Garlic Monkey Bread

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Category : bread

I want to live in a universe where bread is considered healthy and good for you. I want to live in a world where bread is enjoyed at every meal, in place of the bad for you veggies. Broccoli is despised, along with cauliflower, spinach and squash. We rejoice over cheese and embrace it’s deliciousness. Butter is on hand by the barrel-full to slather away on fresh baked goods. Am I going to far?

Whether you agree with me about this alternate universe or not, this garlic monkey bread is absolutely necessary in your life. It needs to be made immediately. You will thank me… your hips may not, but that’s only because this bread is practically irresistible. You’ll eat one to taste and another for snack. Then they’ll be taunting you from the other room so on a pass by you might just grab another to sneak while no one is looking. Oh… that’s just me? Yeah, I have issues with bread, especially delicious warm bread full of flavor.

I love this bread for so many reasons. The dough is super easy to make and work with. I mean, really easy.  It has delicious flavor from herbs and garlic. Let’s not forget the last minute addition of warm butter and parmesan before baking. Make a double batch, or jumbo portions… or both. Continue Reading

Super Bowl Recipe Roundup

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Category : Recipe Roundups

With the Super Bowl just days away, I thought I’d share some last minute ideas. Even if you have your menu planned, there is always room for another item. It’d be hard for me to share just one must have recipe, so here is a fun collection of sweets, appetizers and main dishes that would be a perfect addition to your party.

Are you rooting for the Patriots or the Giants? Being a New England girl, born and raised, it’s a no brainer… Patriots all the way! I’m more interested in the commercials though honestly. Last year they weren’t all that memorable, so hopefully this year they’ll be better. Continue Reading

Buffalo Chicken Dip

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Category : Snacks

If you guessed that I’d be sharing buffalo chicken dip, then you were right! I’ve been having so much fun thinking up buffalo chicken recipes. Since the biggest football game of the year is practically days away it only seemed right to share a dip recipe now, so why not blend two awesome party foods into one: buffalo chicken and dip. It’s a perfect addition to the snack table! Continue Reading

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells

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Category : Main dish

I was looking up the name of a pasta shape one night so The Mr could pick it up at the store for me. I was quickly distracted by jumbo shells. They weren’t my reason for looking at pasta, but I’m glad I saw them. I had one of those lightbulb moments, an idea just hit me. I had to have them so I could stuff them with buffalo chicken. I’ve never wanted pasta more in my life. Continue Reading

Spicy Italian Focaccia

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Category : bread

I lost my baking mojo. I’d been on a roll baking and posting, then the holidays hit. And with the holidays came vacation for our oldest. I didn’t bake anything new for the entire week and a half she was off from school. All this week I’d been kicking myself trying to get back in the swing of things. Wednesday I forced myself to sit down and focus. I scoured through some of my favorite recipe binders and cookbooks hoping for inspiration. Continue Reading