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DIY Salted Caramel Glazed Donut Holes Recipe

November 20, 2017 By Stephanie Louise

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Wanna know a secret? I always have something in my house to make breakfast special. Dinner is great. Lunch is fun. But there’s nothing like breakfast or brunch to celebrate something on a whim. SO, with that being said, I bring you one of Ryan’s favorites for autumn- Salted Caramel Glazed Donut Holes. They’re totally cheater-friendly by using ingredients often found in your pantry or fridge…& that cuts prep time WAY down!…

Super Easy Nutella & Cookie Butter Cake Bars Recipe

September 16, 2016 By Stephanie Louise

Ever had to pull off a fabulous recipe straight out of your pantry? I’m talking a craving. That’s where this recipe came from- desperation & a sincere love of yummy things. Nutella or cookie butter? Which is your go-to? You can adapt this recipe to either or do what I did & go for both! Keep reading to check out the recipe & get baking!…

Bacon Jalapeno Popper Pita Pizza Recipe

January 14, 2016 By Stephanie Louise

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Bacon & Jalapenos are two of my favorite things. Another favorite thing? Poppers- ooey, gooey, cheesy poppers. Oh, & pizza? Yes. That too. Basically this recipe is a bunch of my favorite things crammed into the easiest single-serving recipe pretty much ever. Keep reading to check it out!…

The BEST Crockpot Hot Chocolate with DIY Over-the-Mug Cookies!

December 8, 2015 By Stephanie Louise

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So- is it chilly yet? It is here! ‘Tis the season for cold weather & warm drinks- which is why I’m sharing the ultimate hot chocolate recipe!It is ultra-creamy, SUPER rich, & the best hot chocolate recipe ever. Seriously. Plus…a bonus recipe! I have been seeing these adorable hanging mug cookies everywhere so I wanted to give them a shot as well! They’re not only crazy easy but I used dough perfect for a big party too! Keep reading to check everything up!…

Rainbow Stained Glass Cookies for the Holidays with Recipe & Tutorial

December 1, 2015 By Stephanie Louise

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It is officially the holidays around here! This one is especially exciting since we are finally living next to family again. This means it will be more than just a Christmas for two! When it comes to travel-friendly recipes…there’s nothing quite like cookies. They’re fun, a huge variety, & I can actually get them from point A to B completely intact! Today I’m sharing a twist on the oh-so-beloved sugar cookie- some Rainbow Stained Glass Cookies!…

An Effortless Healthy Breakfast with Eggs Baked in Tomatoes

October 13, 2015 By Stephanie Louise

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Breakfast isn’t just the most important meal of the day- it is also the one I have to throw together the quickest. I love options that look a lot harder than they actually are- like these eggs baked into tomatoes! This breakfast idea goes with just about anything- veggies, meats, or even homemade breads. Plus they’re super affordable!…

Lightened Up Hearty Lasagna Recipe Made More Healthy with Turkey & Zucchini!

October 2, 2015 By Stephanie Louise

SponsoredWant a warm, cozy meal that won’t break your healthy lifestyle? I have had a very long mission to find the perfect lasagna that isn’t so heavy but still tastes rich. Lasagna is so tasty but also has a delicate balance- & I think this is the best one yet! Plus it is super easy to put together & perfect for busy families! …

It is the Perfect Time to Dive into Food52 Baking!

September 30, 2015 By Stephanie Louise

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I don’t bake very often during the warmer months- it is just too hot here. The news just informed me our triple digit heat is supposed to finally come to an end so I’m going to be in the autumn spirit! Food52 is one of my favorite sites for food ever so when they released some new cookbooks I was excited to check them out! Baking by Food52 is my first choice since I’ve been missing it- keep reading to see what I think!…

The Sweetapolita Bakebook is my New Favorite Baking Book!

May 7, 2015 By Stephanie Louise

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Baking isn’t necessarily my strong-suit. While I actually love baking & am pretty good at it, I just don’t do it very often! Since we live so far from family & it is just the two of us, cakes & pastry work just don’t come out of the kitchen as often. So when they DO… so special! & I like to really make it fun & unique. The Sweetapolita Bakebook is helping me get there- keep reading to find out why!
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Almond-Crusted Chicken Breasts with Pesto, Roasted Tomatoes, & Quinoa Recipe

February 18, 2015 By Stephanie Louise

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Almonds. Almond all the things. When Ryan & I first got married we were flat broke. We refer to the younger versions of ourselves as “broke as a joke” on a semi-regular basis. We may not be rolling in dough (well sometimes I roll dough) now but whenever we think things are bad that’s our reminder. Almond-crusted chicken is one of those recipes that costs a bit more than breadcrumbs & really tastes special. & looks way more fancy. True story! Check out how ridiculously easy it is to recreate below!…

Nutella & Cookie Butter Crescent Rolls Recipe- Yum!

February 4, 2015 By Stephanie Louise

Are you a crescent fan? We use them as fallback meals a lot in our house. Sometimes I make them into muffin meals & other times I form them into their intended shapes…but they almost always turn our tasty as all get-out. Today I thought I’d share an exceptionally tasty & simple recipe I pull together when we’re int he mood for something sweet! Check out these delish recipe for Nutella & Cookie Butter Crescent Rolls below!

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How to Make the Perfect Spaghetti Squash Noodles

November 5, 2014 By Stephanie Louise

Have you ever made spaghetti squash in the hopes of noodles…& ended up with mush? We have. Quite a few times actually. The faux noodles would merge with the sauce & become squash clumps. They definitely weren’t fooling anyone into thinking they were pasta! So what is the trick? It is all in the cut- keep reading to check it out!…

Valentine’s Day Chocolate Raspberry Angel Food Mug Cake Recipe + Linkup!

