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I Call These The 3 Layers Of Happiness

I’ve got a real treat for you today! I stumbled upon a blog called Positively Splendid, and found these super delicious looking dessert bars that Amy had made. I could almost taste them just by looking at that beautiful picture! Of course, I couldn’t wait until the next special occasion to make these… I had to get the ingredients that same day and whip up a batch immediately!

These pecan cheesecake squares are made of three layers, all equally delicious. I would happily eat any of these layers on their own if that was possible! But since they are combined so perfectly in Amy’s recipe, I do not mind enjoying them all in one bite.

I intend to make these over the holidays; it’s going to be crowded at our house so I need a dessert that is easy to double, or even triple, and also super simple to serve. Not to mention, absolutely scrumptious! I would never want to compromise on flavor and with this recipe, you certainly don’t need to.

Recipe and image courtesy of Positively Splendid.

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Quick Tip: Cut into bite-sized pieces and freeze for a quick treat to go with your coffee, whenever you need one!

This App Will Outshine Your Entree!

When we came over to visit Uncle Rob, we were having a bit of good luck. His friend just invited him to try his newly opened buffet restaurant and he gave Uncle Rob a discount. So all eight of us proceeded to the restaurant and enjoyed an all-you-can-eat buffet for half the price. Oh my goodness! There was a lot of food!

I felt like there were twenty tables full of food in there and I was in food heaven! There was a table full of all kinds of roasted meat—roasted turkey, roasted pork, Angus beef, and roasted chicken. There was a table full of all kinds of desserts—there were the classic pies, cakes, and even pastries. I enjoyed the appetizer/side dish table the most, though.

Yes, I love to eat, but I can’t actually eat a lot because my stomach gets full easily. Appetizers were enough for me that day. I ate potato salad (it was so creamy!). I ate stuffed mushrooms too (they were so cheesy and meaty, my goodness). But I probably ate 10 pounds of bacon wrapped asparagus.

The bacon was juicy and crisp at the same time and the asparagus didn’t lose its crunch, even after being cooked. We really did enjoy the dinner. A couple of weeks later, I found myself craving those bacon asparagus appetizers, which was why I made this recipe. Yum!

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Quick Tip: You do not need to brush the vegetables with olive oil for the stove top method.

I love a good cookie recipe. Most of you know by now that there is no better treat for me than a cookie that I can enjoy on a slow afternoon or as I am heading out the door somewhere. To me it is the perfect treat because it is handheld and does not require a plate or napkin, it is hassle free and really creates no mess (unless you have a really crumbly cookie). If you have a cookie recipe that is simple and chewy, you will have the perfect treat for any time of day.

I really love when I am able to enjoy a good cookie. A lot of times, my go to is just to grab whatever I have made (usually chocolate chip or sugar) and then head out the door while munching on it. It is delicious, sure. But not something that I can often enjoy. However, there is nothing I love more than finding a new cookie recipe and making it on an afternoon off. It is the most relaxing thing I could do and the fact that it gives me a sweet treat at the end. What could be better?! This recipe is the best!

Photo and recipe courtesy of Seeded at the Table.

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Quick Tip: Serve these with a scoop of ice cream.

My sister and I love to create awesome recipes that involve crescent rolls. We have made so many different kinds from stuffing them with Nutella and bananas (just like our favorite French crepe!) to filling it with marshmallows and chocolate to create a s’mores sandwich, and even just putting a handful of Ghirardelli chocolate chips inside to resemble a French chocolate pastry. I promise you, every single time we do this, we absolutely love it! We love finding new ways to make desserts with crescents because not only are they delicious, but they are so easy, too!

Our latest creation was a cinnamon roll inside a crescent. We wanted cinnamon rolls so badly, but could not go out to get any so we decided to make our own at home. We did not want to spend lots of time creating a recipe that takes to long to make, so instead we popped a can of crescent rolls and then got to work creating the perfect cinnamon roll. We added lots of brown sugar and cinnamon with a tad of butter. Then, after they were baked, we made a glaze with butter and powdered sugar and drizzled it over the crescents. My oh my, they were just wonderful. Truly our best crescent creation to date!

Recipe courtesy of Sprinkle Some Sugar. Image courtesy of Design, Dining + Diapers.

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Quick Tip: Frost these while warm!

The other day I was enjoying a homemade salad (you know, still trying to shed some weight from the holidays) and was admiring all the yummy toppings I had on it. I had a bit of honey glazed sliced almonds, some croutons, some Craisins, sesame seeds and a bit of shaved cheese. All of it added the perfect balance to a somewhat too healthy meal.

That got me thinking… what if I did something creative to this dish to make it even better? Say I eliminated the lettuce and added butter instead? Yeah, I know I just threw healthy out the window, but who cares?! This is an awesome idea so far. Maybe instead of almonds, I will throw in flour. And instead of croutons, I will add some oats. Oh, and in place of cheese, I add some vanilla. Yeah, I know I have completely steered away from my healthy salad, but now I have COOKIES! Throw all these ingredients together and I will have made the perfect oatmeal craisin cookie. Together, these ingredients make the best treat (and much better than a salad, for sure!). Do not be afraid to play with your own ingredients, you might get results like mine!

Photo and recipe courtesy of Food.com.

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Quick Tip: Add in white chocolate chips if you’d like.

These Are The Easiest (Yet Most Delicious) Cinnamon Rolls You Will Ever Make

I am a huge fan of cinnamon rolls. You have no idea how much I absolutely love them. One of my favorite things to do is go to an Amish farm about 30 minutes away from my home and stand in line for over 3 hours (yep, you read that right, over 3 hours!!) for a dozen of their amazing cinnamon rolls. You might think it is crazy, but these cinnamon rolls are totally worth it. Nowadays, it has become a little harder to make it out there as often as I would like for a dozen cinnamon rolls. It is just so much harder to find the time to stand in line for that!

But, after a few searches online, I think I have found the recipe that although will likely not replace those Amish cinnamon rolls, they come to a close second! I have tried these over and over again, and let me tell you friends: they are fool proof!

There is no way to mess these up, for real! On top of the easiness, they are so delicious! The biscuit dough with loads of cinnamon sugar make for a delicious topping over It all! I absolutely love how these turn out!

Photo and recipe courtesy of Stamps 4 Fun.

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Quick Tip: When completely cool, feel free to add a glaze over this.

My dad cannot eat chocolate because of his arrhythmia. The caffeine in chocolate alters his heart in a way that can be very detrimental for him. He has even passed out because of eating a bit of chocolate. So, for that reason, we always try to look for recipes that cut back on the chocolate. Instead of making brownies for dessert, we make cheesecake. Instead of making chocolate chip cookies, we make sugar cookies. These little habits help my dad stay healthy and all of us as well.

I am a lover of cookies so I am always looking for a new and improved recipe that is different than the last I made. I love the classic chocolate chip cookie, but sometimes I just feel like enjoying a nice oatmeal cookie or raisin bran. I know, it is weird, but I get bored easily. I need to switch it up.

That is how I found this recipe that really helps me satisfy my cravings. It is a bit strange, very nutty and totally delicious! I know it is not everyone’s cup of tea, but I love all kinds of nuts, so this is a perfect cookie. Give it a try, whether you are a nut lover or not. You might find yourself becoming one!

Photo and recipe courtesy of Sally’s Baking Addiction.

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Quick Tip: If you’d like, feel free to add white chocolate chips.