INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup unsalted butter 3/4 cup corn syrup 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 Tablespoon chipotle pepper seasoning 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika 3 cups rice chex cereal 3 cups corn chex cereal 2 cups mini pretzels 1 cup peanuts 1 cup cashews INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Place the butter, corn syrup, sugar, chipotle pepper and smoked paprika in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second incredible, stirring after each, until the butter is melted and the mixture combines. Stir it well so it looks caramely. Place the chex … [Read more...]
Buffalo Chicken Dip
INGREDIENTS 2 (8-ounce) blocks of cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup of your favorite blue cheese dressing 1/2 cup of your favorite ranch dressing 1 cup of Frank's Red Hot Buffalo Wing sauce 1 1/2 cups shredded chicken breast 2 cups freshly grated cheddar cheddar cheese 3 tablespoons gorgonzola cheese, crumbled 2 tablespoons chopped chives 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro FOR SERVING: crackers chips baguettes celery carrots INSTRUCTIONS Preheat your oven to 375. Spray a pie plate or 8x8 baking dish with nonstick spray. In a large bowl combine softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, … [Read more...]
Touchdown Brownies
INGREDIENTS: • 1 batch boxed brownie mix • 1/2 cup salted peanuts, if don't have salted, add sea salt • 1 cup chopped Reese's peanut butter cups • 1 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips • 1 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter • 1/2 tablespoon butter • 1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies Cereal INSTRUCTIONS: • Mix the brownies according to their instructions - and bake them for 20 to 25 minutes in a 9 x 13 baking dish. • Remove and top with peanuts and peanut butter cups, and bake for 4 to 6 minutes more. • While they are finishing baking, melt chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter. I do this in 30 second intervals in the microwave. … [Read more...]
Fall Tailgate Party
It is Jason’s favorite time of the year… FOOTBALL SEASON! I’m here for the tailgate. I’m sharing some fun ways to dress up your tailgate from drab to fab! I added some Fall elements to the tailgate party which I think definitely makes my guests want to stay and hang out longer. I included Plaid, Sunflowers, Apple Cider Sangria, Galvanized containers, a Wood Crate are just a few things to help me create the atmosphere. Shop this post below and stock up for your next tailgate. Remember, you can do this same tailgate in your kitchen if you are watching the football game on TV instead of going to the stadium. SHOP THIS LOOK: … [Read more...]
Pioneer Women Lemon Bar Recipe
Y’all probably don’t know my favorite part of the weekend is watching Pioneer Women on Sunday mornings. I get so many great recipes and I even cried my eyes out when I watched her daughters wedding episode. Today, I’m sharing her Lemon Bar recipe. I LOVE a good lemon bar! As a child I couldn’t eat enough. Over the last few years, I haven’t enjoyed the lemon bars I’ve eaten. I thought maybe my palette changed. I finally realized it has everything to do with the shortbread crust and the lemon filling ratio. I haven’t made them in about 15 years. My Mom also has a great recipe. I realized that the shortbread was too thin and the lemon filling … [Read more...]
Cinco de Mayo Bar Cart
I hope you had a great Cinco de Mayo?! Y’all LOVED my styled bar cart I shared on Instagram. So, I wanted to share it here on the blog as well. I made this adorable grab -n go appetizer/drink bar cart. Which featured individual layered dip, chips and Corona beer. This idea makes entertaining so easy. All the prep is done ahead of time. I layered my favorite taco/dip ingredients in small plastic containers. Starting with refried beans, sour cream, sprinkled taco seasoning then added guacamole. Topped with tomatoes, green onions, olives & cheese. I ended up using a baggie cutting the corner and piped the beans, sour cream & guacamole … [Read more...]
Strawberry Sweetheart Pie
I’m so excited to be sharing this recipe with you! It is so delicious and so adorable. I cheated just a bit and used a store bought Pillsbury pie crust but I did shared a great recipe above if you’d rather make your own. I’ve never made a strawberry pie before and feel like it almost should be something I’d make around the Fourth of July. I would probably make the top crust lattice for a Fourth of July party but because it’s almost Valentine’s Day I decided to use a small heart cookie cutter and cut out hearts all over the top crust. I baked the pie at 350 degrees for 45 minutes and added tinfoil for the last 10 … [Read more...]
America’s Birthday
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA! 4th of July is one of my very favorite holidays. It’s fun, festive and we always celebrated BIG in our house growing up. I definitely got my entertaining skills from my Mama. She knew how to throw a great party and her 4th of July bashes were ones that the guests waited for all year long. I love picnics + BBQ’s but my spin on a great 4th party is the adorable decor. Like this patio umbrella and swag flag. I found these plastic wine glasses which I’ve been using all month of June. (heehee) This coffee mug from Pottery Barn which sold out before I could post about it. (tear) The cutest reusable party straws. I also adore … [Read more...]
Home & Family
Ok, so I’m not as fancy as I think! But my sweet friend Jenny Keller IS... I met Jenny years ago as I began following her on Instagram. It was when she just launched her new cookbook “EAT MORE DESSERTS” and Jenny also lives in the Pacific Northwest like ME. I live in Oregon and Jenny lives in Seattle. (she is just 3 hrs. north) After following her for awhile she started hosting cookie bake shops and events in the Seattle area. I signed up and attended each and every event I could! She is such a genuinely sweet person, she is soft spoken and the salt of the earth. Jenny has worked with a number of celebrities over the years including … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Tablescape Ideas
I LOVE this time of the year! I love the smell of Holiday season. I love staying inside watching Hallmark movies all curled up in a fuzzy blanket on the couch. I have to say... Thanksgiving is my very favorite Holiday. I like food, yes... but the "tablescapes" are definitely right up there with celebrating with family. (Obsessed) Thanksgiving is all about the classic entertaining. There AREN'T gifts involved it's just a joyous occasion celebrated around the dinner table. I am a major Pinterest scroller. When I'm relaxing on the weekends, I love to find inspiration from … [Read more...]