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Pumpkin Cookies

The Wannabe Chef: Fall on a Plate

This past weekend’s cooler temperatures got me excited about fall. So much so, that I had a craving for pumpkin goodness
Cinnamon sugar pretzel bites

The Lazy Baker: Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites

You'll be hiding these cinnamon sugar pretzel bites from company so they don't eat them all!
Lemon Mustard Chicken

The Wannabe Chef: Lemon Mustard Chicken

My apologies for what seems to be a constant theme for me lately: lemon. But as I hold on to the last bit of summer, it’s a flavor I continue to crave.
Peanut butter pretzel bites

The Wannabe Chef: Road Trip Snack

A take on the chocolate-covered peanut butter balls typically made during the holidays, this recipe I found on Pinterest also incorporates a salty bite in the form of pretzels.
S'mores Mousse Cups

Give Me S’More

I’ve never thought about changing up the s’more ingredients, or even using them together to create other dishes. Until now.
Spinach artichoke tarts

The Wannabe Chef: Pantry Clean-Up

After making ravioli caprese with wonton wrappers, the Wannabe Chef came up with 2 more great recipes to use up the rest of her materials.
Teriyaki Pork

The Lazy Baker: Slow Cooker Teriyaki Pork

I'm a huge fan of the crockpot - just toss in your ingredients and let it cook all day? What's not to like? I'm also a huge fan of any Asian-inspired meals, so I knew when I found this recipe for teriyaki pork, I was in business.
Lemon Muddy Buddy Mix

The Wannabe Chef: Luscious Lemon

Lemon Bar Muddy Buddies are a twist on the usual Chex mix snack! With white chocolate and powdered sugar, lemon lovers are sure to eat this up quick!
Chicken Salad

The Wanna Be Chef: Sweet & Savory Chicken Salad

Jessica gives her recipe for sweet and savory chicken salad - with an extra bit of zingy flavor!
Weiner Stand Hot Dog

The Perfect Dog: Weiner Stand vs. Texas Tavern

They’re less than a half-mile apart – “The King of Hotdogs” and the “Millionaire’s Club” – icons of an era when cheesy ruled, when dogs were truly all-American and when Roanoke was a coal-dusty rail town.

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Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen
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Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen

Inspired by a beloved former home, this Old Southwest renovation layers sky-blue cabinetry, warm metallic accents, and tailored updates into