One of the newest trends in baking is creating food items suitable for gift-giving, like cookie mixes in a jar, or baked goods carefully wrapped and presented in pretty boxes and tins. I found this fun recipe from Betty Crocker that not only looks delicious, but it is the perfect treat to sneak inside someone’s…
A Twist on a M&M’s Christmas Cookie Recipe
Something amazing happened while I was baking yesterday…I came up with a new M&M’s Christmas Cookie Recipe (new to me anyway, I am sure someone else has thought of this before) that just about knocked my socks off! I was making Christmas cookies for my friends and for my daughter’s bus driver and thought I’d try…
Rold Gold Pretzel S’mores Recipe & A Sur la Table #Giveaway
It’s that time of year again…the third annual Pridemore Progressive Dinner Party! Each year, right before Christmas, my family gathers together and hops from home to home, enjoying a single course along the way. This year, I have the privilege of hosting the dessert course and I couldn’t be more excited! I just love baking! Now, if…
Cake Pops Made Easy with the Bake Pop Cake Pop Baking Pan!
So…what’s a BakePop? It’s a Cake Pop Baking pan! I am sure you’ve all heard about the newest sensation in the baking world, cake pops. If you haven’t, then clearly, you’ve been living under a rock. With no television. Or internet. Or human contact. I’ve made cake pops by hand a few times, but when…
Marzetti Simply Dressed Salad Dressing #CleverSalads #CleverMarzetti
I’ve been a fan of Marzetti products for a long time. In an effort to reduce our consumption of processed foods and preservatives, I began trying the line of Marzetti salad dressings a few years ago – and I have to say, fresh does make a big difference. When you buy a bottle of salad…
Slicing & Dicing with my zx kitchen Black Ceramic Knives
Ever since I became a housewife last year, I’ve been taking my time cooking; I no longer just throw together whatever I have in the cabinets, I actually plan a recipe and follow the directions. You’d be amazed at how much food tastes when it’s prepared and cooked properly. Crazy, I know. Last week I…
Betty Crocker’s Boozy Bourbon Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe
I love baking. I love sipping a cocktail while I am baking. And then I like to eat what I baked while I a finish that cocktail. That’s the perfect night at home for me, right there! Betty Crocker recently sent me a few recipes for the upcoming holidays and the one that I am…
The Only Banana Bread Recipe You’ll Ever Need!
I have this thing about bananas… I love bananas – as long as they are IN SOMETHING. Like a smoothie, or peanut butter and banana sandwich, or my very favorite, banana bread. Over the years, I’ve experimented with different recipes for banana bread and finally came to create a recipe that I love! What I…
5 Blogs On Pinterest That Make My Mouth Water…
My newest obsession is Pinterest. If you aren’t already following me there, please do! I’m TheRebelChick – of course. I got so many ideas for Halloween on Pinterest that I am now stalking the boards for Christmas crafts, decor and recipe inspiration. The only problem with finding these fantastic ideas is that it’s taking all…
Gooseberry Patch Quick & Easy Christmas Cookbook
I love baking. I love Christmas…and I love Christmas baking! Over the years, I have experimented with many different Christmas recipes, and many of those recipes have come from various Gooseberry Patch cookbooks. When I was received Gooseberry Patch Quick & Easy Christmas, I dug right in to see what fun new ideas I could…