So, I was stumbling the other night, or pinning....either way I was in one of my happy places when I came across this recipe from Crepes of Wrath. I knew right away that I had to try it! I was immediately drawn to the salt and sweet of these cookies. It's like putting M&M's in your movie theatre popcorn, right? Heaven. (If you've never done this, you are missing out on one of life's great joys.) So anyway, I set about gathering ingredients to make them but what I didn't know was that I was …
Homemade Marshmallows
I've seen a lot of recipes recently for homemade marshmallows and I've basically ignored them. I mean, making marshmallows is not really high on my cooking "to-do" list if you know what I mean. They're available at the store, they're cheap and I don't really care about them. That being said, I have a little project in mind for my daughter's upcoming birthday party and homemade marshmallows are part of the plan. So, I gave them a test run yesterday. I was a little nervous about my culinary …
Santa’s Favorite Cookies
We call these Santa's Favorite Cookies because when we put these out he didn't leave any behind. Not one. Santa also left a note saying "Please make these again". That pretty much says it all, doesn't it? I love these cookies because they are so easy to make after mass on Christmas Eve and the kids can help every step of the way. Santa's Favorite Cookies 1 cup butter at room temperature 2/3 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups all purpose …
Apple Crumble Pie
Cake is ok, but pie makes me really happy. This is my mom's recipe and I ask for it every year on my birthday instead of cake. Apple Crumble Pie For filling: 3/4 cup white sugar 2 tbsp corn syrup 1/2 cup water 1 tbsp butter 6 Granny Smith Apples, cut into chunks 6 Golden Delicious Apples, cut into chunks For topping: 1/2 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup flour 1/2 cup butter, cold Heat oven to 350. …
Cinnamon Belgian Waffles
If you don't have a waffle maker, you should really consider investing in one. They make you look talented and stuff. I have lots of different recipes for waffles but these are by far my favorite. Light and airy with just a pinch of cinnamon, they are delicious served with fresh cut strawberries and whipped cream, a fruit compote, liquid gold AKA maple syrup or Slow Cooker Applesauce. I found this recipe on Allrecipes. One of my happy places. Cinnamon Belgian Waffles 2 egg yolks 1 tsp …