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Pumpkin Peanut Butter Cereal Bars Recipe

Nov 162013

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Alpha-Bits and the Mom It Forward Blogger Network. All words, opinions, and the Pumpkin Peanut Butter Cereal Bar recipe are my own.

Bubbles has been a pretty typical toddler in her favorite food choices. Ask her want she wants for lunch or dinner and you’ll almost always hear mac & cheese, mashed potatoes, or pizza. Occasionally she’d eat something else, but those three options were in frequent rotation.

Recently, though, I started to figure out that she could be enticed into trying new foods in a couple of different ways. One, if Daddy is eating it, she’ll at least try a bite. Sometimes that bite – like in the case of peanut butter & jelly – turns into something that she’ll request on her own. Other times, a bite is all she wants and Daddy gets to finish his own meal.

Pumpkin Peanut Butter Cereal Bars Recipe Using #AlphaBits

Another way that I’ve been able to add new favorites to her diet is through foods that incorporate her interests. Animal-shaped crackers are now regular inclusions on my shopping list. And letter-shaped pasta in tomato sauce has become a favorite of hers. She loves looking for specific letters in each spoonful, especially the ones that spell her name. Continue reading »

Sourdough Mushroom Stuffing Recipe for Thanksgiving

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Nov 162013

Thank you to Gooseberry Patch for providing a review copy of their “Hometown Harvest” cookbook so that I could share this stuffing recipe with you. All words and opinions are my own.

Growing up, Thanksgiving was always held at my maternal grandparents’ house. My grandparents, my great-grandmother, my parents and brothers, my aunt and uncle and their kids, plus any significant others or other guests would all end up split between their kitchen and dining room to share a meal. The food options were endless and not only was there no chance of anyone going hungry, most of the time there were enough leftovers sent home with each family to provide meals for three or four days.

Since starting a family of my own, Thanksgivings are now most often split between my husband’s Aunt’s house and our place. Depending on the location the items that I need to make can vary. This year, for example, we’re guests instead of hosts, so we’ll be bringing an appetizer, a side, and a dessert.

Sourdough Mushroom Stuffing Recipe

Sourdough Mushroom Stuffing Recipe from the Gooseberry Patch Cookbook "Hometown Harvest"

Banana Nut Bread Recipe

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Nov 152013

Pompeian provided the Grapeseed Oil Spray that inspired my Banana Nut Bread Recipe. All words and opinions are my own.

Banana Nut Muffins are something I’ve been making for a few years now. During the holidays, though, I often switch over to making Banana Nut Bread. I think it makes a great treat for Thanksgiving and Christmas mornings as it’s a different flavor than you’ll likely have during your holiday feasts.

Wrapped up and tied with a pretty ribbon, Banana Nut Bread also makes a nice gift to send home with family and friends that drop in during the holidays. Each year I put together a food gift basket for some of our extended family – my husband’s aunts and uncles, my in-laws, some of our friends, etc. – and I usually include a couple of mini loaves for each recipient.

Banana Nut Bread Recipe

My Banana Nut Bread recipe is a bit different than most. I use the same topping on the bread that I do on my muffins. It adds a nice contrast in texture and adds another level of flavor that my family enjoys. Continue reading »

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls Recipe

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Nov 032013

Since the very first time I visited a Texas Roadhouse restaurant, I’ve been hooked on their rolls. They’re so warm and soft and delicious, and then they make them even more amazing by serving them with that awesome cinnamon honey butter. The servers know how much everyone loves them and keep them coming until you can’t eat any more.

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls Recipe

I’ve been wanting to attempt making them at home for a long time now, especially since getting my KitchenAid. The dough hook is there for a reason, right? So I finally got around to Googling and found a recipe to try. Continue reading »

Make a Monster Munch Recipe for Halloween

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Oct 252013

Thank you to JOLLY TIME for providing products to help me create a monster munch recipe.

I love making munch mix recipes for a couple of reasons. One, they’re just so darn tasty. Whomever the first person it was that came up with tossing this combination of ingredients together is a smart cookie.

But I also like making them because they’re quick and easy. I know you all probably get some last minute “Oh, hey Mom, by the way…” requests for snacks for school or a bake sale or something similar. I used to spring that on my own Mom once in awhile. So a go-to snack recipe that can be changed up based on the season, holiday, or even just what mix-ins you have on hand can be a big help.

Monster Munch Recipe

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