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BLT Tortilla Wrap Hack

January 16, 2021 By Jocelyn - Leave a Comment

Enjoy a BLT Tortilla Wrap Hack for lunch and see why this viral Tiktok tortilla wrap has everyone wrapping all the things. Crunchy bacon, crisp lettuce, and fresh tomatoes make this easy folded wrap a delicious and fun meal.

Have you seen the crazy new food trend that is going crazy all over the Internet? I watched a few Instagram reels the other day, and now I can’t stop watching all the delicious ideas that are popping up.

If you have spent any time at all on social media, I’m sure you have seen a few (or a hundred) different folded tortilla wraps.

Trust me! People are wrapping all the things, all day long. Sweet and savory…there is no limit to what you can put inside a tortilla. [Read more…]

Cheesecake Nutella Twists

January 14, 2021 By Jocelyn - 80 Comments

The filling in these Cheesecake Nutella Twists will have you grabbing another one in a hurry. Crescent rolls filled with chocolate and cheesecake is a delicious way to start any day.

Years ago our kids would always ask for blueberry pancakes or banana waffles for breakfast. But cooking while you are still half asleep is not recommended because food tends to burn if you cook with your eyes closed. Give me coffee first.

Since hot breakfast is probably something that I will never excel at, I make up for it by making batches of breakfast food the afternoon or night before and freezing them for later.

Yes, I realize hot and fresh is better, but our kids never complain about popping frozen homemade waffles or pancakes in the toaster. [Read more…]

Take 5 Bars

January 12, 2021 By Jocelyn - 40 Comments

These homemade Take 5 Bars have layers of sweet and salty goodness. Adding peanuts, caramel, and chocolate covered pretzels to a peanut butter blonde brownie recipe is a very delicious idea.

My favorite type of dessert is one loaded with sweet and salty flavors. There is something about that combo that just gets me every single time. And now I’m craving Salted Caramel Brownie Bites…

I think my love for sweet and salty is why I love the Reese’s Take 5 candy bars. They have the sweet goodness of milk chocolate and caramel with salty nuts and pretzels in every bite.

It’s definitely a candy bar that I cannot buy bigs bags of because I would hide them and then eat every.single.one! [Read more…]

Cheesy Chicken Soup

January 9, 2021 By Jocelyn - 5 Comments

Make a pot of this Cheesy Chicken Soup for dinner tonight in under 40 minutes. This easy soup recipe is loaded with noodles, chicken, and veggies. It is the perfect comfort food meal for a cold, winter night.

This week we have been busy with a room redo project, so I have been pretty distracted cleaning and organizing. So, making dinner has been the last thing on my mind.

This chicken soup was one of those last minute, “Oh, yeah. The family needs to eat real food, so I should probably make something.” Normally, this White Chicken Chili is one of my go to’s when I need a quick dinner, but I didn’t have all the ingredients for it this time.

So, I quickly grabbed a few things from our cupboards and fridge and threw it all in one big pot. Voilà! Cheesy chicken goodness in no time at all.

Our kiddos devoured the soup and a loaf of this Easy Garlic Herb Bread no time at all, so I knew I had to make it again. Luckily, for me and you, I wrote all the ingredients down as I threw them in the pot, so it was easy to make it again for dinner (and pictures) [Read more…]

Easy, Two Ingredient, Low Carb Cherry Jello Parfaits

January 5, 2021 By Jocelyn - 14 Comments

Say hello to your new favorite healthy dessert. These little Low Carb Cherry Jello Parfaits are easy to make and are low in calories. Perfect little snack to curb those sugar cravings and desires.

I realized that it seems like lately all I have been sharing is healthy food. I promise this isn’t becoming a diet site where all I talk about is working out and our healthy eating. Although, some of you may feel that way…

The way we started eating a year and a half ago is NOT a diet, but it has been a lifestyle change for everyone in our family. Since that is what we have been eating and making, I have been sharing these foods and why we are eating them here on the blog.

Please tell me there are others of you that are happy about the healthier options I have been posting.

Trust me, I still have a sweet tooth the size of Texas that no amount of healthy eating has been able to change. So, there are lots of decadent desserts I still need to share with you! [Read more…]

Vanilla Pineapple Smoothie

January 3, 2021 By Jocelyn - 57 Comments

This Vanilla Pineapple Smoothie has a light, refreshing tropical taste with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla. Easy and delicious protein shake to enjoy for breakfast or lunch!

Eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring. We like to change up our protein smoothies with different fruits each week to keep them refreshing and nutritious.

Today’s the day! We are hitting it hard in the gym again this morning. Well, not too hard because I still want to be able to walk tomorrow.

And we are taking a few weeks to reset our bodies by eating healthy lean and green meals. That means no processed sugar. I’m a little bit skeered because my sweet tooth is the size of Texas…no, probably Europe. It’s big people.

Not eating extra sugar has me worried. Mostly because the food I enjoy making the most happens to be pretty sugar laden. Hello, crazy dessert baker here! [Read more…]

Top Ten BruCrew Recipes from 2020

December 31, 2020 By Jocelyn - 1 Comment

Hi, friends. Well, we made it to the end of 2020. This was a difficult year for many, but it also had many positive things about it.

Most of us spent more quality family time and more time in the kitchen baking treats and making dinners for our families. We love that you were able to find so many recipes on our blog to make for your families!

It’s always fun to look back over the year and see all the recipes that we shared with you. Thank you so much for another awesome year!

We appreciate all the support from each and every one of you. It’s always fun to get emails and comments from those of you who have tried recipes. [Read more…]

Turkey Club Pinwheels

December 29, 2020 By Jocelyn - 40 Comments

These little Turkey Club Pinwheels are layered with meat, cheese, and veggies. Such an easy appetizer recipe to make for lunch, dinner, or game days.

We love keeping different kinds of deli meat, veggies, and tortillas in our fridge, so anyone can make a quick roll up if they are hungry. It’s an easy thing to put together for a quick grab and go lunch when the kids are running out the door in a hurry.

These are also an easy appetizer to make for game days. During the winter months, we like to make “snack suppers” and play cards or board games as a family.

These turkey roll ups and these Blackberry Brie Bites are two of my favorites to munch on, while our kids love these Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza Bites.

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Merry Christmas 2020

December 28, 2020 By Jocelyn - 3 Comments

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from our kitchen to yours. We appreciate each and every one of you that visit our site and that make and enjoy our recipes.

2020 has definitely been a rollercoaster of a year, but we are so grateful to be able to continue sharing dinner and dessert recipes with you. Thank you for the continued support throughout this entire year. [Read more…]