Chocolate Chip Cookie + Cookie Dough Cupcakes

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Cookie Dough + Cookies + Cupcakes + Airy Cookie Dough + Frosting = AMAZING

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites with Cookie Dough Frosting

Just in case you have not noticed, Cookie Dough is AMAZING - and chocolate chip cookie dough might just be one of the absolute best things out there!

Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcake Bite

We have all enjoyed eating cookie dough right out of the mixing bowl while we (or our moms) were making chocolate chip cookies (or right out of the package if you get pre-made dough). We have ignored the fact that “eating raw eggs may increase your risk for salmonella” and faced the risk in the name of delicious flavors. And let’s be honest – most of us have survived in one piece to share the story of our eating of raw cookie dough!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough frosted bites

I have good news though; in case you have not heard yet, it is possible to enjoy cookie dough without the risk of being poisoned by raw eggs! Continue reading →

Hummus

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There are so many really good foods which you can buy pre-made at the store. Many of those foods which you can buy pre-made are so gosh-darn expensive though – especially when you compare it to the cost (and ease) of making the same thing at home!

Hummus detail shot

Hummus is one of those type foods… There are some great per-packaged big-name Hummus brands out there. They taste pretty good as well (heck, they are what got me hooked on hummus years ago). When I moved out on my own and started cooking more, I realized how easy hummus was to make at home. I would spend at least $2.50 on a package of pre-made Hummus at the store. When I stock up on ingredients on sale (always) and buy the the things needed to make my own, I can make the same about for around $1. That is about a 60% savings – which will really add up, especially since you will eat more of it once you find out how delicious and easy it is, since we already know hummus is a great healthy snack!!

classic hummus

For me, Hummus is the perfect thing to keep in the fridge. Continue reading →

Creamy Spring Pasta with Ham & Asparagus

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creamy asparagus ham pasta

I would like to express my thanks and appreciation to each and every person who is reading this blog. The fact that you read this, leave your comments, like me on facebook, subscribe, and even nominate me for things is what keeps me going. Yes – there are many nights that I spend the evening on the couch just looking at recipes all over the net when I should be doing other things, but then I cook something which is 5-Star Worthy (and maybe we even take good photos of it) and I know that it is all worth it. So please keep leaving me love and letting me know what you love!

healthy spring aspragus ham pasta

This dinner is breathtakingly quick, easy, and delicious. In the time it would take you to pull out a menu and order take-out… you could have this dinner on your family’s table (for less money, more flavor, and better health). The only thing about this dish that you can’t have is the dish itself Continue reading →

Morocco Disney-Style Goat Cheese with Crispy Bread

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Disney Epcot Goat Cheese Balls

While Celebrating my birthday in WALT DISNEY WORLD we made reservations for Restaurant Marrakesh in the Moroccan Pavilian for a late lunch (and snacked our way Around the World for the rest of the day). We decided on Marrakesh for lunch after hours of research and conversations – the meal was delicious and there was even some entertainment as well! (If we had more time, I also would have loved to dine France & meet Ratatouille, we’ll do that next time). When we got to Marrakesh, the lunch specials looked fantastic (there was a $19.99 one which was an appetizer, lunch & baklava and also a $27.99 Moroccan Special which included an appetizer, wide variety of lunch dishes and baklava). None of us were starving, so we combined those two special with two appetizers & just shared it all (sharing is a common occurrence in my family – thank goodness Rich was ok with that when we started dating, or this upcoming marriage thing would not be happening).

Disney Goat Cheese Balls Morocco

When the Goat Cheese with Crispy Bread arrived on the table, I just had to snap a quick photo because it looked so beautiful! Then, I took my first bite and knew I would need to recreate this at home! Continue reading →

Mouse Mac & Cheese

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Yes you read that right “MOUSE and Cheese” – no there are not any rodents in tonight’s post. Yes there is cheese (and yes, I am cheesy).

Mickeyroni & Cheese

The Mouse who is mentioned is none other than Mickey the Mouse whose very own Mac & Cheese we are enjoying as part of my birthday-week celebration! Walt Disney World and Mickey Mouse make “Mickeyroni & Cheese” which is really just Mac & Cheese with Mickey Mouse Glove shaped pasta pieces.

Disney Dinner Mouse & Cheese

Mickeyroni & Cheese… kinda Cool, kinda corny, kinda part of the celebration Continue reading →

Minnie Mouse (& Mickey Mouse) Oreo Pops

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pink Minnie PopIt is best to start a meal with dessert (or if you want to be like Rich – you start and end a meal with dessert). So I will start my Disney Birthday Week Celebration with Dessert!

Mousekateer Pops

 

For my Birthday, we were able to celebrate in Epcot, Walt Disney World. Mickey & Minnie Mouse are central to celebrating anything Disney! To bring those famous Mice home, I created some Chocolate Covered Oreo Pops to share.These pops are so gosh-darn cute Continue reading →