February 7, 2014 By Stephanie Louise

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Want to hear a secret? Mug cakes are my ongoing addiction. Mug brownies are gooey & mug pies are sweet but… Angel Food Cake made in a mug is just too easy to pass up. I have a big container full of half angel food cake & half devil’s food cake. Not a chocolate fan? Use another type! But this is my favorite duo personally & one choice does NEED to be angel food cake or it won’t work! Keep reading to check out my Valentine’s Day version of this easy & sweet treat!
Your basic formula for a 3-2-1 mug cake- 3 tablespoons of the mentioned cake mixture, 2 tablespoons of water, & one minute in the microwave. Then…ding! Cake! Obviously your microwave might need 45 seconds or even to add ten seconds- microwaves are weird like that. keep an eye on your cake!

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When it comes out, it will look something like this spongy confection here! See how it seriously looks like a sponge? Yeah, that is quite tasty!

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So what did I use for raspberry flavoring? Not fresh raspberries unfortunately…they just didn’t look good at the store. I opted for some freeze dried ones which I crushed up fine. You can use other types of flavoring but beware of making your cake dense or watery. You can also add a bit of chocolate chips if you’d like!

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I added strawberries because those did look good at the store! Yum! Bonus points if you try to cut them into hearts & they come out as “abstract hearts” like mine!

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What makes this even better? Sprinkles. & Valentine’s Day colored M&Ms because…why not. I guess you don’t need to add candies but yum, so good!

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Valentine’s Day Chocolate Raspberry Angel Food Mug Cake Recipe
from Home in High Heels Serves 1-2

3 tablespoons half angel food cake mix & half devil’s food cake mix
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon crushed freeze-dried raspberries
Optional awesome decorations & strawberries

1. Add cake mix, water, & optional flavoring to microwave save mug. Stir to combine.

2. Microwave for approximately one minute watching to make sure it doesn’t over or under cook.

3. Immediately add chocolates for melty goodness or let cool.

Hope you enjoyed my little quick Valentine’s day fix! Check out some other fabulous Valentine’s Day ideas from the fabulous bloggers below! XO

Gadget Review : Babycakes Cake Pops Maker

October 21, 2011 By Stephanie Louise

I like miniature cooking. I don’t know what it is about turning something normal sized into something bite-sized, but I love it. Obviously, I’m not the only one! I spotted this gadget in Kohl’s along with 2-3 other types of mini makers (doughnuts, cupcakes, turnovers, etc) and knew I wanted THIS one. If I can make cake in it…then I can probably make other things too right? Correct!

Product Info: The Babycakes cake pop maker brings the fun and delicious cake pops trend into your own kitchen. Bake 12 cake pops or doughnut holes in just minutes. Add sticks and a touch of creative decorating for perfect cake pops. The nonstick coating makes baking and clean up fun and easy. The Babycakes cake pop maker comes complete with all the accessories you need to bake and decorate cake pops or doughnut holes. The manual includes a variety of tips and recipes that will help you enjoy the baking experience.

The cake pop maker features power and ready lights, convenient cord wrap, latching handle and it comes with a fork tool, 50 cake pop sticks and a cake pop stand.

My Take: So this little machine is adorable. Its lavender so it really stands out against all my other appliances. I ripped it out of the box as soon as I got home. I had to make cake. I flipped through the recipe booklet provided. Along with basic instructions (they really are basic…plug into wall and wait) they has included a few cake recipes, a doughnut hole recipe, and multiple frosting/glaze options. At first I thought “Well gee that doesn’t give me much to work with…” but then it dawned on me : You can use any recipe you already have, logically speaking. I pulled out a cake mix I had on hand which happened to be Devil’s Food. I then separated the mix into 1/3s. Why? We didn’t need that many cake pops and this way I can always make them fresh.

Top Notes:
-Easy to clean
-Doesn’t take up too much space
– Lightweight!
-Cooks evenly
-Accessories that are actually useful
-Can use different types aka muffins, cake, & even brownies…although they were pretty lumpy
-Great for portion control!!!!

Cons:
-Can be difficult to remove the cakes
-Wish it came in a giant size too….but that might just be me being lazy!

Cooling before their Spooky Slime Glaze.

So my husband thought this was SO cool I walked in on him making muffins yesterday! It really is that fun! They have a few other types, but this is probably the only one I will buy. I mean, it pretty much does it all!

Cooking in Pictures:

Vanilla “Green Slime” Glaze.

So here’s what happens when you overfill the machine! Turned out a bit like a brownie corner. I don’t know why, but I thought this was hilarious.

Here’s the stand which I put on top of a plate. It holds 12, same as the machine.

Batch #1: Top row is swirled glaze, middle is linear glaze, bottom is “drop” glaze.

Batch #2: I made way too much, so I smothered them and added sprinkles. Lazy or awesome?I think you know which one I went with! 😉

Cakes: Halloween or Fall Pumpkin Cake Idea

October 6, 2011 By Stephanie Louise

Check it out! I got this idea from one of my cooking magazines (Woman’s Day) for a Pumpkin-Carrot Cake, but there’s was WAYYY too large for what I needed! It fed at least 40 people! So I broke it down to one tier and added an inner frosted layer.

If you would like the recipe just let me know! It was a hit! The frosting is homemade cream cheese, so it was softer than regular but tasted amazing! So here’s the decorating breakdown!

To get the pumpkin shape, use a bundt pan. I chose one with linear shapes instead of flat. It you go with smooth, just create more texture when you’re icing! I used gel icing for the rich color and the stem is a flat-top ice cream cone with green icing.

What do you guys think?