instead of going to the movies...

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Snowflake Sugar Cookies

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 22:27:00 +0000

I woke up this morning to snow falling from the sky and I immediately had a craving for sugar cookies. I know...I can't explain it either. To make more sense of it, I decided to make sugar...

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White Chocolate Chip and Macadamia Nut Chocolate Cookies

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 01:10:00 +0000

At times, my husband and I will have completely separate cravings. I usually have a hankering for salty snacks whereas my husband can be found wanting to satisfy his chocolatey sweet tooth. When my...

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Browned Butter White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 23:05:00 +0000

How many of you are buried in snow right now? Unfortunately, D.C. did not get hit by the massive blizzard that swept through the northeast. Yes, you read the correctly. I said, "Unfortunately."...

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Cinnamon and Honey Roasted Chickpeas

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 22:42:00 +0000

There are the sweet people and then there are the salty people. I would categorize my husband under sweet since he loves chocolate. Whenever he orders ice cream, it tends to be chocolate, topped with...

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Very Berry Pancakes

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:21:00 +0000

Today is National Pancake Day which means that my husband and I had a great conversation about pancakes. Oh, the life of a food blogger and a food blogger's husband. As it turns out, my family didn't...

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Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 15:51:00 +0000

As they say, girls are made of sugar, spice, and everything nice. I think my spice just happens to be cinnamon and my flavor is vanilla. I love adding cinnamon and vanilla to all sorts of fall...

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Cheese Ravioli with Spinach, Kielbasa, and Pearl Onions

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:54:00 +0000

Before my husband heads out the door for work, I always make sure that he has his tupperware container in hand, full of food that will satisfy his dinner cravings. Instead of eating out every night...

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Baked Cinnamon and Sugar Doughnuts

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:17:00 +0000

Did you miss me? I missed all of you tons and tons. I feel like I haven't been on here in forever...well, I guess it's been forever...does over a month count as forever? Where has the time gone? What...

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Italian Sausage Lasagne

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 22:03:00 +0000

When it comes to the holidays, I do a lot of baking and cooking...more so than usual. I know, it's hard to believe that I can actually spend more time in my kitchen than I normally do. The holiday...

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Mini Pumpkin Cakes with Chocolate Frosting and Pecans

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:48:00 +0000

Well, the day has finally arrived...well, almost. Can you believe that Thanksgiving is tomorrow? How many of you are hosting Thanksgiving this year? If you are hosting, I wish you all the best in the...

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Rosemary Roast Turkey

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 01:59:00 +0000

I look forward to Thanksgiving all year long. I'm one of those people who loves the fall season, loves to decorate my home with fall decor, loves pumpkins and all of their orange beauty, and loves to...

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Fresh Green Bean Casserole

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 23:19:00 +0000

It's so hard to believe that Thanksgiving is right around the corner...as in next week. Where has the time gone? Before I know I'm going to be putting up Christmas decor throughout my home, playing...

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Pancetta, Blue Cheese, Pesto, and Arugula Crostini

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 21:52:00 +0000

I know you're probably thinking, "Not another crostini recipe." What can I say? When it comes to appetizers, we're huge fans in this household. As you probably already know, some of my favorite date...

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Arugula, Brie, and Cranberry Crostini

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 21:26:00 +0000

Last weekend, we had a house full of people. My parents and cousin drove from Michigan to D.C. on Thursday and then my uncle joined us on Friday. All weekend long, we laughed, shared stories, ate all...

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Pumpkin Scones with Pumpkin Spice Icing

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 18:30:00 +0000

Last month, we were having issues with our Internet. I work out of my home so having no Internet and a service company that tells you that they can't come for a few days results in many trips to...

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Very Berry Banana Muffins

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 02:31:00 +0000

Last month, my husband and I celebrated our fourth wedding anniversary. I cannot believe that we've been married for four years. As they say, "Time flies when you're having fun." And fun we have had....

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