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Holiday Recipes

A collection of holiday recipes to keep you cooking all year round.

Easter Brunch: Roasted Asparagus + Cheddar Grits

Easter Brunch: Roasted Asparagus + Cheddar Grits

So I moved to Morgantown, WV and when I look at a map I’m like, “This isn’t really THAT far South, is it?” Well, even if you don’t consider it super south, I like to say it is. And now I like to eat grits! 

Valentine’s Day Bonus: Boozy Brownie Milkshake

Valentine’s Day Bonus: Boozy Brownie Milkshake

I know, I know. First the rum and coke cupcakes, then the spiked strawberry soda, now I’ve got ANOTHER boozy treat for you. What am I doing? You know what I’m doing, trying to help you get through these last few months of winter hell 

Valentine’s Day Fudgy Brownies

Valentine’s Day Fudgy Brownies

I have been craving SWEETS lately! Lucky for me, Valentine’s Day is almost here so I can bake and not feel like I need to justify myself. I can also go to Target on Saturday and get 75% off candy. I’m not even exaggerating when 

Valentine’s Day Cocktail: Strawberry Rose Cream Soda

Valentine’s Day Cocktail: Strawberry Rose Cream Soda

Valentine’s Day is coming! I love hearing how everyone is celebrating, so tell me how you are celebrating in the comments below. Some of my friends get all fancied up to have a swanky dinner, some of them stay home with their sig-other and keep 

Super Bowl Snack Recipe Roundup

Super Bowl Snack Recipe Roundup

It’s almost time! Time for chips, dips, snacks, burgers, hot dogs, pizza, wings, commercials with puppies, beer, hopefully something Beyonce related and oh yeah, FOOTBALL. I’ll be attending a party and bringing my Favorite Mac and Cheese to share with everyone. If you’re still looking 

Festive Cranberry Margaritas

Festive Cranberry Margaritas

What is it about the holidays that puts me into cocktail mode? I think it’s because I love nothing more than to curl up with my 57 Hallmark movies on the DVR with a drink in my hand and a puppy on my lap. Today 

Peach Hot Toddy

Peach Hot Toddy

The holidays are officially here. I will be heading back to Michigan this Saturday (my birthday!) to see my boyfriend’s family and then over to West Michigan to visit my own right after Christmas. We’ve gotten pretty good at splitting our time during the holidays, 

Quick and Easy Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Quick and Easy Pumpkin Pie Recipe

I am all moved into my apartment in West Virginia! But, I was also without a car for a week since it was left in Chicago, so you know what that means: I had time to cook! I went to a restaurant called EatN’Park here