Oscar Party Ideas

If you're having an Oscar party this weekend, or you just want to make something festive for yourself, here are some ideas from my blog.  I haven't seen many of the movies, but if Julianne Moore doesn't win for Still Alice, I will throw things at my TV.  Have a great...

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Brown Butter Banana "BBQ" Cake

I'm back in my kitchen!  I can cook again!  What should I make??  It has to be something healthy because I've been eating out WAY too much and also, I'm 32 weeks pregnant... there is no more room in this belly for an obscene amount of food.  Baby is big....

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Marshmallow Pops + Vanilla Rice Krispie Treats

Good morning on this Memorial Day Monday!  I hope you are having a nice, long weekend and remembering/honoring those who have served our country.  Are you heading to a BBQ today?  If you  want to bring something easy that you can probably throw together right...

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May 5th Fiesta

I hope you guys are enjoying the #VoiceTailgate recipes.  More coming at ya Monday and Tuesday!  Any ideas for Blake's themed appetizer?  I don't know why I'm asking you, because I think I already know what I'm going to do, but I still like you and your thoughts....

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Frozen White Cake

I will admit something right now: I love Frozen.  I really, really love it.  And I've seen it, oh, maybe 77 times and that is not an exaggeration.  But I still love it.  I'm close to creating a viral video of myself singing the entire soundtrack.  And...

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Easter + Spring Ideas

Sorry for the radio silence - we were in LA last week at various hotels, hence, no cooking.  Do people still say 'hence'?  Anyway, I have some good posts lined up for this week, but until then, please enjoy some ideas for the upcoming holidays.  Happy Spring!...

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Gender Reveal Cupcakes

Are you familiar with 'Gender Reveal Parties'??  They are all the rage these days, and remind me never to say "all the rage" again because it makes me sound ancient.  Anyhoo (ancient-er), if you are not hip to the Gender Reveal (oh dear god), then let me give you the...

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4-0 Cake!

Someone in our house is turning 40 this week, and it's not me, and it's not my kids... so I'll let you figure that out.  As you know, I go a little coo koo roo over birthday cakes, and this was no exception.  I thought about baking 40 cakes, and then I thought about...

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Corn on the Cob Cupcakes

Can you even handle how much these look like corn??  I couldn't handle it as I started spotting them online (here and here for example), and you know I will attempt any sort of baked good that blows my mind.  They seemed perfect for Memorial Day weekend, but would...

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Fiesta Food

It appears I have made a lot of Mexican dishes over the years.  Mucho, if you por favor.  Sorry, I took French.  But here are some ideas for your weekend fiesta...AlbondigasSoup AztecaArroz con PolloRoasted Chicken TacosGround Beef TacosBaked TostadaSpanish BeansGuacamoleMargarita...

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