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Egg Nog French Toast

December 7, 2018 By Holly 1 Comment

We’re currently busy in the kitchen getting fun new recipes ready for #ChristmasSweetsWeek. With that in mind, instead of Friday Five or Good Food Reads, today we are revisiting an old favorite recipe that’s perfect for the season. Read on for our Egg Nog French Toast – just what you need for your cozy weekend menu. Enjoy!

There’s something so warm and cozy about a good brunch, right? I always appreciate a lazy morning full of good food during this crazy holiday season. Last week I was walking through our local grocery store and saw that the dairy case was full of egg nog. Typically, it’s not the first thing I reach for this time of year (it’s so sweet!) but my husband loves it so I figured I would pick him up a carton as a little treat to kick off the holidays. As I stood there trying to decide what kind to buy, I had an idea for this delicious Egg Nog French Toast….

Pumpkin Ricotta Pancakes

December 4, 2018 By Holly 2 Comments

I feel like I should have titled this blog post “confessions of a food blogger” because I’m about to let you in on a dirty little secret. Are you ready? Here it goes: I am the parent of a picky eater. A really picky eater. Yes, that is correct. This food blogging mama has a little one who will barely eat anything resembling real food. She is my two year old, blonde, sassy little bit of dynamite who has a definite mind of her own, especially when it comes to food. She essentially has five approved foods: cheese, yogurt, bread, scrambled eggs, and pancakes. Anything outside those groups is almost guaranteed to be refused and so I’ve had to get creative in my cooking. I developed these Pumpkin Ricotta Pancakes to try and sneak a little protein into my girl’s favorite breakfast. Our whole family loved them and I thought you might, too!

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Friday Five: These Are a Few of My Favorite Things

November 30, 2018 By Holly Leave a Comment

Whew! It’s been a busy one around here and I am so glad that it’s Friday (despite the fact that I’m working all weekend – sigh). Before I dive into this week’s Friday five, I wanted to share that we did a fun Facebook interview with the amazing Dr. Hammerstedt of Wholist Health on Wednesday! We had a blast sharing a little bit of our story and some tips for healthy eating and cooking – including these healthy Veggie Quinoa Cakes. Find the link to the interview on Facebook and be sure to check out Wholist. Now, onto our Friday Five…
This week’s Friday Five is a quick little collection of fun things I’m loving, reading, making, and listening to this week. I hope you find some new favorites! We’d love to hear all about your Friday Five Favorites……

Ricotta Toast with Caramelized Red Onion and Fig Tapenade

November 27, 2018 By Holly Leave a Comment

With Christmas and New Year’s just around the corner, I have holiday entertaining on the brain. In addition to hosting a few Christmas parties, my husband and I usually have a small New Year’s Eve celebration with close friends. All of these gatherings are so fun, but planning so much food can get overwhelming. To keep it simple, I love to center the menu around heavier appetizers that are easily prepared ahead of time and endlessly customizable to the dietary needs and preferences of our guests. This year, I’m planning to make these Ricotta Toast with Caramelized Red Onion and Fig Tapenade for more than a few gatherings!

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Friday Five: Watch, Read, Listen, Do

November 2, 2018 By Holly Leave a Comment

It’s been a long, fun week and I don’t know about you, but I’m really excited for a weekend off with my family. As we are all coming down off the candy high of Halloween, I’ve been thinking about the things I’m loving lately and things that are saving my life (in the most lighthearted way!).

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Classic Butternut Squash Soup in An Instant (Pot)

October 30, 2018 By Holly 23 Comments

One of the things that I’ve come to love most about my Instant Pot is the ability to make quick soups and stews that taste like they have been simmering away all day. It’s especially great on those busy weeknights when you really need dinner on the table but you don’t have a lot of time. Recently, I’ve started to take on my favorite classic recipes and this week’s recipe is just that – a Classic Butternut Squash Soup in An Instant (Pot)!…

Friday Five // 10.19.18

October 19, 2018 By Holly Leave a Comment

It’s been a crazy, but fun, few weeks around here. Lane has been jaunting around Europe on an amazing anniversary trip (Happy Anniversary, L&J!) and I’ve been blending work with a fun little get away of my own (more on that later). In the midst of it all, life has been busy, busy, busy and these are the fun little things that are making it better and keeping me sane. It’s a fun Friday Five for 10.19.18 and I hope you’ll read along and share some of the things that you’ve been loving lately, too!

(PS: I’m loving all the carbs this week. Wanna make some easy, super awesome donuts? Try these.)…

Apple Walnut Granola

October 16, 2018 By Holly 2 Comments

My husband eats a bowl of yogurt with granola every single morning. After years of watching him pour bowls of sugar laden, processed granola that tasted kind of like cardboard, I decided to take things into my own hands and make my own. One of the great things about granola is how versatile it is. I’ve made a tropical granola with dried fruit and macadamia nuts and a granola with maple, cranberry, and crunchy quinoa. This Apple Walnut Granola is my ode to fall.…

Good Food Reads: A Fall Friday Five

October 12, 2018 By Holly Leave a Comment

There is something so cozy and wonderful about fall. All those perfect, crisp days filled with changing leaves and sunshine are the stuff of instagram dreams, right? Well, admittedly today is a bit of a bummer weather wise (it’s cool and rainy here in Minnesota), but the forecast is looking up and I’m diving into my fall favorites for this week’s Good Food Reads: Fall Friday Five. Come along!…

Salt and Vinegar Roasted Chickpeas

October 9, 2018 By Holly Leave a Comment

Despite my love of baking, when it comes to snacks, I am generally a salty/crunchy kind of snack girl. Donuts, cookies, cake? I can take them or leave them most days. But set out a bowl of chips and salsa or a piping hot batch of french fries and I am ALL OVER IT. Lately, I’ve been loving these Salt and Vinegar Roasted Chickpeas.…