No-Bake Cookies and Cream Bars

Oreos and marshmallows.  These are two of my favorite things on earth.  Now imagine making a no-bake bar that combines them together… it’s a reality. I’m a bit of a snob when it comes to marshmallows.  Marshmallows come in three delicious sizes.  Usually called miniature, original, and jumbo (depending on your brand).  I only like the Kraft Jet-Puffed miniature sized ones.  My husband isn’t especially picky and likes all the sizes, but only the mini ones in cocoa.  The jumbo marshmallows are awesome because of their sheer ginormous size, but they’re a bit too sticky for my taste.  Hmm…  By that I …

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Baked Parmesan Zucchini Fries

I’ve made baked french fries.  I’ve made baked zucchini chips.  What do you get when you combine them together?  These amazing baked parmesan zucchini fries. Sure, you could enjoy these zucchini sticks as is or perhaps with some dip of some sort.  Why not dress them up with some panko crumbs?  I’ve used panko to coat chicken, cauliflower, onions, and zucchini (in 2 different ways now) and I’m convinced everything tastes better if it’s covered in panko.  Crunch-tacular! These are called “fries” because they resemble the shape of french fries… and that’s about it. These zucchini fries are a healthier option to the fatty, greasy …

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Tropical Smoothie

I’m obsessed with pineapples… and smoothies. I’m sure you can relate to being into a certain food.  What’s your latest food obsession?  Easter candy, perhaps?  You know who you are.  😉  That’s even more reason to hop on the smoothie bandwagon if you haven’t already. Smoothies are where it’s at for me right now.  I enjoy them for breakfast or snack.  Heck, I’ll even enjoy one for dessert, sometimes, if there isn’t something more desserty around.  It’s sort of like a sorbet… sort of… work with me here.  😉 Since my blog represents what’s going on in my life, I’m going to …

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Peanut Butter Blondies

Peanut butter.  And sometimes chocolate.  Need I say more? I’m pretty sure if you’re a peanut butter fanatic then you’re going to love me for sharing this recipe with you.  Heck, I love myself. I made a version of these peanut butter blondies last year, my Peanut Butter Chocolate Dipped Blondies.  Today’s blondies are a slightly different because they are thinner and I added peanut butter chips to the batter.  Additional peanut buttery goodness is always better, right? As far as I’m concerned, these peanut butter blondies are the only peanut butter bar recipe you’ll ever need.  (Hence, my making it again …

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Pineapple Margarita

It has been so long since I’ve had a margarita.  I mean it’s literally been years, but the “drought” ends today (or actually it was Sunday when I made it). I’m not sure exactly why I haven’t had a margarita in years.  Perhaps I forgot that they’re delicious.  Or maybe it’s because I remember the pre-made margarita mix that we used once or five times and that made them, well, not so delicious.  I suppose it’s not important, aside from the fact that I’ve been missing out on this tasty cocktail for too long. You don’t need to wait for Cinco de Mayo to have …

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